Comparison of 135i 'vert with E46 M3 'vert?

Jeroen01 · 09-03-2008, 12:11 PM

Hi all,

I've been lurking and reading the informative posts on this forum for a little while - I am thinking of swapping the wife's 535d for a more "fun" car, and the 135i Convertible, 335i Convertible and M3 Convertible were all on my list.

I eliminated the 335i since we don't need the space (it's meant to be a fun car, and we already have an X5!) and we may be moving abroad in the next 1-2 years so I didn't want to sign up for an M3 (along with s*** load of depreciation over such a short period).

So that left me looking at the 135i convertible and its competitors - but I read a few owners here have had the E46 M3 in the past, which is one of my favourite cars of all time - has anyone got views/opinions that'll help my decision making?

I haven't yet driven the 135i convertible - my local stealer is still trying to get hold of a demonstrator.

Cheers,

Jeroen

holo777 · 09-03-2008, 01:18 PM

When I was shopping for my car the dealer had an E46 M3 on the lot, listed for the same price as a new 135i vert. I picked the 1 for a few reasons: New car (M3 had 40k miles), pick my own options/color etc, I like the engine in the 135 (turbo is easier to make faster), I didn't like the back seat of the M3 for my dogs (too bucketed seats)

It always comes down to which one you prefer. Hopefully they'll find you a 135 to drive.

09-03-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
Jeroen01 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Comparison of 135i 'vert with E46 M3 'vert? Hi all, I've been lurking and reading the informative posts on this forum for a little while - I am thinking of swapping the wife's 535d for a more "fun" car, and the 135i Convertible, 335i Convertible and M3 Convertible were all on my list. I eliminated the 335i since we don't need the space (it's meant to be a fun car, and we already have an X5!) and we may be moving abroad in the next 1-2 years so I didn't want to sign up for an M3 (along with s* load of depreciation over such a short period). So that left me looking at the 135i convertible and its competitors - but I read a few owners here have had the E46 M3 in the past, which is one of my favourite cars of all time - has anyone got views/opinions that'll help my decision making? I haven't yet driven the 135i convertible - my local stealer is still trying to get hold of a demonstrator. Cheers, Jeroen __________________ E88 135i Convertible Sapphire Black/Lemon Leather/All toys E70 X5 4.8i Sapphire Black/Beige Leather/All toys E60 535d Sapphire Black/ Beige Leather/All toys (retired) E60 ///M5 Onyx Blue/Platinum Leather/All toys (Swapped for X5 for the kiddies) E46 ///M3** Phoenix Yellow/Black Leather/All toys (Lost but never forgotten)
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holo777 Private First Class 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 135i Conv Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE TN iTrader: (0)	When I was shopping for my car the dealer had an E46 M3 on the lot, listed for the same price as a new 135i vert. I picked the 1 for a few reasons: New car (M3 had 40k miles), pick my own options/color etc, I like the engine in the 135 (turbo is easier to make faster), I didn't like the back seat of the M3 for my dogs (too bucketed seats) It always comes down to which one you prefer. Hopefully they'll find you a 135 to drive.
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