Comments on: BMW 135i Reviews & Why We Still Want One

By: DK

DK — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:12:00 +0000

I'm in Canada and i've proudly owned an 04' MINI Cooper since new. I've actually been reading this site religiously since it was bridger.us. haha. I just recently landed a job as a BMW CA and i will be putting my car allowance towards a 135i M. Delivery should be
within the next few weeks. VERY EXCITED.

By: Wes

Wes — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:42:06 +0000

I thought I’d drive my’05 MCSC until the wheels fell off – I was a complete MINI addict. Then I drove the 135 last weekend. I’ll be sad to see the MINI go, but the 135 has all of the fun of the MCS and none of the compromises. I’m putting down a deposit next week. I wonder how much that car is going to cannibalize MINI sales…

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:51:27 +0000

I demo’d a 135i yesterday and let me put it this way: it is awesome. I also own a 2005 MCS that has had all kinds of nagging mechanical issues. it’s off warranty in six mos, and I hate the new R56, so… I have something new and fast and nimble–and luxuroius–on my horizon.

that demo was nothing short of exhilarating, folks. but then I think Bangle Bimmers are works of art.

By: someday____

someday____ — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:07:39 +0000

well, having owned a 04 MCS since new, i Have to say that I am extremely happy with it, but IÃ‚Â´ve driven a 335 and the engine is just something else. I havent had a car excite me as much as this one since the R53 MCS came out, for me it just does it in every department. ItÃ‚Â´s fast for sure, RWD, for what I read it can handle, and as long as the engine sound is the same as in a 335 believe me when I say it is addictive. I just hope I can come up with the money soon. Dont get me wrong, i will never forget my Mini but it is time to move on.

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By: Mike Manzi

Mike Manzi — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:39:18 +0000

No major problems to report on my 04 MCS JCW. As such I am beginning to grow very attached to it especially in the face of the reviews I have read of the “new” Gen Minis being more like basic BMWs. I guess it all comes down to how the 135 and ’09 “factory” JCW cars drive…..

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By: Juicy

Juicy — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:31:44 +0000

I had a 2004 Works MCS for a while. Great car, but it was plagued with troubles. Then, I had a 330i, but it sort of felt like my dad’s car. I just put my deposit down for a 135i. Dealer said he expects a December production date and February delivery. Given I waited 9 months for my Mini, I figure I can wait four for the BMW. We’ll see.

By: illegalprelude

illegalprelude — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:36:05 +0000

Im in the market for an 08 CooperS and if the price of these is right, ill be going back to BMW from my current Mini for sure. So price the 135i right and im going back for sure. I went from a 3 series to a MC and now either gonna like i said, get an 08 MCS or a 135i.

Twin Turbo's.....drools

By: LTL M CPE

LTL M CPE — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:13:09 +0000

well said Gabe!

By: Kevin S

Kevin S — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:19:17 +0000

Had to reply since this is exactly the paradox I am facing. Cars are my drug habit.Came out of a 95 Mazda Miata,then 98 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro,then 99 BMW 318 Ti Club Sport,to a 2001 Audi TT 1.8TCoupe Quattro,to a 02 Mini CS (with engine and suspension mods),to the current 06 VW GTI (with computer chip/sway bar). I am now thinking summer of 08 for replacement and looking up to a Porsche Cayman and Boxster(not an S),new Audi TT 2.0 DSG, the BMW 135 and the upcoming Mini Cooper S Works ( factory -not the $2100 kit).If the Honda CRZ is out I will consider it as well. I have to say that of all the above driven or previously owned I loved the MCS the best. If the new MCS Works is available for ~25k from the factory and the 135 is around 32k it will be a very,very tough choice. The Porsches are sublime but expensive (50 and 46k),not very practical,and not a good value.Yet I have wanted one since 1980. The new TT is also expensive at about 38 the way I want it. So now waiting on the 135 and MCSW to arrive. So far the 135 is in first place with the 09 MCSW nipping at its heels. Cheers ,fellow junkies.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:14:07 +0000

As much I as typically like the lighter weight entry level 3 series, the 135i will have several key edges over the 128i that make it hard to pass-up. Not only will it have (in all likely-hood) around 100bhp more on tap, but it’ll also have the sport suspension as standard (which may or may not be an “M” sport suspension – totally unavailable on the 128i). Then there are the huge 6 pot brakes. The 128i will have to make due with the old and much smaller brakes. Finally it’ll come equipped with the exceptional looking “M” aero-kit that makes the standard car look a little pedestrian.

By: ImUrTrboLvr

ImUrTrboLvr — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:55:51 +0000

I think the 128i is going to be a sleeper. I personally am more interested in a “no hassle” N/A engine. turbos are too laggy and suprchrgers are too hot and eat gas (though fun to have). 230 hp in a 3000lbs bimmer is more than enough for my daily haul. I would opt for the sport susp. too.

By: GadgetGav

GadgetGav — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:20:26 +0000

I’m getting to the point where I’m thinking about my next car. My ’02 MCS is getting a bit stale… I haven’t driven the ’07 MINIs yet, but I’m very interested in the 1 Series. I’d look at the MCS, maybe with JCW, the Clubman and the 1er… What else would tempt me…? I’m not sure. There’s nothing (yet) that I feel I really must have like I did when the MINI was first launched over here – that’s most of the reason why I just keep going with the ’02. Price / performance comparisons between the ’08s I mentioned will be interesting…

By: Mike Manzi

Mike Manzi — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:55:22 +0000

I have an ’04 MCS JCW and an ’07 530xiT wagon. I think that both are well made cars that are enjoyable to drive, but obviously for different reasons. The MCS is what I’d drive on twisty roads and/or shorter jaunts. The steering and throttle inputs are very satisfyingly direct (if that makes any sense). But the 530 is much nicer for longer highway drives, as it is quieter, smoother and overall is more plush. That said, if I ever replace the MCS I am not sure I’d do so with a 135, although the new 08 Minis I have driven feel a lot more like a BMW than the Mini I am used to, and I already have a BMW. Guess I’d have to drive the 135 side by side with my JCW MCS to find out. Otherwise, I’d probably be thinking of the Cayman or the 911…..

By: Ije

Ije — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:59:25 +0000

Nope. The R56 MCS stays.

I parked my 07 X5 4.8i to make my R56 MCS a daily driver. The only other BMW that I would even consider for the MINI is a M Roadster. But POUND for POUND and $ for $, to me the MINI experience is here to stay!

I do not have any interest in owning the 1 series, though will definitely be driving loaners from my dealer.

By: greg

greg — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:58:58 +0000

I would get this before a 3 series. If I cared.

By: LTL M CPE

LTL M CPE — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:09:49 +0000

I already have my name on the list for a 135, but still need to see the actual pricing to see if it's justified. If it is, the 02 MCS will be gone. I love my MINI and always will, but as with others my BMW relationship is what led me to the MINI in the first place. Hate to see the MINI go, but just love the 1 series. Now it's do I wait for the 1 series Tii concept? Hmmm.

I totally agree with Andy's comments on the enw MINI interior! I had a loaner last week and couldnt' figure out how to switch to AM for the baseball playoffs. Once I got back in my MCS, I thought to my self "why did they change such a good thing?".

Jim