Want it, want it A LOT!!!

[Jules86]

The one I see round here must be badged up as a 135i and not actually be one as there's a gnats pube in it between us. If it's wet I go ahead at every speed. Nice bloke though, younger than me I think so may just be a rubbish driver.

[Poverty]

there are some vids on youtube with tuned *35i cars vs stage 2 plus k04's and its really close but I think the beemer at 440hp pipped the k04 car.

[simonp]

There's a M version out soon for a few grand more. Should be around 350PS standard.

[QD MBE]

Looks like a fat bird has broke it in the middle, and then it has been shored up with a girder. Too saggy in the middle, ruins the whole look.

Nice seats though, but S3 every time, and what is it with White cars and black wheels. Make it look like a unwashed taxi!

[RedRobin]

Looks like a fat bird has broke it in the middle, and then it has been shored up with a girder. Too saggy in the middle, ruins the whole look.

....They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For me, this BMW looks long and elegant, and importantly looks good from all angles.

Don't get me started on describing what I think the Rocco looks like!  I've tried so hard to like its appearance. I haven't forgiven you yet for leaving behind the sheer elegance of your Cayman S.

[swf7y]

^^^^^^^
This is turning out to be a marmite car. Personally I would take the S3 even though it might not be as fast. Or on the other hand, E92 all day long. I never liked the 1 series. I understand why they made it though, plus it's a million times better than the old 3 series compacts but for me BMWs need to be big!

Even if it beats an M3, I would never choose the 135i over it.

[MAT ED30]

Looks like a fat bird has broke it in the middle, and then it has been shored up with a girder. Too saggy in the middle, ruins the whole look.

Nice seats though, but S3 every time, and what is it with White cars and black wheels. Make it look like a unwashed taxi!

thats my point with the design of the its look broken  and as for the black wheel  mine is a bit of a taxi 

[andrewparker]

I think it's awful. The wing mirrors are half the size of the car, the sagging waste line is terrible, and the headlights are pure ugly. Those buckets are nowhere near as nice as the VAG equivalents either. The rear is quite neat though.

If the next one takes it's styling cues from the new Z4 then it could be a winner.

[stealthwolf]

Not a fan.

[h4rdy]

S3 any day of the week, they look sh*t and drive sh*t in the wet compared to an S3.

Historically expensive BMWs are a pain to shift so expect to lose £17.5k in the first year!

[NeilM]

Running costs are quite good too. Decent economy (especially for a 3.0), insurance is the same (checked), not sure about servicing though..

Ben, the car's at Sytner Harold Wood where I got my 3 series, I got 5 years free servicing (parts & labour). 

[Sunglasses Ron]

Running costs are quite good too. Decent economy (especially for a 3.0), insurance is the same (checked), not sure about servicing though..

Ben, the car's at Sytner Harold Wood where I got my 3 series, I got 5 years free servicing (parts & labour). 

Neil, if were to go and see that I would probably go and do something stupid..  Didn't realsie that it was where your 335i was from though mate and 5 years free servicing.. 

[Ifti]

I prefer the BMW TBH.
I would still go for the M3 as my top pic though 

[P10YRS]

Ben go for it.... I payed the same for my new S3 and i could have that!! but insurance romford is only 20mins away i can go and have a look for you ben ha

[Jules86]

I prefer the BMW TBH.
I would still go for the M3 as my top pic though 

Which is it's biggest problem. I would rather have an e46 M3 and supercharge it.