M135i Add

Neil M · 04-12-2013, 12:20 PM

In a recent add on PH, NJ refers to an M135i as:
"With breathtaking performance that puts a CSL M3 to shame in a straight line this is by far the best hatch back ever made."

The 135 was probably taken in part exchange against a CSL? Obviously saw the error of their ways!

There's a moral to this story - don't bite the hand that feeds you!

**AlexGTT** · 04-12-2013, 01:20 PM

It might feel quicker in a straight line but in reality there's not much in it.

Anyway, NJ and his ad text content =

**Mike R** · 04-12-2013, 01:37 PM

Around town due to the M135i's superior torque to weight ratio (332lb ft and 1440kg compared to 273lb ft and 1385kg), I don't think the CSL would see which way the M135i went. However, the CSL ISN'T about the daily schlep - it's far more special than that.

Sport Auto achieved an 8:18 around the 'ring with the M135i - at almost half a minute slower than the time they figured for the CSL, I won't be selling up just yet

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73CSL · 04-12-2013, 03:35 PM

Had an M135i the other day & whilst it was quick, it left me feeling a bit cold.

**outnumbered** · 04-12-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 73CSL

Had an M135i the other day & whilst it was quick, it left me feeling a bit cold.

Heater busted was it ?

**shimmy** · 04-12-2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil M

In a recent add on PH, NJ refers to an M135i as:
"With breathtaking performance that puts a CSL M3 to shame in a straight line this is by far the best hatch back ever made."

The 135 was probably taken in part exchange against a CSL? Obviously saw the error of their ways!

There's a moral to this story - don't bite the hand that feeds you!

Are you on commission from NJ?

**alexk** · 04-12-2013, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike R

Around town due to the M135i's superior torque to weight ratio (332lb ft and 1440kg compared to 273lb ft and 1385kg), I don't think the CSL would see which way the M135i went. However, the CSL ISN'T about the daily schlep - it's far more special than that.

Sport Auto achieved an 8:18 around the 'ring with the M135i - at almost half a minute slower than the time they figured for the CSL, I won't be selling up just yet

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This would only happen with 4th gear and 1200 rpm.
No chance the m135 is anywhere faster than a csl.
I have a z4 35is which is faster than the m135i but is not faster than the csl.

**AlexGTT** · 04-12-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike R

Around town due to the M135i's superior torque to weight ratio (332lb ft and 1440kg compared to 273lb ft and 1385kg), I don't think the CSL would see which way the M135i went. However, the CSL ISN'T about the daily schlep - it's far more special than that.

Sport Auto achieved an 8:18 around the 'ring with the M135i - at almost half a minute slower than the time they figured for the CSL, I won't be selling up just yet

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Come on Mike, who races around town at our age.

Trust me, I have both. In a straight line it's close but shown a proper Welsh A or B road and the M135i won't hang onto the CSL for long. However, real World 40-80mph overtaking ability is stonking in the M135i and effortless.

Curly · 04-12-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

Come on Mike, who races around town at our age.

Trust me, I have both. In a straight line it's close but shown a proper Welsh A or B road and the M135i won't hang onto the CSL for long. However, real World 40-80mph overtaking ability is stonking in the M135i and effortless.

What the big guy said

Plus above 100mph the csl would pull a gap,but spend a little dosh like cups pads and camber plates it would be very close on track against a standard csl.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 04-12-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Curly

What the big guy said

Plus above 100mph the csl would pull a gap,but spend a little dosh like cups pads and camber plates it would be very close on track against a standard csl.

All our cars are standard

04-12-2013, 12:20 PM	#1
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	M135i Add In a recent add on PH, NJ refers to an M135i as: "With breathtaking performance that puts a CSL M3 to shame* in a straight line this is by far the best hatch back ever made."* The 135 was probably taken in part exchange against a CSL? Obviously saw the error of their ways! There's a moral to this story - don't bite the hand that feeds you! __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

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AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	It might feel quicker in a straight line but in reality there's not much in it. Anyway, NJ and his ad text content = __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

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Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,582 Casino cash: $17548	Around town due to the M135i's superior torque to weight ratio (332lb ft and 1440kg compared to 273lb ft and 1385kg), I don't think the CSL would see which way the M135i went. However, the CSL ISN'T about the daily schlep - it's far more special than that. Sport Auto achieved an 8:18 around the 'ring with the M135i - at almost half a minute slower than the time they figured for the CSL, I won't be selling up just yet . __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

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73CSL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 464 Casino cash: $8747	Had an M135i the other day & whilst it was quick, it left me feeling a bit cold.