Comments on: Exclusive: BMW Performance 135 First Drive

By: ezautoshippers

ezautoshippers — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:09:37 +0000

These cars are small but very cool.

By: BimmerFile » Archive » First Drive: BMW Performance 335i

BimmerFile » Archive » First Drive: BMW Performance 335i — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:39:09 +0000

[...] interior is much the same as the BMW Performance 135i we reviewed last year. Nicely laid carbon fiber trim pieces replace the stock wood or aluminum, [...]

By: BimmerFile » Archive » Exclusive Interview: BMW Performance’s Stephen Zoepf

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:29:26 +0000

[...] week I had the privilege of spending some time with Stephen Zoepf, behind the wheel of a 135i equipped with many of the latest offerings from BMW Performance. Stephen is the Accessory Development Manager – Performance, at BMW of North America. Aside from [...]

By: lava

lava — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:15:26 +0000

would not miss the pin stripe on the side

By: Nick Nichols

Nick Nichols — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:16:58 +0000

Went from an ’01 C5 Vette–modded, to a ’05 MCS/6sp back in 8/04. Love the MINI. But, You kept up the 1 Series info. I drove an auto 135i last Spring. Was really impressed. Well, time moves on. Got my wife interested and she bought a 2009 128i in February. We love it. I couldn’t leave well enough alone. I drove a 335i manual and I knew I had to have a 135i. You know the rest of the story. Ordered a “stripper” 135 manual. Expect delivery in mid MAY. If I had a 3 car garage I would love to keep my MINI. 4 1/2 yrs old. Only 23,700 miles. Like new. Garage kept and loved. Lots of chrome. Magna Flow exhaust and Alta CAI. New tires. Extended warranty to 60,000 miles-5 yrs from now. Sneaky way to get a plug in huh? I forgot how much fun it is to be slammed back in the seat. I am excited and at age 65 –that is a good thing. Nick

By: Jeremy Ricketts

Jeremy Ricketts — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:46:42 +0000

Seriously, how is there not a single “$” anywhere on this page? Why not answer the very first question that comes to nearly every readers mind? Or at least comment about pricing in some sort of useful way. Why send me on a Google hunt? I’m off to a more useful website.

By: BimmerFile's exclusive review of the BMW Performance 135 - Teamspeed.com

BimmerFile's exclusive review of the BMW Performance 135 - Teamspeed.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:44:12 +0000

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By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:21:41 +0000

Pricing is dependent on the model of the car and what options you choose: install costs, paint etc. So I can not give you "hard numbers" except for the parts. All the numbers are on the BMW Accessories website. So there is no guessing on price just plug in your model and see.

Here some of the 135i parts and pricing

Aero kit: $1500 Brake discs: $138 Carbon Fiber lip: $532 Rear Diffuser: $1769 Mirror Caps: $334 each Interior CF trim ~$1000 Exhaust: $1095 Shifter w/shift kit $576 Steering Wheel: $1300 Suspension: $1167 Wheels/Tires $4150

By: Fuxl

Fuxl — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:01:36 +0000

Only one thing missing – limited slip diff!

By: Chaz

Chaz — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:54:25 +0000

Lucky you, Luis. They had a 123d at the Welt when I picked up my car that looked similar to the 135 above. the 123 would be a hoot with that little torque monster diesel!

By: Luis

Luis — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:51:38 +0000

I’m from Portugal and I just bought a 123d, with some BMW performance parts, and I just want to say that i’m truly in love with my baby! =D .. its all perfect!.. Maybe, after I read this article, I’m a bit regret of didn’t take the suspension aswell since I was afraid that it’d be too harder to drive out of goods roadways, but what the hell!!.. I’m really in love with my 123d!! Its perfect! =D

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:09:05 +0000

TX design, I believe you are correct when you compare it to the sport suspension. I think the 1" is from a stock setup, I will check on that again.

-M

By: txdesign

txdesign — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:28:43 +0000

The suspension only drops about 1cm (about 3/8″) based on several owners over at 1addicts.com. I have the CF rear spoiler on my car and really like the way it looks.

By: eager2own

eager2own — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:07:35 +0000

What is the total cost of a fully equiped Performance 135?

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:50:34 +0000

I forgot to mention that the majority of the exterior shots were taken outside of BMWNA new Eastern Region training facility… more on that later!

By: chaz

chaz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:36:44 +0000

Good to hear some first hand experience. Hope to hear how these pieces work on a Naturally Aspirated 3 series!

By: JonPD

JonPD — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:26:50 +0000

Interesting information Michael. Glad to see the work on the suspension and think the brake ducts are a good upgrade. Can definitely tell this is similar to the JCW branding in the Mini world and wise for BMW to bring that concept across.

Still anticipating seeing what BMW comes up with for the 135 SS

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:53:47 +0000

GSK- It really is a nice setup, and looks the part as well. It really is and can be tastefully done, nothing is over the top or robs the car of day to day drivability. I was very impressed with the car, performance while still being “luxury”, unlike some other tuned cars.

By: GSKChicago

GSKChicago — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:46:22 +0000

Awesome…. You know, I have loved my 135 since the first day I took delivery and thought it was perfect as it was. Now of course, you’ve left me wanting to mod my formerly perfect car! I love the rims too! It looks like M3 rims.