Vs Autobild: BMW 135i vs Audi S3 vs Golf R32 DSG

[Guibo]

335i is sexy looky. 135i looks like ass. The car looks like it was designed by someone with downs syndrome. Not pretty at all.

So the purpose of the 135i is to look sexy?

Define faster cause in day to day non straight line racing, ie around corners with dips and bumps the S3 with its quattro will spank 135i all day long.

I doubt you race around bumpy corners at 10/10ths against other cars on a daily basis.
You don't know the S3 will spank the 135i. Based on this assessment, the Audi could very well ride so hard, it could skate uncontrollably over rough pavement. You just don't know.

Dont you think its a joke that 135i is only 60kg lighter than 335i? Why is the 135i such a fat pig?

It doesn't draw down from a lower-class platform, like the Audi. It has its own, and draws components from a size up.

But I know you're just taking the piss. No one could get this worked up over a single test.

 

[Mr Robert]

What is all this talk about getting spanked?

That is just the usual provocative argumentation and childish rhetoric...

 

[Poverty]

@ Poverty - please don't turn this site into autospies!!!

Accept other people point of view and get over it - we get you think the car is ugly just like the rest of us think it looks better then then the S3!!!

Im not a minority, lots of us think that the S3 looks better.

No one says the S3 is ugly, but often pretty.
Lots of people say the 1 series coupe is ugly, but pretty often so. The 1 series coupe is a hate it or love it car. Usually its the guys who have bmw tattoos on their butt cheeks that think the 1 series coupe looks stunning

What is the purpose of the 1 series coupe anyway? Why would anyone want to buy one over the 335i?

And still no one has told me why the 135i is such a fat pig!

 

[bmer]

Im not a minority, lots of us think that the S3 looks better.

No one says the S3 is ugly, but often pretty.
Lots of people say the 1 series coupe is ugly, but pretty often so. The 1 series coupe is a hate it or love it car. Usually its the guys who have bmw tattoos on their butt cheeks that think the 1 series coupe looks stunning

Thank you for your very scientific approach. Please spare us from the reason why you've been watching other men's butts!

What is the purpose of the 1 series coupe anyway? Why would anyone want to buy one over the 335i?

What's the purpose of A3 Cabrio, why would anyone want to buy one over the A4 Cabrio?

And still no one has told me why the 135i is such a fat pig!

It shares many parts with a bigger car (3 series) and has RWD so it's bound to weight quite much.

 

[Zafiro]

Im not a minority, lots of us think that the S3 looks better.

No one says the S3 is ugly, but often pretty.
Lots of people say the 1 series coupe is ugly, but pretty often so. The 1 series coupe is a hate it or love it car. Usually its the guys who have bmw tattoos on their butt cheeks that think the 1 series coupe looks stunning

What is the purpose of the 1 series coupe anyway? Why would anyone want to buy one over the 335i?

is it the only way to make you feel better, to tell us what others think. I know plenty of people that dislike A3 and loves the 1-series. doesnt matter what they think. I pick the car I like the most and A3 isnt a car for me.

I tell you why I pick 135i over 335i. I dont need a bigger car and 1-series is much nicer to drive. yes I have driven many 3er and 1er. Yes, 335i look better than 135i but it doesnt make 135i an ugly car, for me its more important how a car is to drive. I dont have the need to flash for others what I drive.

 

[Poverty]

is it the only way to make you feel better, to tell us what others think. I know plenty of people that dislike A3 and loves the 1-series. doesnt matter what they think. I pick the car I like the most and A3 isnt a car for me.

I tell you why I pick 135i over 335i. I dont need a bigger car and 1-series is much nicer to drive. yes I have driven many 3er and 1er. Yes, 335i look better than 135i but it doesnt make 135i an ugly car, for me its more important how a car is to drive. I dont have the need to flash for others what I drive.

If it was all about enjoying how a car drives you would either:

A: Own a evo and a hothatch for 335i money
B: Own a evo and a track day special for 335i money
C: Own a commuter car and a track day special for 335i money.

P.S

A3 cabrio is a gimmick to me like 135i.

 

[Zafiro]

If it was all about enjoying how a car drives you would either:

A: Own a evo and a hothatch for 335i money
B: Own a evo and a track day special for 335i money
C: Own a commuter car and a track day special for 335i money.

P.S

A3 cabrio is a gimmick to me like 135i.

LoL, I thought this was a 135i vs 335i debate. I simply answered why I pick 135i over 335i. But let me reply anyway.

No, EVO and Impreza are to hardcore for me. I want some comfort and luxury and style. If I needed a second car I wouldnt mind a EVO but not for everyday use, they would work only as trackcar for me. Also I dont want my car to look too much like a ricer, I prefer a more subtle ride.
Yes, I have driven EVO and Impreza and they arent my thing. A 1-series fullfill my wishes enough and at the same time lets me drive bimmer.

 

[Poverty]

LoL, I thought this was a 135i vs 335i debate. I simply answered why I pick 135i over 335i. But let me reply anyway.

No, EVO and Impreza are to hardcore for me. I want some comfort and luxury and style. If I needed a second car I wouldnt mind a EVO but not for everyday use, they would work only as trackcar for me. Also I dont want my car to look too much like a ricer, I prefer a more subtle ride.
Yes, I have driven EVO and Impreza and they arent my thing. A 1-series fullfill my wishes enough and at the same time lets me drive bimmer.

Fair enough but Im gonna get a evo and probably not get a audi or bmw until im like 28.

 

[Guibo]

Lots of people say the 1 series coupe is ugly, but pretty often so.

And lots of people say the 1 series coupe isn't ugly, or looks quite appealing. Even the 1-Series' most vocal critic, Clarkson, agreed the coupe's styling is inoffensive. So why you are so clearly offended is quite amazing. I get the idea you are offended by the idea of this car. Yet months ago, you were singing a completely different tune. Why the change?

And still no one has told me why the 135i is such a fat pig!

I already did. I'm still ready for those tests in which the S3 outruns the 335i, if you have them.

What is the purpose of the 1 series coupe anyway? Why would anyone want to buy one over the 335i?

This far along, and you still haven't figured it out?
As to why anyone would buy one over the 335i, there are numerous reasons. Among them:
Smaller, more practical for manuevering in cities.
Less weight, same power = better performance. 1-Series steering is said to be sharper.
Standard 6-piston Brembos and electronic diff lock.
Cheaper.
And yes, even looks. If you want an elegant, some might say feminine, coupe, the 335i is right. If you want something fresher, more unique, more butch and muscular, you will find that in the 135i (or M3).

 

[Zafiro]

Fair enough but Im gonna get a evo and probably not get a audi or bmw until im like 28.

well, I'm 31 so I guess Im too old for a EVO

 

[phaeton]

My pick is the R32 due to it all round ability

Thanks for posting article

 

[Merc1]

I'd go for the VW too. The BMW is just too ugly and the Audi just doesn't do anything for me.

M

 

[Zafiro]

Numbers added:

S3/135i/R32

* 0-50 km/h 1,8/2,1/2,0s
* 0-100 km/h 5,7/5,3/6,3s
* 0-160 km/h 13,7/12,2/14,8s
* 0-200 km/h 23,2/18,8/26,2s

 

[Bruce]

I'd take the S3, especially if it's in that orange.

 

[cawimmer430]

This shot is just...



LOL! I am more interested in the photography than the cars!

But from this list I'd take the 135i hands down followed by the R32.

 

[martinbo]

Andreas you're getting on - 31! I can't believe... have we known each other that long!

As for EVO or STI heck, I'm 36 and neither car is too hardcore for me! That's coz I'm so muthafukkin superhardcore right now me I am! Yeah - and I drive a Polo 1.6.

On a more sober note...

Of course, my significant appreciation for the S3 notwithstanding... for certain I'd take that 135i. It's got too much going for it - not to mention the best engine money can buy with less than eight cylinders! GT-R's VR38DETT included!

Edit: Ok ok, sue me... I forgot about the flat sixes in the 911 GT3 and GT2 - but grant me this little oversight and lets agree to restrict the accolade for mass market production engines

 

[warot]

I'd go for the VW too. The BMW is just too ugly and the Audi just doesn't do anything for me.

M

I'd definitely try to see it in another color before coming to this judgment... and not to mention in real life.

I think this car in black with some eyelids to make the headlights seem a bit smaller would make this car my choice.

 

[Zafiro]

I'd definitely try to see it in another color before coming to this judgment... and not to mention in real life.

I think this car in black with some eyelids to make the headlights seem a bit smaller would make this car my choice.

Merc has already seen the car at Detroit Autoshow.

Personally I like the car, I own a 1-serie Hatckback and yes, eyelids are just gay. Its so 80's No need for it imo and I sure wont put it on my car.

the car is bloody gorgeous.

PS this is not my car

 

[cawimmer430]

the car is bloody gorgeous.

+1

 

[Poverty]

I just dont see how its nice looking. A aston martin looks nice, a lambo looks nice, a ferrari looks nice, but that? That doesnt look very nice at all.