BMW 135i Coming to US - GTI Shaking in its boots

It's not bad, for it's intended market... but get rid of that toy car antenna!

— Greenlight (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 12:32:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Not really competition in my opinion, with a 100 hp more and probably allot more expensive it'll be really a bit in a class of it's own.
Until VW comes with an R36 or Audi with a RS3.

— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 12:34:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Still hate the looks btw.

— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 12:35:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

chill with the exclamation points!

— Autoegr525 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 1:25:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Sounds like a fun little car.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 2:19:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I’ve always thought the 1-Series to be compared with the Audi A3…maybe now that BMW is bringing a 3 door hatch to the American market Audi will bring their 3 door A3 to our shores as well.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 2:24:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

if ever there might be a reason for americans to finally buy hatchbacks...this is it.

200hp should be excessive in this. but 300+, wow

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 2:33:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It is quite sad that North Americans generally don't like expensive hatchbacks. I personally like them alot because they are both fun and practical.

At this price segment, I suppose we only have the GTi, mini, and A3. Though it may never happen, I would love to see the 1-series hatch, Euro Civic Type-R, Renault Clio V6, Peugeot 206GTi offered here one day.

— TruenoAE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 4:33:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

No the GTI isn't shaking in its boots. The VW Golf (VW Rabbit here) has beaten the BMW 1 series in several comparison tests. The VW R32 has beaten the BMW 130i in two head to head tests, and was quicker around the track.

The 1 series is ugly and has no rear seat space or trunk space. Of course BMW wannabees will buy it. But they will be dissapointed.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 4:55:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

306 hp? I would think it would be too nose-heavy.

— mstangpny07 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 5:36:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'll be ordering one as soon as they are available. Small, light, and reasonably practical. I love the way my '06 330i drives, but for me smaller is better (especially when I gain fifty hp). George

— GeorgeJ (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 8:28:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Ever heard of the VW R32, coming this summer.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 1/19/2007 12:44:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This isn't competition at all... I think its main competitor would be the S3.

And, if the looks are any indicator, the GTI is definitely not "shaking in its boots". This is hideous.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 10:40:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The new GTI is fine enough for me from a performance stand point. Too bad, VW cars have not been reliable enough.

— TruenoAE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/18/2007 11:46:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

a mitsu or scooby has to be serviced, every what, 6000 miles? not an everyday machine, which is why it's cheap. uses a 10 year old platform, a 10 year old interior, an engine with horrific turbo lag that is unreliable, requires specialist tuning and high quality fuel. noisy, unrefined, high running costs.
those are things people don't want in cars. an evo or STI is an amazing car, but i wouldn't have one, neither would most people.
also think of the standard equipment on a scooby.
just think for a second, wonder why they don't want to compete with the impreza? because it's a specialist market, too few people would buy it.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/19/2007 11:10:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

its starting to look nice. M version.. as usual will rule its class.

— AmazingBimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/19/2007 10:15:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I love the car, and think it will be a huge hit for BMW. Here's why look how popular the Mini is, not only are young and old attracked to the Mini, but also the rich and famous. Many households have more than one car. I'm a 55 year old married guy with 3 cars, two BMW's and of course a new Mini. The 1 series will sell well enough to satisfy BMW.

— jochet (View Profile)

Posted on 1/19/2007 1:09:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Put 300hp in one of these and call it the M1,that would be sweet!!

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/19/2007 9:49:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

You guys don't get the Golf R32 right?

— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 1/20/2007 10:34:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2