G37 or 135i
11-15-2007 | 04:47 PM
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I'm not on the 1 series bandwagon. The BMW is smaller and uglier.... G37s gets my vote
... until they decide to bring over the 135i hatch at least.
... until they decide to bring over the 135i hatch at least.
11-15-2007 | 05:21 PM
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11-15-2007 | 05:24 PM
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at one point my mom was in a debate between the g35 and a bmw 330.. same idea. prive versus value versus reputation and just overall quality. eventually we decided the g35 would be a good compromise. i always regreted steering her towards the infiniti after that. we sold it soon after. lesson learned; bmw is the ultimate driving machine and pretty much nothing in the same class can beat it. id say spend the extra dough and be one of the first to have a one series. that thing will decimate all with overnight parts from japan.
11-15-2007 | 05:35 PM
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Have fun with the options....
http://www.bmw135i.net/pricing/2008-...upe-Prices.htm
http://www.bmw135i.net/pricing/2008-...upe-Prices.htm
BMW 135i Coupe Pricing
The base price for the 135i Coupe will be $35,675 and the base price includes 17" wheels, light burl walnut trim and Glacier aluminum trim. The remaining options are as follows:
6-Speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission $1,275
Premium Package (ZPP)* $3,300
Sport Package (ZSP) $1,000
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $600
Active Steering $1,400
Paddle Shifters $100
Comfort Access $500
Power Front Seats w/memory (ZPP)* $995
Heated Front Seats (ZCW) $500
Park Distance Control $350
Navigation w/iDrive $2,100
BMW Assist with Bluetooth System (ZPP)* $750
HD Radio $350
Satellite Radio $595
Premium Hi-Fi System $875
iPod and USB Adaptor $400
Metallic Paint $475
Boston Leather (ZPP)* $1,450
*Note: The ZPP Premium package includes the Boston Leather, BMW Assist with Bluetooth, Power Front Seats.
See information in right hand column.
2008 BMW 135i Example Pricing
To help you configure your 2008 135i Coupe, here is an example pricing configuration. If you wanted a 135i Coupe with Premium Package. Navigation and iPod/USB Adaptor, you cost would be:
Base Price $35,675
Premium Package $3,300
Navigation $2,100
iPod and USB Adaptor $400
Total Estimated Price $41,475
Here is another 135i Coupe example with automatic transmission:
Base Price $35,675
Premium Package $3,300
Navigation $2,100
iPod and USB Adaptor $400
STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission $1,275
Total Estimated Price $42,750
The base price for the 135i Coupe will be $35,675 and the base price includes 17" wheels, light burl walnut trim and Glacier aluminum trim. The remaining options are as follows:
6-Speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission $1,275
Premium Package (ZPP)* $3,300
Sport Package (ZSP) $1,000
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $600
Active Steering $1,400
Paddle Shifters $100
Comfort Access $500
Power Front Seats w/memory (ZPP)* $995
Heated Front Seats (ZCW) $500
Park Distance Control $350
Navigation w/iDrive $2,100
BMW Assist with Bluetooth System (ZPP)* $750
HD Radio $350
Satellite Radio $595
Premium Hi-Fi System $875
iPod and USB Adaptor $400
Metallic Paint $475
Boston Leather (ZPP)* $1,450
*Note: The ZPP Premium package includes the Boston Leather, BMW Assist with Bluetooth, Power Front Seats.
See information in right hand column.
2008 BMW 135i Example Pricing
To help you configure your 2008 135i Coupe, here is an example pricing configuration. If you wanted a 135i Coupe with Premium Package. Navigation and iPod/USB Adaptor, you cost would be:
Base Price $35,675
Premium Package $3,300
Navigation $2,100
iPod and USB Adaptor $400
Total Estimated Price $41,475
Here is another 135i Coupe example with automatic transmission:
Base Price $35,675
Premium Package $3,300
Navigation $2,100
iPod and USB Adaptor $400
STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission $1,275
Total Estimated Price $42,750
11-15-2007 | 05:47 PM
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my roommate just got the g37s a few months back and loves it. i've driven it a few times and good lord is it beefy. great pick-up, solid stance and it feels like a lux sports car.
but imo, everyone is getting an infiniti these days...maybe that is because my roommates drive brand new g's and my best buddy just picked up a g35s as well, but everywhere i look, there are more and more infinitis mobbing around.
i don't know jack about bmw but man that one looks amazing. and personally, i hold BMW in a completly different class than infiniti.
just my .02, doubt it will help. now sell me your damn horns dawg!
but imo, everyone is getting an infiniti these days...maybe that is because my roommates drive brand new g's and my best buddy just picked up a g35s as well, but everywhere i look, there are more and more infinitis mobbing around.
i don't know jack about bmw but man that one looks amazing. and personally, i hold BMW in a completly different class than infiniti.
just my .02, doubt it will help. now sell me your damn horns dawg!
11-15-2007 | 05:50 PM
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my prices have the destination charge added in, and also the 8.25% tax and 200 for reg. gonna have to wait to test drive the 135i, i guess i can go without the comfort access. Ahh
11-18-2007 | 12:00 AM
#26
both are awesome cars but:
- get the 135 and you're still at the bottom of the BMW totem pole. You may not care, but this fact is still out there. No matter its performance it'll still be seen by people as the poor man's bmw
- get the g37 and it's cheaper and I bet you can option your car out with nice sports and entertainment packages and match the price of the 135
- get the 135 and you're still at the bottom of the BMW totem pole. You may not care, but this fact is still out there. No matter its performance it'll still be seen by people as the poor man's bmw
- get the g37 and it's cheaper and I bet you can option your car out with nice sports and entertainment packages and match the price of the 135
11-18-2007 | 12:05 AM
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11-18-2007 | 01:23 AM
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i actually looked at used elises ... but i dont think i can justify paying that much for a used car that has so little amenities. I think when i can get a second car, i'm gonna go for an atom.
11-18-2007 | 01:23 AM
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i say the bimmer. G37 its just a new version of G35 and i don't think G35 is all that good at all. ill get the bmw if i have the money, and wont even look at the infiniti