thinking of buying a 135 (opinions)

[cesarortiz23]

How's it going you guys

Well I'm thinking of selling my 07 Honda S2000 that's a full track spec and take it out to the track and have fun.

Anyways I been thinking of jumping on to a 135i

I was looking for a 2011 and later model since it has the n55 and also the dct or maybe looking for manual if I can even find one lol

what do you guys think or recommend is it a good trade or should I think twice

Any opinions let me know

I'm not new to bmw by the way

I had a e90 335i before
Sold it
And now I own a f30 335i
With jb4 dp e85 mix etc.

So yeah let me know you guys thanks

[Dthltm]

We like our cars! But you likely have to provide a bit more information to help others decide the relative value of your car.

[fcman]

What are you going to use the 135i for? Are you going to keep the 335?

If you are going to have 2 cars, don't do it. I came from an S2000 to a 135i but I would never had done it if I had a separate DD, especially if that DD was another BMW with the same engine.

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by fcman

What are you going to use the 135i for? Are you going to keep the 335?

If you are going to have 2 cars, don't do it. I came from an S2000 to a 135i but I would never had done it if I had a separate DD, especially if that DD was another BMW with the same engine.

so here's the thing

I'm keeping the f30 my wife drives that to work

I'm stuck driving my s2000 as a daily and

My car is to the point we're is not comfortable driving anymore


lol bucket seat gutted interior is a complete race car suspension fully upgraded etc.

So I was thinking to get a 135i add bolt ons here and there maybe a good suspension


And be able to drive to work comfortably and if one day I want to track the car be able to



But idk how these cars handle at the track or they brake easily lol etc.

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by Dthltm

We like our cars! But you likely have to provide a bit more information to help others decide the relative value of your car.

Well the s2000 has a 50/50 weigh distribution is a beast at the track

they stop making thee already

here goes a pic of mine

[Matticus91]

If you're looking for a better DD you have two options, de-mod the S2k a bit, or get something else. I find the 135 to be a fantastic DD but the Honda is arguably more reliable and is also (similar to a solid 1 series) a very unique and sought after car. The BMW will cost more to maintain, but has much more in the way of creature comforts.

If I were you I'd try to keep the S2k if you like it, they're great cars! But if you can't do 3 cars then I'd say a 135i is a good middle ground for a DD/toy.

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

If you're looking for a better DD you have two options, de-mod the S2k a bit, or get something else. I find the 135 to be a fantastic DD but the Honda is arguably more reliable and is also (similar to a solid 1 series) a very unique and sought after car. The BMW will cost more to maintain, but has much more in the way of creature comforts.

If I were you I'd try to keep the S2k if you like it, they're great cars! But if you can't do 3 cars then I'd say a 135i is a good middle ground for a DD/toy.

Yeah I like the s2000 a lot been having it for 7 years now

I just feel like I might be over it

And looking for DD/toy how you mentioned


Three cars I don't think I can afford lol that means 3 car insurance payments lol

and idk about all of that

I'm paying off my f30 aswell I don't want to be stuck with two car payments neither


I'm thinking of selling this one and buying a 135i cash

[mike@x-ph.com]

Go for it, 135 are awesome cars

[cesarortiz23]

You guys how much are the insurance on thes things


or should I say how much do you guys pay

for maybe like a 2011

[Dylanize]

Do it!

I find it to be a good medium for DD. In between comfort and handling.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by cesarortiz23

You guys how much are the insurance on thes things


or should I say how much do you guys pay

for maybe like a 2011

There's a ton of threads on this kind of stuff but it's impossible to say since insurance rates vary so much.

For me, with good coverage and roadside assistance I pay $170/mo with Allstate. I'm 25, live near DC (high crime means higher rates), have a clean record, and no at-fault accidents.

Best bet is find a car you like, grab the VIN, and get some quotes. I usually quote at least 5 companies before settling with one because the prices are so different between them now. Geico quoted my $300/mo for the same plan.

As for the rest if you're sick of the S2k then by all means go for the 135, I've had 2 and don't regret a second of the time spent in either. The maintenance and repairs are painful though so definitely consider a warranty.

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

There's a ton of threads on this kind of stuff but it's impossible to say since insurance rates vary so much.

For me, with good coverage and roadside assistance I pay $170/mo with Allstate. I'm 25, live near DC (high crime means higher rates), have a clean record, and no at-fault accidents.

Best bet is find a car you like, grab the VIN, and get some quotes. I usually quote at least 5 companies before settling with one because the prices are so different between them now. Geico quoted my $300/mo for the same plan.

As for the rest if you're sick of the S2k then by all means go for the 135, I've had 2 and don't regret a second of the time spent in either. The maintenance and repairs are painful though so definitely consider a warranty.

Yeah the maintenance and parts for these cars are a bigger difference than the s2k


Luckily I have a very close friend that's a bmw mechanic at a dealer he does all my work on my f30

[cesarortiz23]

what about the dct


Is that a good trans ??


Or do they go bad

Or has people had any issues with these

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by cesarortiz23

what about the dct


Is that a good trans ??


Or do they go bad

Or has people had any issues with these

Some people have issues with the DCT.

Search this forum for a ton of info.

Here is a thread to get you started.

[fries]

$80 a month for mine but I'm old.

Have DCT. Remember to treat it as a manual that can shift itself...... it's pretty exceptional really. Unless you have to replace it.....

No issues so far, besides the fact I bought the car with a blown HG but the dealer made that go away.

If you are on the fence drive a few and see what happens.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by fries

$80 a month for mine but I'm old.

Have DCT. Remember to treat it as a manual that can shift itself...... it's pretty exceptional really. Unless you have to replace it.....

No issues so far, besides the fact I bought the car with a blown HG but the dealer made that go away.

If you are on the fence drive a few and see what happens.

Yes, I love my DCT. Have had zero problems with mine and I've had the car since Oct. 2010. Driving in the manual mode with the sport button pressed is a blast! That's the way I always drive btw.

[WhatsADSM]

As a double duty car the 135 will be a MUCH better match than the s2000. (And btw I am actually a Honda boy at heart). For a pure track toy s2000 all the way! As a double duty track and comfortable street car 135 all the way!

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Yes, I love my DCT. Have had zero problems with mine and I've had the car since Oct. 2010. Driving in the manual mode with the sport button pressed is a blast! That's the way I always drive btw.

Nice info thanks for the help


I think I am going to pull the trigger and get one and down the line buy another s2000 salvage or something and just let that be a project just for the track

[Esteban]

I think the S2000 was a great little car. Too bad Honda went and discontinued them. I liked the Prelude as well and almost bought one when they were current. Bought a Supra instead. No regrets with that car, at least until I wrecked it.

[cesarortiz23]

Originally Posted by Esteban

I think the S2000 was a great little car. Too bad Honda went and discontinued them. I liked the Prelude as well and almost bought one when they were current. Bought a Supra instead. No regrets with that car, at least until I wrecked it.

Well today I might go see one


Is a 2011 dct


and I'm just idk about that transmission idk if is a good transmission or rather look for a 2010 manual or idk what I should do lol


I looking at a 2010 manual with 76k miles ?

Then a 2011 with 66k miles dct

[Sam_M]

Test both, buy the one you like.

The DCT is reportedly very good, but I'm a hardcore manual guy.

[cesarortiz23]

You guys I might get the manual


What do you guys feel about a 2010 with 76k miles



Another question is


What mods can I do to make it sound nice

I see some people do muffler delete but they make some sort of whistle and I don't think that sounds good at all lol


or any good mods that you can do to make It sound nice




the 1m and the 135i have the exact same engine correct



Because I see videos and man the 1M sounds super sick