From 135i to ????

[Del-Bosc]

Hello Gentle men

I require some much needed wisdom, here is the situation. I currently own A Sedona red 135i have it for about 6 months no real issues with it, saying that I drive it probably twice a week. I love this car. HOWEVER I am trepidacious about keeping it for more then a year as it is getting on in age 2009 model 73k
On the clock.

So my question is where to from here price range 350-400k. I would like a sports car four doors would be nice. But something I can keep for atleast 5
Years on motorplan? Let's have your suggestion and input guys.

 

[Josh-ZN]

another 135i with DCT and mileage closer to 20000km? (i know not 4 door, but why not stick to the same if you enjoy it so much?)

 

[Del-Bosc]

another 135i with DCT and mileage closer to 20000km? (i know not 4 door, but why not stick to the same if you enjoy it so much?)

I would have considered it as well. I just feel dct or auto on BMW is not my cup of tea. They are lightining quick I know and would hand me a hiding while I pedal away, but the feeling of heel toeing your Beemer into a quick tight right hander while catching 2nd gear, gives me more satisfaction then launching like a mofo(Read : I love me some manual BMW) lol.

 

[Josh-ZN]

another 135i with DCT and mileage closer to 20000km? (i know not 4 door, but why not stick to the same if you enjoy it so much?)

I would have considered it as well. I just feel dct or auto on BMW is not my cup of tea. They are lightining quick I know and would hand me a hiding while I pedal away, but the feeling of heel toeing your Beemer into a quick tight right hander while catching 2nd gear, gives me more satisfaction then launching like a mofo(Read : I love me some manual BMW) lol.

lol. for me its not the launch (havent tried launch control on it yet), its the relentless acceleration that i love about the DCT. and i stick it in sports manual and its just flawless. best of both worlds imo. DCT/PDK/DSG is the future, and i never understood why until i drove one. you dont need to go DCT. get a manual with much lower mileage.

 

[Johnny8Bit]

Audi S4


:fencelook:

 

[ChefDJ]

2 x E39 M5's :fencelook:

 

[v1p3r]

Sports car, 4 doors? = 335i

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Audi S4


:fencelook:

:fishwack:

 

[Bernard///M3]

St Lunatic has a 4 door M3 for sale in that price range, not sure of age, mileage etc

 

[Del-Bosc]

St Lunatic has a 4 door M3 for sale in that price range, not sure of age, mileage etc

Yes I saw it but it's a 2008 which in that price range is great but outside of motorplan (in a year or two) might be scary to maintain. S4 maybe, but the gearbox is wrong their again. But I think I might be going that way if the year model and km are good. Will be sad without RWD though.

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2 x E39 M5's :fencelook:

Dude dude..... Stop it. Behave such thoughts cannot be entertained . But then again maybe....NO!! I said stop it lol

 

[Photokid]

the only vehicle in the BMW stable with 4-5 years remaining on m/plan, meaning a one year old vehicle is the 135, or a 135M.

 

[RAArmstrong]

2 x E39 M5's :fencelook:

Dude dude..... Stop it. Behave such thoughts cannot be entertained . But then again maybe....NO!! I said stop it lol

Dooooo eeeeeet :rollsmile:

 

[prospect]

M135i if you can increase your budget by R50k

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...22c464f01422d4477b83b5a/caryearrangeszar/2013

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...38fb71e0143b3f5bf875821/caryearrangeszar/2013

 

[herr bmw]

330 d

now i run and hide:roflol:

 

[ChefDJ]

2 x E39 M5's :fencelook:

Dude dude..... Stop it. Behave such thoughts cannot be entertained . But then again maybe....NO!! I said stop it lol

:roflol:


You know you want to...

:fencelook:

 

[M135ISPEEDY]

i like the sound of a M135i :thumbs:

 

[Del-Bosc]

M135i does look interesting, Or do I zip my mouth and wait a bit, then get a nice late model LCI M3? these are hens teeth though , I'm confused now.

Can anyone comment on how well a manual M135i goes? is the manual gearbox similar to the coupe 135i?

 

[M135ISPEEDY]

i have a 6mt M135i goes very well , i think the gear box's are similar to the 135i :thumbs:

 

[ChefDJ]

M135i does look interesting, Or do I zip my mouth and wait a bit, then get a nice late model LCI M3? these are hens teeth though , I'm confused now.

Can anyone comment on how well a manual M135i goes? is the manual gearbox similar to the coupe 135i?

I went to Monte Carlo Auto and saw a M3 LCI yesterday :fencelook:

 

[ASH]

That's going to be a tough car to replace.

Late model Z4 M-Coupe? It is a manual at least. Not sure what year these ended production on.

Logically, I think a E90 M3 V8, would be way to go.........

 

[Gbmw]

:roflol: but these E39 chaps........

I'd reckon 335i

I saw one go at Parkvillage auctions for R315k, full house except nav. Motorplan was still in check no comments