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I decided yesterday morning after talking to a friend that I really want a small, RWD, high powered fun machine. I had been eyeing the 135i on the 1 series forums and magazines for awhile, so I went down to my dealer and ordered one. Build slot in March, delivery in May. I ordered it in white, and I am going to paint the wheels the same anthracite colour as my Aston. Anyone else here ordered one? I know Grant is quite keen on this car. Can't wait!
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derder said:
congrats WAY. that will be some machine! not a big fan of the shape of the 1-series coupe tho. I like the hatch back shape better.
WAY, do u know if the SBank dealer has a M3 on display?? wanna hv a look. cos South Yarra doesnt hv one last time i checked.
Jan 5, 2008 9:47:23 AM
Jan 5, 2008 4:39:58 PM
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Rich C (UK) said:
Nice choice Way, you and I have too similar tases - were we seperated at birth?
Wht with the Astons, the golf (see other post) and that I looked at the 1 series coupe before ordering the gold (123d in my case) there's got to be some connection...
What impressed me was the ride quality - I'd had a loaner of a 118d Sport hatch a couple of years ago, and the run flats made the ride almost unbearable - they really seemed to have addressed that with the 1 coupe and latest genertion of tyres..
Jan 5, 2008 6:14:16 PM
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Wht with the Astons, the golf (see other post) and that I looked at the 1 series coupe before ordering the gold (123d in my case) there's got to be some connection...
What impressed me was the ride quality - I'd had a loaner of a 118d Sport hatch a couple of years ago, and the run flats made the ride almost unbearable - they really seemed to have addressed that with the 1 coupe and latest genertion of tyres..
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Rich C (UK) said:
Wht with the Astons, the golf (see other post) and that I looked at the 1 series coupe before ordering the gold (123d in my case) there's got to be some connection...
What impressed me was the ride quality - I'd had a loaner of a 118d Sport hatch a couple of years ago, and the run flats made the ride almost unbearable - they really seemed to have addressed that with the 1 coupe and latest genertion of tyres..
So you've actually ordered a 123d Coupe, Rich! Did you read the Autocar road test on it? If not I'll scan and post it here. Interestingly they reckon the coupe is a much better drive than the hatch due to a more rigid bodyshell, the coupe has a boot, not a hatchback.
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This is an absolute gem of an engine. It doesn't seem long ago that the raucous punch of a Volkswagen/Audi TDI motor was an extraordinary achievement, and yet this twin-turbo masterpiece manages to outpace any rivals and offer class-leading refinement.
Choose any barometer of performance and the 123d impresses. It springs from rest to 60mph in just 6.7 seconds, and can dust the fourth gear 40-60mph increment in a paltry 4.1 seconds. In the real world, this is a genuinely fast car.
Factor in the outstanding fuel economy (you should be able to beat 50mpg) along with a minimal environmental impact (just 138g/km of CO2), and it's easy to see this as the 1-series coupé engine of choice.
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The 135i isn't quite the hooligan threat to the health and safety lobby that we might have secretly hoped for, but its diminutive size and shear pace mean it is a huge amount of fun. Especially if you're sitting next to a Cayman at the traffic lights.
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WAY said:
Anyone else here ordered one?
Jan 7, 2008 1:42:48 PM
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Rich C (UK) said:
Wht with the Astons, the golf (see other post) and that I looked at the 1 series coupe before ordering the gold (123d in my case) there's got to be some connection...
What impressed me was the ride quality - I'd had a loaner of a 118d Sport hatch a couple of years ago, and the run flats made the ride almost unbearable - they really seemed to have addressed that with the 1 coupe and latest genertion of tyres..
So you've actually ordered a 123d Coupe, Rich! Did you read the Autocar road test on it? If not I'll scan and post it here. Interestingly they reckon the coupe is a much better drive than the hatch due to a more rigid bodyshell, the coupe has a boot, not a hatchback.
Jan 7, 2008 6:42:44 PM
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Rich C (UK) said:
Wht with the Astons, the golf (see other post) and that I looked at the 1 series coupe before ordering the gold (123d in my case) there's got to be some connection...
What impressed me was the ride quality - I'd had a loaner of a 118d Sport hatch a couple of years ago, and the run flats made the ride almost unbearable - they really seemed to have addressed that with the 1 coupe and latest genertion of tyres..
So you've actually ordered a 123d Coupe, Rich! Did you read the Autocar road test on it? If not I'll scan and post it here. Interestingly they reckon the coupe is a much better drive than the hatch due to a more rigid bodyshell, the coupe has a boot, not a hatchback.
oops - no, I ordered a Golf GTi in the end (menat golF not golD in my post)
The 123d was brill - but a bit more than I wanted to spend in the end (especially with the job uncertainty at the mo) plus access to the rear wasn't quite as good as I hoped - although the space once there was fine
A great car though - and so quiet - struggled to tell it was a diesel from inside.
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KresoF1 said:
Except in top speed... Since DSG is heavier...
Weight does not affect top speed (only acceleration). It could have a different top speed if the gear ratios are different...
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KresoF1 said:
Except in top speed... Since DSG is heavier...
Weight does not affect top speed (only acceleration). It could have a different top speed if the gear ratios are different...
Well, according to VW gear ratios are the same but, top speed is 2km/h down. And interesting thing is that all DSG cars in Audi/VW line are slower(and around 30kg heavier) then their manual version.