M135i

s1csl · 07-07-2013, 09:41 AM

Had a test drive in a M135i at Elms with a few trick bits on , good power when you got it to rev, lots of dials to look at also the rev lights were quite cool on the steering wheel, had a nice sound when you put your foot down hard, the brakes were good but if you tracked it I would think they would fade and get very hot quick but ok for road use, it did hold the road well but had quite a bit of roll when you hit the corners hard, all in all a nice car for £34k new so in 2 or 3 years time would be great value for money, good car but not for me the search continues

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 07-07-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by s1csl

Had a test drive in a M135i at Elms with a few trick bits on , good power when you got it to rev, lots of dials to look at also the rev lights were quite cool on the steering wheel, had a nice sound when you put your foot down hard, the brakes were good but if you tracked it I would think they would fade and get very hot quick but ok for road use, it did hold the road well but had quite a bit of roll when you hit the corners hard, all in all a nice car for £34k new so in 2 or 3 years time would be great value for money, good car but not for me the search continues

How was the car at doughnuts

chrisburns · 07-07-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

How was the car at doughnuts

No diff so not consistent but it will do them

73CSL · 13-11-2013, 12:06 PM

I've got one of these today whilsy my daily is in for a service

Impressed , drives nicely , quick etc .... but as a daily driver think I'd prefer a 6 cyl diesel , like a 330/335 of 530 etc , and as a toy its no way near the fun levels of the CSL. If I only had to have one car though, it would be up there on the list

**AlexGTT** · 13-11-2013, 02:28 PM

I love mine. Had it a year now and still brings a smile to my face every time. Noise is better with a few miles under the belt and also engine feels keener. It's a proper hooligan machine when your in the mood.

All I need to complete the full owners experience is to get it on track with Curly for scalpin'.

Might throw an LSD on it but leaving stock otherwise. It's quick enough.

Drove an RS3 a couple of weeks ago and other than being quick it was boring in comparison.

Curly · 13-11-2013, 10:58 PM

Agree with Alex,it's not a csl! But any cars gonna be a comedown after them

But for under 30k it's a quick well sorted for road and a bit of trackwork as standard.

Did a wet trackday last week and the grip it had was quite impressive

07-07-2013, 09:41 AM	#1
s1csl S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: suffolk Posts: 444 Casino cash: $3340	M135i Had a test drive in a M135i at Elms with a few trick bits on , good power when you got it to rev, lots of dials to look at also the rev lights were quite cool on the steering wheel, had a nice sound when you put your foot down hard, the brakes were good but if you tracked it I would think they would fade and get very hot quick but ok for road use, it did hold the road well but had quite a bit of roll when you hit the corners hard, all in all a nice car for £34k new so in 2 or 3 years time would be great value for money, good car but not for me the search continues

13-11-2013, 02:28 PM	#5
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	I love mine. Had it a year now and still brings a smile to my face every time. Noise is better with a few miles under the belt and also engine feels keener. It's a proper hooligan machine when your in the mood. All I need to complete the full owners experience is to get it on track with Curly for scalpin'. Might throw an LSD on it but leaving stock otherwise. It's quick enough. Drove an RS3 a couple of weeks ago and other than being quick it was boring in comparison. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

13-11-2013, 12:06 PM	#4
73CSL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 464 Casino cash: $8747	I've got one of these today whilsy my daily is in for a service Impressed , drives nicely , quick etc .... but as a daily driver think I'd prefer a 6 cyl diesel , like a 330/335 of 530 etc , and as a toy its no way near the fun levels of the CSL. If I only had to have one car though, it would be up there on the list

13-11-2013, 10:58 PM	#6
Curly S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: madchester Posts: 1,153 Casino cash: $5838	Agree with Alex,it's not a csl! But any cars gonna be a comedown after them But for under 30k it's a quick well sorted for road and a bit of trackwork as standard. Did a wet trackday last week and the grip it had was quite impressive