M135i ?

[AlexGTT]

Road and track test report please John...........................:-D

Only done 2200 miles in mine! Must try harder.

[AlexGTT]

Fugly bland looks for sure but I kind of see that as an advantage. Nobody (apart from sado car freaks :whistle: ) give it a second glance and in my old age that appeals to me.

The number of knobheads I had to deal with in the M3 was crazy. They get all stupid when you don't play their game. Had one bunch of lads in a Maxpower Astra who tried to swerve into me on a dual carriageway because I didn't want to race them! Something similar happened once with wife and kids in the car! Sick of all that shite. Get absolutely non of that in the munter 135......or the CSL come to think of it, which is strange.

[shane@mbtech]

I agree, but both are better looking in the flesh.

[shimmy]

Very capable both, but neither good looking I am afraid.

I'd really struggle to buy a 1 series , and I've been close a few times.

[shane@mbtech]

[shane@mbtech]

the 135i is growing on me although I do prefer the A45 on looks.

[shane@mbtech]

Like the ugly looks :119:

[shimmy]

OK, had it nearly 4 months now. Only done 1500 miles but I really like this car. Couple of things aren't the best but very minor. Hate to admit it but I don't miss the M3 at all! Maybe getting old.

I'll do a proper write up asap.:wink:

Like the ugly looks :119:

[shane@mbtech]

Ill smoke ya in the AMG:blalalala: (provided I get one)

I cant wait for Wills Dad to get his, give it a good ripping, they do sound nice.

[AlexGTT]

OK, had it nearly 4 months now. Only done 1500 miles but I really like this car. Couple of things aren't the best but very minor. Hate to admit it but I don't miss the M3 at all! Maybe getting old.

I'll do a proper write up asap.:wink:

[HFLagos]

I was speaking to a lady salesperson in Merc the other day. I was asking her about the A45 AMG, she looked baffled. Product knowledge eh. :finga:

She's probably good at selling Finance, seems to be the key attribute these days for salespersons.

[shane@mbtech]

Value wise, the M135i will be hard to beat. Presumably Merc know this so hopefully the £36k list on the A45 AMG will at least have a half decent level of spec.

M135i is ideal on so many levels, but it is a bit of a munter.....:crybaby:

You would hope so.

I think it will be pretty high spec as base. Ill speak to my mate, and try get some info.

I was speaking to a lady salesperson in Merc the other day. I was asking her about the A45 AMG, she looked baffled. Product knowledge eh. :finga:

[HFLagos]

He gets his mid to end of March. And I cant order AMG until March. Just waiting back from my Merc guy, see if I can pre-order or reserve etc. But really want to see option lists etc, as its saying £36k, but is that poverty spec?

If a few bits take it to near £40k the M135i will be the better value.

Value wise, the M135i will be hard to beat. Presumably Merc know this so hopefully the £36k list on the A45 AMG will at least have a half decent level of spec.

M135i is ideal on so many levels, but it is a bit of a munter.....:crybaby:

[shane@mbtech]

Very much look forward to the comparison. Either car has a good chance of joining the family fleet and I'd be keen to read a non-magazine review beforehand.

:beer:

He gets his mid to end of March. And I cant order AMG until March. Just waiting back from my Merc guy, see if I can pre-order or reserve etc. But really want to see option lists etc, as its saying £36k, but is that poverty spec?

If a few bits take it to near £40k the M135i will be the better value.

[HFLagos]

I think I am going to order an A45 AMG. If I do, it will be rude not to do a comparison with business partners Dad new motor, he has just ordered his m135i.:beer:

On paper the AMG is quicker, but on the road is a different ball game. Anyone can write figures in a magazine, its real world that counts.

Very much look forward to the comparison. Either car has a good chance of joining the family fleet and I'd be keen to read a non-magazine review beforehand.

:beer: