Used 35is availability
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Quadracer said:
Well, if it's just power you're after then fine, the M135i is a bargain next to a Z. But the OP is after a Z first and foremost so the comparison isn't too useful.
Fortunately there are always people out there who will pay top dollar for the full spec top of the range... So there will be some eventually, just gotta keep looking :wink:
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I think the 35iS will become a appreciating asset in the next few years, not that many produced and quite a quick car 
TitanTim said:
Still not sure this helps the OP at all - he wants a Z. The M135i may be one of the best models BMW have brought out for some time (can't comment, not looked), but the driving position, experience and feel of a Z are all completely different to a 4 seat saloon car. I assume the OP is sold on a Z because of all these things, plus maybe the roof, plus maybe other aspects of the car. It's not an unreasonable debate to have, but irrelevant on this thread ?
I personally can't comment on the one series. Never really looked at them properly, not a car that interests me.
My rate of appeal for the onner is the same as Type R or Clio. They may be quick but not something i would want to own.
Like I said earlier I wouldn't compare a Zed (whatever version) with them.
The 35is just happens to be the very fast version of an already fantastic fast car. Maybe one reason it doesn't wear the M badge is that it doesn't need too.
My rate of appeal for the onner is the same as Type R or Clio. They may be quick but not something i would want to own.
Like I said earlier I wouldn't compare a Zed (whatever version) with them.
The 35is just happens to be the very fast version of an already fantastic fast car. Maybe one reason it doesn't wear the M badge is that it doesn't need too.
Hi there, I was looking for a 35is myself, but BMW had literally nothing in their stock list nationwide with a half decent spec, so I went for a 35i instead. The adaptive suspension, noisier exhaust and 30bhp (and the other cosmetic parts) didn't warrant the additional cost for me. You certainly have more to choose from if you look for a 35i. The best option at the moment if you really must have a 35is is to wait for a used one to appear or take the plunge and buy brand new.
:wink: I have driven the M135i and obviously have the 35is, there really isnt much of a comparison to make, they are completely different cars.
The 135 is indeed rapid, it is fractionally slower than the 35is but feels much slower due to the lack of noise, wind, seating position etc
As a stand alone car its fantastic and there is nothing on the market that comes close in terms of bang for buck. But there is no way in hell i would swap my 35is for one!
Also the 8 speed auto is not as good as the DCT
As an aside i now feel very lucky to have found my car i had no idea so few had been registered and it just appeared when i was looking for one, in the exact colour and spec (well actually higher spec) that i was after. With 6k on the clock and 1 owner for less than the cost of a basic M135i as well! pretty happy with that!
there are 2 listed on the bmw approved used site, but (rather pleasingly) both a lower spec, older and with nearly double mileage than mine... and i paid significantly less than both are listed for! (though granted i bought mine in October, so pretty much bottom of the market!)
This tread has made me very happy today! :lol:
The 135 is indeed rapid, it is fractionally slower than the 35is but feels much slower due to the lack of noise, wind, seating position etc
As a stand alone car its fantastic and there is nothing on the market that comes close in terms of bang for buck. But there is no way in hell i would swap my 35is for one!
Also the 8 speed auto is not as good as the DCT
As an aside i now feel very lucky to have found my car i had no idea so few had been registered and it just appeared when i was looking for one, in the exact colour and spec (well actually higher spec) that i was after. With 6k on the clock and 1 owner for less than the cost of a basic M135i as well! pretty happy with that!
there are 2 listed on the bmw approved used site, but (rather pleasingly) both a lower spec, older and with nearly double mileage than mine... and i paid significantly less than both are listed for! (though granted i bought mine in October, so pretty much bottom of the market!)
This tread has made me very happy today!
:lol:The blue one was on here for £20500 missed chance for someone.. :x :xBrasseye said: