New Review: Wards Auto World

Ryephile · 01-16-2008, 03:18 PM

I just got a copy of this months Wards Auto World, which had a little one page quick-drive review of the 135i. This is more press from the Gotland Ring BMW 1-er reveal. They definitely liked the car, though beyond their annual "10 best engines" awards I don't put much faith in their driving abilities like EVO or Grassroots Motorsports. Nevertheless, Enjoy!

atr_hugo · 01-16-2008, 03:49 PM

Check out the fuel economy numbers! I'll take a little of what they're smoking . . .

BForbes · 01-16-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Check out the fuel economy numbers! I'll take a little of what they're smoking . . .

Puff puff pass ATR....lol I think they were talking about the 128i.

infinitekidM2C · 01-16-2008, 03:56 PM

must be the 128 downhill or sth...

Gary@TireRack · 01-16-2008, 04:25 PM

You guys missed the fine print:

22*/36#

# what you want
* what you get

AwesomeBMW · 01-16-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

You guys missed the fine print:

22*/36#

# what you want
* what you get

if that's what I'll be getting, i'm not going fast enough

TP 135i · 01-16-2008, 06:47 PM

Interesting....no mention of the dreaded "understear". They must not have been driving hard enough!

Ryephile · 01-16-2008, 07:15 PM

While most of the specs appear to be for the 135i, they also mention "base price range". I'm willing to bet the fuel economies listed are city for 135i automatic and highway for 128i manual. A worst case to best case range, perhaps.

Nixon · 01-16-2008, 08:31 PM

Those fuel economy numbers are way off.

www.fueleconomy.gov has 1-series numbers out now, and that isn't even close to that.

See here:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...3645#post53645

hellrotm · 01-16-2008, 11:04 PM

They said Edgy styling, Huh????

I think its muted styling or little more tradtional BMW styling, thats why I like it.

Also since when is this a IS350 competitor.

bobloblaw · 01-17-2008, 12:14 AM

Anyone else notice for "engine" it says "twin turbo V-6"?

At least they get it right in the article.

bmwzimmer · 01-17-2008, 12:25 PM

Weight is off too. It shows the Unladen weight to be curb weight.

Nixon · 01-17-2008, 02:01 PM

By the quality of the facts, this seems more like a drunken post by izzodesh than a serious review...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3612

I wonder if Byron Pope over at Wards Auto World was walking around saying "My liver hates me" while writing this one?

john970 · 01-17-2008, 02:03 PM

I like how one of the pros and one of the cons are the same thing: syling.

hellrotm · 01-17-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by john970

I like how one of the pros and one of the cons are the same thing: syling.

Exactly, thats what I was thinking.

I would call the E60 styling edgy, not the 135i, its more tradtional BMW.

ChrisK · 01-18-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Check out the fuel economy numbers! I'll take a little of what they're smoking . . .

Those mpg numbers are from down hill driving

john970 · 01-18-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskurn

Those mpg numbers are from down hill driving

first clarkson tells us how great the dual inline turbochargers are, and now these guys get stuff wrong.

Whatever happened to proofreading?

01-16-2008, 03:18 PM	#1
Ryephile Not a Newbie 1 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	New Review: Wards Auto World I just got a copy of this months Wards Auto World, which had a little one page quick-drive review of the 135i. This is more press from the Gotland Ring BMW 1-er reveal. They definitely liked the car, though beyond their annual "10 best engines" awards I don't put much faith in their driving abilities like EVO or Grassroots Motorsports. Nevertheless, Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Check out the fuel economy numbers! I'll take a little of what they're smoking . . .
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infinitekidM2C Major General 4217 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.75] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.56]	must be the 128 downhill or sth...
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	You guys missed the fine print: 22/36# # what you want what you get __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	Interesting....no mention of the dreaded "understear". They must not have been driving hard enough!
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01-16-2008, 07:15 PM	#8
Ryephile Not a Newbie 1 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	While most of the specs appear to be for the 135i, they also mention "base price range". I'm willing to bet the fuel economies listed are city for 135i automatic and highway for 128i manual. A worst case to best case range, perhaps. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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01-16-2008, 08:31 PM	#9
Nixon Banned 57 Rep 1,396 Posts Drives: : Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: : iTrader: (0)	Those fuel economy numbers are way off. www.fueleconomy.gov has 1-series numbers out now, and that isn't even close to that. See here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...3645#post53645
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01-16-2008, 11:04 PM	#10
hellrotm Banned 4143 Rep 6,926 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	They said Edgy styling, Huh???? I think its muted styling or little more tradtional BMW styling, thats why I like it. Also since when is this a IS350 competitor.
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01-17-2008, 12:14 AM	#11
bobloblaw Lieutenant 745 Rep 585 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Anyone else notice for "engine" it says "twin turbo V-6"? At least they get it right in the article.
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01-17-2008, 12:25 PM	#12
bmwzimmer Major 35 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 91 octane states iTrader: (0)	Weight is off too. It shows the Unladen weight to be curb weight.
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Nixon Banned 57 Rep 1,396 Posts Drives: : Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: : iTrader: (0)	By the quality of the facts, this seems more like a drunken post by izzodesh than a serious review... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3612 I wonder if Byron Pope over at Wards Auto World was walking around saying "My liver hates me" while writing this one?
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01-17-2008, 02:03 PM	#14
john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I like how one of the pros and one of the cons are the same thing: syling.
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