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I love small cars.
In fact, I always bought a smallest car I could comfortably fit into.
And while the 135i is actually comically small compared to any other recent BMW, hell, any recent car for that matter... it sure does not feel like it.
I love its effortless power at any RPM in any gear and at any speed, but... it never feels light on its feet. Much like bigger, heavier cars.
That makes it an excellent all-rounder including long-distance travel, but surprisingly sedate and heavy at times.
That Mini in turn... it felt just stupid light and moved around with such ease.
My daily commute is mostly city, so there - I seldom experience the obvious superiority of N55 and as much as I love my 1er I wish it was a little less "mature" in its character.
Sadly I could not afford an M1 when new and much less now, when they are actually much more expensive.
Hence the Mini itch...
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