11-07-2012, 05:39 PM | #2 |
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Yes, the C32AMG also crossed my mind since very comparable specs. I admired the car then because of the massive torque over the rpm band it delivered.
Why not the A4 RS (V6 bi-turbo) of the same period then: 380hp and 440Nm. Very comparable performance figures, efficiency was about 30 to 40% down in 1998 though. Well both the C as the A4 costed about double what the M135i lays you back these days (inflation corrected of course). And running cost where about 3 times higher. Man, you'd have to love modern technology! Serious power has (almost) become a commodity... |
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11-10-2012, 12:04 AM | #3 | |
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C32 wasn't available in AWD. M135i - Did you drive the AWD version? Most people get the RWD instead. You have to compare like with like. |
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11-10-2012, 06:20 AM | #6 | |
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BMW sells more AWD cars than Audi. |
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11-10-2012, 06:46 AM | #7 |
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Can you even get xDrive on M135i? If it does, I think I might opt for this option. The traction might be too little on that tiny rear tires, if it's RWD, I prefer wider rubbers on the rear (staggered setup).
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11-10-2012, 06:55 AM | #8 |
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Yes.
I prefer a square setup with the same size in all corners, since I am quite comfortable with letting the rear wheels to their fair share of steering! :-) |
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11-13-2012, 01:42 PM | #9 |
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I don't think that M135i is available with x-drive in UK due to RHD
I want to see a comparative between an x-drive M135i vs new S3: so we'll see which car has a better awd system |
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