Should I?!?!
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,742
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
lol who else is going to make a change? I'm hoping I get an offer at my current job...if I do, you can bet your arse I'll be speccing my 135i every day during school hahahahah
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,149
From: Quebec City, Qc
Not planning a change to my DD's but I should have something older, uglier and louder that should be able to compete by the time you guys both change cars.
Been out of the scene for too long, I want a new project car before the race season starts next year and I plan on attending many auto x events
Been out of the scene for too long, I want a new project car before the race season starts next year and I plan on attending many auto x events
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,997
From: Calgary, Alberta
It really bothers me that for certain options I want with the 135i it adds over 10K
Are memory seats and a sunroof so much to ask? 
Originally Posted by MR_ET
Not planning a change to my DD's but I should have something older, uglier and louder that should be able to compete by the time you guys both change cars.
Been out of the scene for too long, I want a new project car before the race season starts next year and I plan on attending many auto x events
Been out of the scene for too long, I want a new project car before the race season starts next year and I plan on attending many auto x events
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,742
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
No I hear ya. Speccing out the 135i up here is drastically more expensive than in the states. I'm going to forgo the luxury of a sunroof etc. but going to get the M sport package if I have to get it up here and possibly the leather seats and hifi system 
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 94
From: Spokane, WA
Don't do it man, nothing against bimmer, but i'm a honda or audi fan. Get a A3 turbo, or mod your fit. Gas prices will go up alot more. And BMW's are suffering with poor reliability, and premium gas with poor mileage, are good reasons not to. Plus high insurance, and repair prices.
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From: Calgary, Alberta
The 135i is actually pretty good on gas! Also... the A3 also uses premium too does it not 
BMW is ok, they have a few issues like any car. I have heard they are about to recall all of the high pressure fuel pumps for the N54 engines though so anybody considering one should be waiting for that to be fixed first.
BMW is ok, they have a few issues like any car. I have heard they are about to recall all of the high pressure fuel pumps for the N54 engines though so anybody considering one should be waiting for that to be fixed first.
How the hell is it out-performing the Audi so much!
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Posts: 4,742
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
Well here are the recent JD Power Vehicle Dependability numbers:
2008 Nameplate VDS Ranking
Problems Per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 120
Mercury 151
Cadillac 155
Toyota 159
Acura 160
Buick 163
BMW 164
Lincoln 165
Honda 177
Jaguar 178
Porsche 193
Mitsubishi 197
Hyundai 200
Ford 204
Infiniti 204
Industry Average 206
Audi 207
Mercedes-Benz 215
Nissan 224
Pontiac 225
GMC 226
Mazda 228
Subaru 228
Chrysler 229
Dodge 230
MINI 233
Chevrolet 239
HUMMER 241
Scion 243
Volvo 244
Saturn 250
Jeep 253
Volkswagen 253
SAAB 254
Isuzu 274
Kia 278
Suzuki 302
Land Rover 344
2008 Nameplate VDS Ranking
Problems Per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 120
Mercury 151
Cadillac 155
Toyota 159
Acura 160
Buick 163
BMW 164
Lincoln 165
Honda 177
Jaguar 178
Porsche 193
Mitsubishi 197
Hyundai 200
Ford 204
Infiniti 204
Industry Average 206
Audi 207
Mercedes-Benz 215
Nissan 224
Pontiac 225
GMC 226
Mazda 228
Subaru 228
Chrysler 229
Dodge 230
MINI 233
Chevrolet 239
HUMMER 241
Scion 243
Volvo 244
Saturn 250
Jeep 253
Volkswagen 253
SAAB 254
Isuzu 274
Kia 278
Suzuki 302
Land Rover 344
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,997
From: Calgary, Alberta
Looks like Audi is behind BMW for reliability... although that isn't really a surprise. I have heard a lot of horror stories about old Quattro wiring.
Hmmm, the 135i is winning me back again :P I can't keep up with Illusive's mods if he starts building on that!!!!!
I stopped by the Audi Dealership, no A5 or S5's on site. Although there was a black R8 outside tucked away at the back
Hmmm, the 135i is winning me back again :P I can't keep up with Illusive's mods if he starts building on that!!!!!
I stopped by the Audi Dealership, no A5 or S5's on site. Although there was a black R8 outside tucked away at the back
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Posts: 4,997
From: Calgary, Alberta
Let me think back to our first meet when people asked me about modding my Fit and my response was "No no, the Fit is my DD. I just changed out the wheels and that is it, no mods!"... good luck
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Posts: 4,997
From: Calgary, Alberta
Alright, I think I have it this time 
Found locally for about 23K : 2003/04 Nissan 350Z w/ track package
Basically the car weighs in at 3200lbs, is about 200 to 300lbs lighter than the current 350Z's and 400lbs lighter than the G35's; however some trade off's - the 2005-2006 350Z has 300hp while the ones I am looking at have only 285. In contrast though the older ones have 275ft/lbs of torque while newer ones have only 260ft/lbs.
The good stuff; Track pacakge includes a LSD, 235Front/245rear oem wide tires, the big Brembo brakes, better bolstered seats & also a little bit stiffer suspension package. Skid pad results are around 0.90g, slalom is up over 70mph. With R-rubber on the car I would expect the skid pad to return over at least 1.0g which should be good for the course
Car falls into a BS stock catagory, but I think it will do well with the tires, suspension and LSD.
Will need to see if I can find Enkei RPF1's within 5mm of the OEM offset so I can stay legal in that class and wrap them in R-Comp rubber for the season
Found locally for about 23K : 2003/04 Nissan 350Z w/ track package
Basically the car weighs in at 3200lbs, is about 200 to 300lbs lighter than the current 350Z's and 400lbs lighter than the G35's; however some trade off's - the 2005-2006 350Z has 300hp while the ones I am looking at have only 285. In contrast though the older ones have 275ft/lbs of torque while newer ones have only 260ft/lbs.
The good stuff; Track pacakge includes a LSD, 235Front/245rear oem wide tires, the big Brembo brakes, better bolstered seats & also a little bit stiffer suspension package. Skid pad results are around 0.90g, slalom is up over 70mph. With R-rubber on the car I would expect the skid pad to return over at least 1.0g which should be good for the course
Car falls into a BS stock catagory, but I think it will do well with the tires, suspension and LSD.
Will need to see if I can find Enkei RPF1's within 5mm of the OEM offset so I can stay legal in that class and wrap them in R-Comp rubber for the season
Last edited by Sugarphreak; Sep 17, 2008 at 06:20 PM.
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,149
From: Quebec City, Qc
Alright, I think I have it this time
Found locally for about 23K : 2003/04 Nissan 350Z w/ track package
Basically the car weighs in at 3200lbs, is about 200 to 300lbs lighter than the current 350Z's and 400lbs lighter than the G35's; however some trade off's - the 2005-2006 350Z has 300hp while the ones I am looking at have only 285. In contrast though the older ones have 275ft/lbs of torque while newer ones have only 260ft/lbs.
The good stuff; Track pacakge includes a LSD, 235Front/245rear oem wide tires, the big Brembo brakes, better bolstered seats & also a little bit stiffer suspension package. Skid pad results are around 0.90g, slalom is up over 70mph. With R-rubber on the car I would expect the skid pad to return over at least 1.0g which should be good for the course
Car falls into a BS stock catagory, but I think it will do well with the tires, suspension and LSD.
Will need to see if I can find Enkei RPF1's within 5mm of the OEM offset so I can stay legal in that class and wrap them in R-Comp rubber for the season
Found locally for about 23K : 2003/04 Nissan 350Z w/ track package
Basically the car weighs in at 3200lbs, is about 200 to 300lbs lighter than the current 350Z's and 400lbs lighter than the G35's; however some trade off's - the 2005-2006 350Z has 300hp while the ones I am looking at have only 285. In contrast though the older ones have 275ft/lbs of torque while newer ones have only 260ft/lbs.
The good stuff; Track pacakge includes a LSD, 235Front/245rear oem wide tires, the big Brembo brakes, better bolstered seats & also a little bit stiffer suspension package. Skid pad results are around 0.90g, slalom is up over 70mph. With R-rubber on the car I would expect the skid pad to return over at least 1.0g which should be good for the course
Car falls into a BS stock catagory, but I think it will do well with the tires, suspension and LSD.
Will need to see if I can find Enkei RPF1's within 5mm of the OEM offset so I can stay legal in that class and wrap them in R-Comp rubber for the season
