McLaren
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- Texas
Taking in my 5 Series for its yearly checkup, I was given this special little car; a new 135i Convertible. I wouldn't have minded a 335i, but I couldn't complain.
First off, this car has quite an exhaust note on start up. I could immediately hear its 306Bhp engine wanting to go fast. Just a few minutes later, I got onto the local highway, and floored it. This car goes. It goes stupid fast.
It's also incredibly good...at picking up bumps.
I'm assuming the suspension isn't any softer in the Coupe, but the car is still amazing for being so little. Pulling off the highway, I can also confirm this car just screams attention. 2 Asian men crossing the street could not staring at this little silver machine; 1 of their jaws should have been dragging across the pavement. Putting it around a few curves in the city also allowed me to experience how nimble it is. Plain & simple, I'm positive this could destory any of my 3 cars in 4 corners. The grip is just stunning even at 40 Mph. And the brakes, boy do they stop. Just a slight press on the brakes, and you can feel your body just move forward.
As for the interior, it's typical BMW. Good quality leather, very tight fitting seats, and steering wheel full of grip. There was no iDrive in this car, so it actually took me a while to return to a regular radio set up.
The 135i, in short, is just amazing. The only con I had is that the rear seats really are a tight fit for anyone 16 and older. However, for the single & couple folks, this is a car for them. It's small, it's nimble, & it will backhand any ricer trying to race. The acceleration from whether 0 or 30Mph is enough to throw you straight into the city.
But, there is one more con. I have to return the little machine tomorrow, and I am positive I will miss the experience it gives.
I will attempt some better shots tomorrow morning. Tonight was way too cold.
(Ive yet to see anybody other than middle-aged women driving this car.)
