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Blade · 01-06-2010, 05:38 PM

So one of the project managers at work just picked up his 1-series 2 days before Christmas. He has owned a Mini, drives a BMW 3-series for Time Trials and his wife drives a 300C. He pretty much respects the potential of any well made car, and thinks the 5th Gen is one of those cars.

As he was describing his new ride to me, we ended up talking about my eventual ride. He mentioned taking his mother-in-law to check out a Caddy CTS and saw the SS in the showroom, and just stopped. He started thinking "Damn I know I have a 1-series, but I rather have this SS right now" LOL

Just had to share.

sen10l · 01-06-2010, 06:23 PM

I never understood the fascination with itty bitty cars. I used to race go-karts, so that's what I always think about when I think of small cars. Sure - it handles like a go-kart, but I'm not a kid any more! I also think of budget 'student' cars when I think of small cars. It's not a fair comparison, but that's how I am.

obiwan66 · 01-06-2010, 10:28 PM

Well, I currently own a 06 Porsche Cayman S, 09 997.2 C4S. I have owned several other German cars. I just pruchased a 10 SS/RS Summit white. I love the car... I love the raw power. The only thing that concerns me is the bouncy suspension at higher speeds and I am currently addressing that. This is my first domestic car purchase ever and I am impressed.

Andro · 01-06-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sen10l

I never understood the fascination with itty bitty cars. I used to race go-karts, so that's what I always think about when I think of small cars. Sure - it handles like a go-kart, but I'm not a kid any more! I also think of budget 'student' cars when I think of small cars. It's not a fair comparison, but that's how I am.

It maybe a go-kart to you but if it's a 135i there little sleepers. With just a reflash of the ECU they will give a stock SS a run for it's money

nashstat · 01-06-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Andro

It maybe a go-kart to you but if it's a 135i there little sleepers. With just a reflash of the ECU they will give a stock SS a run for it's money

That might be true, but let's compare stock to stock. The 1 Series is just overpriced for what it offers and the car does not produce the sound or the drive experience that a SS has.

It beats the SS in handling, no doubts there, so on a curvy mountain road it might be fun to drive, but just regular street driving hands down the SS beats the 1 Series.

obiwan66 · 01-06-2010, 11:08 PM

The 135 is a beast, but, not very good on the track. It doesnt have the balance of the 335.

01-06-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	German car fan's observations of the SS So one of the project managers at work just picked up his 1-series 2 days before Christmas. He has owned a Mini, drives a BMW 3-series for Time Trials and his wife drives a 300C. He pretty much respects the potential of any well made car, and thinks the 5th Gen is one of those cars. As he was describing his new ride to me, we ended up talking about my eventual ride. He mentioned taking his mother-in-law to check out a Caddy CTS and saw the SS in the showroom, and just stopped. He started thinking "Damn I know I have a 1-series, but I rather have this SS right now" LOL Just had to share. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

01-06-2010, 06:23 PM	#2
sen10l Drives: In Transit Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Pole Posts: 334	I never understood the fascination with itty bitty cars. I used to race go-karts, so that's what I always think about when I think of small cars. Sure - it handles like a go-kart, but I'm not a kid any more! I also think of budget 'student' cars when I think of small cars. It's not a fair comparison, but that's how I am. __________________

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01-06-2010, 10:28 PM	#3
obiwan66 Drives: 2SS/RS White/Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tucson Posts: 25	Well, I currently own a 06 Porsche Cayman S, 09 997.2 C4S. I have owned several other German cars. I just pruchased a 10 SS/RS Summit white. I love the car... I love the raw power. The only thing that concerns me is the bouncy suspension at higher speeds and I am currently addressing that. This is my first domestic car purchase ever and I am impressed.

01-06-2010, 11:08 PM	#6
obiwan66 Drives: 2SS/RS White/Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tucson Posts: 25	The 135 is a beast, but, not very good on the track. It doesnt have the balance of the 335.