Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
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wheeljoust8
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Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
Asked a PML staff this same question before. Was told concerns abt 125i would cannibalize sales of 325i Cab. 1-er Cab has advantage of still usable boot space with top down vs 3-er Cab which has virtually no usable boot space in same mode.
Asked a PML staff this same question before. Was told concerns abt 125i would cannibalize sales of 325i Cab. 1-er Cab has advantage of still usable boot space with top down vs 3-er Cab which has virtually no usable boot space in same mode.
e46monster
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Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
mate, if you intend to buy 125 cab why not go for the 135 cab?
both are 3.0lt and road tax same.
downside --> initial higher buying price should be about 20-30k.
plus side --> higher omv + more power = more performance + m-bodykit + manual or auto + m-suspension + brembo brakes = more of a performance car = more smiles and drive satisfaction.
mate, if you intend to buy 125 cab why not go for the 135 cab?
both are 3.0lt and road tax same.
downside --> initial higher buying price should be about 20-30k.
plus side --> higher omv + more power = more performance + m-bodykit + manual or auto + m-suspension + brembo brakes = more of a performance car = more smiles and drive satisfaction.
e46monster
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Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
yup! you are right but few $$ only la.
yup! you are right but few $$ only la.
e46monster
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Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
not sure but, there were ST ads and one of the forum sponsors advertising 135 cab PI.
had a drive in switzerland around interlaken b-roads in colleague's 135 6-sp manual cab back in june 08 and i must say its almost as fast and tight-gripped as 135 coupe. in early day cool summer breeze, the drive was intoxicating and did not want to hand car back.
would have gotten the cab if not for one of my requirements = car must be light.
not sure but, there were ST ads and one of the forum sponsors advertising 135 cab PI.
had a drive in switzerland around interlaken b-roads in colleague's 135 6-sp manual cab back in june 08 and i must say its almost as fast and tight-gripped as 135 coupe. in early day cool summer breeze, the drive was intoxicating and did not want to hand car back.
would have gotten the cab if not for one of my requirements = car must be light.
Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
the SE i called up told me that the 120 cab is specially built to cater to SG market and climate.
the factory does not make 125s and 135s for us. Asked if i could still indent these 2 models, the guy say he will get back to me but so far no news since 5 days ago.
it looks like they are not very keen to do indent.
the SE i called up told me that the 120 cab is specially built to cater to SG market and climate.
the factory does not make 125s and 135s for us. Asked if i could still indent these 2 models, the guy say he will get back to me but so far no news since 5 days ago.
it looks like they are not very keen to do indent.
e46monster
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Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
mates,
call and bug them day in and day out.
that's what happened in Q1 08 when i wanted the 135 and tried to push me 125 instead.
if that se is slow, pm me and i give you my se who also helped.
mates,
call and bug them day in and day out.
that's what happened in Q1 08 when i wanted the 135 and tried to push me 125 instead.
if that se is slow, pm me and i give you my se who also helped.
Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
I will most probably drop the idea of indenting a 125 convertible, because of the hassle involved and since i will not be able to test drive it before booking. 135 convertible might be to ex and resale could be an issue for a non-mainstream higher end model.
I'm now more inclined to my new discovery which I test drove a few days back. I tried the Z4 S23i which is still within my budget. The handling of the car is so unique - maybe because I've never driven a roadster before.
The engine/exhaust note is deep and rumbling even at idling, compared to 325 coupe or convertible. Anyone knows why the 325 convertible doesn't sound the same as a Z4 even both are using a 2.5L NA engine.
Thanks for everyone's advice.:wavey:
I will most probably drop the idea of indenting a 125 convertible, because of the hassle involved and since i will not be able to test drive it before booking. 135 convertible might be to ex and resale could be an issue for a non-mainstream higher end model.
I'm now more inclined to my new discovery which I test drove a few days back. I tried the Z4 S23i which is still within my budget. The handling of the car is so unique - maybe because I've never driven a roadster before.
The engine/exhaust note is deep and rumbling even at idling, compared to 325 coupe or convertible. Anyone knows why the 325 convertible doesn't sound the same as a Z4 even both are using a 2.5L NA engine.
Thanks for everyone's advice.:wavey:
e46monster
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Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
z4 is bmw's perception and epitome of what a sportster should be. it was born in the american market for the american market and has to at least be up to par with american muscle car in terms of sound. hence, the exhaust system was tuned to provide closeness to american v8s.
the handling is off course due to the tuned suspension and rigidity and tautness of the entire chassis plus light-weight. open-topped cars in general, have liabilities in the overall chassis and prone to scuttles and shakes. partly, due to original design being a coupe and then, chopped off the roof and some strengthening to the chassis to provide stiffness but at the expense of weight.
the z4 was designed and conceptualised as asporster and hence, the entire chassfrom scratch was designed with all these requirements and parameters.
if $$ is not a major issue, go for the z35i = the twin-turbos from the 135 / 335 / 535 / x63.5 and you will be most happy with the overall package.
z4 is bmw's perception and epitome of what a sportster should be. it was born in the american market for the american market and has to at least be up to par with american muscle car in terms of sound. hence, the exhaust system was tuned to provide closeness to american v8s.
the handling is off course due to the tuned suspension and rigidity and tautness of the entire chassis plus light-weight. open-topped cars in general, have liabilities in the overall chassis and prone to scuttles and shakes. partly, due to original design being a coupe and then, chopped off the roof and some strengthening to the chassis to provide stiffness but at the expense of weight.
the z4 was designed and conceptualised as asporster and hence, the entire chassfrom scratch was designed with all these requirements and parameters.
if $$ is not a major issue, go for the z35i = the twin-turbos from the 135 / 335 / 535 / x63.5 and you will be most happy with the overall package.
Re: Why does not PML not bring in 125 Convertible?
Thanks 46monster for the detailed explanation. Don't think i can afford the z35i, but the Z23i NA does rumble like the 335 coupe.
Looks like i took too long to commit. COE went up by almost 10k.
Don't know how far it will go. :screwedu:
Thanks 46monster for the detailed explanation. Don't think i can afford the z35i, but the Z23i NA does rumble like the 335 coupe.
Looks like i took too long to commit. COE went up by almost 10k.
Don't know how far it will go. :screwedu:
