CNET On Cars - BMW 135i: The most 'BMW' of them all? - Ep 21

The lowest-tech BMW -- also the highest form of its roots? Hybrid systems explained, along with the Top 5 cheap ones. Also, the latest VW Golf and why it's a car-lover's chestnut.

[alanderson]

Love our old 5 series beemer wagon but getting on the freeway pedal to the metal with our conv. 2014 135i it feels like a rocket ship blast off when the turbos kick in. Think it's muck faster than my last Porsche, which was a speedster, handles just as well. Cheers!

[cilvrado]

cnet on cars is hands down the best informative car show. period.

[midoz]

Finally we get an episode of the most awesome show cnet makes!!

[tepeke]

good to have u back brian, cnet aint the same without you!

[sageral-zayed]

Not to mention the hydraulic steering on 135i which feels great as opposed to the electric steering on the 235i which they say has less feel to it.

[doctorjoe]

I have had one of these since 2014 and it is by far the most satisfying car to drive than I have ever had. The only complaint I have is the rough road feel with the "run flat" tires that are standard with the car. I have replaced them with non run flats, and the ride is much better, without much of a difference in overall handling. For track use, I will get track tires, and blast this thing to 160 mph or more on the straightaways.

[deandoucette]

Bought a 2011 135i 5 days ago and love it!

[NaiR]

Brian's back! Our favorite presenter. ALL HAIL BRIAN, ALL HAIL BRIAN. O, why can't you see...

[hoodinisharif]

I just bought a 128i black car white interior 70k miles clean title all for $5, 000

[sanderv]

Imagine owning that today. Thing has a perfect spec

[keepmovingjumping]

Love this guy!! like seriously I wanna have a beer whit him right now :'DD

[idrive]

One of the last "pure" BMWs. I have a 2012 128i, 6MT, N/A I6, RWD. Love it, minus the cheap interior.

[fatboy]

The Basic 1 coupe is a very sporting car. It stands alone in the Us market. I have a BRZ it was 26k. It is a more sporting car than the one. It is not as solid or as sable at high speeds. Every other coupe n the 30k range is ether more cramped, much larger and or more massive. Most folks that own one just want a small sporting BMW. My wife is about to pick up the 1 convertible. She likes the MX5 to noisy not much power and she needs the rear seat. She loves the way it drives. There you go.

[fikes]

Cooley would love driving my BMW e36 M3. Tons of feel, none of the nannies, and plenty of performance.

[maneeoocho]

These 135i's will start increasing value here soon specially manuals

[denizkoyun]

6:57 grey haired old dude tryna hide? Lol that was funny

[Christopher]

I own a 2009 1-Series, and I love it. I'd much rather drive the BMW 1-Series than any Japanese car, with the only possible exception being the Nissan GT-R.

[posro]

that's a gorgeous 993 in the beginning

[frankfalcone]

My 2012 135i convertible is the most enjoyable car I have ever owned and I'm knocking on 70. Smooth as silk and very fast. I'm no car geek but I know fun when I experience it. Bound to become a much sought-after model, but I'll never part with mine.

[XenoX]

Lol at 10:56 "Sorry I bumped your Yugo with my Bentley. We good?"