Why you should buy the 2009 BMW 135i:
You like the idea of a driver’s car, but you don’t really like driving that much. You heard the 135i was the car to drive this fall. You’re a life-long BMW fan and you have a penchant for blinders. You’re a badge snob. You’re all of the above and you really don’t have an eye for a deal.

Why you shouldn't buy this car:
You want a four-seat coupe that drives like a sports car. You have a collection of old BMWs and want the modern equivalent to use as a daily driver. You’re one ticket away from losing your license. Your garage floor is only rated to hold 3383 LB. You’re spending your own money.

Suitability Parameters:
Speed Merchants: No
Fashion Victims: Yes
Treehuggers: No
Mack Daddies: No
Tuner Crowd: Yes
Hairdressers: Yes
Penny Pinchers: No
Euro Snobs: Yes
Working Stiffs: No
Technogeeks: No
Poseurs: No
Soccer Moms: No
Nascar Dads: No
Golfing Grandparents: No
Very Serious Businessmen: No
Sheiklets: No

Also Consider:
• 2009 Subaru WRX
• E46 BMW M3
• E39 BMW M5
• 2009 Chevy Corvette
• 996 Porsche 911
• Lotus Elise SC and packing lightly
• 1990 BMW 325is w/springs and dampers; Yokohama AVS Intermediates; K&N filter; chip; exhaust; rebuilt engine and gearbox; $36,000 in your pocket.

Vitals:
• Manufacturer: BMW
• Model year: 2009
• Base Price: $35,600
• Price as Tested: $46,945
• Engine type: 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six
• Horsepower: 300 @ 5800 RPM
• Torque: 300 @ 1400-5000 RPM
• Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
• Curb Weight: 3384 LB
• LxWxH: 171.7" x 68.8" x 55.4
• Wheelbase: 104.7"
• Tires: 205/50R-17 / 225/45R-17
• 0 - 60 mph: 5.2 seconds
• Top Speed: 150 MPH
• 1/4 Mile: 13.6 seconds @102 MPH
• EPA Fuel economy city/highway: 17/25 MPG
• NHTSA crash test rating: TBA

Also See:
• 2009 BMW 135i, Part One
• 2009 BMW 135i, Part Two