Yes - the usual formula - put a big engine with lots of grunt in a small,
>ill-equipped pokey car and for some reason suckers will lap it up...
But, that's what I want. I want a less equipped, lighter car, with a big engine. My complaint with the M135 is that really, it's a huge car with way too many gadgets. Nice engine, though.
2012 135i (non-M): 3208 lbs.
1985 535i (non-M): 3420 lbs.
2011 134 M-coupe: 3300 lbs.
2011 e-28 M5: 3417 lbs.
So.... we're talking here about a car that's nearly as heavy as a big sedan...
--scott