androo007 wrote:I've got a 335i which is mapped to 383hp, and a friend has the new 335d X drive.
It has launch control, weighs 2 tonnes but hits 0-60 in what, 4.7 seconds?
Both cars way outperform many tuned cars and cost nothing in comparison.
The new universal 8 speed boxes are just incredible too.
I know all about the drivetrain, my bro had a 135i N54 and now the M135I with the the N55.
i do not dispute the potential of the engine, i'm talking about the less driver involvement, Drag racing used to be about balancing throttle and clutch and launching correctly. Now the computer does everything for you.
The ZF 8 speed is a lovely thing but straight from the owner of one, he says its boring after a while when compared to the 135i he had before.
Don't get me started on XDrive