What about the BMW is boring you? Seems like you might be having a case of grass is greener syndrome. I think you might get bored of the X just as quickly. Those twin turbo BMWs tend to make power easier then an X.

 

My 135i has the new N55 motor (twinscroll single turbo setup). The DCT is boring to me. It maybe faster and great for track use but i miss that connection with a manual transmission. The aftermarket scene for the Bimmer isn't as broad as the X's. Mods are a lot cheaper than the Bimmers as well. My girlfriend said "I'm stupid for wanting to switch from a BMW to a Mitsubishi", but I can careless about brand names. I'm more for the performance.

 

I think you have just answered your own question

 

^^ This.

 

I'd highly recommend you go look / sit in an Evo X. And for more than 5 minutes. I think the interior / quality of the Evo is way below the likes of BMW. Unless you can honestly say you don't care about interior / quality that it won't annoy you as you drive it. I think you might consider the swap to the Evo X dull in a short amount of time.

This is one of my main reasons why I haven't stepped into a luxury car. I know I could probably never come back after having all of the creature comforts of the BMW, Lexus, MB, Audi, etc.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Evo but I'd probably have a hard time going from BMW to an Evo especially when you could get just as much power out of your 135i as a X with the same cash, if not more.

Your 135i looks very nice! Congrats.

 

:rock: I appreciate an honest person, i agree.
picked up another new rattle this week, which makes 11 ind rattles.

 

If you get an MR touring it will feel a little more luxurious

 

Yeah but then he is back into a type of transmission he said is boring.

He will still get the rattles, pops, squeaks, etc, if the MR T is chosen though.

Just sayin, this would be the hardest part for me to deal with.

 

I agree, I personally like the raw feel of the X especially after mods, it can get loud and bump but if your like me and don't care too much for luxury and comfort, but can appreciate the feedback and the feel of the x, then have at her.. Make sure you try and get the dealership to let you take one for a good test drive.. Once you start modding though its hard to stop.. Lol.. Nice 1, love the 1M their pretty sexy

 

Keep what you have IMO

 

Fuccccck naw. Lol keep that shit, much cleaner, faster, and more luxurious then an X ever will be without putting 10k into performance mods, then more money for wheels, cf parts, lips, interior, etc.

 

Evo is very easy to drive it feels like its on rails, and gets more and more fun the more it is modified. I think a rwd car is alot more fun and challenging.

 

Dont feed them.

 

Wrong move. You're supposed to go the other way.

My unbiased opinion: the Evo X is a crappy track car cuz it's really nice as far as Evos go. It's a crappy DD because it's really rough as far as cars go. If money was no option, hell yeah I'd have a stripped race car Evo X. Money is an object, though, so I could never butcher my car like Rick Cheterman did his.

That said, my octane blue (fastest color) X (GSR) will be up for sale soon! (26k miles)

 

Drive one to the limit. Then go to sleep and decide in your dreams.

 

That 1 is sexy!! Test drove one before getting the X. Like everyone said if luxury is of an essence keep it or trade for manual 1M or M3... take an X for a test...

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Thanks for the compliments everyone. I can careless about creature comfort, and luxury. I agree, the 1 can be faster then an EVO with money, but that's any car with the right modifications. I am going to the Mitsubishi dealership on Wednesday to test drive a GSR.

I am not opting for the MR and the SST gearbox. After having this DCT gearbox, a manual is the way to go. In terms of reliability, how much power can the GSR handle with the stock block?

 

Atleast 400whp, some people with 450 for tens of thousands of miles and no issues. Torque is where you need to be careful, i wouldnt run more than 370wtq.

 

Oh wow. That's pretty limited...But i don't really need a 1000+awhp machine lol. I'm surprised most people on the forums are saying to keep the 1.

 

I didnt say 450 was the max. There's people who've gone 550 on the stock block, but it wasnt like they ran it for forever like that.

 

Yeah, i know what you mean. When it comes to a cars limits, i get pretty paranoid and don't really want to push it that hard if it comes to that. If i did get an evo x, my plan is a GT30R or FP Red turbo and FBO.

 

Keep the BMW and get an Ariel Atom.......muhahahaha!

 

I'd go try to find a modded evo x and see how you like it.

 

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As someone who has owned both (3 evo's and now on my second 135), it really just depends what you're looking for out of a DD and what your daily driving habits are. The 135 is a much better DD IMO (smoother gearbox, better gearing, better mpg) and still pretty quick with relatively light mods. On the flip side, the Evo's are all more raw and the traction provided by the AWD system is outstanding. They're fun cars, no doubt. The interior just isn't as high quality though. If the car will be your DD, you don't do much actual racing (autox, track, whatever), and you have any kind of a commute, I'd keep the 1er. Just my .02

 

Why not just trade for a 6spd 1 series? Or if you like the awd, get an awd 3 series? I tend to agree with most here that you won't be happy with the build quality. I'm not. I came from the Toyota and Lexus camp though so I'm a tough customer. Don't get me wrong, I like the car a lot, but looking back I wish I would have went with a 335i manual.

 

If it makes you feel any better, I traded in my Audi A4 for my current EVO X. Everyone else questions my decision, but.. they'll just never understand.

 

Not trying to compare a BMW as a whole to Mitsu as a whole or anything, but...

I never understood the massive fanboy status appeal for BMW's in general. Yes, they have great interiors and perform well for a DD with some ooomph but it seems every BMW owner (including the boring base model ones that are comparable to a honda accord) i've ever spoke to has told me there's something magical about them. They speak of them as if they're riding a fucking carbon fiber unicorn or something.

"Ooohhh le BMW driving experience! Precision engineering! Ultimate driving machine!"

Never understood it. I've driven all of them, they're just cars.

Can a BMW 135/335/M3 here owner enlighten me..

 

They make the best sport luxury sedans for spirited driving overall in their price range. Can you name something better for the money? Mercedes doesn't even offer a manual transmission.