Edition 35 to be changed for M135i......

[falconmick]

All recent reviews and tests put the R above the beemer?

[platinum70]

All recent reviews and tests put the R above the beemer?

Haven't seen recent test reviews but the BM I can get within car allowance budget. The R not so....

[Poached]

I don't think you can go wrong with either car. Good to see the 7R is getting positive reviews, like some others have said it's the looks of the 1 series that are a bit of a let down but the rest of the car is top drawer apparently.

And that inline 6 sound? Better than the blander sounding 4 pot.

[Boxxer7]

I've just gone down the similar thoughts I was planning to keep the 35, I've loved the last 2 1/2 years with my 35 and was curious about the 7R.

Drove it and that was it for me should be here late July. Can't wait!

[Arena8]

Boxxer you've had the same experience as me. I have a perfectly good and brilliant ED35 but I too was curious about the R and test drove it, next thing the ED35 is going and hello R in June 

[Boxxer7]

I really saw my self keeping the 35 but I was really impressed with the R.

Few months to wait yet though!

[platinum70]

Perhaps I need to drive the R but none near me. Is it really that much better/different? What are the key plus points/pro's??

[Boxxer7]

The R has so much grip compared to the 35 and the turn in feels quicker as well, you can put the car into a tight turn and get on the power no under steer it just shuffles the power and off it go's!

 The car I took out had the adaptive chassis control with the 19s and the ride even in Race was more comfortable than my 35.

I'd say it feels more focused but you can pop it in comfort and it's like a normal car if you like that sort of thing. 

It's worth a drive for sure but it might cost you ;-)

[platinum70]

The R has so much grip compared to the 35 and the turn in feels quicker as well, you can put the car into a tight turn and get on the power no under steer it just shuffles the power and off it go's!

 The car I took out had the adaptive chassis control with the 19s and the ride even in Race was more comfortable than my 35.

I'd say it feels more focused but you can pop it in comfort and it's like a normal car if you like that sort of thing. 

It's worth a drive for sure but it might cost you ;-)

Can certainly get the BM cheaper. But I may have to check this out. Not sorted the deal out yet as the one I wanted ended up being too pricey

[Boxxer7]

I loved the idea of the BMW, 6 pot turbo soundtrack and good discounts available but my mrs isn't keen on rwd.

The R is all weather fun, with the crappy weather we have in the uk!