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Originally Posted by 0w40X1
BMW X1 s28i is least rev happy car I've ever seen.
The torque comes on hard as low as 1250 rpm, and the 8 speed trans shifts fast to keep rpms low.
Makes little noise unless you change parts.
I drove a 435 coupe to see about the 35 engine.
It had a 8 speed and was slightly faster than x1 s28i, but engine was higher reving and felt more forced.
Even had some kind of special intake.
It's all apples and oranges. We all pick what we like.
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I've had loaners of the 15 and 16 28i, and (even judging without my JB4/Map 2, DP, and metal charge pipe) the difference was night and day to me for acceleration.. I haven't driven the 8 speed 35s to compare those, but I can only imagine getting 30+ MPG in my car instead of 25-28 on a long trip. I also much prefer the hydraulic steering feel to the EPS of many cars. Maybe I'm just not going high end enough to get the feel I want, but my budget and sensibilities won't let me go there.
The intakes are a moot point generally as they don't add much, if anything to stock cars. They normally end up detracting lower end power to give you more upper end.
You're right though, we pick what we like and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. My own opinions come from my own driving experiences, I won't hate on your car choice (except maybe a Prius?
JK)