BMW 135i: High Performance, Low PriceIn the midst of a financial crisis, an expensive new BMW (BMWG) is about the last purchase that comes to mind for most shoppers, even those who have always wanted a Bimmer. So, BMW’s timing was terrific when it introduced the new, compact BMW 1 Series, the 128i and 135i, last spring. They aren’t exactly economy models, but they offer slightly better performance and handling than the bigger BMW 328i and 335i, and at a lower price. That’s quite an accomplishment.