Comments on: Jeremy Clarkson reviews the BMW 135i M Sport convertible

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:49:18 +0000

Wait a minute… all the pictures of the N54 I’ve seen clearly show the two different sized turbos, plus there’s all the hoopla made about the sequential turbocharging. Are there two different versions of the N54 engine, perhaps?

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By: jkp

jkp — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:01:39 +0000

It’s always been my opinion that convertibles are a lot more fun to look at than to actually drive.

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By: X5 SoB

X5 SoB — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:07:49 +0000

Jeremy Clarkson is a TV personality who thinks he knows a thing or two about cars. The numerous wrecks he’s had show just what a no talent hack he is. A convertible naturally will have less structural rigidity than a coupe, but for Clarkson to be suprised and dissappointed by this is sophomoric. Gee Jeremy, lets just throw out the baby with the bathwater…

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By: The Lee

The Lee — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:02:54 +0000

A) Clarkson has NEVER been technically savvy when it comes to the nuts-and-bolts of a car. This is far from the first time I’ve seen him make an error when it comes to the technical aspect of a vehicle.

B) He’s a journalist/editorialist. He’s paid (well) to give his opinion, and he often does so in a melodramatic, disproportional way. That’s what he does, and that’s what makes him who his is. To say that his referring to the car as “stonehenge” takes away his credibility is absolutely ridiculous. He’s not a scientist; he’s not supposed to be unbiased or speak solely in legitimate, measurable scientific terminology.

C) He’s an entertainer and a human being. Read/watch his work. It’s usually funny and there’s normally more than a shred of truth in it. In the end, though, he’s giving his opinion. Take it as such. Don’t get bent out of shape if he doesn’t like a car you happen to car for/own/etc. It’s his opinion. Just be glad someone has the balls to stand up and say “this thing is a piece of shit”. Used to be that wasn’t the case and even turd cars got good reviews.

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By: Rob Klages

Rob Klages — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:09 +0000

It is funny how little he actually knows about the engine – it’s 2 little turbos working hard together. The one small one big turbo is the diesel!

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By: Parker

Parker — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:03:42 +0000

I am tired of hearing him say that the N54 is a biTurbo and not a twin turbo. They are the same size Jeremy!!

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By: Cereb

Cereb — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:28:30 +0000

As an motorjournalist Jeremy should know that the twinturbos of this engine have the same size, unlike the tt-diesel.
His reviews are quite entertaining but not to be taken very serious.

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By: viper

viper — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:30:24 +0000

as expected

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By: Giom

Giom — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:15:16 +0000

Same sentiments here! But stone hench…? Takes away all this guys credibility. Remember, he’s just a comedian.

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By: okeribok

okeribok — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:12:42 +0000

I see your point. The only way to make a good open car, is to start from the ground up.

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By: Ted

Ted — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:01:14 +0000

I’ve never really liked verts for this reason. It’s a sacrifice for sure to cut the roof of. I much rather have a perfectly balanced car with spot on handling then to have a mushy car with an soft top. Give me the Coupe any day. So I’m not surprised one bit Clarkson hated this car.

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