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OP, keep in mind, newer (2011+) 135i's and 335i's are equipped with the N55, a twin scroll single turbo motor that is a different feel than the N54, which was in the 135/335 from 2007-2010. The N54 is a true twin turbo and came with some forged internals and were even sleeved in iron. Very strong, very tunable, nearly zero turbo lag.
I miss my 135i. I've said this many times before, the 135i and FRS are very different. I loved my 135i for different reasons than I currently love my FRS. Do I miss having +400 whp? Sure. But there were cons too. Limited aftermarket, some maintenance quirks (I'm looking at you, HPFP) and so on. I love the driving feel of the FRS, and its 'quick', not fast. Sure I'll get beat at the light by a V6 Challenger, but I'd like him to follow me around the next turn.
Some part of me wishes I had kept the 135i, dumped some Vargas Stage 3 turbos in it and tune it to 720whp, and DD'd the FRS, but I just bought my wife her A4. Can't have three car payments, that'd be silly.
If I had to pick between your two options? I'd pick the 2013 FRS over the 2013 135i, for sure.
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