[JimD]

I wanted the convertible top a lot more than the extra horsepower. I am still very satisfied with that choice. I drove the 135i on the performance center track when we took delivery and it was fun. But when my 128i gets up above 3k rpm, it feels pretty quick too. Big difference is down low. The 135i has peak torque under 2000 rpm. That's nice but I feel compelled to use the power at least occasionally and the 135i has enough more to get me in more trouble.

I didn't know of the hpfp issues when I bought my 128i I just knew that early turbo motors seemed to require turbo replacements before 100k miles. I think turbo motors are a lot better now but I also think a turbo motor will always require more maintenance. I suspect I'm going to have to "get over it" but for now I will enjoy my NA 6.

Jim