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Fellow hyper miler here (to NYC & back – 90ish mile each way x3/week) and the reasons I chose the 128i
1) NO HPFP worries (they are only warrantied by BMW for 10 years /100K – so I (and you) would bump up against it around year 4/5)
2) Turbos generate a lot of heat which would require more frequent oil changes, inspection and replacement of hoses, belts, etc.
3) Direct injection motors seems to have a propensity for carbon buildup on valves hence they will require periodic cleaning – not an issue with the 128
4) EPA says I get better fuel economy
5) The N52 is sandbagged at 230 hp; variants of the same motor in other applications put out up to 270ish (X3 28i xdrive whatever); in my mind this provides greater margin of safety and reliability to the 128
6) 17’s are cheaper to replace than 18’s
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