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      04-08-2008, 12:24 PM   #1
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Question Req: 128i Coupe, real world 0-60 times

I'm looking at hopefully ordering or purchasing a 128i at the end of the month - but I'm curious about real world acceleration times. As with the 135i I'm hopeful the 128i's 0-60 numbers are underrated but since no car mags have done a real test on it I only have BMWs numbers to go on... any chance a 128i (preferably 6 spd sport pack) owner can do a quick 0-60 time test for us? (I guarantee you'll enjoy yourself)

And please any 128 pics you can post would be fantastic!
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      04-08-2008, 01:28 PM   #2
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...I'm curious about real world acceleration times. As with the 135i I'm hopeful the 128i's 0-60 numbers are underrated but since no car mags have done a real test on it I only have BMWs numbers to go on...
I am very surprised that there are essentially no real major tests yet of the 128i coupe. (At least that i am aware of)

I would hope to see that happen in the near future, as it would be absurd and negligent of the automotive journalist community to ignore the car.

The 135i certainly received more fanfare, and represents the greater performance potential between the two, so it stands to reason that the 135i would get the earliest attention. It is also logical to consider that BMW made the 135i the first of the two to be available for testing.

Regardless, I would also look forward to learning more about the 128i's performance capabilities. After all... it's still a 1er, and that makes it damned special!
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Most magazines overlook the "low" level trims so I doubt you'll see any road tests of the 128i. Ask me how I know!
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      04-08-2008, 02:23 PM   #4
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I've noticed over the past few years that R&T and C&D mags tend to record 0~60 times from .2 to .4 seconds lower than BMW specs. Since that has continued with the 135i coupe, I'd expect the 128i coupe to come in around 5.8 and the cabrio around 6.1. But it would be nice to see some real world performance and mpg figures for the 128i.
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Jackdaws says he is getting around 22mpg. i too am very interested in some real data on the 128, various mpg reports, some accel times etc

what id really like is a dyno, obviously even a 328 would do but i cant find one.. anybody help me out? i wanna see that torque curve
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      04-08-2008, 03:42 PM   #6
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Most magazines overlook the "low" level trims so I doubt you'll see any road tests of the 128i. Ask me how I know!

i'll bite. how do you know
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      04-08-2008, 04:43 PM   #8
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...to record 0~60 times from .2 to .4 seconds lower than BMW spec...
Exactly what I'm hoping for - I'd also be interested if anybody has real world numbers on a comparable 328i or other bmw w/ this engine...

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Jackdaws says he is getting around 22mpg...
That's the main reason I'm looking at the 128i - I saw some real world (1addicts) 135 numbers at ~ 16mpg!!!! There's no way I buy that when gas is just going up...
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      04-08-2008, 04:52 PM   #9
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It probably has a lot to do with how you drive. If you put your foot to the floor from every stop light then your MPG is going to suffer. If your a more conservative driver then you'll probably get closer to the factory spec MPG.

Personally I like to drive aggressive so I know I'll be paying for it at the pump.

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      04-08-2008, 05:42 PM   #10
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It probably has a lot to do with how you drive. If you put your foot to the floor from every stop light then your MPG is going to suffer. If your a more conservative driver then you'll probably get closer to the factory spec MPG.
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I agree. As a fairly conservative driver who hates to burn more gas than necessary, I get about 24.5 mpg on my '99 328i (EPA rated at 20 city, 29 highway) and 28 on my Z4 - same rating but driven mostly on the highway and mountain roads. I anticipate about 22 to 32 on the 128i I ordered.
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      04-08-2008, 05:45 PM   #11
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Great thread, I was hoping for the same thing. Im also wondering, does Steptronic ACTUALLY get slower times? I saw a thread were a guy swore his STEP on his 135i got 4.7 0-60.
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      04-08-2008, 06:10 PM   #12
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Just got my Roundel issue and they claim 6.7 for the 128i conv. Don't know if the coupe would be any faster due to weight.
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      04-08-2008, 08:39 PM   #13
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Hey, I'm still babying my 128i/sports package during break-in period. It doesn't have 135i turbos, but it's quick enough for me with improved gas mileage. Accelleration in third and fourth gears plants you in the driver's seat, and that's at only around 4500 rpms. I'm trying to figure out my mpg with conservative driving. I'm curious to know other 128i driver's shift points during conservative driving.
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I agree. As a fairly conservative driver who hates to burn more gas than necessary, I get about 24.5 mpg on my '99 328i (EPA rated at 20 city, 29 highway) and 28 on my Z4 - same rating but driven mostly on the highway and mountain roads. I anticipate about 22 to 32 on the 128i I ordered.
so you seem to be quite a fan of the x28.. any reason? why no 135?
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      04-08-2008, 10:06 PM   #15
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so you seem to be quite a fan of the x28.. any reason? why no 135?
Fair Question...
1. Will be using the car primarily for touring and the 128i has more than adequate power for that. I'm going up a size by trading a Z4 - more room, more comfort, about the same power - but unfortunately, much more weight.
2. Price
3. Not a real fan of turbos.
4. Getting sensitive about fuel mileage.
5. Have a BMW R1200RT motorcycle for the fun stuff.
6. They aren't making a 130i cabrio - which would be my first choice.
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i'll bite. how do you know
'Cause I have I 325Ci and they're never featured in magazines; it was always the 330. I had to get my g-tech out to do my own 0-60 times.
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interested in the times myself...i would like the 128i also so I wouldn't possibly have turbo repair problems down the road. Debating whether to go for a 128i ( sports package of course =) ) or Rx-8
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      04-08-2008, 11:56 PM   #18
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interested in the times myself...i would like the 128i also so I wouldn't possibly have turbo repair problems down the road. Debating whether to go for a 128i ( sports package of course =) ) or Rx-8
If dealing with poor MPG and engine problems in an issue, I would strongly advise against the rx-8...
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If dealing with poor MPG and engine problems in an issue, I would strongly advise against the rx-8...
+1 the rx8 just felt cheap, or not really cheap but just shakey to me.
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If dealing with poor MPG and engine problems in an issue, I would strongly advise against the rx-8...
engine problem was from the earlier years of the model, most cars tend to get better as time moves on. The Rx-8 is in its 5th year of production so whatever problems it had should be a lil better now. The poor MPG is somewhat an issue but the bimmer has a little bit of that problem too.

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+1 the rx8 just felt cheap, or not really cheap but just shakey to me.
not sure about "shakey" it's one of the best nimble and handling cars around. One thing I do not like about the Rx-8 however is the acceleration. I hate reading other forums (Civic SI) on how they rape the Rx-8 when clearly that car wasn't built for the straight line. I put more emphasis on handling than speed but don't want a slouch hah.

Anymore input would be great.
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I think its safe to say real world # will be lot lower. I'd guess 0-60 around 5.5s.
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      04-10-2008, 11:18 AM   #22
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Until you see an actual measurement you can probably use the 328 & 330 coupe as a rough estimate.

The numbers I saw for a manual 328 coupe were 0-60 in 6.2. The 330 was listed as 0-60 in 6.0. With what we've seen from the 135vs335 comparisons it's safe to assume a 6.0 or 6.1 0-60 time for a manual 128i.

It's just as quick as the 330 coupes of a couple years ago.
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