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jbenington86 · 05-08-2008, 01:22 PM

My dealer called me today..... MY car has arrived but I have to wait for a paper to clear..... I cant wait to pick it up but during the wait I have saved enough money for the 135i

So who wants to buy a brand new never driven 128i for under invoice?

Oh and when I got the original order form my production date was scheduled for May 19th. My car arrived 11 days before it was even scheduled to be made.. YAHOO!

Crowley · 05-08-2008, 01:53 PM

If you really want the 135i, I'm sure the dealer will put that 128 on the lot for you (if they can get a 135i for you)

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Crowley

jbenington86 · 05-08-2008, 02:17 PM

problem is i would have to re-order so I could get the 135i that I want because most have a ton of stuff i dont want

spudw · 05-08-2008, 02:23 PM

Really, for the sake of waiting a while longer, you may as well try to get the car you really want. That said, the 128i is a super car in its own right...

jbenington86 · 05-08-2008, 02:31 PM

then again iv never driven a car with more than 140hp-160hp i might go crazy with all that power

coco_m3 · 05-08-2008, 05:15 PM

135i, just do it now!

Dan203 · 05-08-2008, 05:26 PM

If you're really coming from a 140-160HP car then the 240HP will feel really fast to you. When I first got my PT Cruiser GT (230HP), coming from the non-Turbo PT Cruiser, it felt extremely fast to me. In fact it still feels pretty fast and I'm able to burn people at red lights all the time.

I'd say drive the 128i and see what you think. It may be plenty fast for you and you can use that extra money for something else. (and avoid having to wait another 2+ months)

Dan

Heinzftw · 05-08-2008, 05:26 PM

Get the 135i endulge yourself

dclee1 · 05-08-2008, 05:29 PM

Well, if you're going to pine for a 135, you may as well get what makes you happy, especially if you can afford it now. Otherwise you're always going to feel a tad unsatisfied with your car.

Dan203 · 05-08-2008, 05:43 PM

I think it depends on the kind of car buyer you are. If you're like me and you buy a new car every 3 years anyway, then stick with the 128i for now and trade it in when the thrill wears off and you're wanting something more. However if you're the kind of guy who buys cars to own for many years to come, then get the 135i now so that you wont feel any sort of regret down the line.

Dan

lib · 05-08-2008, 05:44 PM

Why not wait another 5-6 more months and buy a Porsche Cayman? Or even 5-6 years and buy the next super car.

Edit:
I definitely agree with getting what makes you happy. If you're spending 30k-45k on a car you'd be crazy to not get what you want.

Dan203 · 05-08-2008, 05:59 PM

I could have bought a Cayman, but didn't because it's impractically small. The 135i is as close to a "super car" as I could get while still getting a usable back seat and trunk. (my Dad actually tried to get me to buy a Lotus Elise like his, talk about impractical!)

Dan

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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	Arrival My dealer called me today..... MY car has arrived but I have to wait for a paper to clear..... I cant wait to pick it up but during the wait I have saved enough money for the 135i So who wants to buy a brand new never driven 128i for under invoice? Oh and when I got the original order form my production date was scheduled for May 19th. My car arrived 11 days before it was even scheduled to be made.. YAHOO!
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Crowley Major 54 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	If you really want the 135i, I'm sure the dealer will put that 128 on the lot for you (if they can get a 135i for you) .. Crowley __________________ The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”
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spudw Major 70 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Really, for the sake of waiting a while longer, you may as well try to get the car you really want. That said, the 128i is a super car in its own right... __________________ 2009 BMW 128i ~ Jet Black ~ Sport Package ~ Sunroof ~ USB Integration ~ Delivered on October 14, 2009
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	If you're really coming from a 140-160HP car then the 240HP will feel really fast to you. When I first got my PT Cruiser GT (230HP), coming from the non-Turbo PT Cruiser, it felt extremely fast to me. In fact it still feels pretty fast and I'm able to burn people at red lights all the time. I'd say drive the 128i and see what you think. It may be plenty fast for you and you can use that extra money for something else. (and avoid having to wait another 2+ months) Dan
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I think it depends on the kind of car buyer you are. If you're like me and you buy a new car every 3 years anyway, then stick with the 128i for now and trade it in when the thrill wears off and you're wanting something more. However if you're the kind of guy who buys cars to own for many years to come, then get the 135i now so that you wont feel any sort of regret down the line. Dan
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I could have bought a Cayman, but didn't because it's impractically small. The 135i is as close to a "super car" as I could get while still getting a usable back seat and trunk. (my Dad actually tried to get me to buy a Lotus Elise like his, talk about impractical!) Dan
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