Anyone Driven a 128?

Year1of1 · 03-18-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spudwest

Awesome!

How was the power delivery? The 135i seems to have overwhelming pull from anywhere. How is the 128i? I don't need F1 levels of acceleration, but I want to make sure it's satisfying...

Also, how was to overall look of the car compared to the 135i?

power delivery was strong, but no overpowering jump or skip thru the gears. There was little to no lag either. I was very impressed

as for the looks compared to the 135.... if u have the sports package on the 128 u wont see to much difference in the wheel wells, obviously the front fender is a different story... over all they looks equal

plexiglass · 03-18-2008, 10:01 PM

Only 100 miles on mine. Got it today. The 128 is fast enough .scary smooth because yes you will be at 90 on the highway with no effort and not know it.....the 135 has got to be monster.

P.S. nanny control does work well in the rain.....

Year1of1 · 03-18-2008, 10:05 PM

whats nanny control?

plexiglass · 03-18-2008, 10:52 PM

Dynamic Stability Control.

...it was that thing that kept me from putting the front end into the rail on the on ramp.......I blame the rain and the right foot.....

pinksnyper · 03-19-2008, 10:30 AM

going to test drive a 128 in the next hour. i love mid-week day off:respekt:

colonel1961 · 03-19-2008, 10:43 AM

The 128i is plenty powerful...and a blast to drive. Will the 135i be nicer/faster? Yes. But the 128i is much more than adequate - very sporty.

Will be driving mine for the second time in about fifteen minutes...

pinksnyper · 03-19-2008, 12:49 PM

i drove a v6 accord coupe and 128i back to back this morning...and here's what i think :

the v6 accord is nice, but doesn't feel like 269 hp. inside it is roomy as hell. Suspension felt disconnected with road, i guess an attempt from honda to make it an everyday road warrior. My biggest dissapointement was the power band....269hp..REALLY?
felt a lot more like 240

now to the 128. I was the first person to test drive the one they had on the lot...a beautiful Sedona Red with black leather and premium package. It sounds typically BMW...and feels much like a 328i sedan with a short rear. Roads are a bit wet so I didn't get the full effect, but suspension is tight, seats are nice (even without sport package), and overall fit and finish is great. My girlfriend doesn't really like the styling...she thinks the Accord is more aggressive, which I guess is true. I know theyre two different beasts, but for the price conscious shopper looking between these two relative competitors (Honda at $27,500, BMW at $29~) it is a close call . I still love the BMW no matter what. Maybe I like the "Brand recognition". Whatever, Im a marketing graduate and the branding of BMW has terrificly worked on me:thumbup:

I still have until July to pull the trigger. We'll see if I remain a 1 addict or not

I will say this much : I was obsessed with the v6 accord when it awas being showcased as a concept...but now it seems lackluster. I dont know what has happened to my obsession...but I don't feel the same way i do when I sat in that 128

dubewaa · 03-19-2008, 02:04 PM

I drove a 128 last night and I was impressed. I just turned in my C230 Kompressor lease and figured the 128 would be much like drive that however I was very wrong. It was a lot "meater" then I thought it was going to be. Handles very well although I didn't think there would be any question there. My only problem is when you are taking an on ramp (thats curvy) fast the car leans to one side noticeable, the SA with me said the 135 doesn't have the lean the 128 has.

I have a 135 coming in next week and they didn't have one I could drive so I took the 128 out and again I was very impressed if I had known the 128 was going to be that fun I might have considered getting it, but I think I'll be happy with the 135.

Perfect128 · 03-19-2008, 06:24 PM

Dubewaa - Did your tester have the sport suspension?

Year1of1 · 03-19-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pinksnyper

I still have until July to pull the trigger. We'll see if I remain a 1 addict or not

when you are ready to purchase the accord, send me a PM and i will get you a deal @ my dealership.... cause you know if your letting the woman call the shots - no fun for you

pinksnyper · 03-19-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Year1of1

when you are ready to purchase the accord, send me a PM and i will get you a deal @ my dealership.... cause you know if your letting the woman call the shots - no fun for you

haha thanks man, we'll certainly see but i'll keep that kind offer in mind :headbang:

now to find someone to give me a deal on the 128 hahahah

sciamop · 03-19-2008, 08:48 PM

A friend of mine had an manual E46 330Ci -- the 3.0 is a fantastic engine. Broad torque band with lots of oomph. On a twisty road w/ similar drivers, I betcha the 128 can hang with the 135i...

spudw · 03-19-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dubewaa

My only problem is when you are taking an on ramp (thats curvy) fast the car leans to one side noticeable, the SA with me said the 135 doesn't have the lean the 128 has.

I'm assuming the 128i you drove did not have sport package. A 1addicts member that did a full test of both cars confirmed that the suspensions are the same between 135i and 128i with sport package.

SlickShift · 03-19-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pinksnyper

tisk...some of us (cough cough, ME) are coming up from a 4 cyl ....so.......a quote-on-quote standard I6 is more than enough. Plus I always have the bike :headbang:

Fixed :wink:

asv · 03-19-2008, 11:49 PM

The 128 w/ sport and an ipod adapter is an excellent value configuration.

BMW Dreamer · 03-20-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sciamop

A friend of mine had an manual E46 330Ci -- the 3.0 is a fantastic engine. Broad torque band with lots of oomph. On a twisty road w/ similar drivers, I betcha the 128 can hang with the 135i...

I don't think so, SORRY

BMW Dreamer · 03-20-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spudwest

I'm assuming the 128i you drove did not have sport package. A 1addicts member that did a full test of both cars confirmed that the suspensions are the same between 135i and 128i with sport package.

But the 135i has 18's and summer max tires.

cozza · 03-20-2008, 12:11 AM

This is an interesting read: http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature/versus/Motive_Versus_2008_BMW_128i_versus_Volkswagen_R32. shtml

Down Under (Australia), the 128i will be badged 125i, and I've put my order in for one. FYI, the price I'm paying is AU$72,000 , the equivalent of around US$65,000. You can only imagine how frustrating it is to live in a country where cars are so expensive due to the size of the market compared to the USA or Europe.

dubewaa · 03-20-2008, 08:06 AM

It must not of had a sports suspension, I'll ask my SA just because now I am curious but I'm sure that is the reason.

03-18-2008, 10:01 PM	#24
plexiglass Private First Class 22 Rep 144 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Only 100 miles on mine. Got it today. The 128 is fast enough .scary smooth because yes you will be at 90 on the highway with no effort and not know it.....the 135 has got to be monster. P.S. nanny control does work well in the rain..... __________________ 128i, Jet Black, sport package enjoyed since 3/18/08
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Year1of1 Lieutenant 32 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	whats nanny control? __________________ 2008 128 - retired 2010 X5 - retired 2013 535 - retired 2015 X1 - retired 2020 X5 M50i - On Order
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03-18-2008, 10:52 PM	#26
plexiglass Private First Class 22 Rep 144 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Dynamic Stability Control. ...it was that thing that kept me from putting the front end into the rail on the on ramp.......I blame the rain and the right foot..... __________________ 128i, Jet Black, sport package enjoyed since 3/18/08
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03-19-2008, 10:30 AM	#27
pinksnyper Private First Class 3 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	going to test drive a 128 in the next hour. i love mid-week day off:respekt:
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03-19-2008, 10:43 AM	#28
colonel1961 Rammer Jammer 14 Rep 411 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	The 128i is plenty powerful...and a blast to drive. Will the 135i be nicer/faster? Yes. But the 128i is much more than adequate - very sporty. Will be driving mine for the second time in about fifteen minutes...
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03-19-2008, 12:49 PM	#29
pinksnyper Private First Class 3 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	i drove a v6 accord coupe and 128i back to back this morning...and here's what i think : the v6 accord is nice, but doesn't feel like 269 hp. inside it is roomy as hell. Suspension felt disconnected with road, i guess an attempt from honda to make it an everyday road warrior. My biggest dissapointement was the power band....269hp..REALLY? felt a lot more like 240 now to the 128. I was the first person to test drive the one they had on the lot...a beautiful Sedona Red with black leather and premium package. It sounds typically BMW...and feels much like a 328i sedan with a short rear. Roads are a bit wet so I didn't get the full effect, but suspension is tight, seats are nice (even without sport package), and overall fit and finish is great. My girlfriend doesn't really like the styling...she thinks the Accord is more aggressive, which I guess is true. I know theyre two different beasts, but for the price conscious shopper looking between these two relative competitors (Honda at $27,500, BMW at $29~) it is a close call . I still love the BMW no matter what. Maybe I like the "Brand recognition". Whatever, Im a marketing graduate and the branding of BMW has terrificly worked on me:thumbup: I still have until July to pull the trigger. We'll see if I remain a 1 addict or not I will say this much : I was obsessed with the v6 accord when it awas being showcased as a concept...but now it seems lackluster. I dont know what has happened to my obsession...but I don't feel the same way i do when I sat in that 128
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03-19-2008, 02:04 PM	#30
dubewaa Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I drove a 128 last night and I was impressed. I just turned in my C230 Kompressor lease and figured the 128 would be much like drive that however I was very wrong. It was a lot "meater" then I thought it was going to be. Handles very well although I didn't think there would be any question there. My only problem is when you are taking an on ramp (thats curvy) fast the car leans to one side noticeable, the SA with me said the 135 doesn't have the lean the 128 has. I have a 135 coming in next week and they didn't have one I could drive so I took the 128 out and again I was very impressed if I had known the 128 was going to be that fun I might have considered getting it, but I think I'll be happy with the 135.
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03-19-2008, 06:24 PM	#31
Perfect128 Perfect128 10 Rep 201 Posts Drives: '08 SGM 128i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Bay, Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Dubewaa - Did your tester have the sport suspension?
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sciamop Private 2 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235xi Convertible Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hudson Valley (NY) iTrader: (0)	A friend of mine had an manual E46 330Ci -- the 3.0 is a fantastic engine. Broad torque band with lots of oomph. On a twisty road w/ similar drivers, I betcha the 128 can hang with the 135i...
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03-19-2008, 11:49 PM	#37
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The 128 w/ sport and an ipod adapter is an excellent value configuration.
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03-20-2008, 12:11 AM	#40
cozza ///Mthusiast 135 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	This is an interesting read: http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature/versus/Motive_Versus_2008_BMW_128i_versus_Volkswagen_R32. shtml Down Under (Australia), the 128i will be badged 125i, and I've put my order in for one. FYI, the price I'm paying is AU$72,000 , the equivalent of around US$65,000. You can only imagine how frustrating it is to live in a country where cars are so expensive due to the size of the market compared to the USA or Europe.
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03-20-2008, 08:06 AM	#41
dubewaa Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	It must not of had a sports suspension, I'll ask my SA just because now I am curious but I'm sure that is the reason.
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