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Originally Posted by AW128i
And then there are the reviews that tout the 128i as the BMW of choice because of its "purity," neither overwhelming nor underwhelming power, and more equal balance over the 135i.
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Not that I own either, but I far and away prefer the 128 to the 135:
200+ lbs lighter
NA power delivery
no HPFP issues
no turbo issues
no direct injection issues
better shifting manual than the 135
In exchance, on the 135 you get more power. Personally, I prefer the 128i engine over the 135i engine, even-- torque means you can be lazy, whereas low torque high revving engines force you to stay involved in the process (assuming you have a manual). I'd far rather have a lighter, more involving car than a heavier, less involving, (and less reliable in this case) one. At the same price, I'd prefer the 128i.
Then again, maybe this going to explain why I don't like modern BMWs as a whole. In my mind, the 128i is very much the last hurrah for traditional BMW values... and I don't share in their new values.
