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Originally Posted by bubsterino
Hi all -
Wanted to refresh this thread now that the 228's are out. I'm new to BMW but fell in love with the 1 series when I started researching cars (I've been in NYC sans car for 4 years).
A manual is a must for me - so finding a 2013 128 with my specs has been tricky. I did find one out in CA but the logistics with the dealership sound like a headache. The residual dropped significantly and it's on a dollar residual so the lease is NOT attractive (I've gotten quotes in the high 600s for an invoice of around 35k).
Any guidance on possibly entering a higher lease for a 128 vs a 228? The thing that keeps me focused on the 128 is the straight 6 and the body of the 1 which I really prefer.
Any guidance from those who have driven a manual 228 vs the manual 128?!?
Greatly appreciate any and all responses!!!
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I drive a manual 128i and test drove both a 228 and 235 auto...both left me underwhelmed compared to the inline 6 and manual 128. and the looks go to the 1 series for sure. the 228 was WAY quicker than i anticipated and was close to the 235 in feel...but both the 2 series felt disconnected. the 1 has an old school scrappiness to it, the raw feel, the engine, the steering...that the 2 series doesn't have. keep looking! id suggest a used 128i manual...they are bulletproof in terms of drivetrain reliability...im convinced its the best car BMW has ever made