thank you guys so much for the responses. based on logistics and lease offers, i'm going to custom order a 228i stick.
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Originally Posted by the1andonly
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
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