I have a 2012 manual black on black 128i without any frills and im VERY happy with it, its exceeded all my expectations. Ive driven both...
Last I checked base prices between the 128 and 135 its an $8100 difference, thats a 25% price increase between both models...thats not small
Unlimited budget would I get a 135? MAYBE...but much finer more expensive cars out there...whats funny is the 135 guys acting like 128 guys are the only ones with "budgets" considered, if money wasnt an issue why settle for a $40,000 135...why not go $60,000 or $90,000? Also guys that built a 128 optioned out to 135 price, why not just get 135 if your spending the $$ anyway?
both great cars, I can afford both...paid under $29,000 for my BMW brand new, super happy with my 128 and additional $8000 in the bank
and just look at it...its frigging hot looking!