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03-16-2011, 10:33 PM | #45 |
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I love my 128i. No worries about the fuel pump. And since its my commuter, definitely like the mileage. It's my 4th car. So it fits a specific purpose. I wouldn't buy a car with known issues....
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03-17-2011, 07:29 AM | #47 |
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just get a 135. that way you will never need to worry about it. If i ever asked myself the questions youre asking us now i would have bought a 135. I knew the 128 was perfect for me, which is why i got it.
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03-17-2011, 07:35 AM | #48 |
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Exactly what I was saying back in 08' more power but so many more things that can go wrong. That was one reason I chose the 128i over 135i. Plus I dont have to buy tires every 15k-20k miles lol
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03-17-2011, 09:10 AM | #49 |
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I am a bit disappointed nowadays. I am getting some work done on my car, and I got a loaner 528i with new 8speed gearbox and it is getting 34 mpg on highway with 78 mph average.
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It would be nice if they could make it affordable or even an upgrade option on the 1er, but I highly doubt they would market that to our crowd.
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03-17-2011, 11:14 AM | #51 |
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Well when emission standards change BMW will have to do something.
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03-17-2011, 12:20 PM | #52 |
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The turbo 4 cylinder engines will help the mileage and emissions quite a bit.
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03-19-2011, 10:25 AM | #53 |
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Love my 128i, although I wouldn't mind having a 135i with all the available aftermarket products but I would be broke by now. Purchased my 128i used and I was on budget but I would agree with others about getting the M-sport package - the bumpers of 128i are a bit dull compared to the 135i.
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FWIW, I got a quote for a 2011 128i and a 2010 135i and my agent said they were within $40 of each other. This is in Mass and I know each state can vary a lot. |
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03-20-2011, 08:18 PM | #57 |
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from a casual search, there are a lot more 1 series CPO's available than when i bought my car a year ago. Sometimes, i wish I was able to wait another year before buying my 128i, because a low mileage 135i under 30k is a great deal.
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03-20-2011, 08:25 PM | #58 |
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agree 100%! i saw a 2011 135i with sport and premium package for 34k, only 3,000 miles. A year ago i got my 128i new with sport and premium for 35k
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03-20-2011, 09:11 PM | #59 |
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When i bought my 135i, i considered nothing else as i wanted only a 135.
I love my car and the performance & sound etc but i'm almost certain that i'd be just as happy with a 125i (128i). I very rarely utilize the power of the 135i and will not take it to the track or mod it. The thing is though that i would have to option up the Xenon headlights, M-sport pack and the 261 M wheels to a 125i (which the 135i comes all standard with) which means for not much more i may as well just buy a 135i.
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that said, 35K miles and 4 visits to the dealership for HPFP issues later, I would have been perfectly happy with a 128i if it had sports package, xenon lights (say what you will, but halogens on a 128i suck, it really makes it feel like the "bottom" bmw even though i'd take it over a 328 or 528) and manual. I have step in my 135i because an old lease was running out, there were no manuals with anywhere near my specs on the east coast at the time, and i couldn't wait almost 4 months (counting august break where they don't make cars) for a car. If i took a 128i, there's no way I would have taken it without a stick. IMO a stick 128i is more fun than an auto 135i, but hey what can you do. Just do what makes you happy and what makes you have fun.
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03-21-2011, 05:12 AM | #61 |
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I got both 135i and 128i for my wife. 128i is a great car with tons of power, but every time I drive it, I keep looking at 135's driving by
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03-21-2011, 07:30 AM | #62 |
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A 128i with Msport, 6MT, leather and Xenons is an awesome daily driver.
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03-21-2011, 11:08 AM | #63 |
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I thought I was in the "Any 128i buyers regret not getting a 135i?" not "any 135i buyers think about getting a 128i instead".......
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03-21-2011, 11:44 AM | #64 |
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I just ordered a 128 M sport. I like the look of the fog lights with the aero package. 128 is plenty quick and fun. And about $5k cheaper for me. Only wish I could order it with the 261M wheels that come with the 135 M sport. So I will buy a set from a member here.
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