E88: Loaded 135 Msport or Base 128?

10" · 09-29-2022, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jbailey895

Yeah, no doubt the turbo is fast. I haven't found a n
Manual 28 (1 or 3) anywhere near me to even test. The plumbing and issues on the turbo are pretty threatening to me though.

The 128 isn't slow but it's also not fast. Compared to the 135 it does feel quite sluggish though. Again it depends what kind of driver you are—-the adrenaline rush of the twin turbos is something else though—way more urgent of a car.

jbailey895 · 09-30-2022, 03:04 PM

Apparently there are a lot of salvaged-titled 128i's out there. Has anyone had a "good" experience buying salvaged? I normally would never do it.

blue135 · 10-01-2022, 09:44 AM

Just for the other side, love my 135.
Did drive a 128 auto (E88), did not enjoy as much.

jbailey895 · 10-01-2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blue135

Just for the other side, love my 135.
Did drive a 128 auto (E88), did not enjoy as much.

Fair enough. I'm going to drive an E93 28i today, but its auto and heavier so not an apple-to-apple.

mad1stgen · 10-01-2022, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jbailey895

Fair enough. I'm going to drive an E93 28i today, but its auto and heavier so not an apple-to-apple.

328i e93 auto delivers power (the little it has lol) gobs better than 128 from my experience (owned countless e9x cars).
It's mainly due to different gear ratio. 3.73 vs 3.91, as well as a better convertible chassis.

I'll wait for your findings and put up few more points here then. Enjoy.

jbailey895 · 10-01-2022, 04:40 PM

Drove an '08 328i auto with 105k miles. Was seriously sluggish. I think the manual would allow me to whip it up a bit, and the top end would be more satisfying. The extra room of the 3 vs. 1 was somewhat welcome, as was the retractable hardtop (the garage is full atm.) I'm considering the 328 and 128 on equal footing now, possibly with an edge to a comparably spec'd E93 car.

Funky Cold Medina · 10-01-2022, 08:59 PM

If you are not gong with manual trans, definitely go with 135i. Not enough torque with 128 and auto.

With manual transmission, 128i is the more enjoyable car to wring out, sharp reflexes even without the sport suspension.

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jbailey895 Private First Class 10 Rep 107 Posts Drives: E90 sport/prem/nav/CW/CA Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Apparently there are a lot of salvaged-titled 128i's out there. Has anyone had a "good" experience buying salvaged? I normally would never do it.
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blue135 Captain 368 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	Just for the other side, love my 135. Did drive a 128 auto (E88), did not enjoy as much.
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jbailey895 Private First Class 10 Rep 107 Posts Drives: E90 sport/prem/nav/CW/CA Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Drove an '08 328i auto with 105k miles. Was seriously sluggish. I think the manual would allow me to whip it up a bit, and the top end would be more satisfying. The extra room of the 3 vs. 1 was somewhat welcome, as was the retractable hardtop (the garage is full atm.) I'm considering the 328 and 128 on equal footing now, possibly with an edge to a comparably spec'd E93 car.
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Funky Cold Medina Leader of The Free World 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 128i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	128 all the way If you are not gong with manual trans, definitely go with 135i. Not enough torque with 128 and auto. With manual transmission, 128i is the more enjoyable car to wring out, sharp reflexes even without the sport suspension.
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