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Like a 4-seat Miata...Fun Fun Fun
socalh2oskier, 02/19/2012
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
My 2011 128i Convertible has 8,000 miles with nary a problem. Changed the run-flats to Contintental DWS regular tires the first week and it was like driving a completely different car--much better ride. Comfortable seats and just a blast to drive. In some ways better than the 3 series--top down at least you have some useable trunk space with the 128. Almost went for the 135, but I'm happy with the power of the 128--engine sometimes lugs a bit taking off, but slap the transmission over to sport mode and it compensates and puts you into the sweet spot of the torque curve and takes care of the issue. Nimble handling. One of the most fun cars I've ever had.
First BMW
pleng, 06/17/2012
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a fun car with a convertible top and the 128 was just right. Luckily found a certified 2011 with only 14K miles and got the price break and power train warranty to 100K. A key factor was trunk space since I plan on using the car for trips in my retirement. It will hold a 25 inch roller bag flat and a 22 on its side, and even more in the back seat - great for such a small car I am an engineer and I am impressed with the build quality of this least expensive BMW.
This is my 2nd 128i convertible
OM76RPH, 10/17/2010
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
There is no other vehicle with this combination of fun and convenience. I previously had two Z4's and loved them but this car provides the fun with a back seat and room for two sets of golf clubs in the trunk with the top down. For the money there is no rival. A comparable Audi is $10,000 more and you still cannot get a 6 cylinder. One negative is the satellite radio. There is a software problem that causes problems with acquiring stations. Two years and still not fixed. Shame on you BMW.
VROOM! VROOM! Better than zoom zoom
emm386, 06/16/2018
updated 12/20/2021
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I looked at a lot of convertibles and very glad I took my time and didn't settle. I wanted either a Mercedes Benz or BMW. Cost, age, use, and mileage all played a part in my decision. The 2011 BMW 128i convertible is an excellent combination of all that and then some. Could I have done better? Perhaps, but it would have cost more and I didn't want to spend too much money on something that was to be used on a part time basis. Driving this beauty is like having a dream so good you just don't want to wake up. This will be a keeper. UPDATE: It's been over a year and so far my thoughts on the 128i has not changed. It's still fun to drive. Having an open top does make a difference than just having a sunroof and I'm not even a "sun" type of person. The open air when driving with your tunes is great therapy. UPDATE: Found out car had major oil sludge due to bad maintence from previous owner. Traded car.
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roywadams, 11/06/2010
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Took delivery in Munich. Spent a month driving around Germany, Austria, N. Italy and S. France. This car was made for this kind of driving; it couldn't have been more fun. If it were any bigger, I would have been even more terrified driving through Italy. The top is so easy to raise and lower we drove with it down every day we used the car. Even with the small engine, it didn't lack for pickup in the mountains. The 6 speed manual transmission was perfect. Seldom needed the brakes, except on the steepest downhills. Got admiring glances from most everyone. Now, if it is just half as good as the 1994 325 with 213,000 miles it replaced...
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