Used 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible Consumer Reviews
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What a Car!
Richard, 08/20/2010
2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I took this car over on Swap-A-Lease with 10 months left and lots of miles. I get to drive a $45,000 car (which is way out of my league) less than $7000 with maintenance included. My biggest complaint were the front run-flats which succumbed to a double blow out on a New Jersey pothole. Replaced with Sumitomos at half the cost. Car rides smoother and handles just as well. Car is so heavily optioned I have not explored them all. There is no dip stick. When oil light comes on you press some buttons and its sensor told me it needed one quart. BMW told me to come in and they would add it gratis! Service is very addicting.
Great Value
C. Moore, 05/17/2019
2008 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 128i convertible at the end of 2018 used by a single owner with very low milage. After 1 year and 26k miles I'm still completely in love. It's got the perfect amount of power and handles like a dream, the interior quality is absolutely superb even for an 11 year old car and the noise levels are lower in my convertible than they were in my hardtop Mercedes C230. My 128 is everything I loved about my 2002 330ci convertible but with just a hint more sophistication and flare. Before purchasing the car I was somewhat skeptical due to all of the 135 reliability horror stories and the fact that my first BMW left me high and dry a few times! But my car has required nothing but routine maintenance, still runs like new!!
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135i is Fun to Driive but needs rear tires annually
eric146, 01/21/2013
2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is a true joy to drive but, the need for Z rated tires and the cost makes this car impractical to be your only vehicle. This vehicle has needed new front tires every two years (25000 miles) and needed rear tires about every year (12000 miles). I finally had enough of the tires wearing out and I choose another vehicle. If you want a fun car, this is it, but beware you will be spending between $375 for Hankooks or $1000 for Run Flats every year. Then do not forget about the Premium Unleaded fuel requirement.
Fun, but ...
jim bruemmer, 08/11/2010
2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought it without ever driving one based upon early reviews which described it as a car that strongly appeals to those of us 'seasoned' enough to appreciate the joys (and some sorrows) of early sports cars. I've owned MGTCs, 356 Speedsters, early SLs, and 911s. The 135i ragtop is a great modern compromise for a geezer who still loves the open road. It is pure joy to drive it, especially on a recent top-down tour through the Colorado Rockies. Power, responsiveness and handling do not disappoint!
BMW 128i Cabrio - WOW!
German Frau, 06/29/2008
2008 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I considered the 3series convertible before purchasing my Mini Cooper S convertible in 2005. I loved driving it in town but it was stiff riding and uncomfortable on the highway. One day, one of my students brought in a 1 series brochure. I loved the car from the minute I saw it. Immediately I scheduled a test drive and ordered the car in April. After returning from Germany on June 20th, my BMW was waiting for me. I own the car for 9 days now. The car really drives well and I just love it. It performs well and is smooth riding on the highway. My husband liked the Mini Cooper S conv. a lot but after driving/riding the BMW conv. he changed his mind. I'm/we are sold on the new 1 series.
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