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Used 2009 BMW 1 Series Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

l Get in and out of

butch, 11/21/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Got 6 speed 128 and love it. But by far the main advantage for me is (being 6'2" 220) the ease of getting in and out was final selling point. by not lowering the roof line, which happens with other coupes, with the wide door opening make entrance easy. finally found a something that makes my 3 mile drive on flat straight rode fun.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

No Working CD Option

SASS, 09/29/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

The 128i is a cute car and should be an economical option to someone that wants to drive a BMW. However, there is a problem with the CD player, a replacement isn't available right now and there is no known date when one will be available. In addition, there are flaws in the dash board (which BMW won't warranty against rattles when replaced) and 2 recalls notices.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Sport, yet refined

james, 09/04/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Went from a Honda civic, so naturally am impressed with the handling of this well made auto. It has plenty of power, with excellent cornering and braking. Everyone in the family says it makes me look younger!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Perfect combination

Chris V, 12/19/2008
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had my eye on a 135 ever since the first time I heard they were cramming a 300HP I6 into a car that weighs as much as a Dodge Neon. Add BMW's legendary handling, massive brakes and you might just have the perfect small sports coupe. The real added bonus for me was that I get 25 MPG combined hwy/city, the interior is attractive yet functional, and the all season tires I needed for northeast weather don't detract from the appearance. If you want to take it easy and enjoy a comfortable ride, the 135 won't disappoint. But if flat out exhilarating performance is what you seek, I'd strongly recommend you purchase a 135. Oh, and befriend a state trooper unless you actually like going to court.

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4 out of 5 stars

From a MINI to a BMW

LG, 09/24/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have driven BMWs before and it seems all the interiors all pretty much the same. I would like to have nicer buttons for the radio. Also, I am very disappointed that the mirror on the sun visors do not have lights. What a bummer for such car! Response is awesome compared to the MINI but the mileage per gallon consumption went down 25%. The handling of the car does not compare with the so much fun go- kart driving of the MINI. I guess I compromised on that. Overall I am happy with it.

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