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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car... Really

gman, 07/28/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

We've had this car a few months. Overall the best car we've ever owned. BMW service is the same as with a car for $100k, so you feel like a king! Sport package is the way to go, car grips the road and never lets go. 128i is way over powered, you will for sure get a ticket. Driver and front passenger seating with power seats is great. Back seat is terrible for bigger folk. Good only for kids or the dog. We like the small size of the car for zipping around town and out to the lake. Good ride quality. We have a squeak in the back seat. We are addressing this build issue with BMW. BMW has treated us well so far, but we are headed back for a second try for the repair.

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5 out of 5 stars

Lots of engine for such a small car!!!

Zach Abelardo, 12/31/2015
2010 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The result is a truly impressive power-to-weight ratio. BMW used their time-tested inline six, with bulletproof reliability and hits it out of the park. I also tested a new, 2015 Audi A3 and the 128i still runs circles around it. Where else can you get Porsche Boxster performance for under $30,000? Nowhere...that's where! If this car cannot get your blood boiling.....you're already DEAD.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

MY 2010 BMW 135i Coupe

jmlbmw, 11/07/2010
2010 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is my 4th BMW since 2001 and by far my least favorite. This is due to the fact that it took a year to get my car running properly. There are major issues with the fuel pump and turbos that require either software upgrades or complete replacement. There are 2 class action lawsuits dealing with this issue which has caused the value of my car to drop over 10 grand in just 1 year. I also had multiple paint issues that have finally been made right and my car now looks like it should have at delivery a year ago. I blame the dealership for this and for not standing behind the car in the beginning. It's too bad that not all BMW dealerships are created equal. Also, the fuel mileage is poor!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An Expensive 1 or Inexpensive M?

RJ, 08/17/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is my first BMW, and prior to this, I had hardly ever ridden in a BMW. This car is simply amazing. When you see the sticker price, you'll quickly realize that you are not at the local Hyundai dealership, but when you hit the gas, you won't likely recall anything from Korea, Japan, or Detroit with the driving dynamics of this Bavarian masterpiece. I'm not claiming the vehicle is "perfect," but it's as close to perfect a vehicle as I've ever found. Even the notoriously picky Consumer Reports gave the 135i the highest rating in its respective class. That "trademark" BMW straight six force fed by two turbos is simply exhilarating.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Trophy Wife

tasseltoosh, 12/30/2012
2010 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

My BMW is what was promised: "The Ultimate Driving machine". It's fast, fun and flirty. However..... This car is for the person who would be willing to support a trophy wife (or pool boy). It's gorgeous and the envy of all, but she continually wants new things and things cost!! Beware, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Tires - runflats. Nice thought, but they ride rough. Replacement is $350 each and meant to last only 35,000 miles. They go "flat" rather easily. (Three flats in 6 months) I had a complete blow out after hitting a pothole. Cost vs trade-in value is not what I expected.

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