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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent driving machine

Prof, 06/30/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The engine is a dream, and at its limits, you will scream. The exterior is old school but I think it's cool. It will look better with time, but does cost a pretty dime. Why not spoil yourself, who else will?

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My favorite car

JamesE, 03/13/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my third BMW, my first was a 320i in college. My last car was a 2001 325CI. I found the 325 the antithesis of the 320, it was bloated. I was hoping that this car would be a modern 320. It's not, its still too heavy. But honestly with this engine, I could care less. I didn't think that I "needed" a 135, but a got a great deal on one and took it. I still don't need this much power but it is a blast to have. The handling blows everything I have ever driven away, a lot of my friends have M3s and honestly I think this handles better and it rides way way better. The iPod, Bluetooth, all the goodies are well designed and work perfectly. I'm waiting for a disappointment but haven't found it yet.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good compromise in a small package

massa, 09/10/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The car is small and very fun to drive. The 128i engine has plenty of power. Very comfortable seats (sport option). The rear seats have more room that you may think, and gave to the car a great practical aspect. Trunk space also is not too bad, but it is a fun car. Inside noise, with top up or down is very low. No annoying rattles. Fuel economy: just ok. Fuel tank is small. The Ipod option works well.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Puts Fun In Every Day

Stan, 03/27/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Traded my 2002 911 Targa, without any sacrifice in performance or comfort, and with much greater practicality. This is a terrific car! Simple, elegant, fast, safe and distinctive. Everything works just as you want it to. And every time you step on the gas or go into a quick turn, you're reminded why you bought it.

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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)
4 of 4 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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