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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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Too much fun
twhflorida, 09/11/2010
2011 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Looked at an m3 and Audi S5 and this little beast is the ticket. ran at sebring racetrack with my buddies who had an 911 and nissan gtr and totally held my own. the m sport package is great.
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So connected
cvandenhaute, 02/02/2011
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was on the market for a RWD coupe with at least a small back seat. My benchmark has always been a Miata and the 128i is the most fun car I could find giving me the same real world pleasure as my former 2007 Miata (but with a back seat). I like the smoothness and the character of the 6 in line and the perfect balance of the car. Everything works together : steering is pefect, shifter is smooth and direct with a nice mechanical feel, clutch is light and precise. Despite its true sport car handling, the 128i is still very comfortable for my commute and longer journeys. Even the trunk is very usable. I cross shopped it with more powerful car but this was the most fun to drive.
Great so far
syd53, 10/13/2010
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After 12 years driving a Beetle, tried a Z4 on dealer lot. Loved it but could not see driving it in winter. Ordered a 128i which has same engine and manual transmission, just a few less hp, and all of the convenience features I liked on the Z4. Of course it was also a lot less money. It is just as much fun to drive, though not as pretty.
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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...