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128i vs 135i
goldmund52, 12/21/2010
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
47 of 80 people found this review helpful
If youre torn between the 128i versus 135i, here is my opinion. Over the years Ive most enjoyed driving smaller cars with sporty suspensions and revvy engines with well-mated manual transmissions--- Volkswagen Rabbit, Acura Integra, Toyota MR2. Then in the early 90s I bought a Nissan 300ZX twin turbo. I learned two things from that car. One, a car that is overpowered for daily driving is not that much fun. Two, turbo lag always feels unnatural. The 128i is a fast car, more that powerful enough for fun street and mountain road driving, the gear ratios are fabulous and the throttle response is wonderful. Unless 0-60 is your first priority the 128i is the better sports car.
First BMW I've owned
David M, 06/13/2019
2011 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased with 70,000 miles on it from a small used auto lot as a 50th birthday gift for myself. Meant to use it as a second car for weekends and fun, but I keep driving it daily because it makes me smile just that much. I generally just drive it on nice days. With the run flat summer tires, it does not go in the snow. It is a a Black 135 convertible with sports package, red leather interior and a manual transmission. When I bought it, it had (3) oil leaks common with the N55 engine. I've fixed one at the oil filter that is a potential engine killer. The valve cover leak will wait till this winter, and the oil pan leak is going to wait further as the fix will require a lot of work that I don't have the tools to do myself. So far the leaks don't amount to a drop on the floor in the garage. So far i'm getting a 24mpg average. I would say it's driven by an adult, but not adult driven.
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Exactly what I have been looking for!
bwschubert, 02/20/2013
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have been searching for a RWD convertible with a manual transmission for some time now and while test driving all the usual suspects in the same price range (new and used) my 128i was the obvious choice. I wouldn't mind a 135 for the significantly increased grunt, but there was no such car available- either new and too expensive or used and too old and out of warranty. Nevertheless the linearity of the naturally aspirated I-6 makes running up to the 7000rpm redline a pleasure, especially with the top down. While true value is debatable (I don't know if I could ever justify the full sticker price of a new one) the build quality, ergonomics and all around driving experience is worth it to me
Put together with tape and super glue
woodthrush, 06/20/2012
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in October 2011 from a dealership in Richmond. My assumption was the BMW brand meant that even though it is an entry level series, the car would be quality. I was wrong. It's not even 2 years old and is falling apart. So far, my driver side window broke because it randomly had debris in it, the tail light has fallen off twice, the passenger seat panel ripped off when a friend tried to move the seat back and the lights on the radio fade in the heat. I am very careful with this car, rarely have passengers, ALWAYS hand wash/wax it myself and yet it has all these problems. My next car will be a Honda before the warranty ends on this one.
Love my tanning machine!
Dd, 12/14/2015
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I enjoy driving this car with the top down as much as possible. If climate change, it just takes a second to put the top up, well maybe two ! I get compliments on the car often . If you want to have passengers or lots of storage, this is not for you. But if you are looking for a great ride, this is it. I used to drive a winding canyon every day to go to work. Great way to start and end my day just love it!
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