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Used 2011 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Put together with tape and super glue

woodthrush, Chesterfield, VA, 06/20/2012
BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 15 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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my tanning machine!

Dd, Winnetka, CA, 12/14/2015
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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4 out of 5 stars

Genuinely fun and reliable car.

Dylanb , Durham, NC, 03/11/2024
BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The n52 engine is a known reliable engine. In the size of this car it makes it feel super quick. Same engine as most of the x28is out there. In this small of a package is great.

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5 out of 5 stars

The wait is over

greysworld, 07/17/2010
BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just had this car for a week after a long time of research and test drives among German cars. I am gratified to have chosen this one, handling and dynamics at its best on this solid compact car! I am a daily commuter in the DC and NOVA area and it never fails to put a smile in my face regardless of what traffic I am in. The new version of i drive is so much better and easy to use. Finally, they caught up with the Japanese delivery of easy to use technology. This car is a testament to BMW's claim as the ultimate driving machine.

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3 out of 5 stars

BMW says do not put groceries in your trunk!!!

rogue5139, Winchester, KY, 07/09/2012
BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 29 people found this review helpful

Whatever you do, do not put groceries in the trunk. I have found out the hard way. BMW has had issues with people putting items that may leak in the trunk and shorting out the car. My car is in the shop with such issues (or so they say). BMW customer service told me today that you should not put groceries or anything of such in your trunk. Why was I not told this when I bought the car.

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