Comments on: Review: BMW 1-Series (135i, 128i) Coupe & Convertible

By: Need more oil for GM

Need more oil for GM — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:27:05 +0000

Would be better with a Turbo Ecotech that is found under the Solstice GXP. THis engine is pure garbage next to GM’s in house masterpiece.

By: livelyjay

livelyjay — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:39:05 +0000

It’s still a porky car. 3252 pounds is way too much for a performance car. It’s only 32 pounds lighter than the 3-series sedan. Pretty sad if you ask me.

By: LexusSoarer

LexusSoarer — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:17:34 +0000

I don’t think the car is “ugly” by any means, although no one will mistake it for a DB9 for sure. This is a fantastic car with a fantastic engine. If I were in the market I’d give it a strong look for sure.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:50:22 +0000

Yeah I’m gonna have to agree Stig, I’m standing down until the DCT is available.

By: The Stig

The Stig — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:21:30 +0000

Nice but I want the DCT transmission. With a diesel. Now.

By: AxeHead

AxeHead — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:12:52 +0000

****, that’s one ugly car, BMW or otherwise, just my opinion but I’m not buying.

By: SS4LIFE

SS4LIFE — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:26:01 +0000

well seeing that the 0-60 and quarter are nearly identical for the 35-40k 135i and and 25k for a 300hp Ford Mustang (DrFill I do not like Mustang’s, i’m just pointing out this fact) on a street from a light yeah maybe the 135i will go with it but, a Stang will beat a 128i which would cost similar to it.

Yeah on a track the 135i would own it.

By: autonut

autonut — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:12:25 +0000

Original 320 was much prettier automobile and 2002 if gorgeous. I view this creation as an ugly duckling, my subjective opinion. The cabin, however, looks very good especially without iDriveUcrazy

By: autonut

autonut — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:08:00 +0000

Honorable Dr., if you get European delivery in anticipation to save some coins perhaps you will loose some weight as well: at $8.25/gallon of gas you will need all your coins to pay for it. And you have to spend at least few weeks in Europe to qualify for delivery. Last month in London cup of of coffee (Starbucks we are not talking Italian job) cost over 7 USD and a sandwich in pub was about $20. I don’t think the rest of Europe any cheaper at the moment. My office beancounters were upset with my expenses; I cant see how I can travel on my own in Europe today.

By: DrFill

DrFill — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:40:12 +0000

The 135 will smoke any Stang on any road circuit you can name.
The only thing fully loaded in my 1 will be me!
Lay off the butter!
DrFill

By: SS4LIFE

SS4LIFE — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:20:46 +0000

If the 135i didn’t cost almost 40k for a fully loaded one, I’d see myself getting one in about 3-4 years, and I’m sorry but I’m not going to get a 128i if I’m at a light and a Ford Mustang races me and kicks my ass, all that extra money I paid for getting a “BMW” isn’t going to make me feel better…

By: DrFill

DrFill — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:21:44 +0000

Better than the 2002.
The best coupe BMW makes.
To make it perfect, knock another 150 lbs off.
As close to perfect as coupes get.
Std Moonroof is 2 sweet!
Get Euro Delivery and have a sweet sub-$35k ride!
DrFill

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:07:39 +0000

I’d just like to compliment LLN on these mini road-test articles. Others on this site have accused some of the writing to be a little too ‘home team’, but in general they’re very informative.

This is the one BMW I could see myself in. It’s as close to a pocket rocket as we’re likely to see from Bavaria in this day and age. I especially like the c-pillar treatment. Don’t laugh but it’s reminiscent of the c-pillar on my ‘95 Neon coupe. I only noticed because the BMW’s the same shade of red as my Neon. If only the b-pillar were slanted the other way…never mind, I’m getting carried away. And I’m sure to get **** on for even mentioning it.

By: golf4me

golf4me — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:24:36 +0000

This thing is not really 30k. A 128 with popular options is 35k and the 135 is around 38k with “options” that would come standard on other cars starting at “30k”. And, what’s with the only 28 mpg hwy? For such a small car, that’s not great. Guess it’s not bad for the performance, but jeez a Vette gets about the same with a 6L V-8!! I guess we are spoiled these days.

By: RicardoHead

RicardoHead — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:07:46 +0000

If you guys want this, be sure to save your nickels and dimes, because after you buy any BMW you are going to need them.

By: bigp

bigp — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:03:38 +0000

it is an little too much weight. causes the car not to be what it can be.

By: phiftywon

phiftywon — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:22:53 +0000

i want one – now!!

By: acura_el2000

acura_el2000 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:08:09 +0000

Too bad it weighs nearly the same as a 3-series.

By: mg198242

mg198242 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:54:42 +0000

Yeah, Madcapp I agree. I hate the trend of today, bigger and bigger with every generation, I mean this car competes in compact class, but the measurements are the same with the BMW E30, which in the 80s competed in the medium class, and for me E30 it’s the best car when I think at measurements, not too small, not too big. The way to go today!

By: howsmydriving

howsmydriving — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:31:40 +0000

It won’t become iconic like the 2002, but a very nice offering nonetheless.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:22:26 +0000

That is easily one of the best cars available today. And it is the best car in BMW’s current lineup.