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1809 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 4:49 PM
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I had a chance to drive a 135 convertible a few days ago. What a fantastic little car. Goes like a shot, comfortable, excellent handling. Best way to describe it is like a slightly less edgy and more comfortable e46 m3. *really* want one now. 
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jul 29, 2008 5:30 am) But it's worth noting that 3-series sales at  60,000 YTD are down 13% from 2007 and BMW's overall passenger CAR sales are down 8%. YTD. (And that doesn't factor in the nearly 20% drop in SAV (X3/X5) sales). I wouldn't assume that your dealer is feeling like (s)he's holding all the cards in negotiations just because the 1 is new and "hot" Your dealer still has to move metal to pay the rent/utilities. |
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right here on edmunds. They give the 128i a great review. Full Test BMW 128i
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Aug 06, 2008 6:35 pm) OT: The vehicle that really surprised me was the X6 35i- it was very quick and handled much better than such a big and heavy truck has a right to. Pointless but fun.
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 07, 2008 7:35 am) ?? But then you could get a 128i coupe for only $30k. If you find a CPO Cayman for $30k, please let me know. I think I may be able to talk the wife into that one.
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I test drove a 128i with the Steptronic a few months ago. Nice package, but, like roadburner, I'd get the stick shift as well. If I kept the options to a minimum, I think a new one would retail for $30-32K. When the time comes for me - in a few years - to get a new ride, perhaps a CPO might fit the bill at, hopefully, $20-23K. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 07, 2008 9:44 am)
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I've driven bothe iterations of the E90 (328 & 335) Xi with slushboxes. I'm not going to bore everyone again by gushing over the bottomless power (especially compared to my '01 Prelude's 156 lb -ft of torque 5250 RPM) of the 335xi. I have a good time whenever I get to drive my Mom's 328xiA. I'd definitely take a 128i with a stick. It'd be a tossup between a 128i & a MINI Cooper S. BTW, my Prelude hit 100,000 miles last week! 
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Replying to: roadburner (Aug 07, 2008 3:55 pm) When I compared that to the 135i I tested 1 month later, I was astounded. That car makes my 330xi feel like a lead sled! Regards, OW |
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Aug 07, 2008 8:29 pm) Funny, I sometimes have the same thought, though I'm partial to the Mini Clubman. Which, of course, the wife absolutely hates. Rear seat space isn't that important to me, as I'm usually alone or with the wife. We have her car if there are more than 2 of us. |
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