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Replying to: venture (Sep 04, 2008 6:01 pm) Improved fuel mileage, improved balance, and a lighter car. The 135 is overkill. 
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Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 05, 2008 10:49 am) I'll counter... It is overkill if performance is not high on your priority list. If it is, then it is the sweet spot to end all sweet spots! Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 05, 2008 10:59 am) |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 05, 2008 11:02 am) The 128 is all you ever need but the performance difference is worth $5K to me. It more than delivers that extra cost in spades! Regards, OW
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Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 05, 2008 11:02 am) Autocross? HAHA!! Put the cars on a full-fledged race track and see what they can REALLY do!!! The world's largest website dedicated to the 1-Series has had countless posts comparing the 128i to the 135i. The cars offer a very different level of performance. The 128i is very nice and certainly is impressive. No one should feel bad about owning one. But, that said, the 135i is a beast that absolutely blows the 128i away! Every time someone thinks they are even remotely the same, it turns out that they haven't even driven them. Once they drive them both, the truth ALWAYS emerges. There are countless reviews that make this clear. As far as fuel economy goes, they are almost identical... unless you drive with a lead foot! If someone is on a budget and can't afford the 135i, then the 128i is a good "plan B". But, I can not emphasize enough that the velvety delivery of power of the 135i's twin turbo engine in terms of both horsepower and torque is testimony to why it has won the engine of the year award for two years in a row. It's smoother than Teflon. It's just THAT good. TM
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Replying to: tagman (Sep 05, 2008 3:02 pm) My sales lady made me understand what you just posted. My first drive was SR-less on the 128 so I got to test the limits but when it came to the demanding sales lady with the 135, she made me go through the slalom with foot pinned to the floor. Best car I've ever driven! Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 05, 2008 3:48 pm)  TM |
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comparing the 128 to the 135? Is is 1addicts?
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Sep 05, 2008 5:12 pm) Hey! How's it going? 1addicts is a great website for 1-Series information. There are hundreds of members, some of whom are BMW enthusiasts, and some are track guys, and some just love their new 1ers, and like to talk about 'em. A few have a little "attitude", but most are incredibly respecful and willing to realistically discuss the 1-Series and their experiences with the car. Members span all age brackets and are from all states, even foreign countries. Are you a member? TM |
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| I post mostly here on edmunds and a little bit over on bimmerfest. Thanks for the info! I'm glad you really love your 135i. | |
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