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Replying to: chadx (Dec 19, 2008 3:26 pm) I recently bought a 328i over a 335i-much better mpg with a more reliable engine. So my drive to the bank takes 13 seconds longer. I can live with that. If I were looking at a 1 Series, I would choose a 128i coupe over a 135i for the same reasons. |
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 19, 2008 5:00 pm)  Yep! Sure can! At least our personal experience. We did our first repairs to my wife's 2000 323i this year with 132,000 miles on it. Bearings went out in the electric radiator fan. Also replaced the idler pulley at the same time since it was starting to go and we were already in there. Only other issue is a weeping power steering hose that will need to get fixed sometime in the next year. I know BMW build quality has gone down a bit in the last 5 years or so (possibly outsourcing to non-german factories?), which is a shame. Hope quaulity comes back up.
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Replying to: mr42hh (Dec 19, 2008 11:57 pm) "Except for the 116i, 118i, 120i, 118d, 120d, 123d, 316i, 318i, 320i, 320is, 318i, 320i and Alpina D3, you mean? If you look at world-wide sales proportions, 6-cylinder 3-series are maybe 20%. For the 1-series, maybe 5%. " Ha!  One smarty in every crowd! Our discussion was around 1 and 3 series that are current model and available in the US. Didn't think I needed to specifically exclude non-US models, etc. but if it makes everyone feel better, I'll do better next time and add a list of disclaimers even if it's outside the scope of the conversation. Ha. 
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Replying to: chadx (Dec 29, 2008 1:18 pm) at 109k miles and counting is one of the more reliable vehicles I have ever owned and that includes a couple of Hondas. I plan to keep it a while longer, these cars are built to last.
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 29, 2008 3:26 pm) at 109k miles and counting is one of the more reliable vehicles I have ever owned and that includes a couple of Hondas. Ditto for all the BMWs that I've owned. My 1995 Club Sport has only needed a thermostat, two belts and idler pullies(replaced as a precaution), and one set of pads and rotors in over 113,000 miles(not to mention numerous HPDEs and autocrosses). My wife's 2004 X3 has nearly 75,000 miles on the clock and it has only needed pads and rotors and a passenger seat SRS sensor(replaced under warranty). |
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I live in RI but travel in Massachusetts a lot and have yet to see a one series. To my dismay. I am dying to see what they look like in person. I've come up on some from a distance and think they are a one but it turns out to be a three. Of course I have only seen three Pontiac G8GTs and they have been out for a while. I guess it is not the time to see a lot of new models since sales are so low across the board.
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Replying to: pod (Jan 09, 2009 8:00 am) I think I've seen maybe two One-Series Convertibles since they came out.
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Replying to: andys120 (Jan 09, 2009 10:21 am) |
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At last, in RI I saw a parked orange/brownish 128i. It looked very well proportioned from front and back. I had expected it to look a bit out of porportion or high but definitely not so. The company pictures make it look funky weird but in person I found it very attractive. I would definitely go with the 128i as stripped as possible. I do not need the power of the 135i and wish to come in somewhere about $30K. I am single and do not need a functional back seat ( I rarely transport friends). Will the trunk hold a set of clubs and a push cart?
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Replying to: pod (Jan 11, 2009 7:58 pm) Doubtful, in fact I don't think you could do that w a 3er. IIRC the rear seat folds down which might help. |
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