2009 BMW 1 Series 128i Coupe

Pros

It handles great, Fast and responsive. Great sporty look!!!!

Cons

Extras add up.

Purchased As New

I had mind special ordered, it took two months to get. But, boy was it worth the wait. It's the funnest car I have ever owned, in the past I leased Audi TT and Lexus IS 250 they don't come closed to this little car. If you get one adding the sports package is worth it. I also decided to get it with the red intirior and every one loves it. It's a purchase you won't regret....read morehide

Pros

Handling, Steering, acceleration....drivers dream

Cons

not made for rough roads

Purchased As New

Purchased mine in germany and picked up there and after test driving i knew i was hooked. If you have ever wanted a car that u enjoy getting into every day this is it. Hugs all the corners and accelerates when needed on the autobahn especially. Braking is wonderful and cruising at 100mph feels like going 70 in other cars...smooth as butter.

Options i picked on mine was the USB. IF you got this for ur ipod ur gonna need another cord to purchase from BMW. USB drives are plug and play which is fantastic. Throw on the mp3s and go. Heated seats...nuff said. Neon lights...these bad boys light up the road...amazingly clear and can see everything and they turn when u turn the wheel. Got the sports package so i could get the speed limiter taken off and the more sporty feel. Can't say i'm not happy about that. One of my fav is the keyless entry and keyless start. If you haven't seen this go and check it out at the dealership. U put ur fingers on the handle and if the keys are in range it opens the door. So now you have no worries about scratches and can leave ur keys in ur pocket. Push button ignition...and u lift up on the trunk and it opens like the door. To lock you just push down on the top with ur thumb.

One thing i haven't used as much and probably won't get again but others may is the rear parking assist.

Overall a great machine that wants to be driven...i have yet to find many issue with it...well my back seat passengers would disagree...not much room back there. Big boxes/packages u will need another car. They just don't fit as this isn't a big haul car but fits my needs for shopping for daily stuff.

This car is fun...i'm going to hate going back to 70 mph speed limits but i guess it will be ok. The price usually scares people off but once u drive it u will understand. Oh and the 135 is worth it if you have the extra money. I just didn't need that much power....read morehide

Pros

Great performance, handling and good gas mileage

Cons

Run flat tires are standard. It would be nice to have only as an option.

Purchased As New

This is the perfect daily driver for me. It has awesome poor and handling for a daily driver. The interior is very nicely appointed. The engine has a beautiful sound to it and is very smooth. Braking is fanatistic. Just watch the options when buying a BMW as the price can creep upwards very easily. For example, the leatherette interior is almost as nice as the leather interior I had in my older BMW. The USB option is only one of two options I bought and really find it to be useful....read morehide

Pros

Smooth acceleration, secure handling and awesome engine hum.

Cons

Speed limit on the roads!

Purchased As New

I bought a 2009 128i a month ago and I absolutely love it. I can't wait to get into the car and hear the engine hum each day. The handling is superb - what I expected from BMW; The acceleration is smooth across the entire speed spectrum (at least, what I am able to test) though the ride can be a little rough if you are not used to a sport suspension. But then again, this is a driver's car! If you want a smooth, comfortable ride, this is not for you. But if you want to feel like you own the road; if you want to feel the hum of a well tuned engine; if you want to be the envy of every other driver ... this is the car for you.

It is pricy but I cannot put a value on the feel I get when I get behind the wheel of this beauty!...read morehide

Pros

Fun to drive, unique (very few on the road so far), looks great

Cons

Ride is a little rough and has a few rattles

Purchased As New

I've had the car 8 months and love it as much today as I did the very first. Every time I take a road trip I smile the whole way. It's less about the destination and more about driving there. Although the ride is a bit rough on bumpy roads, I realize it's partially due to the low profile run flats...but they look great! I've had no problems so far. Everthing works just the way it should and I love the looks I get when I have it out on the road....read morehide