2008 BMW 1 Series 128i Coupe User Reviews


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MSRP: $28,600
Estimated Market Price: $27,412
Invoice: $26,310

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Solid, Fast and Impressive

by Clyde from Lancaster Pennsylvania (8/09/08)
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Pros:Fast, Quiet and Solid
Cons:Minor - Cup-holders and storage

I ordered my 128 in May and picked it up 2 weeks ago. Since then I put 1,000 miles on the car. By being careful with ...

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i am so glad i swapped my Lexus IS250 for this joy

by Sam Wilops from awendaw SC (6/27/08)
18 out of 26 people found this review helpful
Pros:great ride, handling, fuel econ okay, interior quality,okay price, a joy to own awsome reliability
Cons:fuel econ just okay, pricey w/ options

I was a lexus man for the longets but then my friend who has an is250 started comparing the one series to it. i knew he ...

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Pure Power (not for comfort)

by sam from arcadia. ca (6/23/08)
19 out of 22 people found this review helpful
Pros:great handling, great acceleration
Cons:gas guzzler $5 a gallon, cheap interior, expensive accessories

IS 250 is a better car than the 1 series and it is more well equiped interiorly than that of the 1 series. If you add ...

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A complete review from a 33 year old engineer

by Davis, Kyle from Closter New Jersey (5/27/08)
82 out of 92 people found this review helpful
Pros:Quite and smooth.. iPod connection.. decent sounding doors.. door pockets.. trunk space is good
Cons:Not happy with fuel consumption.. needs premium gas.. cheap interior plastics.. can cost $51k

After owning the 128i for just over 5 months I have a list of things I like and don't like and some additional ...

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128 coupe review

by Sandy from Merrick Ny (5/14/08)
22 out of 34 people found this review helpful
Pros:handles AMAIZING! Only car with free maintenence

This Car handles excellent. The breaks are extremly responsive, and its cornering is incredible. Its also is very safe ...

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If you're spending 30 for a coupe, spend wisely

by hack from Baltimore, MD (4/29/08)
31 out of 51 people found this review helpful
Pros:looks great, fun to drive, sportier than 3 series
Cons:little pricey with options

I wanted a small, sporty car and looked at the IS250, TSX, and BMW. The TSX had no balls whatsoever. It was loaded ...

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Half-baked BMW needs 30 more minutes in the oven

by Rolf Sandburg from Houston Texas (4/23/08)
81 out of 98 people found this review helpful
Pros:handles like a slot car- quick around town but winded on highway- great front seats- brakes
Cons:rough ride- loose interior, shakes, noises are unacceptable- overpriced- definitely not a green car

A question I have to ask myself is, why did I buy this? Honestly I can't give a good answer other than I traded in ...

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Slightly roomier alternative to a Z4

by om76rph from Temple, TX (4/19/08)
25 out of 40 people found this review helpful
Pros:very tight, typical BMW engineering, superb drivetrain and brakes
Cons:options are pricey, especially the xenon lamps

I traded my 2004 BMW Z4 for a 128 convertible. At first I was somewhat disappointed by the responsiveness, particularly ...

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Fun convertable, but a bit over priced

by EFELARE from Orange County, CA (4/17/08)
22 out of 36 people found this review helpful
Pros:Very fun to Drive the Convertable 128i. Quicker than 3 series. Good trunk space when top is down.
Cons:Radio is a joke for the price I paid!

I got the new 128i convertable. I love the car, but I think it was a bit over priced at 44+ loaded. Shorter and ...

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Terrific Car for Two

by Oscar1976 from Naperville, IL (4/01/08)
25 out of 42 people found this review helpful
Pros:Great Looks, Terrific Handling, No Maintainence Costs
Cons:Pricey

This is a great little car that does a lot of things very well. I agree with most of the other reviews, except for ...

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