Show your luv for the NA 128

SlicktopTTZ · 01-26-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AW128i

With a torque plateau starting at 1250 RPM, I'd venture to say that turbo lag is absent in the new 2.0T. I agree, it won't be the N52, but I'd take my car with the 2.0T any day!

No, just cause it spools very early in it's rev range does not mean it is lagless. The N54 spools up very early as well, I can make 10psi at 1800RPM, but even if you smash the throttle at 4000RPM it still takes a fraction of a second to spool.

A turbo-car will always have turbo lag, period.

I'm not saying I disagree and the new 2.0T is bad, I happen to really like turbos, and lag doesn't bother me, obviously. (I have a 135i)

Evice · 01-26-2011, 09:15 PM

I use my car as DD and attend various weekend track days. I upgraded many items in my car to improve handling. I am loving it. I just wish it was lighter but oh well.

KVMan50 · 01-26-2011, 10:01 PM

Love my 2008 128i. It's got over 40,000km, driven daily, rain, shine or snow(have 16 inch rims with snowies - 18 inch rims with shi**y RFTs), auto with paddles, sport seats, suspension, etc. Everytime I get in and hit the start button, it makes me smile. Just replaced brake pads with Monroes and they are just as good as the BMW pads, but less than 1/2 the price. Only issue so far is the 3rd brake light (trunk mounted) falling out on the ground. I'm gonna take it in shortly quoting a TSB. Both my wife and I love the heated seats, the steering feel and the drivetrain especially. The kids are not happy in the back, but who cares...

bozola · 01-26-2011, 10:13 PM

The luv keeps flowin'...

Went for a drive today.. had to roll down the windows so that I could hear my PE. Redline 2nd and 3rd gear is INTOXICATING.

almsfan · 01-26-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bozola

The luv keeps flowin'...

Went for a drive today.. had to roll down the windows so that I could hear my PE. Redline 2nd and 3rd gear is INTOXICATING.

I'm joining the exclusive PE club on Monday. Can't wait!

Team1 · 01-26-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KVMan50

Love my 2008 128i. It's got over 40,000km, driven daily, rain, shine or snow(have 16 inch rims with snowies - 18 inch rims with shi**y RFTs), auto with paddles, sport seats, suspension, etc. Everytime I get in and hit the start button, it makes me smile. Just replaced brake pads with Monroes and they are just as good as the BMW pads, but less than 1/2 the price. Only issue so far is the 3rd brake light (trunk mounted) falling out on the ground. I'm gonna take it in shortly quoting a TSB. Both my wife and I love the heated seats, the steering feel and the drivetrain especially. The kids are not happy in the back, but who cares...

Isn't there a BMW recall for 3rd brake light?

bozola · 01-27-2011, 09:51 AM

It's good....

Quote:

Originally Posted by almsfan

I'm joining the exclusive PE club on Monday. Can't wait!

Raine · 01-27-2011, 01:47 PM

Won't lie, the rev to 5k is addicting, especially with a PE + modified airbox (probably even better sounding with an Injen or AFE). Pure smoothness.

bozola · 01-28-2011, 07:59 PM

TTT, Military Style

amancuso · 01-28-2011, 08:15 PM

I just wish I could keep the car's exterior clean for more than 1/2 day this time of year!

bozola · 01-29-2011, 10:06 AM

Is that Montego Blue?

amancuso · 01-29-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bozola

Is that Montego Blue?

Sure is!

bozola · 01-29-2011, 11:55 AM

Love Montego.

amancuso · 01-29-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bozola

Love Montego.

Me too, our cars are near-identical.
2008
Montego Blue over Black Leather
Premium Package
Sport Package
Cold Weather Package
6 spd Step
ipod-bluetooth

Looks like you got the Xenons which I don't.

bozola · 01-29-2011, 01:52 PM

Yeah.. I didn't have a choice. It was sitting on the lot.

mleskovar · 01-31-2011, 10:08 PM

Love it. Bought it for the wife but drive it instead of our C320 when we go out! Here's a couple reasons not brought up yet: Suspension is more user friendly (softer

) than the 135i for people who drive more in town. Non staggered tires last longer being able to rotate. I prefer NA power delivery over turbo. Only problem has been windows, repeatedly

Silverbane · 02-03-2011, 09:55 PM

I love my 128i. The i6 is silky smooth. It is more then quick enough to beat a ricer to 60 if I need to, but dont get into too much trouble.

Really love this car.

Only complaint so far, been in twice for Check engine light. Intake temp sensor gone.

mac_powah · 02-03-2011, 11:00 PM

I have a 2011 128i that I purchased in July and I love it! More than enough power, way better mileage than I thought, smooth and comfortable with terrific handling. What a blast in the snow, too! Easy to toss around with the BMW steering feel. Having said that, a few random rattles are driving me NUTS, but I will have them looked at.
On the 135 comment, a white one pulled up beside me (mine is white too). I was prepared to nod or whatever since we r both in wht 1ers, but he paid absolutely no attention to me. Actually stuck his nose in the air and sped off, cutting another car off - showed me the demon that possesses some BMW drivers lol. The associate I bought the car from said, "don't expect anyone to let you through in traffic..." and now I know why haha. But seriously, I am loving my 128i. Just can't wait until spring when I can wash her by hand!
I wish I could afford to have the 1 and my last car at the same time, though. I sure miss my 2008 Mazda mx-5 gt prht 6mt. But the 1er is much more practical and almost as fun to drive.

Augenbrauezug · 02-04-2011, 12:23 AM

While I love my 135, I'm never bummed when I have to get behind the wheel of it's little brother.

There is something intoxicating about BMW il6's, and now knowing that this will be the last 2dr compact il6 BMW will make (for the foreseeable future) don't let us x35i owners rain on your parade...

besides we are all just compensating!

ErvGotti · 02-04-2011, 01:04 PM

Got a 2011 Z4 Sdrive30i today as a loaner and let me say this is the motor that should have been in the 128i. I dont know what tweaks they did to up the HP to 255 in the N52, but in sports mode this motor feels and responds better than in the 128i. It's an awesome NA motor.

Riley1524 · 02-08-2011, 06:27 PM

I can't believe there's not many aftermarket parts for this car. It's a grea engine and has potenetial

KeyboardRacer · 03-07-2011, 01:58 AM

I'm happy for the fact that soon enough bmw is gonna change the n/a 6 to a 4 cylinder turbo so we have one of the last i6's in a small car maybe?

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Evice Major 194 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here iTrader: (1)	I use my car as DD and attend various weekend track days. I upgraded many items in my car to improve handling. I am loving it. I just wish it was lighter but oh well. __________________ My Track Videos
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01-26-2011, 10:01 PM	#47
KVMan50 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Jet Black BMW 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC iTrader: (0)	Love my 2008 128i. It's got over 40,000km, driven daily, rain, shine or snow(have 16 inch rims with snowies - 18 inch rims with shi**y RFTs), auto with paddles, sport seats, suspension, etc. Everytime I get in and hit the start button, it makes me smile. Just replaced brake pads with Monroes and they are just as good as the BMW pads, but less than 1/2 the price. Only issue so far is the 3rd brake light (trunk mounted) falling out on the ground. I'm gonna take it in shortly quoting a TSB. Both my wife and I love the heated seats, the steering feel and the drivetrain especially. The kids are not happy in the back, but who cares...
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01-26-2011, 10:13 PM	#48
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	The luv keeps flowin'... Went for a drive today.. had to roll down the windows so that I could hear my PE. Redline 2nd and 3rd gear is INTOXICATING.
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01-27-2011, 01:47 PM	#52
Raine Captain 44 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Won't lie, the rev to 5k is addicting, especially with a PE + modified airbox (probably even better sounding with an Injen or AFE). Pure smoothness.
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01-28-2011, 07:59 PM	#53
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	TTT, Military Style
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01-28-2011, 08:15 PM	#54
amancuso Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: 330it, 428ix, 430i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA iTrader: (1)	I just wish I could keep the car's exterior clean for more than 1/2 day this time of year!
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01-29-2011, 10:06 AM	#55
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	Is that Montego Blue?
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01-29-2011, 11:55 AM	#57
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	Love Montego.
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bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	Yeah.. I didn't have a choice. It was sitting on the lot.
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01-31-2011, 10:08 PM	#60
mleskovar Lieutenant 79 Rep 435 Posts Drives: '18 230i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Love it. Bought it for the wife but drive it instead of our C320 when we go out! Here's a couple reasons not brought up yet: Suspension is more user friendly (softer ) than the 135i for people who drive more in town. Non staggered tires last longer being able to rotate. I prefer NA power delivery over turbo. Only problem has been windows, repeatedly
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02-03-2011, 09:55 PM	#61
Silverbane New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2008 White 128 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	I love my 128i. The i6 is silky smooth. It is more then quick enough to beat a ricer to 60 if I need to, but dont get into too much trouble. Really love this car. Only complaint so far, been in twice for Check engine light. Intake temp sensor gone.
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02-03-2011, 11:00 PM	#62
mac_powah New Member 6 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i 6mt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Windsor, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I have a 2011 128i that I purchased in July and I love it! More than enough power, way better mileage than I thought, smooth and comfortable with terrific handling. What a blast in the snow, too! Easy to toss around with the BMW steering feel. Having said that, a few random rattles are driving me NUTS, but I will have them looked at. On the 135 comment, a white one pulled up beside me (mine is white too). I was prepared to nod or whatever since we r both in wht 1ers, but he paid absolutely no attention to me. Actually stuck his nose in the air and sped off, cutting another car off - showed me the demon that possesses some BMW drivers lol. The associate I bought the car from said, "don't expect anyone to let you through in traffic..." and now I know why haha. But seriously, I am loving my 128i. Just can't wait until spring when I can wash her by hand! I wish I could afford to have the 1 and my last car at the same time, though. I sure miss my 2008 Mazda mx-5 gt prht 6mt. But the 1er is much more practical and almost as fun to drive.
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02-04-2011, 01:04 PM	#64
ErvGotti Major 124 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aviano iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 135i [6.00]	Got a 2011 Z4 Sdrive30i today as a loaner and let me say this is the motor that should have been in the 128i. I dont know what tweaks they did to up the HP to 255 in the N52, but in sports mode this motor feels and responds better than in the 128i. It's an awesome NA motor.
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02-08-2011, 06:27 PM	#65
Riley1524 Captain 63 Rep 638 Posts Drives: A Slow Ass BMW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga. iTrader: (4)	I can't believe there's not many aftermarket parts for this car. It's a grea engine and has potenetial
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03-07-2011, 01:58 AM	#66
KeyboardRacer Private 13 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 228i [0.00]	I'm happy for the fact that soon enough bmw is gonna change the n/a 6 to a 4 cylinder turbo so we have one of the last i6's in a small car maybe?
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