128i Coupe

JoMo · 02-15-2008, 09:27 PM

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...8i_coupe_drive

Here's a nice little review about the 128i coupe (finally!), but I must proclaim, false advertising! They try and pass off photos of a 135i as a 128i...what the deuce!

larryn · 02-15-2008, 09:34 PM

Thanks JoMo.

They mention a few incorrect things, like saying the 128i has the 6 piston brakes, and the mirrors are teeny, when they are the same mirrors as the e90.

Nice to hear those of you 1addict who opted for the 128i get a very nice feeling car!!

128er · 02-15-2008, 09:46 PM

They also make it sound like the 128i gets standard power seats...which it doesn't

hellrotm · 02-15-2008, 09:59 PM

Did you read that one of the guys thought the manual tranny was better than the M3.

"Throws of the six-speed manual transmission are longish, but precise. Videographer Jim Gleason, who's along for the drive, thinks the gearbox is better than the M3's because it's smoother and less notchy."

aklein11 · 02-16-2008, 12:15 AM

The BMWUSA site says that the 128 has powered seats. Can someone confirm whether or not the 128 has powered seats? Lots of conflicting reports!

Deutsch · 02-16-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by aklein11

The BMWUSA site says that the 128 has powered seats. Can someone confirm whether or not the 128 has powered seats? Lots of conflicting reports!

With ZPP (premium package) it does.

aklein11 · 02-16-2008, 01:57 AM

Thank you - I plan on ordering it with the Premium Pkg (whew...relief)

JoMo · 02-16-2008, 02:04 AM

I believe it's also a stand-alone option too.

128er · 02-16-2008, 09:04 AM

Yea it's stand alone too...for $995!!

Rook24V · 02-16-2008, 11:02 AM

Motortrend is one of the worst automotive publications in the US. Their TV show reviews cars like I'd expect the food network to review a car.

That said. BRING ON THE 128I!

Year1of1 · 02-16-2008, 11:20 AM

terrible review, i wonder if they really tested a 128

BMWeber · 02-16-2008, 11:51 AM

just a poorly done review

02-15-2008, 09:27 PM	#1
JoMo New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	128i Coupe - Motortrend http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...8i_coupe_drive Here's a nice little review about the 128i coupe (finally!), but I must proclaim, false advertising! They try and pass off photos of a 135i as a 128i...what the deuce!
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02-15-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Thanks JoMo. They mention a few incorrect things, like saying the 128i has the 6 piston brakes, and the mirrors are teeny, when they are the same mirrors as the e90. Nice to hear those of you 1addict who opted for the 128i get a very nice feeling car!!
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02-15-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
128er Captain 89 Rep 900 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	They also make it sound like the 128i gets standard power seats...which it doesn't __________________ 2006 BMW 330i -Premium -Sport -Steptronic -Premium Sound -Xenons
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hellrotm Banned 4143 Rep 6,926 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	Did you read that one of the guys thought the manual tranny was better than the M3. "Throws of the six-speed manual transmission are longish, but precise. Videographer Jim Gleason, who's along for the drive, thinks the gearbox is better than the M3's because it's smoother and less notchy."
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02-16-2008, 12:15 AM	#5
aklein11 Private 3 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	The BMWUSA site says that the 128 has powered seats. Can someone confirm whether or not the 128 has powered seats? Lots of conflicting reports!
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02-16-2008, 01:57 AM	#7
aklein11 Private 3 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thank you - I plan on ordering it with the Premium Pkg (whew...relief)
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JoMo New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I believe it's also a stand-alone option too.
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02-16-2008, 09:04 AM	#9
128er Captain 89 Rep 900 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Yea it's stand alone too...for $995!! __________________ 2006 BMW 330i -Premium -Sport -Steptronic -Premium Sound -Xenons
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Rook24V Private 33 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greater Seattle Area iTrader: (0)	Motortrend is one of the worst automotive publications in the US. Their TV show reviews cars like I'd expect the food network to review a car. That said. BRING ON THE 128I!
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02-16-2008, 11:20 AM	#11
Year1of1 Lieutenant 32 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	terrible review, i wonder if they really tested a 128 __________________ 2008 128 - retired 2010 X5 - retired 2013 535 - retired 2015 X1 - retired 2020 X5 M50i - On Order
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02-16-2008, 11:51 AM	#12
BMWeber Major 36 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Amesbury, MA iTrader: (5)	just a poorly done review
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