Quote from: HannibalSmith on June 29, 2015, 04:07:52 pmIn don't know about the 128 idea. It will look really dated in a few years with he earlier models falling into the hands of these so called flat brimmed hats as values fall. It doesn't sound like much of an upgrade, especially if you plan on holding it for a while. If you like this set up wait a few years and get a new one.Except there will very likely never be a "new one." If by "new one," you mean a compact BMW that isn't obscenely heavy, has hydraulic steering, and a sweet naturally aspirated inline 6.I don't know about 1TSX, but the 128i is the last BMW I have any desire to own. I keep looking for a nice used one too, but will likely never pull the trigger because two-door coupe just isn't practical enough for me as a daily driver. But if it works for others, I'm 100% for it!
In don't know about the 128 idea. It will look really dated in a few years with he earlier models falling into the hands of these so called flat brimmed hats as values fall. It doesn't sound like much of an upgrade, especially if you plan on holding it for a while. If you like this set up wait a few years and get a new one.
^ I guess I don't always agree that the newer car is the better car. I had a '99 Civic SiR that I bought new and drove happily for eleven years. Honda kept dumbing down the Civic with each new generation, so IMO, the older car (mine) was always the most desirable one to have. Unfortunately, I see BMW going the same way.
I've noticed some pretty cherry 08/09 128 and 135's for sale with well under 100K for $16-18K asking, even around here in uber-expensive Alberta. That seems like a pretty sweet spot for one - no warranty, but these cars seem to be pretty durable - and there seem to be a decent number of 6MT ones out there. That would be pretty nice. I've driven the 135i and REALLY liked it - the chassis is "old school" BMW - feels so light and tossable with great front axle grip - you can really put the car where you want.
If I got one for the right price, I'd easily live without the warranty, knowing going in that it's a BMW. It's RWD, 6MT, no "M" parts that are scary expensive. Of course, logic would win me over personally and I'd find a Lexus I liked...That said, I do like the 1-series.
Do these 1 series have LSDs standard ?
Then why are this series Bimmers on the list
Quote from: ArticSteve on June 29, 2015, 10:23:21 pmThen why are this series Bimmers on the list I think the M cars are the only ones with mechanical LSD.
Quote from: rrocket on June 29, 2015, 10:28:43 pmQuote from: ArticSteve on June 29, 2015, 10:23:21 pmThen why are this series Bimmers on the list I think the M cars are the only ones with mechanical LSD.yeah. the M-diffs. all others (even 335is came with open diffs, though i think LSD was optional)
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