Wife's new 128i

normancw · 09-15-2013, 01:42 PM

I traded in my 2006 330i for a 2011 CPO 128i with sport and premium packages. She really didn't like driving the 330i - she found it to big to park and couldn't easily reach the pedals (she's only 5'1").

We picked up the car today and went for a drive on some curvy back roads. Here are some more impressions:

The size is just perfect
Very nimble and fun to drive, much more so than the 330i
It's much easier for her to park in our small garage than the 330i
Heated steering wheel is great
Engine sounds great - louder than the 330i (which I like)
Engine feels smooth right up to the 7000 rpm redline, with no dip in power
It's feels faster than the 330i
Pedals are perfect for heel and toe
Feels more solid than the 330i, as if it has more torsional rigidity, being smaller with only 2 doors

Marc08EX · 09-15-2013, 01:49 PM

Looks very nice! I like the wheels a lot.

Congrats to you guys!

Lucky1 · 09-15-2013, 05:13 PM

It's a 6SPD! Your wife is da bomb!

Nice strategy there. Tricking her into letting you get her the FR-S and then baiting her to get another cool car while you keep the original deal

Smooth brother, smooth.

NorthernDancer · 09-15-2013, 08:49 PM

Recognized Elite immediately.

Another nice 128 in Ottawa; we should form a club.

mb135is · 09-15-2013, 08:52 PM

Awesome wheels!

carlosa_garcia · 09-15-2013, 08:53 PM

Nice! Wish my wife knew how to drive a manual. But its probably the only reason I got a 135i. I had to find a fun auto that we could both drive.

mikal7 · 09-15-2013, 09:20 PM

Funny my selection was between the frs and 128i as well. I went BMW, no regrets. Where do you track your frs since you said you've been modifying it?

NorthernDancer · 09-20-2013, 08:55 AM

Saw your wife in the car; tell her the wheels really need cleaning. Looks like she can really handle the car and a manual tranny.

normancw · 09-22-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

Saw your wife in the car; tell her the wheels really need cleaning. Looks like she can really handle the car and a manual tranny.

I'll tell her, but she will say it's my job to clean the car! I will get it detailed and Opti-Coated in the next couple of weeks.

NorthernDancer · 10-01-2013, 02:09 PM

Looks great & glad to see someone cleaned the wheels

Off to Bav Auto this weekend with my 128.

normancw · 10-02-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

Looks great & glad to see someone cleaned the wheels

Off to Bav Auto this weekend with my 128.

Are you going to this? I would love to see pics.
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp?HC1=....asp&HCY=&HCM=

NorthernDancer · 10-02-2013, 11:45 AM

Yes; it'll be my 6th time. Can send pics when I return. Bav Auto have pics of every year on their site.

Olgeezer1 · 10-20-2013, 03:37 PM

Nice looking car. I have its twin except it's a '10 w/ beige interior. Great ride, enjoy it a lot. Sad to be putting it away next month but the car's happy about it.

NorthernDancer · 10-20-2013, 06:56 PM

Bav Auto has posted pics from their S&S 2013. My car in pic 107 of Gallery 1This event is such a good experience plus the drive down thru Vermont and New Hampshire during fall foliage.

normancw · 10-21-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Olgeezer1

Nice looking car. I have its twin except it's a '10 w/ beige interior. Great ride, enjoy it a lot. Sad to be putting it away next month but the car's happy about it.

Thanks. My wife will be driving it through the winter - we're getting Blizzaks installed on second set of rims.

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Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

Bav Auto has posted pics from their S&S 2013. My car in pic 107 of Gallery 1This event is such a good experience plus the drive down thru Vermont and New Hampshire during fall foliage.

Looks like a great event! I will try to convince my wife we should go for a road trip next fall (and just happen to stumble across the show and shine, lol)!

Where do you guys service you cars in Ottawa?

MightyMouseTech · 10-21-2013, 08:35 AM

Awesome! Another Ottawa 1er. Bought mine at the same dealer.

You on MR?

MightyMouseTech · 10-21-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by normancw

Midnight Runs? Just a bit of lurking - I went to some 1morelap lapping evenings at Calabogie this summer with my FR-S.

Cool. Was only at 1 of Greg's events with our Chump Car. WIll be going back next year with the 1er.

NorthernDancer · 10-22-2013, 09:36 AM

I do my own oil changes, filters, brake fluid flushes. My brakes are good but will be changing to Cool Carbon. Likely next year will change tranny and diff fluid. Otherwise I would use a BMW independent, either Perth, Stittsville, Westboro, Little Italy or Buckingham.

normancw · 10-29-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

I do my own oil changes, filters, brake fluid flushes. My brakes are good but will be changing to Cool Carbon. Likely next year will change tranny and diff fluid. Otherwise I would use a BMW independent, either Perth, Stittsville, Westboro, Little Italy or Buckingham.

Thanks! I went to Duss Brothers in Westboro for an oil change and to remove the clutch delay value - shifting is much improved.

normancw · 12-08-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MGDawg

Just picked ours up yesterday... going to be a long wait till the spring. I have a feeling I'll have a hard time getting it away from my wife though.

Very nice - I like the colour!

andrey_gta · 12-08-2013, 09:09 PM

Nice. I like the 128i's with chrome trim

Thx for the FRS comparison.

Any q's about 128i mods, PM me or reply here.

ideas
$5 clutchstop from BMS/burgermotorsport ebay page is worth it with CDV ( remove 1 washer)
glue a Phone mount into the removable cup holder maybe
Polish eyelids from ebay

Canuck135i · 12-09-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MGDawg

Just picked ours up yesterday... going to be a long wait till the spring. I have a feeling I'll have a hard time getting it away from my wife though.

Nice.......just have a rule that the first to roll out of bed in the morning gets to take the 1er

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normancw Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2011 128i 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Wife's new 128i I traded in my 2006 330i for a 2011 CPO 128i with sport and premium packages. She really didn't like driving the 330i - she found it to big to park and couldn't easily reach the pedals (she's only 5'1"). We picked up the car today and went for a drive on some curvy back roads. Here are some more impressions: The size is just perfect Very nimble and fun to drive, much more so than the 330i It's much easier for her to park in our small garage than the 330i Heated steering wheel is great Engine sounds great - louder than the 330i (which I like) Engine feels smooth right up to the 7000 rpm redline, with no dip in power It's feels faster than the 330i Pedals are perfect for heel and toe Feels more solid than the 330i, as if it has more torsional rigidity, being smaller with only 2 doors Last edited by normancw; 05-27-2014 at 07:15 AM..
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Lucky1 Colonel 647 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: '08 128i Coupe SGM 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2008 128i Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	It's a 6SPD! Your wife is da bomb! Nice strategy there. Tricking her into letting you get her the FR-S and then baiting her to get another cool car while you keep the original deal Smooth brother, smooth.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Recognized Elite immediately. Another nice 128 in Ottawa; we should form a club.
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mb135is Captain 89 Rep 912 Posts Drives: '13 135is #180/586 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Awesome wheels! __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles, BMW Perf. CF Diffuser - #180/586
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carlosa_garcia Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spring, TX iTrader: (0)	Nice! Wish my wife knew how to drive a manual. But its probably the only reason I got a 135i. I had to find a fun auto that we could both drive.
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mikal7 Private First Class 10 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 128i / Rx7 Turbo Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Funny my selection was between the frs and 128i as well. I went BMW, no regrets. Where do you track your frs since you said you've been modifying it?
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	saw the car Saw your wife in the car; tell her the wheels really need cleaning. Looks like she can really handle the car and a manual tranny.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Looks great & glad to see someone cleaned the wheels Off to Bav Auto this weekend with my 128.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Yes; it'll be my 6th time. Can send pics when I return. Bav Auto have pics of every year on their site.
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Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 185 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	Nice looking car. I have its twin except it's a '10 w/ beige interior. Great ride, enjoy it a lot. Sad to be putting it away next month but the car's happy about it.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Bav Auto pics Bav Auto has posted pics from their S&S 2013. My car in pic 107 of Gallery 1This event is such a good experience plus the drive down thru Vermont and New Hampshire during fall foliage.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Servicing I do my own oil changes, filters, brake fluid flushes. My brakes are good but will be changing to Cool Carbon. Likely next year will change tranny and diff fluid. Otherwise I would use a BMW independent, either Perth, Stittsville, Westboro, Little Italy or Buckingham.
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Nice. I like the 128i's with chrome trim Thx for the FRS comparison. Any q's about 128i mods, PM me or reply here. ideas $5 clutchstop from BMS/burgermotorsport ebay page is worth it with CDV ( remove 1 washer) glue a Phone mount into the removable cup holder maybe Polish eyelids from ebay __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 12-08-2013 at 09:17 PM..
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