2012 BMW 128 consumer reviews

I have had convertibles since 1975. 68 Camaro, 76 Jeep CJ5, 92 Chrysler LeBaron GTS, 96 BMW 328iC, 06 Pontiac Solstice and now the 12 BMW 128i. Retired in 2017 and had to feed the desire for another convertible in 2019 and the 128i ticked all the boxes for my current desires. Fit and reliability. At 6'1" I don't fit into a MX5, so that's the 1st two check offs. RWD, so no Audi, A4 FWD in my price range. Six cylinder preferably straight 6 for perfect engine balance. Nissan 350/370 are ugly chops. Then the exotics(shut up Porsche boys) were too expensive for repairs. I learned "basic" repairs on the E36. I have done many easy maintenance jobs in my garage that allows me to have this Touring car. As a touring car having a back seat is great for a cooler, backpack, and doggy space. With the trunk space (2X) of MX5 this makes a great touring car for weeks on the road. 230hp for a car this small is great for ripping through the Rockies and the Twisted Sisters outside of Fredericksburg of Texas.

The 1 series is so in demand and delivers pure adrenaline and value. Highly recommend if you can find it! Perfect handling and easy to do anything in.

I bought a 2012 128i used, and I’ve loved every drive in it. Smooth inline six, flat through my local roundabouts with the Sport suspension, and reasonably comfortable on city streets. Great looking in Deep Sea Blue metallic.

This car meets all of my needs. It's my first BMW and I'm very happy with it. The looks and the performance are second to none in its class.

This car is truly amazing. Powerful and loud classic BMW 6-cylinder engine, drives and handles like no other car on the road. VALUE VALUE VALUE!

After owning many bmws over the years the 128 has grown on me in fact has become one of my very favorites. The car is loaded with options stock such as folding mirrors, push button start, etc which other car makers charge extra for. It handles very tight and has power to match. Reliability is dead on with this machine. I would highly recommend checking it out before making a purchase!

I have owned many BMW 3-Series but this is my first 1-Series. It?s my empty-nest car and super FUN to drive, exactly what I would expect from BMW, just in a smaller package. No compromise on handling or features! Behind the wheel, it feels and handles like a sports car!

The 128 BMW is a smaller size and so much better for commuting and parking; it rides smooth and is very responsive. The dealership made sure it was in perfect condition. :)

Great driver/passenger comfort, with a back seat if needed. Plenty of get up and gone with the inline 6 cylinder. Sweet to put the top down on nice days.

Very sporty, fun car. Very lively acceleration, great road feel without a stiff ride. Perfect for one or two people. Very reliable. Except for routine maintenance have never had any problems.