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Okay, so the 128i ragtop in our Edmunds.com Convertible Comparison Test technically represents year two of the 1, being a 2009 model and all. But it is the 135i's little brother, and it does take on a 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible in the aforesaid top-down smackdown. Give it a read, and check out the full track numbers over at Straightline, and tell us what you think.
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ddoouugg says:
06:12 PM, 06/ 7/09
What is the point of this post? Did the comparison test not meat its reading quota or something?
srlracing says:
11:29 PM, 06/ 7/09
Yeah...
How about do a test that could actually help me shop for a car like what the topless 135 is like and if the turbo motor is worth the price premium if it were your money.
blueguydotcom says:
08:04 AM, 06/ 8/09
128 is just a better car than the mini.
Personally, as the owner of a 335, I'd direct most everyone to get a 128/328. The the twin turbo motor is nice but it adds weight, adds maintenance and really it robs the car of some fun - you never need to change out of say 6th gear going 55+. It just pulls. Boring. The 3.0 in the 128 is a free-revving, far more involving engine.
firstwagon says:
08:12 AM, 06/ 8/09
I haven't driven a 1 series yet but even if it drives as well as the 3 series, I would still choose the Mini over the 1 series.
The Mini is just such a joy to drive. I love the light nimble "go kart" feel much more then the serious mature feel of the BMW.
That and I just can't warm up to the homely awkward looks of the 1 series.
altimadude00 says:
03:03 PM, 06/ 8/09
"Year One of the 1"
Is that supposed to be for an ego trip or something? Oooh I have something special! It even says so!
No wonder BMW drivers think the world/road belongs to them.
Same goes for the plate in the G8.
roadburner says:
03:52 PM, 06/ 8/09
"No wonder BMW drivers think the world/road belongs to them."
It doesn't?