128ti

Jono Brighton · 03-28-2021, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedoniste

Hi F40 folks!
I am actually looking to replace my 2019 Golf 1.5 TSi with something more sporty. The 128ti kept my attention. The car will be our family car and I wanted to know if someone was able to compare the ride quality of the M135i vs the 128ti? My only concern is if the car is too harsh. Otherwise I am sure it will be a good uprgade after the Golf.
Thx in advance for your help!

Go for it. Just got a 128ti (after 2 GTis, - Mk5 and a Mk7) a Scirocco and a A250. The ti beats the pants off them all!

enjoy!!

KoenG · 03-28-2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono Brighton

Go for it. Just got a 128ti (after 2 GTis, - Mk5 and a Mk7) a Scirocco and a A250. The ti beats the off them all!

enjoy!!

Not certain about that statement:

https://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-...-19379213.html

I also had the impression that the pricing on the 128ti was very self confident. Inventory cars here start at around 50k€. Ouch!

Jono Brighton · 03-29-2021, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KoenG

Not certain about that statement:

https://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-...-19379213.html

I also had the impression that the pricing on the 128ti was very self confident. Inventory cars here start at around 50k€. Ouch!

and other reviews say other things. The big thing against the Golf seems to be that just about everything is operated through soft switching on the MFD. And I was looking to get my third GTi!

KoenG · 03-29-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono Brighton

and other reviews say other things. The big thing against the seems to be that just about everything is operated through soft switching on the MFD. And I was looking to get my third GTi!

Agree, test are dominantly positive and the proposal seems to rime with what one could expect from a premium brand like BMW: balanced and composed and offering potentially the most mature experience in this segment. But for the price they charge for it, they could have provided a 300hp RWD platform with the ZF8HP easily!

Hedoniste · 03-30-2021, 03:55 AM

Still waiting to order mine... seems my dealership has a lot of work lol. I asked when they have time to put my summer tires on my CS so I will order the M135i at the same time. A bit in a hurry since I don't know if the deals are going to be the same during April... (0.9% lease). Maybe they know the April incentives will be as good as March so they arn't in a hurry

Hedoniste · 03-31-2021, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedoniste

Still waiting to order mine... seems my dealership has a lot of work lol. I asked when they have time to put my summer tires on my CS so I will order the M135i at the same time. A bit in a hurry since I don't know if the deals are going to be the same during April... (0.9% lease). Maybe they know the April incentives will be as good as March so they arn't in a hurry

Had news... my email has been deviated to their spam mailbox... this explains why they didn't give me an answer

On Saturday I will go to my dealership to put summer tires and they will find a solution if the March deal could be done.

Hedoniste · 04-02-2021, 12:10 PM

Deal done. It will be delivered in May normally

Wing Co · 04-02-2021, 12:43 PM

Great, clock ticking. Ordered mine for UK 23/1 and it arrived 4/3 on my drive.

Hedoniste · 04-02-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wing Co

Great, clock ticking. Ordered mine for UK 23/1 and it arrived 4/3 on my drive.

Pretty quick !
I am really happy. The car has the right size for my wife and it is in an another league than the Golf.

Hedoniste · 04-29-2021, 06:44 AM

Got a dealership call… car is delayed to mid June at least (initially it was beginning of May).

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vod74 · 04-29-2021, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedoniste

Got a dealership call… car is delayed to mid June at least (initially it was beginning of May).

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hm don't they always say that then the car arrives 3 weeks early. My 135 arrived almost a month earlier than expected, was quite surprised.

KoenG · 04-30-2021, 07:19 PM

Back to subject of the post: latest review GTI versus 128ti, a clear win for the GTI!

https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...128ti-vw--gti/

In short: BMW engine loses steam beyond 5500rpm GTI not, BMW is too much understeered when you push it and the diff is a placebo while GTI grips, BMW brakes are not circuit track capable and collapse way sooner than GTI. On circuit, consequently, the BMW is slower than GTI and by a wide stretch!

They also mention the i30N and Focus ST as more sportive alternatives for a lesser price to the BMW ti, which to them is overhyped by BMW.

Hedoniste · 05-02-2021, 05:49 AM

Don't forget built quality, technology (iDrive is awesome) & ergonomic. I don't think people will often track those cars. Sure track times translate the driving dynamics but buyers in this segment have slightly different needs. This is why you can buy GTi, 128ti,…

Hedoniste · 06-18-2021, 06:05 AM

Dealer sent me pics this morning. Delivery next week

Semiconductors impacted mine since the initial delivery was scheduled for beginning of May.

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Hedoniste Lieutenant Colonel 3821 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| M135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [10.00]	Still waiting to order mine... seems my dealership has a lot of work lol. I asked when they have time to put my summer tires on my CS so I will order the M135i at the same time. A bit in a hurry since I don't know if the deals are going to be the same during April... (0.9% lease). Maybe they know the April incentives will be as good as March so they arn't in a hurry __________________ 2020 M2 CS DCT 2021 M135i xDrive ex: 18 M3 DCT ZCP \| 15 M3 DCT \| 11 M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP \| 07 M Coupe
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Hedoniste Lieutenant Colonel 3821 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| M135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [10.00]	Deal done. It will be delivered in May normally Attached Images __________________ 2020 M2 CS DCT 2021 M135i xDrive ex: 18 M3 DCT ZCP \| 15 M3 DCT \| 11 M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP \| 07 M Coupe
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Wing Co Lieutenant 239 Rep 441 Posts Drives: BMW M135i & 911 GTS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Mayfair of Lincolnshire & Bavaria iTrader: (0)	Great, clock ticking. Ordered mine for UK 23/1 and it arrived 4/3 on my drive.
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Hedoniste Lieutenant Colonel 3821 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| M135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [10.00]	Got a dealership call… car is delayed to mid June at least (initially it was beginning of May). : __________________ 2020 M2 CS DCT 2021 M135i xDrive ex: 18 M3 DCT ZCP \| 15 M3 DCT \| 11 M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP \| 07 M Coupe
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KoenG Lieutenant Colonel 1429 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: i4 eDrive40 & Cupra Leon 300 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Back to subject of the post: latest review GTI versus 128ti, a clear win for the GTI! https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...128ti-vw--gti/ In short: BMW engine loses steam beyond 5500rpm GTI not, BMW is too much understeered when you push it and the diff is a placebo while GTI grips, BMW brakes are not circuit track capable and collapse way sooner than GTI. On circuit, consequently, the BMW is slower than GTI and by a wide stretch! They also mention the i30N and Focus ST as more sportive alternatives for a lesser price to the BMW ti, which to them is overhyped by BMW.
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Hedoniste Lieutenant Colonel 3821 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| M135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [10.00]	Don't forget built quality, technology (iDrive is awesome) & ergonomic. I don't think people will often track those cars. Sure track times translate the driving dynamics but buyers in this segment have slightly different needs. This is why you can buy GTi, 128ti,… __________________ 2020 M2 CS DCT 2021 M135i xDrive ex: 18 M3 DCT ZCP \| 15 M3 DCT \| 11 M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP \| 07 M Coupe
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Hedoniste Lieutenant Colonel 3821 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| M135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [10.00]	Dealer sent me pics this morning. Delivery next week Semiconductors impacted mine since the initial delivery was scheduled for beginning of May. Attached Images __________________ 2020 M2 CS DCT 2021 M135i xDrive ex: 18 M3 DCT ZCP \| 15 M3 DCT \| 11 M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP \| 07 M Coupe
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