BMW 128 Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the BMW 128:

• We found the front bucket seats very comfortable and supportive, with big side bolsters. - New Car Test Drive

• The convertibles feature a soft top that can be raised or lowered in 22 seconds, even while driving at speeds up to 25 mph, so you don't need to worry whether that stoplight will be long enough to finish the roof operation. - New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the BMW 128:

• [The 1-series convertibles] are strictly four-seaters, and both require the cooperation of front-seat occupants (moving their seats up) in order to accommodate adults in back. - Automobile

• At higher speeds, the car understeers a little more than we'd like, which is due in part to its narrow front tires... - Automobile

BMW 128 Comparisons:

• The [128] Convertible feels more like a sports car than cabrios like the Audi A4 or Volvo C70--aggressive without provocation. - Edmunds.com

• [The difference in torque] shows in acceleration, as the RX-8 takes three-tenths of a second longer [than the 128i] to get to 60 mph. - Automobile

Best one-liners about the BMW 128:

• In the case of the 1-Series, less is more, for this car is about the purity of the driving experience. - Road & Track

• ...this is a car without any real apples-to-apples competitors. - Edmunds.com