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Hey, Moe! · 06-08-09, 08:53

Well, the order has been made. It will be a BMW 128.

The car and the dealership won me over. I got to drive a 128 with a stick last week, and realized how much fun it will be to drive. The extra horses of the 135 are tempting, but the 128 is just a nice all-around car with more than enough power.

Here's the order:

Black Sapphire Metallic
Terracotta interior (kind of football-colored)
M-Sport package (upgraded suspension, 135 bodywork, the thick, grippy M steering wheel, anthracite headliner, different styling wheels)

I had a very pleasant experience with the dealer. I was treated as if I were ordering a 7-series. I feel very comfortable with the dealer, and to me, that is necessary.

Between now and the time I get it, I'll learn to post pics, so I can show you after its first detail (and the Focus, which is still looking good).

Thanks to everyone for all your good insights, and thoughtful comments.

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Hey, Moe! Registered User Hey, Moe! is offline Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central PA Posts: 503	Re: Comments appreciated--128 vs. GTI Well, the order has been made. It will be a BMW 128. The car and the dealership won me over. I got to drive a 128 with a stick last week, and realized how much fun it will be to drive. The extra horses of the 135 are tempting, but the 128 is just a nice all-around car with more than enough power. Here's the order: Black Sapphire Metallic Terracotta interior (kind of football-colored) M-Sport package (upgraded suspension, 135 bodywork, the thick, grippy M steering wheel, anthracite headliner, different styling wheels) I had a very pleasant experience with the dealer. I was treated as if I were ordering a 7-series. I feel very comfortable with the dealer, and to me, that is necessary. Between now and the time I get it, I'll learn to post pics, so I can show you after its first detail (and the Focus, which is still looking good). Thanks to everyone for all your good insights, and thoughtful comments.