Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: 2013 BMW 128i Reliability

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    California
    Posts
    26
    My Cars
    325is

    2013 BMW 128i Reliability

    Hey guys I'm a junior in high school and my parents offered me to purchase a 128i 2013. I'm wondering how the reliability, speed, and handling is on this car. My E46 330i broke down a lot so I'm hoping it's better than that. Thanks

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    39
    My Cars
    DKG 135i + electric
    Speed is more than enough for a junior in high school unless your friends have ridiculous cars, reliability is so-so tending toward the better side if you're proactive about maintenance. The water pump is probably the worst issue.

    The handling will be very good as far as you're concerned but when you progress and the car is driven more skillfully it won't compare to a dedicated sports car with performance stock suspension and a locking diff. The car also has extremely soft bushings and runflat tires, both of which are fine for anything you'll do on the street but aren't ideal for the performance enthusiast.

    Oh, you're coming from a E46 330i. Well, the 128i is marginally better than that but I'd see if I can get a 135i. It has most of the same issues but enough power that you'll think it's hot shit especially when you get it tuned.

Similar Threads

  1. BMW Z3 reliability -- better info
    By mkaresh in forum 1996 - 2002 Z3 (E36/7, E36/8)
    Replies: 65
    Last Post: 10-20-2016, 07:45 AM
  2. 2013 BMW 128i coupe exhaust valve actuator noise
    By cer656 in forum General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by RM European Auto Parts
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-16-2013, 01:48 PM
  3. Bmw 3series reliable cars ?
    By whitebmwci in forum 1999 - 2006 (E46)
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 03-21-2008, 08:06 AM
  4. 1998 BMW 540i RELIABLITY????
    By ChicagoG in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39)
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 01-12-2007, 12:31 AM
  5. Newbie to BMW - How reliable is 540i-6sp 97&up
    By csmith in forum 1988 - 1996 (E34)
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 03-17-2005, 03:22 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •