Therefore, a custom alignment was in the cards ... Shortly after I first picked up my 128i, I took it for a spirited spin through Angeles National Forest in the mountains north of Los Angeles.

A few months back, I wrote about how I downloaded an app and bought the appropriate Bluetooth OBD2 dongle to do custom coding to my BMW 128i. This was uncharted territory for me in automobile ...

But after driving the 2008 128i convertible, we’ve decided BMW has nailed the fundamentals. As a result, even in ragtop form the 1-series remains a highly desirable piece of machinery.

Certainly the twin-turbo 135i is the performance-driver's choice, but the 128i is no slouch whatsoever, and it puts a smile on your face during hard driving. The typically great, well-weighted ...

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: I can't wait to drive the 1-series M coupe after streaking around town in this 2012 BMW 128i. The tight chassis, weighted, responsive steering and athletic demeanor all ...

Whereas most city cars serve only to facilitate movement from point A to point B, our 128i coupe will happily scream its way through thousands of corners from Fort Point to Point Arena.

The 1-series might find itself at the bottom of BMW’s lineup, but the 128i coupe should make some buyers wonder if they really need to step up to the larger and more expensive 3-series coupes.

I was reminded of him recently when driving BMW‘s 128i coupe, another superlative diminutive. I came to this car with modest expectations and was surprised by how much fun it was to drive and ...

Bought my 128i with 50,000 miles 3 years ago and it has needed very little attention. Basic maintenance and not any major problems. Had a z3 and this is every bit as fun to drive. For a 13 year ...

Meaning I look ridiculous only for the amusement of Mark. The new 1-Series, at least in 128i trim, is only going to fulfill the desire of a trophy wife lusting after a toy taken from the profits ...

Forty-two thousand dollars is a lot of money for a 1-series BMW, especially a 128i. Plus, this convertible version isn't as good looking or as sharp to drive as the 250-pound-lighter 128i coupe.