Thoughts on the current 128?

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So im getting more and more into the idea of getting one of the last NA/mechanical steering bmws. Currently have a 335 but it feels big and the thrill of the torque has waned. Aleays end up doing 90+ and thats going to land me a ticket one day. Lease payment is low so I could probably transfer it easily if I wanted.

A recent article in bimmer by mike miller kind of reaffirmed my thoughts. I've even warmed up to the looks (don't like in pictures but in person with msport and dark colors it looks good). My "ideal" thing to do would be to create a quasi "128is" with m3 suspension, bbs wheels, exhaust, brake kit and 330 manifold. Of course that's probabky 6k in mods. On top of that I'd want leather, hk, nav and BMW apps. A space gray 135 I saw the other day looked gorgeous to me.


Anyone made this move? Think I'd miss the sleek looks of the e92, roomy interior and the power? My driving consists of probably 60% long road trips.

I kind of like the "underdog" overlooked aspect of this car too. Stupid as it sounds though I'm not completely ok with the girls car/ugly car stigma. Other small issue is that it would have to be manual and currently my wife is anti manual.