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Offline fredgroves

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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #240 on: 18 January 2021, 21:48 »
Performs well certainly, eager, flat. Too harsh and uncomfortable for me though.

It's hard to tell with reviews like that what you'd think, I'd suggest a test drive on some bad roads... If you can live with it I'm sure you'd have fun.
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #241 on: 25 January 2021, 10:04 »
Good initial drive review from Joe Achilles on the PS4 tyres. Actually, it sounds really good from outside which is a surprise for a new hot hatch. Funny how many times he mentions the 135i but doesn't mention a Golf GTI.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYL3ROGeP7E
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #242 on: 04 February 2021, 10:44 »
Another review for anyone interested:

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2021-bmw-128ti-uk-review/43711

I still disagree, the seats are f***ing terrible.

However, they do say about the suspension being harder than the M135i - which I do agree on.

I find it slightly amusing that we see a divergence from VW here - pay more more money for a softer ride, whereas VW you pay more money for a sportier ride.

I'll stick to my opinion - if you want a one series, get the rather good M135i. Its pretty much perfect for UK roads in every way and just happens to be rather quick to boot.
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #243 on: 04 February 2021, 18:17 »
Agree, I have an M135i and it certainly a quick thing with immense traction

Thinking of adding a Clubsport alongside it to give a nice 600PS garage  :laugh:
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #244 on: 05 February 2021, 15:38 »
Quote from: davyk31 on 04 February 2021, 18:17
Agree, I have an M135i and it certainly a quick thing with immense traction

Thinking of adding a Clubsport alongside it to give a nice 600PS garage  :laugh:

Do it!  :grin:
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #245 on: 06 February 2021, 10:59 »
Evo review - https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/128ti

They seem to like and say it would beat the Golf in a head to head.

"the Golf GTI’s worst nightmare"

"And on this first experience a more involving, interesting and exciting one to drive than the new Mk8 Golf GTI"


"Like a Golf GTI there are times when it lacks the polish of a Type R, Renaultsport or an N engineered Hyundai, but it’s still dynamically superior to the Wolfsburg icon and more fun as a result"

"It has that level of engagement and thrill that a Golf lacks when you go looking for some mischief"
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #246 on: 06 February 2021, 11:17 »
Without a doubt the driving kinematics of the 128 are superior to a golf.  Handling, throttle response and gearbox calibration are much more focused towards having fun but still a great all rounder.  It has the 'puppy dog enthusiasm' of mk5 GTI's of yore. 

Some say the seats aren't as comfortable but thats quite subjective.  The driving position is lower slung (though obvs height adjustable) and this is different to the golf.  When I swap from the 128 to the golf it kindov feels like getting into a transit van.  Something I never noticed before is how steeply angled the sqab is on a golf - kindov pitches the front of your legs up a bit.  The default position of the 128 is flat - but unlike the golf you can adjust the squab angle to suit your preference. 

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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #247 on: 17 February 2021, 15:25 »
This weeks AutoExpress reviews Mk8 Gti verses 128ti and the BMW wins!
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #248 on: 17 February 2021, 15:41 »
Quote from: Jackfire on 17 February 2021, 15:25
This weeks AutoExpress reviews Mk8 Gti verses 128ti and the BMW wins!

For those of us with a stingy disposition, how do they score each car?
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Re: 128ti undercuts GTI
« Reply #249 on: 17 February 2021, 15:56 »
Quote from: Exonian on 17 February 2021, 15:41
Quote from: Jackfire on 17 February 2021, 15:25
This weeks AutoExpress reviews Mk8 Gti verses 128ti and the BMW wins!

For those of us with a stingy disposition, how do they score each car?

Bayern Munich 1, VfL Wolfsburg nil.

VfL coming back though in extra time because of a series of back injuries with the Bayern team.

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