The Chad
Well-Known Member
Having owned a soft-top convertible for nearly 5 years, I can safely say I will never own another ragtop that is actually a ragtop. The car is louder with the top up. the top will wear and fade. I kinda describe the experience to someone as it is like camping in a tent.
That being the case, you are looking at either the 128i or 328i, meaning "balls to the walls" performance isn't your first priority. Because of this, and because of the top in the 328i, I would go for the 328i. However, there are some people on Bimmerfest that have complained that the hard top doesn't align properly and makes god-awful wind noise at motorway speeds. Definitely a highway test drive before deciding.
The 3 will also have a slightly larger backseat. Also, the two cars look quite different from each other. The 3 looks good top down, but top up leaves a bit to be desired. The 1 is much more designed, but takes a like it or hate it look.
That being the case, you are looking at either the 128i or 328i, meaning "balls to the walls" performance isn't your first priority. Because of this, and because of the top in the 328i, I would go for the 328i. However, there are some people on Bimmerfest that have complained that the hard top doesn't align properly and makes god-awful wind noise at motorway speeds. Definitely a highway test drive before deciding.
The 3 will also have a slightly larger backseat. Also, the two cars look quite different from each other. The 3 looks good top down, but top up leaves a bit to be desired. The 1 is much more designed, but takes a like it or hate it look.