We Buy a Discounted 2008 BMW 128i AS IS. Worth It?

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  • Опубліковано 20 чер 2020
  • Join us as we travel to Ohio to test drive and buy this BMW and highlight the issues with it. Also see how to open the hood on a 128i with a broken or loose latch cable.
    We had camera and sound issues while filming this. Please excuse the audible breathing in one of the shots.
    (Music Credits)
    Title: Street Grind
    Composer: Krzysztof Rzeznicki (PRS)
    Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)
    Source: www.neosounds.com/songs/18711
    Used Under License No. 81156-MTR-122235

КОМЕНТАРІ • 27

  • @vinodaru21
    @vinodaru21 3 роки тому +9

    Just got mine yesterday for 7k. I think is a win.

  • @carsavant
    @carsavant 4 роки тому

    Nice video! Like the 1 series!

  • @AdrianJayeOnline
    @AdrianJayeOnline 3 роки тому +7

    nice cars, my advice is to replace all the spark plugs, use the OEM ones, you will save yourself a lot of grief later

  • @CBXweb
    @CBXweb 3 роки тому +2

    valve cover and oil gasket housing look like they're seeping. Overall a good deal, excited to see the progress

    • @oiloctane5400
      @oiloctane5400  3 роки тому +4

      We did our best to document the valve cover gasket change. Video should be coming soon.

  • @cjsimmons269
    @cjsimmons269 2 роки тому +1

    I literally just got back from visiting Ohio. And I am just about to purchase a silver 128i automatic so this is perfect! To further add to the irony…owning a BMW is the 2nd most wanted dream car for me. What is the first you ask? A 2004 blue Mach 1. 🤣

  • @jtaylor2563
    @jtaylor2563 2 роки тому

    YES

  • @iasoto
    @iasoto 2 роки тому

    Mine (2013 automatic) is given me 6 km/L not sure if it is normal, but definitely it’s a great car, and I don’t have any regrets at all

  • @aster5031
    @aster5031 3 роки тому

    10/10

  • @chrisvanzandt1422
    @chrisvanzandt1422 3 роки тому +4

    That front bumper is fairly rare as are the side skirts. They’re OEM BMW Performance accessories and aren’t easy to come by.

    • @oiloctane5400
      @oiloctane5400  3 роки тому

      We’re definitely seeing that with some of the parts for the car. Exploring what we’d need to do to swap to a 1m bumper or something similar.

    • @NMgravel
      @NMgravel 3 роки тому

      Yeah I have never seen those skirts and bumper.

    • @hensonator
      @hensonator 3 роки тому

      @@oiloctane5400 let me know if you plan on selling those bumpers!

  • @emmanuelguerrero3751
    @emmanuelguerrero3751 3 роки тому +2

    Where do you find these dealer auctions?

  • @ivanadorno8779
    @ivanadorno8779 3 роки тому

    I have 128i convertible awsome,very hard dude👍

    • @oiloctane5400
      @oiloctane5400  3 роки тому

      Yeah they’re great cars and definitely underrated.

  • @regulardude2011
    @regulardude2011 3 роки тому

    How many miles? What is the plan for suspension?

  • @NMgravel
    @NMgravel 3 роки тому +2

    Whatcha get it for and miles?

  • @anthonygiordano3991
    @anthonygiordano3991 Рік тому +1

    I’m currently looking at a 2008 128i with 54K miles (convertible). Do you think I’ll have costly repairs? I’m definitely looking to get a mechanic to take a look before I possibly purchase. Any advice is appreciated!

  • @Giitzerland
    @Giitzerland Рік тому

    It would help to hold the cam further from your nose forest.

  • @glitchymichael4138
    @glitchymichael4138 3 роки тому +2

    How's the car? any updates? I want to buy one in ca

    • @oiloctane5400
      @oiloctane5400  3 роки тому +5

      The car is great. We just uploaded our muffler delete video. Oil leaks are the main issue we’re seeing. We’ve done the valve cover gasket and some other upgrades we’ll be documenting in future videos. We have the automatic and the transmission is good for what it is. We’re looking at a possible paddle shifter upgrade. Manual transmission would really take this car to the next level though if you can find one.

  • @jimwong2823
    @jimwong2823 2 роки тому +3

    Unfortunately not manual trans

    • @jtaylor2563
      @jtaylor2563 2 роки тому +1

      128 stick shift is like finding a living dinosaur 😆

    • @jimwong2823
      @jimwong2823 2 роки тому

      @@jtaylor2563 patience is a virtue☺☺. Getting MT is worth the wait

  • @eliotness100
    @eliotness100 2 роки тому

    What did he pay for it.