By: Stephan Daubert

Consumer Report, a guide which everyone uses to buy the most practical items out there, does not measure every aspect.  But that's just it, practical, yes whatever you are looking at needs to be practical but when looking at cars Consumer Report does not account for passion, soul, driving feel. These characteristics are important and could make or break a decision for most people.  When driving a car most people disregard…

By: Stephen Daubert

Paying over $30,000 for an entry level BMW might seem ostentatious but after driving one for a week my mind has become trapped in an intricate calculation of numbers and feelings trying to justify the new 2012 128i. Having preconceived perceptions on the 128i did not help my situation but after spending numerous rush hours in the baseline bimmer the spunky attitude and 6 speed manual persuade me otherwise.

Providing a 230 horsepower, inline 6 cylinder, the new 128i had enough power to throw its tiny body around corners with ease. Packing this little punch…