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…