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BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« on: June 16, 2006, 11:49:25 pm »
Carguide (June). 
Editor's response to a reader's letter (page 4):  "We've not had an opportunity to drive the 1 Series yet, though that will likely happen in the run-up to its introduction to Canada.  In the meantime, more sub-compact and micro cars are coming into this country all the time."

Saw one at the Vancouver Auto Show.  150 hp diesel...very nice package.
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2006, 12:02:20 am »
It just might come, but it will be more expensive than the A3 when equally equipped.

I think MB made a good move by bringing the B200 and B200T to Canada.
Audi might want to slot a A3 2.0 FSI with 150HP below the 2.0T, and add Quattro to the 2.0T.
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2006, 02:42:29 am »
BMW doesn't need a compact 5-door family hatchback.  There's obviously a lot of money to be made with this segment ... so BMW made the 1-series.  Even in Europe it's considered cramped and overpriced ... imagine what it's gonna be here ::) .  The goal for BMW is to offer a "cheaper" car to the public and it will probably lose some of their "prestige" in the process.

It's not very pretty and how much BMW-ness can you put in that thing?  Spend a little more money and get a decent 3-series or save a few thousands and go get a 4-door GTI (nevermind the A3  ;D).
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2006, 02:44:22 am »
Ugh.. its a boot with wheels.  :hurl:
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2006, 03:30:27 am »
It looks aged already
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2006, 09:34:16 am »
OK an OLD BOOT wif wheels....comfy but ready fer BOOT HILL.........ask plus $30,000K fer that and folk will stay away in droves.......Did you know BOOT HILL was FAITH HILL"S ugly sister..no neither did I...!!!


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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2006, 10:29:13 am »
Top gear hated it. Its very over priced......

http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-video.aspx?RT=661&P=WM&SP=FAST <--video Review

<--Nice looking from the front


<-- Ow..cover that up. put that thing away.
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2006, 10:38:50 am »
Saw one at the Toronto Autoshow, looked great in red IMO, but may be overpriced.  Especially with a the 4 door GTI and A3 around.
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2006, 10:55:34 am »
I am with Clarkson and the lads on this one. It lacks most of what we have come to expect from BMW. You want a small Bimmer? Buy a Mini Cooper!

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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2006, 11:34:40 am »
 ::) ::)  well it's already a Mini BIMMER     ....... :P :P
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2006, 12:21:24 pm »
I liked the looks, but the car (at the Vancouver Auto Show) was locked, and there wasn't any information on the price.  If I remember correctly, the car was a display from one of the federal agencies (environment?).  They also had a SMART four door on display. 
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2006, 12:49:44 pm »
A SMART !! FOUR DOOR   isn't that like a GIANT DWARF.... :rofl:..OR 2 BIG humungous PIMPLES on yer ARSE.... ya don't want anyone to see them and ya hope they'd GO AWAY...... :P :P
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2006, 03:23:52 pm »
Quote from: 84im on June 17, 2006, 12:21:24 pm
I liked the looks, but the car (at the Vancouver Auto Show) was locked, and there wasn't any information on the price.  If I remember correctly, the car was a display from one of the federal agencies (environment?).  They also had a SMART four door on display. 

That would have been Transport Canada - they are always touting different transportation options. They also show them off regularly in the outdoor courtyard of their offices in Ottawa.

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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2006, 03:59:43 pm »
Too small. It's rwd so maybe some people might like it for the sake of rwd but it takes up too much room. Not to mention the saggy curve line that makes it look like a fat person sat on it. It's a good idea but it's too small and probably pricey. Why not get a Golf Rabbit or a GTI?
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2006, 08:47:51 pm »
It will sell well to all the cube farm worker bees in the GTA who can’t quite afford to buy a 3 Series yet.
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2006, 10:11:46 pm »
Hey Snowy, on another topic...have you any mpg figures for your 2006 WRX? 
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2006, 01:03:35 am »
Just a heads up, I saw a white one parked on Georgia here in Vancouver about a week ago. It didn't have plates but had a permit in the window. Maybe closer than you think.
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2006, 01:52:45 am »
Quote from: Rut Ro on June 18, 2006, 08:47:51 pm
It will sell well to all the cube farm worker bees in the GTA who can’t quite afford to buy a 3 Series yet.

I thought it was universal that all lemmings working in the core makes mucho dollars? 
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2006, 03:19:31 am »
Quote from: Rut Ro on June 18, 2006, 08:47:51 pm
It will sell well to all the cube farm worker bees in the GTA who can’t quite afford to buy a 3 Series yet.

I don't know about Toronto but in Ottawa you see a 3-Series every 30 sec ... you see more of those than Civics.
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Re: BMW 1 coming to Canada?
« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2006, 04:40:28 am »
 ::) GOV. ISSUE     ??? :rofl:
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