Author Topic: CD Article: 2008 BMW 1 Series (Read 4971 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** March 11, 2008, 06:25:16 am »

First Drive:

Coupe and cabriolet: Due to go on sale in Canada on March 22nd, the new entry-level BMW 128i and 135i coupe and cabriolet models "will have you looking for a new home with a more challenging commute," reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon.

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airbalancer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2008, 07:40:46 am »

The interior has a E46 look to it.
Looks like it will be a nice toy for someone

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2008, 08:35:51 am »

Took a long look at the 135i at the autoshow, and was very impressed with the interior. Certainly a place I would be happy to spend some time...

airbalancer · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2008, 08:48:41 am »

when do they hit the show rooms?

mmret · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2008, 08:59:04 am »

Still not entirely sure about the looks but certainly it will be a wonderful steer.

Interest rate differential between 1 and 3 series makes the latter a better choice for some, I'm sure.

chrischasescars · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2008, 08:59:31 am »

Quote from: airbalancer on March 11, 2008, 08:48:41 am

when do they hit the show rooms?

Quote from: CD_Editor on March 11, 2008, 06:25:16 am

Due to go on sale in Canada on March 22nd...

tpl · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:18:53 am »

Quote from: mmret on March 11, 2008, 08:59:04 am

Still not entirely sure about the looks but certainly it will be a wonderful steer.

Interest rate differential between 1 and 3 series makes the latter a better choice for some, I'm sure.

Interest rate notwithstanding, if one buys a 4 seater car because one might from time to time use the back seat then a 3 series is a better idea.

And. IMHO the 1 series is much better looking all round than the current 3-er, it ALMOST looks as good as the previous 3 series.

Now just add a dipstick and proper tires....

airbalancer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:27:28 am »

Quote from: stickshift on March 11, 2008, 08:59:31 am

Quote from: airbalancer on March 11, 2008, 08:48:41 am
when do they hit the show rooms?

Quote from: CD_Editor on March 11, 2008, 06:25:16 am
Due to go on sale in Canada on March 22nd...

You mean I should read the opening line

quadzilla · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:29:02 am »

Available in 11 days and you still can't build one on their website.

So much for living in the electronic age.

mmret · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:33:58 am »

Quote from: tpl on March 11, 2008, 09:18:53 am

And. IMHO the 1 series is much better looking all round than the current 3-er, it ALMOST looks as good as the previous 3 series. Now just add a dipstick and proper tires....

I'll have to see the 1-series in person before passing final judgment but the E92 is hard to beat imho.

Agree on tires. eDipstick I could perhaps live with over the course of a 4 year lease, then I would get nervous. On the other hand, every time someone talks about oil life monitors that post about predictable, linear ZDP decay soothes me.

rrocket · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:46:03 am »

Funny..I think the 1 Series looks butt-ugly and stubby in person. Much prefer the look of the 3 Series...

tpl · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2008, 10:04:14 am »

Quote from: rrocket on March 11, 2008, 09:46:03 am

Funny..I think the 1 Series looks butt-ugly and stubby in person. Much prefer the look of the 3 Series...

I don't mind short cars. I just don't like the general lines of the E90.

Each to his own and I have not seen a 1 series coupe in the flesh only 1 series hatches in Euland.

Scaerio · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2008, 10:16:48 am »

I need to see this in the metal, before I can pass judgement. I would love to see an article comparing this with a 2002tii... Would be fun to see how the new one compares with its ancestor...

Giant Dwarf · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2008, 12:22:40 pm »

The White 135i at the Toronto Auto Show (with red leather innards) was a good lookin' machine. When you consider how much fun it'll be to drive with all that glorious power, I think it'll become even more attractive -- but Rrocket, I do agree that it looks a little stubby in pictures and in real life. Of course, some of us also find WRX's and bat-winged Supras tolerable in the styling department, so who are we to criticize.

The e92s are stunning. Every angle shows perfect styling and proportioning. The e90s... still not sold on their styling.

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2008, 12:38:31 pm »

Not the best photos, but

The stubiness is fantastic!

Have to sit in another to see if the left-of-centre steering wheel would bother me over the long term. Can't believe it's not mentioned elsewhere - I can't be imagining it?!

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EV Dan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2008, 03:17:15 pm »

OMG. I dont think its a coincidence the shots were taken on the boat landscape

The belly line also reminded me of my German (

) Sheppard puppy from long ago when it would eat smth funny and get a bloated stomach.

dave · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2008, 03:36:59 pm »

Quote from: tpl on March 11, 2008, 09:18:53 am

Quote from: mmret on March 11, 2008, 08:59:04 am
Still not entirely sure about the looks but certainly it will be a wonderful steer.

Interest rate differential between 1 and 3 series makes the latter a better choice for some, I'm sure.
Interest rate notwithstanding, if one buys a 4 seater car because one might from time to time use the back seat then a 3 series is a better idea.

And. IMHO the 1 series is much better looking all round than the current 3-er, it ALMOST looks as good as the previous 3 series. Now just add a dipstick and proper tires....

Here's a good side-by-side comparison of the 135i and E46 330Ci: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4755

I like it

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2008, 03:41:03 pm »

Quote from: dave on March 11, 2008, 03:36:59 pm

Here's a good side-by-side comparison of the 135i and E46 330Ci: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4755

I like it

1 is more youthful and alive

initial_D · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2008, 03:50:38 pm »

Quote from: tpl on March 11, 2008, 09:18:53 am

Quote from: mmret on March 11, 2008, 08:59:04 am
Still not entirely sure about the looks but certainly it will be a wonderful steer.

Interest rate differential between 1 and 3 series makes the latter a better choice for some, I'm sure.
Interest rate notwithstanding, if one buys a 4 seater car because one might from time to time use the back seat then a 3 series is a better idea.

And. IMHO the 1 series is much better looking all round than the current 3-er, it ALMOST looks as good as the previous 3 series. Now just add a dipstick and proper tires....

That isn't exactly what I will call a would-be 1-series driver.

maybe the bashers.

tpl · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2008, 04:28:31 pm »

Quote from: initial_D on March 11, 2008, 03:50:38 pm

Quote from: tpl on March 11, 2008, 09:18:53 am
Quote from: mmret on March 11, 2008, 08:59:04 am
Still not entirely sure about the looks but certainly it will be a wonderful steer.

Interest rate differential between 1 and 3 series makes the latter a better choice for some, I'm sure.
Interest rate notwithstanding, if one buys a 4 seater car because one might from time to time use the back seat then a 3 series is a better idea.

And. IMHO the 1 series is much better looking all round than the current 3-er, it ALMOST looks as good as the previous 3 series. Now just add a dipstick and proper tires....

That isn't exactly what I will call a would-be 1-series driver. maybe the bashers.

Quite right Initial! I would be a 3 series driver as I am now. I will go and try on a 1-er for size but I suspect that I'll find it a bit tight esp when wearing a winter jacket.