Would you buy a 1 series?

E90-4life · 12-14-2005, 10:41 PM

In the current hatchback configuration as it is sold in the Euro market?

Would be very interesting to get some feedback on this...

E90-4life · 12-14-2005, 10:42 PM

wtf?? I tried to make it into a poll, selected how many choices(2) and as soon as i submitted the thread... nothing... mods help!

SCA · 12-14-2005, 11:10 PM

I would only be interested in a coupe version.

Arby 330 · 12-15-2005, 01:02 AM

if they made a 135.... id take it no matter what form it was in... if it has the interior like my 330.... and its smaller and faster, im down

Check out the coupe impressions:
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228

From: http://www.2addicts.com

shimshimhada · 12-15-2005, 01:16 AM

I'd take a three door 130 or a three door 135 if they make one.

Nikki · 12-15-2005, 01:24 AM

I was considering one but I have heard they aren't as luxurious as they seem in pictures. I can't really decide without ever seeing one in person.

E90-4life · 12-15-2005, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

I was considering one but I have heard they aren't as luxurious as they seem in pictures. I can't really decide without ever seeing one in person.

I love you Nikki, but since when has BMW ever truly been "luxurious"?

ward · 12-15-2005, 02:02 AM

I would have bought one in a second

the 3 is too damn big!!!

if the 1 was a reality, I might have only "needed" one car

longtran · 12-15-2005, 02:14 AM

i would.

Squawks · 12-15-2005, 03:03 AM

Has anybody ever saw a 1 series yet?

I saw one in San Diego (La Jolla, actually) over a couple months ago. A white one. I was damned.

Robin_NL · 12-15-2005, 04:38 AM

I've driven a 120d for half a year. great car. But the looks....

maq · 12-15-2005, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

I would have bought one in a second

the 3 is too damn big!!!

if the 1 was a reality, I might have only "needed" one car

What he said. The E90 is to big.

Only I'd like a small lightweight coupe, with 6-spd manual and a high-revving 2.5L inline-4 that does 250hp and 35mpg.

Yea I was thinking about the E30 M3 when I said the above.

JamieA · 12-15-2005, 08:25 AM

They have them here they look hideous, but not as bad as the previous 3 series compact. They generally have smaller 4 cyl engines and are not well specced.

I wouldn't get one because they are too small, and the E90 is the perfect sized car for me. I would have a 130 as a toy, but as others have said they aren't as well made as the 3, nor can you get options like active cruise which is now a mandatory feature for me now I have had it.

F32Fleet · 12-15-2005, 09:57 AM

In the US, I heard dealerships are open to the 1 series but only with a 6 cyl and in coupe (ie. 2 series). I'd be open to that. BMW drive for less $$. The old guard enthusiasts(sp?) in the US would be all over the 1/2 series.

jmcphillips1 · 12-15-2005, 10:15 AM

No, I would not.

Dante · 12-15-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieA

They have them here they look hideous, but not as bad as the previous 3 series compact.

I still like my car...

325ti compact

chrisbin · 12-15-2005, 10:22 AM

NOPE!

Drove one for a week - went ok, handled well, but looked hideous (inside and out) and the driving position (RHD) was atrocious.....centre of the steering wheel lined up with the clutch FFS!!!!!!

scottz5 · 12-15-2005, 10:36 AM

HECK NO

seh · 12-15-2005, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieA

They have them here they look hideous, but not as bad as the previous 3 series compact.

Ouch.

Well, she's only mine through this coming Saturday when the buyer shows up.

JamieA · 12-16-2005, 09:15 AM

I am sorry if I offended compact owners I was a bit harsh, and I should think sometimes before posting.

I just think that with the E36 based model, BMW did half the job they could have done by truncating the sedan to get to market quickly. The E46 based model was much better looking, though I wasn't crazy about the high-jewel rear lights, the shape was more resolved and it looked like it was designed with more purpose.

StewtheBassman · 12-16-2005, 09:21 AM

If it was comfortable inside, I'd get one in a heartbeat.

Robin_NL · 12-16-2005, 09:23 AM

Just bloody great, Iceracing in France or Switzerland

:rocks:

12-14-2005, 10:41 PM	#1
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12-14-2005, 11:10 PM	#3
SCA Brigadier General 668 Rep 3,823 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	I would only be interested in a coupe version.
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12-15-2005, 01:02 AM	#4
Arby 330 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 310 Posts Drives: jet black 330 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FLorida iTrader: (0)	if they made a 135.... id take it no matter what form it was in... if it has the interior like my 330.... and its smaller and faster, im down Check out the coupe impressions: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209 http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228 From: http://www.2addicts.com __________________ 330i- Jet Black/black leather/aluminum trim/sports/premium/nav-IDrive ....every single option available (steptronic ) 5% suntek- all the way around (15% strip on front winshield)
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12-15-2005, 01:16 AM	#5
shimshimhada Brigadier General 502 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	I'd take a three door 130 or a three door 135 if they make one.
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12-15-2005, 01:24 AM	#6
Nikki Major General 1096 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I was considering one but I have heard they aren't as luxurious as they seem in pictures. I can't really decide without ever seeing one in person. __________________ Nikki
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12-15-2005, 02:02 AM	#8
ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I would have bought one in a second the 3 is too damn big!!! if the 1 was a reality, I might have only "needed" one car
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12-15-2005, 02:14 AM	#9
longtran Lieutenant General 1497 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i would.
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Squawks One of my two dachshunds: 56 Rep 663 Posts Drives: B6 A4 3.0 Quattro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (0)	Has anybody ever saw a 1 series yet? I saw one in San Diego (La Jolla, actually) over a couple months ago. A white one. I was damned.
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12-15-2005, 04:38 AM	#11
Robin_NL S0THPAW 9048 Rep 7,873 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I've driven a 120d for half a year. great car. But the looks.... __________________ 'I won't say anything 'cause no one listens to me anyway....I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record' -Neill
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12-15-2005, 08:25 AM	#13
JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	They have them here they look hideous, but not as bad as the previous 3 series compact. They generally have smaller 4 cyl engines and are not well specced. I wouldn't get one because they are too small, and the E90 is the perfect sized car for me. I would have a 130 as a toy, but as others have said they aren't as well made as the 3, nor can you get options like active cruise which is now a mandatory feature for me now I have had it. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3992 Rep 10,664 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	In the US, I heard dealerships are open to the 1 series but only with a 6 cyl and in coupe (ie. 2 series). I'd be open to that. BMW drive for less $$. The old guard enthusiasts(sp?) in the US would be all over the 1/2 series.
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12-15-2005, 10:15 AM	#15
jmcphillips1 Captain 69 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 2012 128 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	No, I would not.
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12-15-2005, 10:22 AM	#17
chrisbin Colonel 124 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	NOPE! Drove one for a week - went ok, handled well, but looked hideous (inside and out) and the driving position (RHD) was atrocious.....centre of the steering wheel lined up with the clutch FFS!!!!!! __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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12-15-2005, 10:36 AM	#18
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	I am sorry if I offended compact owners I was a bit harsh, and I should think sometimes before posting. I just think that with the E36 based model, BMW did half the job they could have done by truncating the sedan to get to market quickly. The E46 based model was much better looking, though I wasn't crazy about the high-jewel rear lights, the shape was more resolved and it looked like it was designed with more purpose. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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12-16-2005, 09:21 AM	#21
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12-16-2005, 09:23 AM	#22
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