BMW 1 Series Coupe- What U Think [Archive]

RallyPlaya

08-13-2007, 05:46 PM

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chinsterr

08-13-2007, 05:50 PM

your looking at my next car :P

RallyPlaya

08-13-2007, 05:52 PM

Nice Im Hoping To get this Car in 6 Years im 17 Now Gotta To Save Up Starting Now lol

SIM SIMMA

08-13-2007, 09:46 PM

BMWs suck

cereal83

08-13-2007, 10:23 PM

Thats also my next car. I can't wait.

dentinger

08-13-2007, 11:29 PM

it looks like a mini 3 series lol

speaking of which, my friends dad recently bought a brand new 335i.

Skarbro

08-14-2007, 05:21 AM

I'de have to see it in person to get a better idea of the size. I'm guessing it's pretty puny.

I'm wondering if it will have the reputation of the "poor man's" BMW.

asif9t9

08-14-2007, 07:45 AM

I'd have no problem driving it. But I wonder how cheap it would come. The version that would start at, say, $27,000would have no options. BMW's are known for having a long option list.

Caz

08-14-2007, 08:26 AM

I have been considering this as my next car purchase. With the power to weight ratio it should be a hoot to drive.

MattC

08-14-2007, 10:28 AM

+2 to caz's comments, I want one of these too.

its going to be tough to hold off getting the m1 for the extra cash.

RallyPlaya

08-14-2007, 02:56 PM

"On sale in the spring of 2008, the 1 Series Coupe will be available in two versions; the 128i and the 135i. Powered by a 3.0-liter, 230 horsepower inline 6-cyinder engine, the powerful 135i Coupe features BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and an incredible 300 lb-ft of torque from as low as 1,400 rpm." The Car Is Fast and I Dont Think it will carry the poor man BMW reputation more of the young successful sporty type reputation Gonna Be My Bachelor Car

billyfo

08-14-2007, 06:04 PM

I'd have no problem driving it. But I wonder how cheap it would come. The version that would start at, say, $27,000would have no options. BMW's are known for having a long option list.

won't be that close, consider base price A3 is around 35K.

if Canada decide to get the 3/5 door version, I definitely would get one.

SIM SIMMA

08-14-2007, 06:31 PM

You should expect the 135 to be around 34-5K. You won't really have to option it out too much as it will come with a lot of M accessories. I always expected it to hit in the mid 40s all said and done. The 128 will be cheaper and will still be a pretty nice drive.

I'll say it again... the 5 door hatch WILL NOT be coming in 2008.

iconicrocket

08-14-2007, 06:57 PM

Any 4-door sedan coming down the pipes?

SIM SIMMA

08-15-2007, 09:03 AM

If I am not mistaken.. I believe a cab version will be offered next.

zedtech

08-15-2007, 09:09 AM

"...the powerful 135i Coupe features BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and an incredible 300 lb-ft of torque from as low as 1,400 rpm."
Now that is friggin' impressive. Any curb weight specs?

3GFX

08-15-2007, 10:10 AM

I love it, and I want one. The only thing I don't like is the side sills, makes the car look like its 'sagging' in the middle.

Caz

08-15-2007, 10:58 AM

The only thing I don't like is the side sills, makes the car look like its 'sagging' in the middle.

It bothers me too. But rest of the car more than makes up for it.

1flycdnM3

08-17-2007, 12:34 PM

Now that is friggin' impressive. Any curb weight specs?

if it's true to other BMW's it will be HEAVY! But the power makes up for that i would think :)

SIM SIMMA

08-19-2007, 05:42 PM

it's only 88lbs lighter than the 335i

peterd_m3

09-10-2007, 07:54 PM

not sure about that colour but the car should do well...especially for the peeps that cant afford the 3 series! well down bmw! well done

///M

09-11-2007, 12:22 PM

Sean80

09-11-2007, 04:15 PM

the 135i's are going to be one freaking fun ride! 300hp in a little RWD 2dr coupe.....

Chuckie

09-11-2007, 04:39 PM

128i for me pls.

Kevin@nextmod

09-11-2007, 04:52 PM

I'll take a 335i please.....not feeling too much for the 1 series.

Garu

09-11-2007, 06:59 PM

the 135i's are going to be one freaking fun ride! 300hp in a little RWD 2dr coupe.....

Nice indeed

SIM SIMMA

10-29-2007, 06:35 PM

I'll be getting the op to test drive a 135 Cab this wednesday as well as a 128i Coupe. I will snap some quick pics once I am on the road so they don't yell at me :)

The manuals got snatched up quick... i'll be driving auto versions :( better than nothing...

I'll try out the new MINI Clubman this week as well...

I'm waiting to take the new M3 out for a spin... :)

stay tuned...

Dan Da Man

10-29-2007, 11:24 PM

sounds interesting... i want to see some more pics.

ptfire

10-30-2007, 11:42 AM

Since the 1 series is only 88lbs lighter than a 335i I would rather the 335i.

asif9t9

10-30-2007, 11:49 AM

I think the difference between the 1 series and the 3 series is supposed to be the cost. Otherwise, why not choose an M3.

But anyways, what's the deal with these 1 series cars? How are they able to come in at a cheaper price, when all I've heard so far are good things? Is the car a beauty on the outside, but cheap Kia plastic on the inside? Or is it just simply a smaller car, with a smaller engine. Like, a 3/4th size 3 series?

SIM SIMMA

10-30-2007, 12:40 PM

1 series have been in Europe for awhile now. They are a smaller car which works for most European cities. The interior is not cheap plastic and the engines are not lesser engines.

The 128i shares the same engine as the 328 and the 528 (V6 230hp)
The 135i shares the same engine as the 335 and the 535 (V6 300hp twin turbo)

I will try and take some shots of the interior and give you guys my impressions after tomorrow.

SIM SIMMA

10-30-2007, 12:41 PM

Since the 1 series is only 88lbs lighter than a 335i I would rather the 335i.

Now BMW is saying they were wrong and the car is actually closer to 200lbs lighter...

Not sure what is true yet... trying to find out.

iconicrocket

10-30-2007, 03:20 PM

What would be intriguing would be if they stuck the 3.0 litre twin-turbo diesel in the 1-series. Do they have that already?

sunnyhomeboy

01-15-2008, 03:47 PM

isnt this one of the model that got damaged on the way to the states? exterior looks sick...but the interior looks boring :(

royroy

01-16-2008, 02:54 PM

thinking of leasing one.. lol
but then pricing is not out yet...

Ex-Rolla

01-17-2008, 11:48 PM

Looks really nice!!!

///M

02-09-2008, 05:19 AM

royroy

02-09-2008, 11:04 PM

Just got news today that it'll start at $33900 for a 128i. Hopefully the 135i will come in under 38k. They'll be arriving in dealers on March 17.

I've sat in one and I think they look better in real life compared to the pictures, where they look a bit awkward and upright at some angles.

i got an email from BMW town country..

128 Coupe $33,900 MSRP
135 Coupe $41,700 MSRP
128 Cab $39,900 MSRP
135 Cab $47,200 MSRP

Plus additional options and packages.

///M

02-10-2008, 02:20 AM

i got an email from BMW town country..

128 Coupe $33,900 MSRP
135 Coupe $41,700 MSRP
128 Cab $39,900 MSRP
135 Cab $47,200 MSRP

Plus additional options and packages.

Not impressed at the prices. The 135i starts under $35k in the US.

For $41700 I would rather import a slightly used 06 or 07 M-coupe from the US.

royroy

02-10-2008, 03:08 AM

Not impressed at the prices. The 135i starts under $35k in the US.

For $41700 I would rather import a slightly used 06 or 07 M-coupe from the US.

i was sad when i heard it too =/
especially my gf..

Unoriginalusername

02-10-2008, 04:00 PM

well it is 4k less then an STI in Canada and up to 10k less then the MR EVO.... and to be fair it is priced closer then our MS3 25% markup so not all bad.... but with BMW the devil is always in the details, a few options later and you're up over 50k

Swerny

02-11-2008, 11:16 PM

if you're looking to load one up, then the 335 is a better deal.

If you are looking to buy a 135 for the engine, then buy it stock I guess.

What a sweet motor.

My $0.02

royroy

03-25-2008, 12:40 AM

OMG.. i just test drove a chipped M packaged 135 at budd's BMW... n that thing is a beast -.-....

Unoriginalusername

03-25-2008, 07:47 AM

OMG.. i just test drove a chipped M packaged 135 at budd's BMW... n that thing is a beast -.-....

don;t give me any ideas lol

Wild Weasel

03-25-2008, 09:05 AM

I just can't wait for them to launch it over the Atlantic via Rampenfest!!! :bana

http://www.rampenfest.com/

mit-gee-mui

03-25-2008, 09:13 AM

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18684&highlight=bmw+coupe

Is this thread the same as this one?:whoa

mogul_pro

03-25-2008, 11:32 AM

Wow... just did some reading on this 1 series... seems like a pretty good car!! Posibly good enough to be my next vehicle... time will tell all..

FLIPDADY

03-26-2008, 11:17 AM

Apparently there's a $2000 software package from Dinan for the 135 to make this thing a monster. From the stock 8.8 psi to 13.2 psi.(384hp/421tq)!!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3517

Unoriginalusername

03-26-2008, 11:18 AM

Apparently there's a $2000 option from Dinan to reflash the computer for the 135 to make this thing a monster.

and i thought the cobb ap was pricey lol

Wild Weasel

03-26-2008, 11:20 AM

Wow... just did some reading on this 1 series... seems like a pretty good car!! Posibly good enough to be my next vehicle... time will tell all..

I wouldn't even consider it, except as a second car. It's just too small and impractical.

bj21

03-26-2008, 06:02 PM

I wouldn't even consider it, except as a second car. It's just too small and impractical.

not to mention you get treated like a piece of dirt when you buy a BMW...not a pleasant experience IMO...like they are doing you a favor by selling you a car

bj21

dj_chinaman2097

03-26-2008, 06:04 PM

My coworker just bought one of these. His will be delivered in May.

Said he fell in love with it after the test drive.

Caz

03-27-2008, 08:49 AM

not to mention you get treated like a piece of dirt when you buy a BMW...not a pleasant experience IMO...like they are doing you a favor by selling you a car

bj21

I had this happen at many dealerships, it has more to do with the sales person than anything. Saying that it happens because it is a BMW is false.

bj21

03-27-2008, 03:23 PM

I had this happen at many dealerships, it has more to do with the sales person than anything. Saying that it happens because it is a BMW is false.

ok - well i love the look of bmw and i have been to parkview, budds and towne & country and everytime i have felt dirty when i left

at T&C i actually had a friend who had just bought an M5 refer me to his salesperson when i was going to buy a 330 a few years ago - the guy didn't even bother to call me back and had a junior guy (i guess) call me and tell me that they're willing to sell me the car for full list and they will throw in a set of mats........i told him that for $50,000 + taxes (in 2002) i figured that my 330 would have come with floor mats...."hey that's a $327 option that we are throwing in"....

i was ready to buy the car - i wasn't kicking tires....just couldn't follow through after that happened....would rather spend less money and have someone appreciate me....and its not like i am looking to have someone "service me" :chuckle every time i walk in the door either

so yeah - i've had some experience with BMW...my employer is currently driving a new 750 and the service dept treats him like dirt too....

i guess

bj21

03-27-2008, 03:32 PM

and i have an even better story about budds if you are interested...

bj21

HYPER GEAR

03-31-2008, 05:15 PM

Bj21, lets hear it!!!

b.rabbit

03-31-2008, 07:52 PM

Bj21, lets hear it!!!

+1 Always up for reading a good funny interesting story.

kingrukus

04-02-2008, 04:55 PM

i dont think the 1 series will ever grow on me, looks wise at least...looks way too "strange"...

JMAK74

04-06-2008, 11:14 AM

I'de have to see it in person to get a better idea of the size. I'm guessing it's pretty puny.

I'm wondering if it will have the reputation of the "poor man's" BMW.

Odds are it will become the "poor middle manager's" BMW, while the 3 series will still hold the title of "poor executive's" BMW

Nice car BTW, but doesn't get me 'excited'.

bj21

04-14-2008, 11:59 AM

story is i was looking to lease a 328 - i think the year was 2000 and i was a looking at a '99 demo...

told the salesman that i was looking to lease something in the $700/mth range as that was near the maximum lease payment that you were allowed to write off back then

i told him that the numbers SHOULD work for that particular vehicle - he told me that sure it would work as long as i bring my credit card so he can put $5,000 on it.....i am not doing the story justice here but he was serious

so i told him - look, why dont YOU tell me what you can get me for $700/mth....he came back with a 1995 325 with 85K on it....

so that was the last time i had any dealings with Budds - and i was referred to that salesman by a co-worker who had already bought 2 cars from him so its not like i was going in cold

bj21

visco9

04-18-2008, 01:04 PM

its a nice looking car and have heard some positive reviews on its driving experience. But I dont think I would ever step foot into a BMW dealership, not a plesant car buying exeprience

chinsterr

04-18-2008, 05:42 PM

Personally, I have nothing but good things to say about Markham TC BMW on hwy7 and Kennedy. I went to the dealership with my gf to look at the new 3 series coupes back when the current generation just came out. I went in thinking I could just look at the car without getting bothered by a salesperson ... which is what usually happens when sales people see young people looking at cars; we just get ignored. Much to my surprise, a sales lady approached me as soon as I stepped into the vehicle and asked me if I wanted to test drive one ! I was shocked, I couldn't believe it. So we chatted about the 335i and what not, while waiting for the demo to get back. I was in a rush and didn't get to actually drive the car , but I told her I would be back later to see it. Before we left, she offered us some snacks/drinks compliments of the dealership. lol sweeet !

I couldn't even get a salesperson to help me out at mazda when I was looking at the 3 ; despite being the only customer on the showroom floor. I told myself the first salesperson to approach me would get the sale, needless to say, no one got a sale that night. I think its stupid that some salespeople are so arrogant/ignorant like that, and having been to ALOT of dealerships, this ALWAYS happens at econo-car-dealerships. Some dealerships wouldn't even let me test drive a car because I wasn't over 21 - I couldn't believe it.

Next car is going to be a BMW for sure (in a few years), and I already know who I am going to give the sale to.

TheProfessor

04-20-2008, 08:30 AM

bj21, it's weird that you didn't like Parkview, my in laws take both their cars there and have always been treated great.

BTW, back on topic.......the BMW 1 series can now be configured on the Canadian site.

igzy

04-20-2008, 12:27 PM

Too bloody expensive ( :( ) and if I had that kinda of money would take an M3 for extra $3K...

chu

04-24-2008, 11:35 PM

I like the 135i, my next car lol.

Wild Weasel

04-25-2008, 08:45 AM

I priced out a convertible on their website and it came to over $59k. :chuckle

triniboi12

04-28-2008, 11:08 AM

Love this car. its small but packs some crazy power... it also comes in a M series option such a beautiful car....... maybe one day i can upgrade lol

jedd999

05-21-2008, 07:48 PM

Too bloody expensive ( :( ) and if I had that kinda of money would take an M3 for extra $3K...

I think am M3 is more like $50k more... not just $3k more - I believe that the new M3 comes in at around the $80k - $90k mark. Maybe for $3k more you can get a 2000 - 2003 M3 with some high mileage on it.

I totally agree with everyones comments about how BMW tries to make you think that they are doing you a favour by selling you their cars... I find it entertaining.

Anyways, I took this car for a spin last week, and found it an absolute BLAST to drive. The power is almost overwhelming in the 135, being able to go 0 - 100km in about 5 seconds. For the price range, you cant really find any other car that comes close to this.

HOWEVER, if you need a car that is practical, this car is not for you. I basically consider this car a 2-seater. The trunk is small, and the back seat is almost useless.

SO, if you dont really ever have / need to have people in the back, and want a powerful car for around $45k, then go for it... this car is an absolute blast!