1 Series

smellthebeans · 04-28-2007, 09:11 AM

Curiosity has the best of me.

How many of us would move down to the 1 series if it comes with the N54 bi turbo?

I would post a poll (tried) but, sadly I am not tech savvy enough to get it up here.

NaViT · 04-28-2007, 09:18 AM

i wouldnt move down i would always try to move up.... 6 series im coming!

Jeffelite · 04-28-2007, 09:23 AM

when is the 1 series going to be released?

smellthebeans · 04-28-2007, 09:32 AM

I have heard in Calendar year 2008? maybe 09

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/17/i...in-135i-guise/

I heard part of the marketing strategy is to draw from the lineage of a 1600 or 2002.

Ad campaign that shows a cloud or fog with the 2002 head lights then busting out of the fog comes a 1 series. something along the lines "we haven't forgotten our heritage".

I would certainly test drive one. I drove a 335 coupe at BMW of Austin....as everyone knows its Wicked fast....:rocks:

gIzzE · 04-28-2007, 10:54 AM

I have a 1 series and the 3 series, I would buy the M1 over the M3, but with the lazy 335i engine I think the 3er suits it more.

ward · 04-28-2007, 11:16 AM

the 1 series is the only thing that may stop my next car purchase from being a mini cooper

just4kickz · 04-28-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

the 1 series is the only thing that may stop my next car purchase from being a mini cooper

haha minicooper is a deathtrap...

gIzzE · 04-28-2007, 11:32 AM

We looked at another Mini again, had it on loan for 48 hours, to be honest I was bored of it after 2 hours, loved the one we had before the one series but couldn't go back again.

bimport · 04-28-2007, 11:34 AM

Yes, the 1 series (135i) will get the N54 Turbo. Euro sales will begin September 2007, with US sales to begin Spring 2008. Look for press release from BMW in the coming months.

mesier1111 · 04-28-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bimport

Yes, the 1 series (135i) will get the N54 Turbo. Euro sales will begin September 2007, with US sales to begin Spring 2008. Look for press release from BMW in the coming months.

So basically, for less than a bear bones 325i, you'll be able to get a 135i put some mods on it and have it smoke on or off the track any other BMW made? Great idea BMW

..........

Sho · 04-28-2007, 11:42 AM

Wow! That's would be the time for me to retire the 325i

bimport · 04-28-2007, 11:59 AM

Some pics...

mesier1111 · 04-28-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bimport

Some pics...

UGLY AS SHIT, imho.....and I am someone who REALLY likes ALL of the BMW's styling (3, 5, 7, M's, X's)

bartman32 · 04-28-2007, 01:57 PM

I actually really like the hatch back 1 in Europe. I'd even consider buying an M version. Very cool, very sporty, very quick, very small. beep beep, I'm coming through!

ska///235i · 04-28-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mesier1111

UGLY AS SHIT, imho.....and I am someone who REALLY likes ALL of the BMW's styling (3, 5, 7, M's, X's)

I'll hold the "ugly" comments till the actually production......the interior is fukin hottt

bemmin335 · 04-28-2007, 02:23 PM

Agreed...the 1 series hatchback is a much better design. If they released that in US spec I would definatly buy one... but the 135 pictured above...no thanks!

stressdoc · 04-28-2007, 02:29 PM

I am waiting for the Z2. That will be significantly lighter than the 1 series.

nyc3r · 04-28-2007, 02:57 PM

I have mixed feelings about this car... already there are too many bmw's around and this is going to cheapen the brand.. all those ricers will now be driving these...

I do like the way the front looks but the back doesn't look right. Stick with the hatchbacks.

mike fab · 04-28-2007, 03:08 PM

I just dropped $45K for a 335 that is almost the exact size and weight as my old 1997 5 Series. What happened to small, lightweight tossable cars from BMW? I love the 335, but its not because it small, lightweight and tossable.

There is no question that this car makes sense. Smaller, more lightweight, more tossable, at or under $30K.

It wasn't that long ago that those things meant it was a 3 series...

BK · 04-28-2007, 03:25 PM

135i will be interesting, that's for sure. I just don't know that it would be big enough for me, unfortunately. The 3er already is about as small as I can go now that I have kids.

ward · 04-28-2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kickz

haha minicooper is a deathtrap...

you should drive one if you haven't

a mini makes an E9X feel like a pig, cooper S is the most fun car BMW makes right now.

I want the 1 so I could get a small fun car, without all the cutesy junk (12" diameter speedo) that the mini has

ssam · 04-29-2007, 09:45 PM

And i dream of an M1 at 335i `s price !!!

04-28-2007, 09:11 AM	#1
smellthebeans Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00]	1 Series Curiosity has the best of me. How many of us would move down to the 1 series if it comes with the N54 bi turbo? I would post a poll (tried) but, sadly I am not tech savvy enough to get it up here. Last edited by smellthebeans; 04-28-2007 at 09:27 AM..
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smellthebeans Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00]	I have heard in Calendar year 2008? maybe 09 http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/17/i...in-135i-guise/ I heard part of the marketing strategy is to draw from the lineage of a 1600 or 2002. Ad campaign that shows a cloud or fog with the 2002 head lights then busting out of the fog comes a 1 series. something along the lines "we haven't forgotten our heritage". I would certainly test drive one. I drove a 335 coupe at BMW of Austin....as everyone knows its Wicked fast....:rocks: Last edited by smellthebeans; 04-28-2007 at 10:26 AM..
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	We looked at another Mini again, had it on loan for 48 hours, to be honest I was bored of it after 2 hours, loved the one we had before the one series but couldn't go back again.
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04-28-2007, 11:34 AM	#9
bimport Banned 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yes, the 1 series (135i) will get the N54 Turbo. Euro sales will begin September 2007, with US sales to begin Spring 2008. Look for press release from BMW in the coming months.
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bemmin335 Private 3 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6M/T Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	Agreed...the 1 series hatchback is a much better design. If they released that in US spec I would definatly buy one... but the 135 pictured above...no thanks!
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mike fab Private First Class 6 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 335 Coupe (sold) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rural NJ iTrader: (0)	I just dropped $45K for a 335 that is almost the exact size and weight as my old 1997 5 Series. What happened to small, lightweight tossable cars from BMW? I love the 335, but its not because it small, lightweight and tossable. There is no question that this car makes sense. Smaller, more lightweight, more tossable, at or under $30K. It wasn't that long ago that those things meant it was a 3 series... Last edited by mike fab; 04-28-2007 at 03:09 PM.. Reason: grammar
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