Any skidpad number out for the 1 series

[roadcarver]

Has anyone seen any official skidpad results for the 1 series? I have searched everywhere but cannot find it. Im just trying to get some hard figures to consider along with reviews I am reading to help me in deciding if I want to order one. I want to know if it is going to handle at least as well as my 07 Civic Si which is excellent in that department. How nimble do you feel the 1 series will be? I guess the extra weight over my 2850lb Si is making me a little nervous because handling is just as important as acceleration to me. Id hate to order and buy a 1 series only to find it will not be as fun to drive home after work on my twisty commute home through the mountains. My hope is the 1 series will have just as good handling but with more power to accelerate out of the corners. Can anyone help me? I am becoming somewhat indecisive as what to do.

[mikeo]

Haven't seen any to date. Anyone Europeans?

[Redy2Go 135i]

to handle at least as well as your Honda Civic Si... your comparing it to your Si, are you serious???

[roadcarver]

Originally Posted by Redy2Go 135i

to handle at least as well as your Honda Civic Si... your comparing it to your Si, are you serious???

Not overall, Im sure the 1 series is better, as it should be due to the cost. The Si is an outstanding handler, I believe it would really surprise a lot of people in that area. I would just like something with a better interior build with more power with at least as good handling. The only way the Si would break loose on twisty roads would be if I was driving far in excess of what one should even consider doing on public roads. Believe me though, sometimes I do push that threshold.

Im not trying to claim my current car is the greatest, if it was I would not be seriously considering ordering a 1 series. I am just hoping that the BMW can cure some of the shortcomings of the Si while not compromising its strongpoints.

[BMWeber]

Originally Posted by Redy2Go 135i

to handle at least as well as your Honda Civic Si... your comparing it to your Si, are you serious???

I wouldn't knock the Si its a pretty good handling car and it comes with an LSD

[ARES45]

No, it is junk because it has no $10,000 roundel on it.

On a serious note, I have heard nothing but good things about the Si with the exception that some complain about having to rev it really high for it to be fun, not always an option for a DD.

[roadcarver]

Originally Posted by Redy2Go 135i

to handle at least as well as your Honda Civic Si... your comparing it to your Si, are you serious???

I like your choice of color on your 135i picture, it is my favorite also.