BMW: 1-Series News
#441
I feel the need...
Originally Posted by lscld
Like I've said before, some pics make it look real nice and sporty, in others it looks blah...But there is something about a 300+ HP compact that is very intriguing, regardless of the style.
#450
Pro
Car and Driver says:
"If all of this has you salivating, you’re not alone. We’re huge fans of simplicity and lightness—thank you Colin Chapman—so we’re hoping the small 1-series can scratch an itch that hasn’t really been filled by a BMW since the 1980s-era E30 3-series. (Speaking of scratching itches, can we get the Euro-market 120d or 123d's diesel four-cylinder, too? Please?) BMW is playing keep-away with price info, but expect a 128i to start around $27,000 and a 135i to require an extra $5000 to $6000."
I'm not looking to buy a coupe any time soon, but I'm sure thousands will lineup to snatch the cheapest BMW, and even 128i will probably be a very rewarding driving experience. So 335i coupe may lose some sales, and it will definitely eats some of infiniti G37's lunch.
Acura is supposedly planning a TSX coupe; it better not come out with a 4 cylinder.
"If all of this has you salivating, you’re not alone. We’re huge fans of simplicity and lightness—thank you Colin Chapman—so we’re hoping the small 1-series can scratch an itch that hasn’t really been filled by a BMW since the 1980s-era E30 3-series. (Speaking of scratching itches, can we get the Euro-market 120d or 123d's diesel four-cylinder, too? Please?) BMW is playing keep-away with price info, but expect a 128i to start around $27,000 and a 135i to require an extra $5000 to $6000."
I'm not looking to buy a coupe any time soon, but I'm sure thousands will lineup to snatch the cheapest BMW, and even 128i will probably be a very rewarding driving experience. So 335i coupe may lose some sales, and it will definitely eats some of infiniti G37's lunch.
Acura is supposedly planning a TSX coupe; it better not come out with a 4 cylinder.
#454
Senior Moderator
I really don't care if it's "butt ugly"... if it's around 3000lbs, RWD, a 2+2 hardtop coupe, and under 30K, I'm seriously interested...
I'm thinking 128i, with xenon headlights and sports package. No sunroof, no navi, and no other BS... (oh, and heated seats too :gheylaugh: )
I'm thinking 128i, with xenon headlights and sports package. No sunroof, no navi, and no other BS... (oh, and heated seats too :gheylaugh: )
#461
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
FIRST OFFICIAL PRESS PHOTOS and North American Press Release
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523
#462
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People in the U.S. want a BMW for all around performance or its brand recognition; practicality is not in the equation. No way the 3dr or 5dr hatch would do well here.
A 1 series sedan would be too small for the backseat and is almost pointless, especially given the growing size of the average American.
BMW has the right marketing people and they know what most of us want.
A 1 series sedan would be too small for the backseat and is almost pointless, especially given the growing size of the average American.
BMW has the right marketing people and they know what most of us want.
#463
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Originally Posted by TMQ
BMW has the right marketing people and they know what most of us want.
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Originally Posted by TMQ
People in the U.S. want a BMW for all around performance or its brand recognition; practicality is not in the equation. No way the 3dr or 5dr hatch would do well here.
A 1 series sedan would be too small for the backseat and is almost pointless, especially given the growing size of the average American.
BMW has the right marketing people and they know what most of us want.
A 1 series sedan would be too small for the backseat and is almost pointless, especially given the growing size of the average American.
BMW has the right marketing people and they know what most of us want.
#466
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cute
#474
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by charliemike
How much do we think it's gonna run? Mid-30s?
So all we have is rumors and WAGS (wild ass guesses)...
Most beleive that the 128i will start above what the MINI is priced at and below the 328... I'm thinking under $30K for the 128i.
Then $5-6K more for the 135i (mentioned in this thread) gets you into the mid 30's and with options, probably upper 30's...
It's really going to be interesting to see where the pricing ends up... if it's closer to the 3 series some people just might opt for the 3 series instead, and if it's alot cheaper, then the 1 series will scrub sales away from the 3 series... Any losses on 3 series sales will probably be made up in future BMW sales tho'. Bmw will hook the younger buyers and as they age, they'll just buy up the model ladder as their income increases.
#475
Liquid Ice
Video with sound: http://www.autospies.com/video/AutoS...-1-Series-241/
Crappy youtube sized video and the wrong aspect ratio, but it has sound ...
Couple of high-res photos of the 135i from 1addicts.com:
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall1.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall2.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall3.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall4.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall5.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall6.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall7.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall8.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall9.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall10.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall11.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall12.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall13.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall14.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall15.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall16.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall17.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall18.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall19.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall19.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall21.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall22.jpg
All images posted in this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536
As I see better pics of the car, I like it more and more. The "character lines" on the rear look really attractive to me, and the shape of the doors too.
A 50/50 weight ratio, lightweight RWD coupe, with ample horsepower / torque is an extremely attractive package to me. I was considering the G37 Coupe (too heavy), new Accord Coupe (FWD), and possibly the new TSX Coupe (probably FWD biased) -- but this 135i really has everything I want in a car, hopefully at a reasonable pricetag.
Crappy youtube sized video and the wrong aspect ratio, but it has sound ...
Couple of high-res photos of the 135i from 1addicts.com:
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall1.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall2.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall3.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall4.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall5.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall6.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall7.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall8.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall9.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall10.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall11.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall12.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall13.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall14.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall15.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall16.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall17.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall18.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall19.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall19.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall21.jpg
http://www.1addicts.com/images/wall22.jpg
All images posted in this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536
As I see better pics of the car, I like it more and more. The "character lines" on the rear look really attractive to me, and the shape of the doors too.
A 50/50 weight ratio, lightweight RWD coupe, with ample horsepower / torque is an extremely attractive package to me. I was considering the G37 Coupe (too heavy), new Accord Coupe (FWD), and possibly the new TSX Coupe (probably FWD biased) -- but this 135i really has everything I want in a car, hopefully at a reasonable pricetag.
#476
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Originally Posted by LiQiCE
All images posted in this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536
A 50/50 weight ratio, lightweight RWD coupe, with ample horsepower / torque is an extremely attractive package to me. I was considering the G37 Coupe (too heavy), new Accord Coupe (FWD), and possibly the new TSX Coupe (probably FWD biased) -- but this 135i really has everything I want in a car, hopefully at a reasonable pricetag.
I'm excited about a lightweight RWD coupe too... and if I don't buy a 1-series I'm hoping that it sells well enough that some other manufacturers make competing products..
#477
Liquid Ice
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
See my post from yesterday with a link to the hi-res pics
I'm excited about a lightweight RWD coupe too... and if I don't buy a 1-series I'm hoping that it sells well enough that some other manufacturers make competing products..
I'm excited about a lightweight RWD coupe too... and if I don't buy a 1-series I'm hoping that it sells well enough that some other manufacturers make competing products..
#478
Fahrvergnügen'd
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Bmw will hook the younger buyers and as they age, they'll just buy up the model ladder as their income increases.