BMW 1-series finally coming to the USA?

Weve had then for ages australia... better looking real life then in papers and the 130i is actually really quite devilish, has alot of power and muscle to it... I think this car will do extrememly good in america and just continue BMW's stronghold on the luxury segiment... Hope you Ynaks like because we dont mind it down under

— DrCallosum (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2006 9:58:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The 1 series isn't as great as it has been hyped up. Because it is rear wheel drive, it has a very small rear seat, and a small trunk.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9HWWeRpvKII&search=golf%20118d

The R32 is better than the 1 series with the 6 cylinder engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtF6fCFviAo&search=Fifth%20Gear%20VW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09s8eMLHIUM&search=R32%20top%20gear

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2006 10:50:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It actually is coming to the U.S. and Canada. In 2007, so in about fall. I e-mailed BMW Canada and they gave me a very humble responce. I would post it up here but unfortunaly I deleted it!

— Jordan07 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2006 12:18:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Finally... the car looks and drives superB !

— theflashback (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2006 2:06:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The car looks nice.

— kart1 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2006 2:09:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Poseurs rejoice, they can finally look like new money.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2006 7:06:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Yet another person giving BMW props when there not due. The car is ugly and is no match to cars like the A3.

— TLOTR (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2006 8:20:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The design may not appeal to everyone (me included), but claiming that it is not match against an A3 is sheer bias.

Various roadtests have praised the 1-series for its handling and road manners. This is an "affordable" luxury mini sports sedan. Ok, maybe not as luxurious as it could be, but the badge makes people think so.

Does the Audi A3 even come with Quattro? I have not seen one here yet, and when I got to Europe, all I see are FWD A3's. Yep, the 1-series is clearly no match for an A3 since every driving enthusiast knows that FWD makes for a true drivers car. :p

I am just teasing, but c'mon, the 1-series has an advantage over a non-Quattro A3. Anyway, I am no fan of the 1-series, just giving credit where credit is due.

— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2006 5:29:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The A3 does have quattro, but only with the 3.2 V6 (in the US, at least). Drove it and had a good time. The S-tronic tranny(formerly called DSG) is a gem, so is the 2.0 turbo. The package option prices (Sport & Premium) are decent, but I don't understand the high additional prices for paint & $2.8k for a navi.

— ElSparquito (View Profile)

Posted on 7/18/2006 7:58:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

If BMW builds a 2 door 1-series coupe I bet that they'd sell like hotcakes in the U.S. C'mon, a small, relatively inexpensive, German coupe...what more can you ask for!

— NBCGLX (View Profile)

Posted on 7/21/2006 6:13:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I doubt it. It may sell well among women. Any guy caught driving one of these will be labelled as having little or no-self esteem (and a small willy) as well as having no more money than the family guy driving his commuter.

Just like how most B-class drivers are women. Sorry, but if you label yourself the ultimate driving machine, you have to offer more than just a badge.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/22/2006 9:44:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I just rented a 118 diesel from Hertz in Munich today. It was quite fun to drive. I have an 2006 2.5litre 3 series so to compare, the model i rented was a little less luxurious but still great. We got it up to 200kms per hour on the A53, but averaged 160kms on our road trip. We drove a total of 250kms and it cost 20 euros for gas.

It was a perfect size, good speed and all the toys you need. the nav system worked really well too.

I would love to buy one a 1 series when they come to Canada.

— cameronintoronto (View Profile)

Posted on 4/20/2007 6:41:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1