 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  03-17-2008, 07:44 AM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 37 |  They're Here......
While at the dealership checking on parts, my friend who works there let me know they had just unloaded three new 1 series that morning. A quick trip over to showroom and I soon had sales rep leading me out to the service area. There was a red 135i being prepped for the sale. The rep let me hop in to check it out. Gotta love that new care smell. Anyway, I took a look at the sticker...$43,000. It was the same price as the 335i passed on the way out. The salesperson pointed out the 135 was loaded and the 335 was not. True, but still a lot of money for the car in my opinion. I regret not have the sense of mind to snap a few pictures. Anyone else see them in the US yet? __________________
Just got the car. Dinan Stage 1 software* Dinan Stage 1 Suspension* OEM Armrest with matching leather boots |  |  | | 03-17-2008, 03:15 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 387 |
damns that a lot more I want to pay for a 1 series! | | | | | 03-17-2008, 03:31 PM | #3 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by DocDuvi  damns that a lot more I want to pay for a 1 series! | +1 and I just took my name off the waiting list since I got a smoking deal on a M Roadster. I'm gald I did since I figured the 1 series fully loaded would be over 40K. | | | | | 03-17-2008, 06:46 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
dang. too expensive. i thought the 1-series was gonna be a new intro car into lux? :-/ but harold, i think i'd like your M better for the deal you got. __________________ 
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yeah, I was expecting the 1-series to be way cheaper than that, I thought it was supposed to be an intro-level car (not that it matters since I can't afford one anyways) | | | | | 03-19-2008, 04:21 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 737 |
I see how BMW is trying to use it as their entry-level model, but I don't think the car is really worth the cost. The base price might be fairly inexpensive, but the options really add up quikly. And for being smaller than the 3-Series, they don't weigh that much less. For my money (if I could afford it), I'd go for a 3-Series.
Justin | | | | | 03-19-2008, 05:06 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 |
The 135i is not an entry level car. The 128i is much cheaper, although still not an entry-level car.
BMW learned with the 318ti that they don't really have any business competing in the honda/toyota range of cars. The 1 series in my opinion is being offered for those people who want something "more" than a toyota/honda, but don't want to pay for a 3 series. Although the savings is not that much....
Still a 6,000 to 10,000 saving depending on trim and equipment.
They got them at the dealership here recently, but I heard they are not releasing these for sale just yet. They are show models for the time being. | | | | | 03-19-2008, 05:31 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 387 |
Quote: Originally Posted by lazoh +1 and I just took my name off the waiting list since I got a smoking deal on a M Roadster. I'm gald I did since I figured the 1 series fully loaded would be over 40K. | My name is still on the list but no one has called me yet! anyways I dont think the one series will compete with the toyotas hondas if its the size of a corolla/civic but cost 10k more!! 40k+ for the 135 puts the 128 at 30k  | | | | | 03-19-2008, 10:49 PM | #9 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
I just got a call from BMW. I'm going to stop down on Saturday and drive a 135 manual. Maybe I'll buy one. __________________ 
'99 Dinan M3 | | | | | 03-19-2008, 10:55 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Im not a fan of the 1series coupe/vert/sedan at all. Their contours just arent "right", they really shouldve changed it up or something. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 03-20-2008, 02:58 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 130 |
IMO, the 1 series is nice looking, but lacks the sporty-ness of the Ti.
Though I'd definitely rock a 135i if I could afford it. In the meantime I may be looking into a Tc before long. | | | | | 03-20-2008, 09:16 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
keep us posted dusten __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 03-20-2008, 09:19 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 737 |
Quote: Originally Posted by mohaughn They got them at the dealership here recently, but I heard they are not releasing these for sale just yet. They are show models for the time being. | I heard that they had done the same thing with the new M3s. First ones to arrive at the dealer were the demo units and not for sale. Justin | | | | | 03-20-2008, 10:06 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
i want a 1er hatch!!!! GRRRRRRRR __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 03-21-2008, 02:41 AM | #15 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget i want a 1er hatch!!!! GRRRRRRRR | No you don't. They look like a $40k mazda 3. Trust me, I saw LOTS of them in Europe. __________________
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