1 series full specs

[larryn]

I'll definitely wind up with the 135i, if it's really out next spring. I was planning on replacing the e90 330i then anyway. I wonder what ED prices will be on it. I did an ED on my e90 the 1st week they were available for US consumption back in April 2005.

For those of you thinking about the 1er, seriously consider EDing it. Easily one of the best vacations of my life.

[larryn]

Whoa! Those brakes are HUGE. Also, just caught that line about 6 piston front brakes, and 2 piston rears! Look at the size of that front caliper in this pic:

[StealthBimmer]

I know the 1 series will be a winner in the US with all these engine options available. I've read in some mags that the 135I (M1 in our hearts) will be mid 30K. Can't wait to see the faces on the 335i and older M3 owners when we blow by them.

[adamud]

Originally Posted by DustenT

Honestly I didn't care for the hatch when I was in Europe. It looks like a Mazda 3 and doesn't have any features that really stand out. The hatch WOULD be much more functional though...

There's no butt to the new hatch. Ours have a little tiny one that makes it look good.

[adamud]

Originally Posted by DustenT

I want to see a crash video of a Smart versus an Escalade. I feel like I'm driving a mini-car when I drive the 318ti where I live. Everyone has huge SUVs, I can't imagine how awful that would be. SUVs wouldn't even see you in their mirrors!

I think my dad had a clip on this a couple years ago. It was the 2 door smart head on with a truck. The truck came out with more damage. Don't ask me how.

[pnosker]

Yeah, search Top Gear Smart crash.

[bullmand]

Originally Posted by larryn

For those of you thinking about the 1er, seriously consider EDing it. Easily one of the best vacations of my life.

The European Delivery is the only reason I would ever buy a brand new BMW again. I know it's cheaper to wait a year and pick up a CPO, but that vacation would be a hoot.

[adamud]

Originally Posted by pnosker

Yeah, search Top Gear Smart crash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6t-yyoU8s

Anyone want to try this with a ti?

[larryn]

Originally Posted by bullmand

The European Delivery is the only reason I would ever buy a brand new BMW again. I know it's cheaper to wait a year and pick up a CPO, but that vacation would be a hoot.

A few images from my ED. Again, what an incredible time. It was my 11th time to visit my relatives in Germany (plus, we added Spain to our itinerary), but one of my most memorable.

Sorry for going OT. That Smart gets manged. Few people would survive the crash depicted in that youtube vid.

[DustenT]

http://www.bmwusa.com/

Watch the flash intro.

[larryn]

Dayum! I'd hit it. I guess I'll join the list of people here with deposits at their dealer.

'08 335i 6sp ZSP, ZPP, Butt Warmers, Nav, iPod, Bluetooth.

[adamud]

I wonder what the gas mileage will be around. I know the EPA for the 335i is 19city/29highway <-- I don't believe that. Hopefully it will be mid to low 20's.

[kelso]

Originally Posted by DustenT

Honestly I didn't care for the hatch when I was in Europe. It looks like a Mazda 3 and doesn't have any features that really stand out. The hatch WOULD be much more functional though...

i can see the mazda resemblance but i think the 3 door 1 series looks much better... i wish the C pillar had more slant to it like the ti does but no new hatches have a sloping C pillar. it annoys me really cause they look so much better like that..

anyways i will consider doing an ED of the 135i coupe when it comes out but id much prefer to get a hatch. they are more functional like you said and to me i think they look great but that is just personal opinion

[Den]

Looks like BMW isn't releasing an official weight yet. Googling suggests 1500-1600kg(3300-3500lbs Oink! Oink!) for the 135i.
http://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+1...en&sourceid=gd

The 0-60 of 5.3 is slower than the M-Coupe, and the 135 is heavier, and a nice used M-Coupe can be had for about half the $35k price. I'm having trouble getting as excited as some of you seem to be.


1 CSL anyone?
Something around, say, 2730 lbs?

Bueller?
Bueller?
BMW NA?

[larryn]

Originally Posted by Den

1 CSL anyone?
Something around, say, 2730 lbs?

Bueller?
Bueller?
BMW NA?

You can lose 100lbs right off the bat by changing those heavy wheels and runflats. I did that on my e90.

What I'm really wondering is if it uses the e46 diff or the e90 diff. I am definitely going with a locker on this one. The e46 LSD can be had for about $1800, where the e90 ones are more in the $4k range.

How bout a retrofit of the Cali Roof on the 1er?