They're Here......

[Daily_D]

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?

[DocDuvi]

damns that a lot more I want to pay for a 1 series!

[lazoh]

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.

[Marv17]

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.

[tiFreak]

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)

[Borg561]

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

[mohaughn]

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.

[DocDuvi]

+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 :frown:

[DustenT]

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.

[Bluebimma]

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.

[Blueiii]

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.

[thesk8nmidget]

keep us posted dusten

[Borg561]

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

[thesk8nmidget]

i want a 1er hatch!!!! GRRRRRRRR

[DustenT]

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.

[thesk8nmidget]

i dono i think they look really good!