2008 BMW 1-Series Overview

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Our Bottom Line

By Rex Roy, Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 BMW 1-Series to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the BMW 1-Series in Sweden, Spain, and the United States to offer you a definitive opinion on the Bimmer. ... Read full bottom line

How We Rated

Styling: 7
Performance: 9
Comfort and Quality: 8
Safety: 8
Features: 8

Our Full Review

By Rex Roy, Editor

2008 BMW 1-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] ForbesAutos: "Interior is simple and tastefully styled" Road & Track: "Projects an odd, almost ungainly proportion from some angles" Popular Mechanics: "Well thought-out cabin that looks nearly identical to the 3-Series " The 2008 BMW 1-Series features BMW's trademark styling both inside and out, but some reviewers took the German automaker to task for the car’s somewhat stunted proportions. At BMW , 2008 is the first year for the 1-Series in the United States. ConsumerGuide says that the " BMW 1-Series line is new to North America, and the lineup includes 128i and 135i models." Both the 128i and 135i are available as either a two-door coupe or a convertible . In reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, one thread that seemed to run throughout was that the new BMW 1-Series, whether it's the 1-Series convertible or coupe, is a car you have to see in person to appreciate. Autoblog captures this sentiment by saying ... Read full review

Specifications

Trim	MSRP	Invoice	Fuel Econ
2008 BMW 1-Series: 2dr Coupe 128i	$28,600	$26,310	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 BMW 1-Series: 2dr Coupe 128i SULEV	$28,600	$26,310	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 BMW 1-Series: 2dr Coupe 135i	$34,900	$32,110	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 BMW 1-Series: 2dr Cabriolet 128i	$33,100	$30,450	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 BMW 1-Series: 2dr Cabriolet 128i SULEV	$33,100	$30,450	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 BMW 1-Series: 2dr Cabriolet 135i	$39,100	$35,970	City: N/A Hwy: N/A