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6. Other Choices (See why?)   In a shape that exudes contemporary BMW styling, the 2008 BMW 1-Series offers room for four and a bit of luggage. Compared to the svelte 3-Series, the 1-Series looks a bit stubby, but it gets the job done. Beyond the more expensive 3-Series, there aren't many direct model-per-model competitors to the 1-Series. In terms of body styles (2+2 coupe and convertible), the Ford Mustang GT comes closest, but because of its domestic roots, we doubt there will be much cross-shopping going on between these two.....Read more
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2008 BMW 1-Series Related News

• Report: Lexus to tackle 1-series in Europe with new hatchback

  By MotorAuthority.com | 08/06/09 4:31 PM

  Lexus is unlikely to launch a sub-$30,000 model in the U.S. but that doesn’t mean it won’t develop a new entry-level model for other markets. One possibility is Europe, where small cars... Read more

• New engines added to BMW 1-series lineup

  By MotorAuthority.com | 06/25/09 9:55 AM

  Like its 7-series bigger brother, the diminutive BMW 1-series is being upgraded for the 2010 model year with new engines and several special edition models. New to the lineup are the 120i and 118d... Read more

• Report: Next-gen BMW 1-series to get four new variants

  By MotorAuthority.com | 06/23/09 11:41 PM

  While its Mini dealerships expand and BMW plans to double North American production, it's even busier behind the scenes working on the next generation of its most compact platform. Four new BMW... Read more

• Report: BMW to cut 1-series production costs, introduce shooting brake variant

  By MotorAuthority.com | 05/05/09 5:06 PM

  BMW is having a hard time making much money on the 1-series because it is capped in its upper price range by competition with the 3-series, yet it still features much of the same technology and is... Read more

• BMW reportedly planning a spiritual successor for the 2002

  By MotorAuthority.com | 01/21/09 11:31 PM

  Last year we saw the first test-mules for the next-generation BMW 1-series driving around the streets of Munich in Germany. At first appearance the test vehicles looked like ordinary 1-series... Read more

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