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2008 BMW 1-Series - Consumer Opinions

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Edmunds user
Year One of the 1

...Example: The 128 is curiously without a functional cupholder. The only working cupholder is directly behind the shifter. I still love it...

Edmunds user
A hoot to drive!

...Paint, fit and finish top notch. One gripe... Offer 18 inch, performance, NON RUN-FLAT tires w/spare. Run-flats are problematic, expensive and wear out quickly...

Cars.com user
Little rocket

...It is not as powerful as my ZO6 off the line and it does not corner like the Ferrari, but for the price it is excellent if you like a drivers car."...

CarGurus user
Sexy And Loads Of Fun

...Overall, the power/performance, styling, and quality/higher resale value won me over. Performance: There was a bit of an understeer issue in the beginning. (If...

Edmunds user
Glad I bought it

...I am enjoying the additional room this car offers, the better ride and the performance. The 4/50k service is a real plus. I really love this car...

Edmunds user
A classic BMW

...While there's no other car that exactly compares, of all the other cars I drove the Cayman S feels the most similar - and at $20k more, it makes my $44k loaded...

MSN Autos user
Ultimate Driving Machine

...Also if your not used to a true sports car ride...hang on... Overall: Great car for the money, its true the options add up. Lots of power and handling tho for...

CarGurus user
Like A Rabid Bulldog Chasing A Mailman

...well there probably aren't too many other options, but who cares because you probably won't stop smiling after you drive one...

Edmunds user
BMW 128i Cabrio - WOW!

...It performs well and is smooth riding on the highway. My husband liked the Mini Cooper S conv. a lot but after driving/riding the BMW conv. he changed his...

Edmunds user
Just got my 135i

...Was looking at the Infiniti G37s and was waiting for this one to come out. Gotta say that I'm glad I waited!...


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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.

A more realistic competitor is the V-6-powered Infiniti G37 Coupe, although the G37 is not offered as a convertible.

The converse is true about the sporty Honda S2000, although it is a strict two-seater powered by a high-revving four-cylinder.


 
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