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2008 BMW 1-Series - Expert Reviews

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2008 BMW 128 Professional Cars.com Review

...BMW also offers no-cost maintenance for four years or 50,000 miles. There is no charge for all scheduled inspections, oil changes, brake pads, wiper blade...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 128 Professional Cars.com Review

...younger customers to the brand, with the idea that they'll migrate up through the model lineup as they get older and richer -- remains to be seen. And, as I've...

Edmunds
2008 bmw 1 series Professional Edmunds Review

...powerful and efficient engines, sports car performance with coupe practicality, high-quality interior, convertible's sun-reflective leather. Cons: Options...

CarGurus
2008 BMW 1 Series Overview

...Reviewers also noted that the backseat of the 1-Series can be cramped for adults, and that cargo space is limited, but for those in the driver's seat, the...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 135 Professional Cars.com Review

...Given that it comes in a well-equipped BMW wrapper, that enthusiast could easily opt for the 135i over the Japanese competition. The only problem with the 1...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 128 Professional Cars.com Review

...Convertibles are often play cars, though, where price matters less than it would in another segment. If that's what your convertible will be, then the driver's...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 135 Professional Cars.com Review

...800 rpm Torque: 300 pound-feet at 1,400 to 5,000 Curb weight: 3,420 pounds 0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds Wheelbase: 104.7 inches Overall length: 171.7 inches EPA fuel...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 135 Professional Cars.com Review

...This baby should come with a silver spoon. The 1-Series went on sale in mid-March and sold 1,500 copies in the first 10 days. Read Jim Mateja Sunday in...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 135 Professional Cars.com Review

...Suddenly, the 135i seemed not up to the task. The remarkable competence of its engineering was undermined by the sad incompetence of an urban infrastructure...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 135 Professional Cars.com Review

...Pros: Performs like a BMW with great ride and handling. Cons: Priced too close to the 3 Series. Grading Scale Excellent: HHHHGood: HHHFair: HH Poor: H Scott...


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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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