Hard to say because you wouldn't even put a 1 series in the same sentence as a IS, 3 series, TL, G35, A4... $36k is a lot of money and i just can't see myself spending that kind of money on a 1 series.. however, for 36k, there are many options like the TL-S, G35, A4, G37, even the 328i, but if you're talking about in the class of a 1 series, the only class competitors may be the STi, Evo, but on the BRAND side, A3.. i still question why BMW would do this by putting the same twin turbo 300hp engine in a 1 series.. of course the speed is there, but based on reviews, "pricey, poor gas mileage, little rear seat room"
Well obviously the IS350 was worth 40k+ to him :ugh:
lol.. i think it's worth it.. you have the reliability of a Lexus.. you not happy?
Yeah I'm interested to hear your reasoning on this... This car out performs the IS350 in every possible way. So what makes the IS "worth it"? Rear seat room? truck space? :dontknow:
It is a pretty tiny car in person but to me that's most of the appeal! Cars are so damn big now adays and they are going to just keep getting bigger
Lol.. outperforms the IS350 in every possible way? IS rear may be a little tight, but that's just because i'm a tall person.. you might as well say the 135i outperforms the 335i also.. you can't really compare a 1 series with a 3 series / IS.. it's a different class.. however, i just fixed up a fully loaded 135i and it's about $2,000 less than what i paid for for my IS.. and you're talking about a 1 series?? if i added the automatic, comfort access which the IS is standard, steptronic, you're looking at right about the same price as an IS or even a 335i.. I'm not saying the 135i is useless, but not many people would look at the 1 series on par with a 3 series.. people rather pay that kinda money for a 3 series.. i just think it's not even in the same class to compare with..
You said it yourself.. you're talking about a $36,000 small car.. so what if it has the same power as a 335i?? it's still small..
Don't get me wrong guys.. my bro has a 335i coupe and i think the car's great.. however, in terms of how the BMW pricing the 1 series so high, sales wise might not be so good.. i guess we'll just have to see because so far, i haven't seen many 1 series..
Nice pics of the 1 series