1 Series Coming to NA in 2008

Bimmerista · 01-16-2007, 10:01 AM

It has been reported in the German car mag Auto Motor und Sport (a Stuttgart-based mag) that the coupe and convertable versions of the 1 Series will be introduced in 2008 (presumably as 2009 model years) and launched in North America as well.

How manny would consider the coupe (not the hatch) and/or convertible ?

I know I would

teknochild · 01-16-2007, 11:46 AM

is the coupe good looking i havent seen it?

if its got the power to keep up with the 335 i would want one, if its just as fast in a straight line and smaller/lighter i would prefer it so i could absolutly thrash it around corners until the rear axle flings off

spikes111 · 01-16-2007, 12:23 PM

Here's a place I frequent for news on the 1-series coming to NA.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/

Interestlingly they think the coupe/cabrio will be called the 2-series instead.

Here's a buncha threads with pics and etc..

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212 (check that coupe design out!)
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233

spikes111 · 01-16-2007, 12:24 PM

I hope they give NA a coupe and cabrio versio nthat's all I know. We need a smaller/cheaper alternative to the 3-series.

ZuerstBMW · 01-16-2007, 12:24 PM

I get one.

fnu02 · 01-16-2007, 02:26 PM

MacAttack · 01-16-2007, 02:31 PM

Hooah....that is wicked hot!! Where did you get that??!

vladinecko · 01-16-2007, 02:35 PM

it's been a rumor for some time. no confirmed news have been reported so far, however.

the pic, as you probably figured, is a photoshopped imaginary creation.

DrDomer · 01-16-2007, 03:05 PM

That's not the M1 I've seen....

This is the real deal. PS is fun!

Getagrip · 01-16-2007, 03:13 PM

I doubt BWM would reuse the M1 nameplate for the baby bimmer.

Antinontoxic · 01-16-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Getagrip

I doubt BWM would reuse the M1 nameplate for the baby bimmer.

+1

3dr 1-series came just out btw... maybe there will be 135i

magmd · 01-16-2007, 03:42 PM

I have seen several 1 series around San Diego with Mexico plates on.

I checked one out at the Dealership in TJ...was not very impressed. Its freaking tiny!

bavarian19 · 01-16-2007, 03:44 PM

The 1 series is overpriced for what you get... even moreso than the 3 series.

Not only does it look ugly (IMO), but its overpriced too??? No thank you...

jorgex · 01-16-2007, 03:51 PM

Just a rumour and never will be produce and the reason is because BMW M1 already exist (it was the first M car ever produced). The top 1 series is the 130i.

Bimmerista · 01-16-2007, 04:28 PM

The photochop is from another German mag Autobild.

In fact the article that accompanied that pic mentioned that a high performance 1Series is planned - but not yet decided is what to call it. That is why some speculate that the coupe may get the "2" series moniquer - in this way they can call it M2. But the naming bit is pure speculation. However a high performance version of the 1 series coupe is apparently in the works.

Bimmerista · 01-16-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

The 1 series is overpriced for what you get... even moreso than the 3 series.

Not only does it look ugly (IMO), but its overpriced too??? No thank you...

I agree that the current hatch sold outside NA is not the best looking BMW. The photoshop renditions of the coupe and cabrio however I like.

Pricing will be key, it will certainly be more than the competition size wise (Golf etc.) and more in line with the B Class from MB (available here in Canada) and the Volvo V30 (also available here). I suspect that, for reference, it may be starting where the Mini (without the options) ends.

enwhykiid · 01-16-2007, 06:55 PM

the coupe, which is probably going to be called the 2 series, is something that i would consider. 300hp in a car that light=pure adrenaline, if they offer a 235i

beauderek · 01-16-2007, 06:56 PM

If the coupe would look anything like that, I'd buy it for sure! I hope they bring a coupe version here to the States. I don't care if it's a 1 series or 2 series, just bring it.

Bimmerista · 01-18-2007, 05:03 PM

And now that we know the hatch is coming, how do people feel about its chances for success in the NA market ?

spydrz · 01-18-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerista

And now that we know the hatch is coming, how do people feel about its chances for success in the NA market ?

Not well--the styling is, well, questionable (and the GTI is quite good-looking), it'll be expensive (especially if it's a 135i), and hatchbacks have not been popular for twenty+ years...look at how the Jetta continually outsells the Golf/Rabbit.

Chris.G · 01-18-2007, 06:33 PM

well i hope you guys in the US receive the 1 series in the BMW line-up. You guys have been missing out on the 130

THE JEDI · 01-18-2007, 10:40 PM

Okay word has been out that BMW will bring the 135i to the states,and then the 130 later in 2008. What are the prices going to be and would ya buy one, I think it's going to be a monster little car.

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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 125 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	is the coupe good looking i havent seen it? if its got the power to keep up with the 335 i would want one, if its just as fast in a straight line and smaller/lighter i would prefer it so i could absolutly thrash it around corners until the rear axle flings off __________________ RAWRrrrr
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spikes111 Lieutenant 288 Rep 432 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Here's a place I frequent for news on the 1-series coming to NA. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/ Interestlingly they think the coupe/cabrio will be called the 2-series instead. Here's a buncha threads with pics and etc.. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212 (check that coupe design out!) http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179 http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233 __________________
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	The photochop is from another German mag Autobild. In fact the article that accompanied that pic mentioned that a high performance 1Series is planned - but not yet decided is what to call it. That is why some speculate that the coupe may get the "2" series moniquer - in this way they can call it M2. But the naming bit is pure speculation. However a high performance version of the 1 series coupe is apparently in the works. __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	And now that we know the hatch is coming, how do people feel about its chances for success in the NA market ? __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
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Chris.G Banned 105 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	well i hope you guys in the US receive the 1 series in the BMW line-up. You guys have been missing out on the 130
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