1 series

leaskovski · 10 Nov 2008 at 11:23

Whilst driving home from kent yesterday I noticed that the rear of a couple of 1 series was slightly different to others. Did they make some slight cosmetic changes when they started brought out the ED versions?

Or am I talking tosh? :confused:

Solari · 10 Nov 2008 at 11:29

Whenever I see these coming up behind me I always think the front looks nice. Once I see the back, however, I want to vomit

Sorry.. </derail>

[TW]Fox · 10 Nov 2008 at 11:34

They facelifted them last year.

Half of me really wants a 1 Series Coupe. Then I see the front and it makes me cry.

Egosh · 10 Nov 2008 at 11:50

Solari said:
Whenever I see these coming up behind me I always think the front looks nice. Once I see the back, however, I want to vomit

Sorry.. </derail>

its usually the other way round..people like the back and not the front..

leaskovski · 10 Nov 2008 at 12:00

Ah that makes sence then. Oh well, I suppose its a good thing I still have lots to do on the house before I can think about changing the car. That way, secondhand facelifted versions should start being more available.

Rilot · 10 Nov 2008 at 15:47

My boss has a 135i Coupe and I have to say, it's really growing on me.
Goes like stink too.

LSPIII · 10 Nov 2008 at 16:05

I must be weird. I quite like the 1-series! With regards to the coupe however. The back is fine, the front is fine. The side profile just seems... wrong. It looks really out of proportion.

Ricochet J · 10 Nov 2008 at 16:25

What engine sizes do the 1 series come in? I take it the 116i is the smallest with the 1.6 engine? Or do the numbers not corrospond to the engine size?

[TW]Fox · 10 Nov 2008 at 16:49

1.6 litre, 2.0 litre and 3.0 litre petrol and 2.0 diesel all in various states of tune.

mjt · 10 Nov 2008 at 17:51

Rilot said:
My boss has a 135i Coupe and I have to say, it's really growing on me.
Goes like stink too.

it's awesome.

Solari · 10 Nov 2008 at 22:55

Egosh said:
its usually the other way round..people like the back and not the front..

What can I say, I'm unconventional

MarkDavis · 10 Nov 2008 at 23:04

There also different rear bumper arrangements. Not sure whether its because of sport, se etc, but there are a few 07/08 1 series in our car park and then have different rear bumpers, some with mesh grilles etc, which look like original parts as opposed to aftermarket. Just a shame the basic car is so fugly.

leaskovski · 10 Nov 2008 at 23:09

Is that right? I thought it was a face lift that this kicked in on and not some sort of option?

Kappa · 10 Nov 2008 at 23:10

dont forget efficient dynamics! (sorry...but i think ed is awesome!)

Spie · 10 Nov 2008 at 23:49

We have a 120d Coupe, well specced with 18" rims. Looks, drives and handles superbly. It's the perfect small car.

[TW]Fox · 10 Nov 2008 at 23:52

Spie said:
We have a 120d Coupe, well specced with 18" rims. Looks, drives and handles superbly. It's the perfect small car.

Wow, really? Suprising. Have you got any pics? I love the 1 Series Coupe from every angle but the front - really quirky car.

Locky · 11 Nov 2008 at 00:01

Fox moving away from lux barges?

Slackworth · 11 Nov 2008 at 00:06

On the hatchback, I prefer the SE rear bumper to the M Sport. Not sure what BMW were thinking when they designed the M Sport model. It's like they started to design the rear bumper, couldn't be bothered to finish it and then thought "Oh crap...where can we put the number plate" as shown here:

Dark grey plastic middle = EPIC FAIL!

[TW]Fox · 11 Nov 2008 at 00:12

The rear bumper is a similar style to all BMW Sport bumpers - ie, with the black diffuser section. They all have it, even mine. Problem with the 1er though is there is nowhere else for the plate.

Slackworth · 11 Nov 2008 at 00:19

I've seen it on other BMs including the 1 Series Coupe and it looks fine. Just seems to look pap on the hatch.

1 series

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