Overview & Reviews

The 1 Series is BMW's all-new entry-level car available in coupe and convertible body styles.

• Options cause the price to skyrocket, iDrive makes navigation a no-go option.

User Reviews:

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  Superb Performance, Stumbles a Bit - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By Maximus - May 18 - 10:52 am

  This car rates as high as one can on the performance and fun-to-drive categories. The power is everything the reviews say as well as the handling. Where the car fails is in the details. For the money I would expect better standard features or cheaper upgrades.

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  Love my 135 - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By TGman - May 16 - 12:02 am

  Just received my 135. Its the best car Ive driven. I drove a wide range of cars ranging at all different price points up to over $100k. For $40k though, you can have one great performance car. Id say the sports package is a must have. The iDrive takes some practice to get used to. The brakes are just amazing on the 1! 60 to 0 length is on par with far more exotic cars. Oh and one more thing, I think this car looks WAY better in person compared to photos.

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  An ugly little car thats fun to drive - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By coldwinterland - May 11 - 2:28 pm

  Its only a few hundred pounds lighter than the 3-series, but it feels a lot more light and nimble when you drive it. Both manual/auto transmissions are great: the shifting action of the manual is precise and confident the clutch is predictable and easy to engage. There isnt much sacrifice at all in ride comfort because of its relatively tight dimension and suspension tuning. It truly is a great fun little car to toss around. Its certainly not as edgy or raw as the M3 (E46 or E92), but feels as quick and manuvable if not more (especially when compared to the new portlier E92 M3), and it has better gas mileage.

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  Performance Meets Luxury! - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By Scribe23 - May 6 - 12:45 pm

  Its always a challenge to find a sporty performance car that is also luxurious, comfy and practical enough to be a primary vehicle. Simply put, this is the coolest, most fun, best equipped car Ive ever driven.

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  Pocket Rocket! - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By Colossus - April 23 - 3:35 pm

  I was looking for something fun to to drive and this IS IT! Drove G37, G35, TL-S, even a 335i. This is by far more responsive, fastest, and more enjoyable. Love the simple, but functional interior.

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  Yikes! Its fabulous - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By mr. rogers - April 21 - 11:00 pm

  Picked up a new 128i. Fun to drive, easy to park, brakes fabulously, accelerates like a rocket - sure not like the 135i but close enough. Great car, great ride, great BMW feel.

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  Better Than a Porsche 911 - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By Henry - April 18 - 7:11 am

  Just traded in an 03 911 for the 135i--wow, for about half the MSRP, I think I got twice the car. This is my first sports car without a stick shift. Love the beefy aluminum paddle shifters. Car absolutely flies. Inside is very quiet, except for the growl from the 300 hp engine. My Porsche was loud and uncomfortable and the 135 is so comfortable. I got the sport package and the seats are amazing. The thigh support is great for long trips. Car is an A+ and really does rival a 911 for performance but exceeds it for comfort and practicality with real back seat and room for two or three sets of golf clubs in trunk. Ive owned a 911, Boxster S and a TT Coupe. The 135i blows them all away.

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  A hoot to drive! - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By Mike - April 15 - 12:46 pm

  The 135 is the perfect size for me. The power is awesome. Was concerned about the iDrive but learning curve is quick. Inside storage is pitiful. No place for even your glasses case. One usable cup holder. Red LED ambient lighting, without turning the dash intensity up to practically full, is not visible. Should have been blue. Premium sound system/HD radio is supurb. Blue tooth and conviencence access great. 6 speed shifts like butter. Cool feature is the brakes hold on a hill for a couple seconds so you dont roll backwards. 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.

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  Best BMW ever driven besides the 650i - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By CrisFlip - April 14 - 9:44 pm

  I never thought I would fall in love with the entry level baby bimmer!! This car is quite capable of being considered an entry level M car. Its got more than plenty of power, agility, speed, and superior performance handling. If you want a nicely priced bang for you dollar this is it. Its a definitely in the "gotta have" car list. Although back seat is a bit cramped, but what do you expect on a "premium compact" coupe? Gas is not too bad at 26 highway. Great everyday car and always fun to drive. You have to test drive it and really drive it both normal and hard to appreciate it.

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  A classic BMW - 2008 BMW 1-Series
  By Year1DC - April 14 - 2:55 pm

  Took delivery of my jet black 135i coupe the day they went on sale in the US. Truly a great car, both in terms of performance and styling. I chose the automatic with the paddle shifters since I use the car for urban commuting. Its hands-down the best automatic Ive driven - just put it in Sport mode and the car moves like a rocket. It costs the same as a 328 coupe while delivering performance that is several notches above. While theres 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 135 seem like an even greater bargain.