Overview & Reviews

Because the BMW 1 Series was all new for last year, not much changes for 2009. A heated steering wheel now comes with the cold-weather package, optional active steering is no longer available on 128i models and the optional navigation system now comes with BMW's fourth-generation iDrive.

• Options can quickly drive up price, tiny backseats, some interior elements not quite up to usual BMW standard.

User Reviews:

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  From a MINI to a BMW - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By LG - September 23 - 9:42 pm

  I have driven BMWs before and it seems all the interiors all pretty much the same. I would like to have nicer buttons for the radio. Also, I am very disappointed that the mirror on the sun visors do not have lights. What a bummer for such car! Response is awesome compared to the MINI but the mileage per gallon consumption went down 25%. The handling of the car does not compare with the so much fun go- kart driving of the MINI. I guess I compromised on that. Overall I am happy with it.

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  Good compromise in a small package - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By massa - September 10 - 4:25 pm

  The car is small and very fun to drive. The 128i engine has plenty of power. Very comfortable seats (sport option). The rear seats have more room that you may think, and gave to the car a great practical aspect. Trunk space also is not too bad, but it is a fun car. Inside noise, with top up or down is very low. No annoying rattles. Fuel economy: just ok. Fuel tank is small. The Ipod option works well.

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  Sport, yet refined - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By james - September 4 - 11:25 am

  Went from a Honda civic, so naturally am impressed with the handling of this well made auto. It has plenty of power, with excellent cornering and braking. Everyone in the family says it makes me look younger!

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  Love my 128i - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By SciFiChick - August 28 - 9:13 am

  What can you say about a car that makes your eyes tear up when you look at it? The styling is retro enough to make you skip a heartbeat, yet new enough to make you double your heartbeats. The performance is top notch (with the Sports package of course). Its fun to drive, fast, and BEAUTIFUL to look at.

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  An Expensive 1 or Inexpensive M? - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By RJ - August 17 - 11:28 am

  This is my first BMW, and prior to this, I had hardly ever ridden in a BMW. This car is simply amazing. When you see the sticker price, youll quickly realize that you are not at the local Hyundai dealership, but when you hit the gas, you wont likely recall anything from Korea, Japan, or Detroit with the driving dynamics of this Bavarian masterpiece. Im not claiming the vehicle is "perfect," but its as close to perfect a vehicle as Ive ever found. Even the notoriously picky Consumer Reports gave the 135i the highest rating in its respective class. That "trademark" BMW straight six force fed by two turbos is simply exhilarating.

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  Great Car... Really - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By gman - July 28 - 4:12 pm

  Weve had this car a few months. Overall the best car weve ever owned. BMW service is the same as with a car for $100k, so you feel like a king! Sport package is the way to go, car grips the road and never lets go. 128i is way over powered, you will for sure get a ticket. Driver and front passenger seating with power seats is great. Back seat is terrible for bigger folk. Good only for kids or the dog. We like the small size of the car for zipping around town and out to the lake. Good ride quality. We have a squeak in the back seat. We are addressing this build issue with BMW. BMW has treated us well so far, but we are headed back for a second try for the repair.

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  Fun Fun Fun!!! - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By Ed Farr - July 21 - 6:32 pm

  Traded in my 2006 Black Nissan 350Z for a base 128i with comfort access since I needed the back seats and man, I cant stop driving it!!! Compared to the Z, I am getting better MPG and I get the back seats! This is the most fun car I have ever driven.

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  Hold ON - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By First-time - July 13 - 7:04 pm

  Great car. Excellent feel with the driver. Fun and practical and affordable enough for the trip to and from work. Price is reasonable if you get just the Premium package with heated seats. You dont need the 135, wonderful fast car but overkill for DD.

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  excellent vehicleTs ruin this car - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By mike4444 - July 8 - 5:39 pm

  Fun car to drive...glad I went with the manual transmission..corners perfect and had up to 110mph with still pedal left...convertible has very good acoustics with top up...Id buy it again and I looked and drove all of the competitors...buy it.

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  A fantastic convertible! - 2009 BMW 1-Series
  By BostonDriver - June 1 - 3:18 pm

  This was my first convertible, and I couldnt have been happier. Before purchasing this car, we looked into and/or test drove the Lexus IS (convertible coming soon), Audi A4, and Volkswagen Eos. Nothing was as attractive as the BMW. We test-drove both the 135i and 128i convertibles and decided on the 128i because it was cheaper, had a softer suspension, and was more than fast enough. The handling is fantastic, and the car feels very responsive, nimble, surefooted, fast, and comfortable. It looks beautiful in jet black, sporty but elegant, classy but youthful. It is absolutely worth it. It is hard to find faults with this car.