So then, what car are you buying next?

[Jimmymature]

The big downer for me would be traction .. or lack of it.  (Read EVO's long term test of the 1M Coupe)

The second is the looks, but that's subjective.

Good price though ... let's hope that keeps the whole hot hatch sector prices low. 

Yeah traction could be an issue, Ill feedback when I test drive it. I'll also want to see a few more detailed test drives from the mags to see what the 'pros' think.


Jim

[mkviken]

the demo 1 series with m sport bodykit i saw the other day looked amazing IMO. really nice car in the flesh and the interior and seats are superb

[Snoopy]

Did you not find it very narrow inside. I thought that in a 1m I was in.

[mkviken]

hmm not really. i liked the driving position/interior as the dash and door cards seem to wrap around the driver more.

the driving position is very low, far back and steering wheel has loads of rake adjustment (ideal for me 6ft 4)

i wish the GTI had about 1" more steering wheel rake adjustment

[The Doc]

Another great review for the M 135i.....

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-bmw-m135i-3dr-sports-hatch-review/263406

[MAW73]

If the 1 series looked as nice as this I'd be having one....... 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0QLLbflS3I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwY5WaC-u4Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Jimmymature]

Another great review for the M 135i.....

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-bmw-m135i-3dr-sports-hatch-review/263406

That's a good review, I think it's going to be the car to get.....


Jim

[carl1]

I went to my bmw dealers yesterday and they had one in, with better looking wheels, same blue, exactly the same interior, then i went round the back and it said 118d. Put me right off that someone can get the same looking car for less. Anyway i have to admit it looked good but i think a lot of that was showroom gloss etc and not being enough room to be able to look round at its ugly profile, front and rear.

[carl1]

I really wanted to like these, for the engine and rwd, and i found myself warming to them from a certain angle

Looks good i think



Then this happens



Its awful. What a shame.

[dubber36]

I'm wondering if the looks will grow on us like the Bangle designed cars eventually did.