Did you also consider a 1 before you bought your 3?

Bimmerlover76 · 12-04-2012, 07:39 PM

Yes

sammy_0559 · 12-04-2012, 09:26 PM

Nope but i wish i did :/

w2830 · 12-04-2012, 10:16 PM

i just hated bmw for creating a such ugly car as 1 series

N6CRB · 12-04-2012, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matmanx1

Did some of you folks also cross shop the 1 before you decided on your 3?

To quote the great Marcel Marceau

from "Silent Movie". "No!"

Yvette · 12-04-2012, 11:50 PM

coming from 1 series myself, it was more fun to drive
the size is perfect but it is ugly

kiwi29 · 12-05-2012, 12:02 AM

I did for a second but I looked at the head lights and quickly turned back towards the e90s lol
Looking back?... well still the same feeling haha id get one for the wife but never for me. Maybe the 1m but other than that, NOOOOOOO lol some people just don't fit their cars.

Bimmer07 · 12-05-2012, 01:21 AM

nope.. 1 series is the car i really hate

Das_Stig · 12-05-2012, 01:22 AM

think i would enjoy driving a 1 but i just can't bear to look at it...

ArchiProf · 12-05-2012, 08:16 AM

I considered the 135i E82 very seriously. In fact, I went back and forth between it and the 335i E92 for a couple of years before making a decision. Since I have always had two cars since the 1980's and my spouse has a car too, there was no need to hurry on the decision.

While I really liked the performance of the 135i and came very close to purchasing one, I did not like the "sagging belly" line in the side view. I like it from the other views and found no problems with the interior which “fit” me very well. But when I put them side-by-side, the styling of the E92 with the M package won me over.

I am extremely happy with my E92 and I still think the 135i E82 is a great car. I would certainly consider the 2er or whatever it is in the future if I ever decide to part with my E92.

zamboni · 12-05-2012, 09:53 AM

Depending on what is your need I like my E82 is compact lighter than E92 and handle well, if you want more space then settle on a 3er. I had E82 & E93 they both great cars to drive but 1er is a bit mimble IMO, go try for yourself and see for yourself.

GOTMH8N · 12-05-2012, 10:24 AM

I wanted a 135 I bad but found a 335 for a better deal that I couldn't pass on.

Still want an 1M tho lol

Kernel Kurtz · 12-05-2012, 03:54 PM

I considered a 1, but the space and 4 doors are just too handy to give up.

SilverII · 12-05-2012, 04:09 PM

yes, but decided against it cause it is ugly

///M3NACE · 12-05-2012, 04:13 PM

Nope wasn't even out yet. The XI on the e90 wasn't out yet nor the 335i. I don't even recall the coupes even being out. I bought mine in 05 of July.

mynycbimmer · 12-09-2012, 12:58 PM

I considered the 135i, i liked the size but was put off by the looks. I also decided I needed AWD, plus the HPFP issue was a concern.

I didn't like the F30 (ugly, too big imo) so looked at the 328xi and 335xi E92s eventually deciding on the 328xi. It's a nice mix of luxury and sport and fast enough for my daily commute. I probably would have gone for the 335xi but for worries about HPFP failure (my commute is 90% highway and reading reports for cars going limp in the left lane was scary) and concerns over long term ownership cost.

fun2drive · 12-09-2012, 08:05 PM

Considered the M3 E93 but would have to wait a good while and I wanted the hardtop convertible. Already have an M3/4 so got the 335 which has been an excellent ride after 55K miles...

mblaucoupe135 · 12-09-2012, 08:59 PM

I had a 135 for 3 years and recently turned it in on lease for a 335is. I loved driving my 1, but it was a bit more raw and less refined than the 3. Plus, the interior was kind of cheap in the 1. So though i loved the 1, i think the 3 is a better all around car and is still a blast to drive when i rip on it.

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Bimmerlover76 Lieutenant 25 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI iTrader: (0)	Yes
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12-04-2012, 09:26 PM	#46
sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel 202 Rep 1,950 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [3.66]	Nope but i wish i did :/
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w2830 Private First Class 21 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335I Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i just hated bmw for creating a such ugly car as 1 series
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Bimmer07 Lieutenant 282 Rep 497 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	nope.. 1 series is the car i really hate
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12-05-2012, 01:22 AM	#52
Das_Stig I don't drink water. Fish fuck in it. 45 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Some say he naturally faces magnetic north, and that all of his legs are hydraulic... iTrader: (1)	think i would enjoy driving a 1 but i just can't bear to look at it...
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12-05-2012, 08:16 AM	#53
ArchiProf member 43 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2012 335i XDrive E92 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Porsche Cayman [0.00] 2016 Volvo XC70 (sp ... [0.00] 2012 BMW 335i xDriv ... [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC70 (sp ... [0.00] 1993 Pathfinder [0.00]	I considered the 135i E82 very seriously. In fact, I went back and forth between it and the 335i E92 for a couple of years before making a decision. Since I have always had two cars since the 1980's and my spouse has a car too, there was no need to hurry on the decision. While I really liked the performance of the 135i and came very close to purchasing one, I did not like the "sagging belly" line in the side view. I like it from the other views and found no problems with the interior which “fit” me very well. But when I put them side-by-side, the styling of the E92 with the M package won me over. I am extremely happy with my E92 and I still think the 135i E82 is a great car. I would certainly consider the 2er or whatever it is in the future if I ever decide to part with my E92. __________________ 2012 335i X Drive Coupe - BSM/Black, 6MT, M Sport, Premium, Navigation, Apps, Black Grille, 313 Wheels, and more...
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zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni 1131 Rep 5,557 Posts Drives: 13 E93 M3 18 F80 M3 16 K71 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 16 K71 F800GT [10.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 BMW E93 M3 [10.00]	Depending on what is your need I like my E82 is compact lighter than E92 and handle well, if you want more space then settle on a 3er. I had E82 & E93 they both great cars to drive but 1er is a bit mimble IMO, go try for yourself and see for yourself. __________________ 18 F80 Imola Red 6MT 16 K71 F800GT Montego Blue 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red 2000 E46,2006 E90,09 E82,13 E93 328i,14 F30 335i,18 F80 M3 My next vehicle would be a Zamboni
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12-05-2012, 10:24 AM	#55
GOTMH8N Stay Classy 70 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c iTrader: (2)	I wanted a 135 I bad but found a 335 for a better deal that I couldn't pass on. Still want an 1M tho lol
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Kernel Kurtz Major 345 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	I considered a 1, but the space and 4 doors are just too handy to give up.
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12-05-2012, 04:09 PM	#57
SilverII Colonel 40 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [9.66]	yes, but decided against it cause it is ugly
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///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	Nope wasn't even out yet. The XI on the e90 wasn't out yet nor the 335i. I don't even recall the coupes even being out. I bought mine in 05 of July.
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12-09-2012, 12:58 PM	#59
mynycbimmer Private 24 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 328xi M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I considered the 135i, i liked the size but was put off by the looks. I also decided I needed AWD, plus the HPFP issue was a concern. I didn't like the F30 (ugly, too big imo) so looked at the 328xi and 335xi E92s eventually deciding on the 328xi. It's a nice mix of luxury and sport and fast enough for my daily commute. I probably would have gone for the 335xi but for worries about HPFP failure (my commute is 90% highway and reading reports for cars going limp in the left lane was scary) and concerns over long term ownership cost.
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12-09-2012, 08:59 PM	#61
mblaucoupe135 Major 285 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Littleton, CO iTrader: (2)	I had a 135 for 3 years and recently turned it in on lease for a 335is. I loved driving my 1, but it was a bit more raw and less refined than the 3. Plus, the interior was kind of cheap in the 1. So though i loved the 1, i think the 3 is a better all around car and is still a blast to drive when i rip on it.
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