Frankfurt: Report - BMW 1-Series to Start Under $30,000 in U.S.

naggs September 12th, 2007 1:04 PM Link

i was kind of hoping for something closer to 27k for the 128. i was also hoping for a curb weight about 500 lbs less so its kind of a moot point.

BookoutE46 September 12th, 2007 1:27 PM Link

V-6?… Sure it’s not an inline?

Todd September 12th, 2007 1:48 PM Link

If the 135i has STI/Evolution-levels-of-performance that some are speculating, $35K will still be a good deal!

Steve September 12th, 2007 2:26 PM Link

That 135 is going to be a screamer! I can’t wait. It’ll get very serious consideration from my end of the world. Fast as hell, BMW build/features/name, small… It’s wonderful!

The Stig September 12th, 2007 2:29 PM Link

If they do this model like the others, you’ll have to add another $5k in options to get things you would already normally expect in a car with this kind of badge.

Scott September 12th, 2007 2:41 PM Link

certainly won’t be “affordable” here in Canada… our stripper 323i is 35,600… the RWD 328i is 41K

Jeb September 12th, 2007 4:55 PM Link

I was just thinking the same as the Stig…how lowly is the standard equipment level going to be?

Sharky September 12th, 2007 5:43 PM Link

“Under 30K” means $29,995. I personally think that’s expensive, especially considering that a unit at that price (if you can find one) will be bare-bones. But on the other hand, BMW shouldn’t dilute their brand image with a “cheap” car.

dante September 12th, 2007 6:00 PM Link

Stripped is fine, ugly isn’t. Damn you Bangle! This would have been a near guaranteed sell if BMW still made attractive cars - slightly conservative, but subtly aggressive. Looking good without attracting the police. Now forget it and I’ve wanted a new 2002 for years. Though I guess it’s still too heavy to be a true 2002 successor.

Mena September 12th, 2007 6:59 PM Link

From what I understand the “base” 135i includes the Sport Package. That’s all I need.

Ducati Minor September 12th, 2007 7:10 PM Link

“Now forget it and I’ve wanted a new 2002 for years. Though I guess it’s still too heavy to be a true 2002 successor.”

I wouldn’t rule out a CSL edition that could have a couple hundred pounds shed. The 128i looks like the logical step up from a Cooper–small and agile. I’m psyched about the 135i–this could be the Cayman of Bimmers.

Steve September 12th, 2007 7:52 PM Link

I agree with Mena. I’ll take a bare bones 135i and be thrilled with it.

naggs September 12th, 2007 9:01 PM Link

the base is the 128

in the 3 series the 3 liter turbo engine is like a $7k option! exect the 135 to be start around 35k

Kal September 13th, 2007 2:53 AM Link

Stig,

It wouldn’t be a German car if they didn’t make you pay for the extras now would it? At least they aren’t as bad as Porsche about omitting things you’d expect to find when spending north of $30k.

The Stig September 13th, 2007 9:22 AM Link

LOL point taken Kal

bil September 13th, 2007 9:29 AM Link

FYI I see on Edmonds the BMW Z4 has $5500 in dealer cash till the end of the month. So they mark em up to mark em down.

Don September 14th, 2007 5:41 PM Link

I still don’t like that line running underneath the doors…it looks like the car is sagging.

Winding Road » Archive » BMW 1-Series Convertible to Arrive Spring 2008 September 29th, 2007 6:01 PM Link

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