BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i - 1Addicts.com > Second Generation 1 Series Forum > 2012 BMW 1-Series Sporthatch (F20) Discussion > BMW 1-series Closed Room View
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-12-2011, 08:49 AM   #1
Leif
New Member
3
Rep
9
Posts

Drives: BMW 325i M Tech2 (E30)
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Finland

iTrader: (0)

BMW 1-series Closed Room View

Hi,

Got a chance to view the new 1-series today live at a closed room demo. Was a bit (really) sceptical having seen the pictures a week ago. The pictures we´ve all seen do not do justice to this car - at all!! Once you´ve seen it live, it´s a serious WAUUUU, both interior and exterior. The car was a Alpine White 116d, with black leather interior, sunroof and 17" alloys. Forget the Polo like rear end or too big nose, the proportions are just right. Already thinking of ordering a 118iA with M-sport package This car was worth a wait!!! Thank you BMW!!
Appreciate 0
      06-12-2011, 10:44 AM   #2
EdM5
Colonel
EdM5's Avatar
Netherlands
3853
Rep
2,064
Posts

Drives: G26 i4 M50 & E70 X5 Xdrive35d
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Amsterdam

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for sharing Leif.
This is exactly what I expected. Same story as with the first 1-series (got bashed big time as well).
This car will be a huge succes once again.
__________________
2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.)
2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d
Appreciate 0
      06-12-2011, 12:16 PM   #3
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40286
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for sharing. We can't wait to see it in person!
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      06-14-2011, 02:48 AM   #4
Leif
New Member
3
Rep
9
Posts

Drives: BMW 325i M Tech2 (E30)
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Finland

iTrader: (0)

The new 1-series is in flesh much sharper than in pictures.. Actually the sketches in the press release to my opinion give more realistic idea. It´s a damn beautiful and sporty hatcback, a totally new car
Appreciate 0
      07-07-2011, 05:09 AM   #5
E81
Private
Finland
7
Rep
49
Posts

Drives: F30 320iA
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Finland

iTrader: (0)

I was in that same closed room preview. I agree 100% with Leif. People will be positively surprised when they see this car in flesh.
Appreciate 0
      07-07-2011, 03:38 PM   #6
SevenJ
New Member
Norway
4
Rep
14
Posts

Drives: 435ix Grand Coupe
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Nor

iTrader: (0)

Appreciate 0
      07-08-2011, 08:25 PM   #7
Lynn_228i
AW BMW 228i with Black Dakota Leather Seats
Lynn_228i's Avatar
United_States
24
Rep
225
Posts

Drives: BMW 228i
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

This is my first post since I posted for the first time on the Bimmerfest BMW Forum and now I just joined this forum today. I kept the same user name. I think the hatchback version of the BMW 1-series is going to be a big hit and I wish they would bring the car to the USA also since there are a lot of people that like the utility features of a hatchback. I do not find the car ugly and find it sporty and cute. My car will be arriving at the dealership in 2 weeks so I am trying to learn all I can before it arrives. I am very excited.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2011, 02:26 PM   #8
mrtn
New Member
Netherlands
6
Rep
13
Posts

Drives: -
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Netherlands

iTrader: (0)

I've been to a similar closed room viewing and I have to say, it indeed looks better in real life than on the pictures. The rear definitely looks better and the front is less hideous.
The car we got to see was a red 118i sport.

I was definitely impressed with the interior quality: quite an improvement over our current 130i.

The one thing that did not impress me was the steering wheel (it was the leather sport steering wheel): it felt utterly cheap (almost like it was made of plastic) and the shape was not right for the hands. I felt really awkward holding it.
I'm really hoping for a different M-sport steering wheel because the M-sport wheel in our current 130i is definitely better shaped and made of better materials.

The good news: it's finally possible to have a proper sitting position in the back. The e87 1er didn't leave much room behind a front passenger whereas the f20 has enough rear room for extended periods of time.

Another hopeful point: I got to look at the engine bay and there was quite a lot of room near engine: definitely enough for 2 more cilinders. So hopefully BMW decides to build a 135i f20 because right now there is not really an interesting replacement for the e87 130i...
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:19 AM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST