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BMW 135i: The 2008 Car Of The Year?
2008-02-16 18:45:00
It’s amazingly cool to drive the new BMW M3 but we were just as excited to test drive the BMW 1-Series cars today, for the first time in the USA. The awesome power, aggressive looks and bang for the buck say leading candidate for the 2008 Car of the Year in our opinion. Click for the jump   [Source: ...
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BMW 1 Series Convertible Photos
2008-02-16 18:45:00
U.S. auto buyers are used to downsizing. It came in the mid-1970s after the first oil shock, and it’s back again right now with the shift from SUVs to crossovers. But in Europe it’s pretty much an alien concept. For decades they’ve run a simple size escalator. Every model gets slightly bigger with each successive ...
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BMW Concept 1-Series tii in Chicago
2008-02-16 18:45:00
Officially, it’s the BMW Concept 1-Series tii; unofficially, it’s several shades of Teutonic radness. Let me count the ways: It recalls the heady days of mid-period BMW road racing, evokes the original (E30) M3 and cribs its halo from the early ’70s BMW 2002 tii. Click for the jump [Source: Jalopnik]
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Spied Production BMW 135tii
2008-01-26 15:52:00
Few models in the BMW lineup have as much tuning potential as the newly released 135i, and the Bavarian boys and girls are intent to capture as much of that market as possible. The BMW 1-series tii concept proved that BMW was serious about offering performance parts to boost (and possibly lighten) its new turbo’d ...
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1 Series convertible photos, price
2008-01-26 15:52:00
BMW Press Release THE NEW BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLEBMW?s 128i and 135i Convertible s Come to America in 2008Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? September 30, 2007? For those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above, the new BMW 1 Series Convertible follows the tradition established by the iconic BMW 2002 sport ...
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Souped-up BMW 1-Series head-turner
2008-01-26 15:51:00
We have literally no information on this car. It showed up on a 1addicts.com forum this morning, and we’ve been trying to glean details since then. What we do know is that it’s registered in Munich, Germany; it has some very hot non-standard components; and it’s made up to look like the BMW 1-Series tii ...
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BMW announces pricing for BMW 1 Series Convertible
2008-01-26 15:51:00
The final reveal in BMW’s three-movement press conference was a drop-top version of its perfectly-sized 1 Series . While some in the audience might have preferred that the preceding female dancers had instead lost their tops, this vehicle was not a bad consolation prize. Available in naturally-aspirated (128i) and forced-induction (135i) flavors, the 1 Series ‘vert offers ...
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2009 Cadillac CTS-V: kan het zieker?
2008-01-10 14:24:00
Nee, zeg ik. Met geen mogelijkheid. Want hier, lieve mensen, hebben we een volwaardige vijfzitter met meer power en vooral meer koppel dan een BMW M5. Een auto die niet wordt uitgerust met achtentwintig computers en zelfdenkende deurhendels, maar gewoon …
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Video: Cars.com features the 1 Series
2008-01-06 02:40:00
Check out this video on the BMW 1 Series done by cars.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2siv7xfFE k
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VIDEO: BMW 1-Series video commercial
2007-12-22 01:54:00
The BMW 1-Series is just about to be sold here in the U.S., meanining tha multimedia overkill is just about to happen. With automakers becoming more interesting in capturing buyer’s attention, the game is getting more high tech, and less reality based. BMW brass has realized the trend - and the ultimate result is a beautified version of how ...
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Alpine White 135i delivered to a 1Addicts member
2007-12-21 03:02:00
A lucky member over at 1Addict s.com already took delivery of an Alpine White BMW 135i! It arrived December 19. Read his review. He talks about how it compares to his former 335i and R32 Golf. He said he’s going to post more photos too. Go check it out!

BMW 1 Series TV Commercial
2007-12-19 18:09:00
Check out this Behind the Wheel commercial on the BMW 1 Series . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtwntrY0wS s
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Is BMW making a mistake pricing the 1-series so close to the 3?
2007-12-18 14:34:00
Thanks to the tipoff from our bud Lucca I decided to peruse the BMWUSA.com website where you can now configure and build the new 128i and 135i cars. Much to my chagrin after pricing one out with the options I would buy (see below), it only ended up being $3945 less than a 335i sedan! $42k for ...
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1-Series on BMW website with official pricing
2007-12-17 21:57:00
The 1 Series was added to BMW’s offering in the United States, having officially been included on the BMW official website. Along with its place among the Ultimate Driving Machines online, the 1-Series gets officially priced, which turns out to be what most expected. The 135i will have an MSRP of $34,900 plus a $775 charge ...
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Build your own BMW 1 Series Configurator at BMWUsa.com
2007-12-17 21:51:00
The 1-Series has officially joined BMW’s line up in the United States, having finally been added to the brand’s official website. Along with its place among the Ultimate Driving Machines online, the 1-Series also gets … Click for the jump
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BMW 1 Series on sale on March 22, 2008
2007-12-14 14:33:00
Coming from BMWNA through an internal bulletin that was sent to BMW dealers. The highly anticipated BMW 1 Series will go on sale on March 22nd, 2008 . The online configuration will be live at the BMWUSA.com web site  soon.  Pricing has been released including the packages options.
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Video: BMW 1 Series coupe manufacturing
2007-12-13 14:14:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7FLPSHZlA I
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Santa changes his reindeers for a BMW 1-Series coupe
2007-12-07 00:47:00
Christmas is coming and Christmas-based sales campaigns are here. While some might argue (and I agree) that reindeers are, by far, a greener mode of transportation than cars, BMW has decided to use a 1-Series … Click for the jump
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BMW 135i Drifting
2007-12-04 16:31:00
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFCB2GvKrV c Review: “Today was the day. I could drive the car all day. It sit s now in my garage. Tommorow i bring the 135i back to my dealer.First The ediff. The ediff works perfect if youre used to a complete opendiff then it wil be a nice gadget. I did 3rd gear slides today at 100km an ...
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BMW 135i gets AC Schnitzer: 360 HP ACS1
2007-11-29 21:41:00
Click the image above for a high-res gallery. AC Schnitzer gets a shot at improving BMW’s products before they’re let go to the public. The routine is the same for the 135i, pushing power output of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six to 360 HP and 332 lb.-ft. of torque, while simultaneously dropping the 0-60 time to below five seconds and increasing the top speed ...

AC Schnitzer Takes On The 1 Series With The ACS1 3.5i
2007-11-29 19:38:00
The ultimate tuner of all things BMW have embraced the new BMW 1-series coupe with what they’re calling the ACS1 3.5i. AC Schnitzer’s tunage is highlighted by — a “Turbo logo on the front spoiler.” OK, they’ve done much more than that, but … Click for the jump
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Photos of BMW 1 Series coupe at BMW Welt
2007-11-23 02:34:00
Sparkling Graphite exterior looks amazing on this car! See the photos below. I might just have to make a deposit on one of these! Click on a photo to view larger.
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Latest BMW 135i Video
2007-11-20 00:00:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucpI2QnVAh I
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135i Options Pricing
2007-11-18 14:19:00
Thoroughbred inline 6-cylinder power. Options . - 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve twin turbo inline 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block and Valvetronic and Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, 300 hp. 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission $1,275 Premium Package (ZPP) $3,300 Sport Package (ZSP) $1,000 Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $600 Active Steering $1,400 Paddle Shifters $100 Comfort Access $500 Power front seats w/driver memory $995/ZPP Heated front seats $500/ZCW Park distance control (rear only) $350 Navigation w/iDrive, Voice Command ...

BMW 1-Series Pricing Announced
2007-11-18 00:00:00
BMW announced base pricing on the 1-series at the L.A. Auto Show, removing some doubt. The 128i coupe, with a 3.0-liter, 230 horsepower I6, starts at $29,375. The 135i, with  twin-turbo, 300-horsepower six, comes in at $35,600. Quoted from BMW pricing sheet:  MY 2008 1 Series Coupe Introduction and Pricing The much anticipated all-new 1 Series Coupes, the 128i and the 135i, ...
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BMW prices 135i at $35,675 : Autoblog
2007-11-18 00:00:00
UPDATE: Kicking Tires has discovered that the 128i will start at a more beilievable $29,375. Click the image above for more live pics of the BMW 135i. Our boy Omar over at eGMCartech passed along a tip yesterday that BMW had a plaque standing next to its 135i listing the available options and price of its turbocharged entrant into the ...
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135i Options Pricing
2007-11-18 00:00:00
Thoroughbred inline 6-cylinder power. Options . - 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve twin turbo inline 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block and Valvetronic and Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, 300 hp. 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission $1,275 Premium Package (ZPP) $3,300 Sport Package (ZSP) $1,000 Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $600 Active Steering $1,400 Paddle Shifters $100 Comfort Access $500 Power front seats w/driver memory $995/ZPP Heated front seats $500/ZCW Park distance control (rear only) $350 Navigation w/iDrive, Voice Command & ...

BMW 1 Series Coupe On Sale Jan 2008
2007-11-18 00:00:00
(We’ve already known most of this, but I’d thought I’d let it post anyway!) The BMW 1 Series Coupe , drawing inspiration from the BMW 2002 from 40 years ago, made its North American start at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In delivering sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics, agile handling, powerful engines and seating for four, the 1 Series Coupe is reinventing ...
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1 Series Press Release from the L.A. Auto Show
2007-11-18 00:00:00
NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT FOR NEW BMW 1 SERIES COUPE IN LOS ANGELES 2008 is Year 1 of the 1 Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 2, 2007, 6PM EDT? The BMW 1 Series Coupe, which draws inspiration from the iconic BMW 2002 of some 40 years ago, will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto ...
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Latest BMW 135i Video
2007-11-17 14:21:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucpI2QnVAh I
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