So I test drove the 1er...

aitsu · 04-05-2008, 05:36 PM

Kinda wish I hadn't because now I have to start thinking about ordering one and the idea of waiting 3 months for a car sucks..

The car is quite simply awesome. Having so much power(and torque, yea, i forgot torque owning a non-turbo rotary for 4 years) on tap is just fantastic and the steering was way more responsive than I expected.

But then this question came up... should I wait for the 09 model year?
If I were to order today, I was looking at a July delivery date. When does BMW historically start shipping their new model years? Fall?

And then there was the transmission question... I have a manual now, and I looking at a manual for this car but they didn't have one to test drive. I must say, the automatic with paddle shifters was quite a lot of fun. I would prefer a dual clutch gearbox and the dealer said the M3 would be getting one next year, so why not the 1? Anyone know if BMW has any plans to drop a DSG style gearbox into the 1?

What do you all think?

Thanks,
Ajax

BMW Dreamer · 04-05-2008, 07:30 PM

End of July is the end of 2008's. I personally am waiting to order a 135i in Jan or Feb 2009.

FOR MYSELF, A MANUAL OR NOTHING !!!

Bringinthewolf · 04-05-2008, 07:41 PM

Think Year 1 of the 1.

I just autocrossed 1'er with both tranies. Manual.

04-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
aitsu Mmmmm.. torque.... 45 Rep 367 Posts Drives: Imola Red F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Area, TX iTrader: (0)	So I test drove the 1er... Kinda wish I hadn't because now I have to start thinking about ordering one and the idea of waiting 3 months for a car sucks.. The car is quite simply awesome. Having so much power(and torque, yea, i forgot torque owning a non-turbo rotary for 4 years) on tap is just fantastic and the steering was way more responsive than I expected. But then this question came up... should I wait for the 09 model year? If I were to order today, I was looking at a July delivery date. When does BMW historically start shipping their new model years? Fall? And then there was the transmission question... I have a manual now, and I looking at a manual for this car but they didn't have one to test drive. I must say, the automatic with paddle shifters was quite a lot of fun. I would prefer a dual clutch gearbox and the dealer said the M3 would be getting one next year, so why not the 1? Anyone know if BMW has any plans to drop a DSG style gearbox into the 1? What do you all think? Thanks, Ajax
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	End of July is the end of 2008's. I personally am waiting to order a 135i in Jan or Feb 2009. FOR MYSELF, A MANUAL OR NOTHING !!!
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Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Think Year 1 of the 1. I just autocrossed 1'er with both tranies. Manual. __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
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