X-Drive 1 Series On the Way?!?

jeremyc74 · 07-02-2009, 12:29 PM

Someone on another forum was browsing the BMW website, and spotted what might be a slip.

It seems that they're getting ready for an AWD 1 Series, and by the looks of the layout, probably both a 128i and 135i variant.

How many people would go for an AWD 135i? I'd have to give it serious consideration in a year or so.

shodanusmc · 07-02-2009, 12:33 PM

I would, and living in Chicago, I would also want it on the VERT!

jeremyc74 · 07-02-2009, 02:44 PM

It's entirely possible that was just a glitch on the website, but it's got me thinking about how tasty a 135i X-Drive would be with a JB3 and a set of DPs on it.

mtla4 · 07-02-2009, 05:09 PM

A soft top convertible X-Drive car would be stupid. As for the X-Drive the reason why I switch from Audi to Bmw was because I wanted to go back to RWD. I'm not a fan of AWD Bimmers. I understand the logic to get one but I wouldn't.

ptack · 07-02-2009, 05:17 PM

dude, I think you're being pnkd. If you notice, there are no 135s shown. Someone just cut and pasted this.

x97Melbourne · 07-02-2009, 05:24 PM

i'd be suprised....the car is so little......but anything is possible.....i also never thought BMW would build a truck, and they did

jkp1187 · 07-02-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

dude, I think you're being pnkd. If you notice, there are no 135s shown. Someone just cut and pasted this.

No, it's on BMWUSA.com right now, if you let their ad that begins with the text "The government has called for increase fuel efficiency" play.

I'd be surprised if it weren't just an error. Someone copied and pasted the text from the 3-series into the 1-series area. That's all.

amdmaxx · 07-02-2009, 05:37 PM

BMW webmaster is not aware of BMW cars, They were offering free auto on 335d and free awd on 335xi and 328xi.. GO figure.
BMW gotta get their act together with web site.. Or get their Webmaster a brochure and a nice BMW to drive.

dbtheo · 07-02-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by amdmaxx

BMW webmaster is not aware of BMW cars, They were offering free auto on 335d and free awd on 335xi and 328xi.. GO figure.
BMW gotta get their act together with web site.. Or get their Webmaster a brochure and a nice BMW to drive.

Those ARE actual promotions from BMW, they are giving the upgraded cost of AWD free of charge. On 3 series car that have autos, they are giving that cost free as well. Since the diesel only comes in the auto, as not exclude those buyers, bmw extended the same promo discount to them

AchtungF80 · 07-02-2009, 08:57 PM

paging Izzodesh! lol

ptack · 07-02-2009, 09:35 PM

I'd say they've been hacked.

pit1 · 07-03-2009, 07:55 AM

Mistake...but that said, with the X1 complete the setup might be available. A year ago I'd be all over it, but after seeing how great the 1 does in the snow, I'm not sure I'd give up RWD. They'd certainly have to allow sport suspension and 18s on the x-drive version. No idea why they eliminated sp suspension in the x-drive sport package.

I'll dream of a 135i x-drive 5-door hatch as the ideal year-round daily driver.

crzy4135i · 07-03-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pit1

Mistake...but that said, with the X1 complete the setup might be available. A year ago I'd be all over it, but after seeing how great the 1 does in the snow, I'm not sure I'd give up RWD. They'd certainly have to allow sport suspension and 18s on the x-drive version. No idea why they eliminated sp suspension in the x-drive sport package.

I'll dream of a 135i x-drive 5-door hatch as the ideal year-round daily driver.

I don't need awd for bad weather here in the south. The extra drivetrain for awd would only add weight, reduce gas mileage and be less fun than rwd. I have a hell of a time getting the rear end of my S4 to kick out.

ORIGIN M. · 07-04-2009, 09:32 AM

Not going to happen.

Maybe Gen2, but I still doubt it very much, other than the x1!

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x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i'd be suprised....the car is so little......but anything is possible.....i also never thought BMW would build a truck, and they did __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	Mistake...but that said, with the X1 complete the setup might be available. A year ago I'd be all over it, but after seeing how great the 1 does in the snow, I'm not sure I'd give up RWD. They'd certainly have to allow sport suspension and 18s on the x-drive version. No idea why they eliminated sp suspension in the x-drive sport package. I'll dream of a 135i x-drive 5-door hatch as the ideal year-round daily driver.
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ORIGIN M. Banned 3161 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	Not going to happen. Maybe Gen2, but I still doubt it very much, other than the x1!
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