If the 1-series didn't exist, what would you be driving instead?

NickR1 · 07-16-2009, 02:29 PM

just curious, for those that own and drive a 1er, if BMW didn't exist, what car would you be driving instead?

Spec 1 · 07-16-2009, 02:47 PM

Intending on making a move to a Caddilac CTS or Hyundai Genesis (sedan) in the next 12 months.

backtoreality15 · 07-16-2009, 03:28 PM

Audi TT 2.0T

drift90 · 07-16-2009, 05:43 PM

If the 1 series did not exist, i would drive the 3 series like anyone else would whos into bmw >.>

guardianangel3290 · 07-16-2009, 06:12 PM

I'd be driving an EVO-X
i was literally a signature away from buying one before i decided on the 1er

jibaholic101 · 07-18-2009, 04:58 PM

if i didnt have my 1er, i would have had a P-car TT

Vaaaan · 07-18-2009, 10:08 PM

a new STi

sawbones · 07-19-2009, 02:00 PM

probably a subaru WRX STI, but possibly a Honda S2000.

marvinp · 07-19-2009, 02:06 PM

335i most likely.

dragon1761 · 07-19-2009, 02:12 PM

g37

MadMan77 · 07-19-2009, 02:16 PM

I would still have my '04 STi but it would have a turbo upgrade.

scorcherjf · 07-19-2009, 02:18 PM

M3 or a Porsche

EINSER M · 07-19-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scorcherjf

M3 or a Porsche

+1

HondaGoneRogue · 07-19-2009, 02:20 PM

I'd still be in my 06 Civic Si. Or an A5.

Cuz5150 · 07-19-2009, 02:27 PM

CPOed Audi RS4 or RS6 or New Tundra CrewMax with TRD supercharger.

Novator · 07-19-2009, 02:34 PM

In order of likelihood:
#1. E92 BMW 335i (front bumber, brakes, weight, and size were factors that made me choose a 135i instead along with price)
#2. E92 BMW M3 (w/DCT though it wasn't out yet when I ordered my 135i)
#3. 987 Porsche Cayman S (bang for your buck just wasn't there and if you've ever gone to Porsche USA and try to configure a car there you'll easily run over $10K in options alone. My dream Cayman S retailed at $110K, yeah right).

annsue · 07-19-2009, 02:42 PM

Either the new G37 convertible or the new IS350 convertible.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 07-19-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickR1

just curious, for those that own and drive a 1er, if BMW didn't exist, what car would you be driving instead?

I think people overlooked that you said 'if BMW didn't exist' so I will exclude any other BMW models.

Audi TTS or RS4, Camaro SS, or used Porsche Cayman S.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 07-19-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by annsue

...or the new IS350 convertible.

Saw one of these this morning. GREAT looking car from the rear and sides, but the front was indiscernable from an IS sedan. Looks like a comfortable, drop-top cruiser rather than anything performance oriented though.

atr_hugo · 07-19-2009, 02:51 PM

Porsche Cayman S

bimmerboy · 07-19-2009, 02:54 PM

2008 STi or 2008 EVO X

marvinp · 07-19-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ToBeOn2Wheels

I think people overlooked that you said 'if BMW didn't exist' so I will exclude any other BMW models.

Audi TTS or RS4, Camaro SS, or used Porsche Cayman S.

Ahh, I saw that now. G37 or IS350.

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annsue Private 0 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 135i convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (0)	Either the new G37 convertible or the new IS350 convertible.
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