Here's a picture I took of a 1 series while in Italy over the summer.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/ripcurl530/FXCD0031.jpg

i didnt think they were being imported to the US for awhile?Any one have the date? I was talking to BMW people at the autoshow here in cincy and they said they dont think it will come to the US.

http://www.bmwworld.com/pics/1er/14487_1024.jpg
http://www.bmwworld.com/pics/1er/14482_1024.jpg
http://www.bmwworld.com/pics/1er/14500_1024.jpg
http://www.bmwworld.com/pics/1er/14498_1024.jpg

More Info here -----> http://www.bmwworld.com/models/1er/index.htm

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/2005geneva/bmw_1series_rieger.JPG
http://www.in.gr/auto/parousiaseis/foto_big/ae_BMW_1-Series_700_01.jpg
http://www.motorcities.com/media/image/640/05G8F455525226C/2005-BMW-1-Series-Hamann-Tuning-Program-C.jpeg
http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/wallpapers/previews/bmw-1-series-m-sportpackage-812.jpg
http://img.lenta.ru/news/2005/04/06/hartge/picture.jpg
http://www.bmwinfo.com/0084.jpg

Hundreds of pictures here -----> http://images.google.com/images?q=bmw+1+series&hl=en

kind of a simple interior

Everything that I have read states that the 1 is coming to the states, as far as a date, I am not sure. I will see if I can find any info on it though.

kind of a simple interior
Exactly what they were aiming for. All the amenities are there without the cluttered look

the 1's have been spotted in SoCal already, so possibly 2007 is when we will get them?

looks like a matrix :confused

How about this one.....

http://webgraphx.com/Racebmw1.jpg



Yea...I know it is a mockup....lol :D :D

I think they are super cool. I'd rock it.

Ashleigh

yeah, I've heard 2007 as well....which, I'm guessing, is when they'll have the sedan (or coupe) version in production.
And then there's rumours about engine choices (might be all 6-cyl's for the US market)...but I'm hoping they could bring a 4-cyl valvetronic.

Yeah, I've seen a couple pics of 1-series spottings in SoCal & the Bay Area, but I wouldn't be surprised if it had baja-california plates on it. Seems like quite a few imported exotic cars I've seen driving around San Diego had Baja-Cali plates on them...I'm guessing the emissions & federalization laws in Mexico are pretty much non-existant compared to California's.

Wow, I'm starting to liek the 1's better. I like the Hamann one the best.:buttrock

i think the 1er has potential. plain, "out of the box" look decent. a few mods would make this thing look really hot. i.e: hamann.

-mike

Interior looks nice.

Although they are quite overpriced. The VW GTi is rather cheap.

Saw a ton of the 1 series car when I was in Amsterdam last year. They are cool looking cars!

the modern e30!

hamann makes a sick 1 series

I'd buy one. Very nice indeed.

Id rock one.......Rieger FTW!!!!

Toyotas, and Mazdas.

they are already here, I live in San Diego and there is a guy down the street with a silver one...i'll try and snap a picture of it

I dig it!

I like it, but it might be referred to as "cute" one too many times for my liking. Still, the M sounds pretty badass.

I was looking into importing one a few months before the U.S. release was being speculated. I am 100% sure that I'm buying one next year... wether BMW brings them here or not...

i think they are hot. def the hamann one!

w00w like those pics... used to think 1 series looks confused with x3 series.. but this looks > vw

Late 07 early 08

they are already here, I live in San Diego and there is a guy down the street with a silver one...i'll try and snap a picture of it
They aren't for sale in the US yet though. I've seen a few around with Baja plates though.

130i Sport is a fantastic little car, with lots of power! Would love to have one.

they are already here, I live in San Diego and there is a guy down the street with a silver one...i'll try and snap a picture of it
He must have imported it from Mexico. You can get them down there. I am sure it would be fairly easy to get it brought over. ;)

I talked to a few guys at the Local BMW dealer. They said the 1's will be here in full force end of 2006, beginning of 2007. And that theyre not gonna be the same as the euro ones.... hmmmmm

Kinda like the Audi A3...I wonder what the price range will be for it? Low $20k? God forbid under $20k bone stock?

they are already here, I live in San Diego and there is a guy down the street with a silver one...i'll try and snap a picture of it
thast becuase he bought it in mexico and drove it up. when i was in encinada i saw several (as well as a 316ci ! 1.6 FTW)

the 1 series is pretty sweet
not bad

aww man i want that car! and an mcoupe :)

Anyone know if there's plans for a diesel?? I really want a diesel daily driver, and a BMW diesel daily would be tits.

There is a 116i, 118i, 120i, 130i, 120d, and 130d. Those are the model numbers available here.

I wanted to post pics of my 116i and of a pimped 116i i recently saw in the Transport show here in manila but i'm not allowed to post pics here yet as i'm a new member. Anyone willing to receive it via email and post it here?
rainmanred

You have a 130d??
What is the torque on that thing?

Oh sorry i think i was mistaken with the 130d

I really am not able to post pics, my account says I need to reach 100 postings before i'm allowed to do so.

What i meant was that those models are supposedly available here in manila Philippines. I only own a 116i

oh man i'm not even allowed to post URL's yet. hmp*#^*X!!!

WOW!
I was right. They look like a daiwoo don't they?

cant wait to see the (new) m1

they remind me of the audi A3. i love the look.

i really like em... ive seen a few here in south texas, but only one that had u.s. plates... they sell em in mexico, and u cant get much closer to mexico than texas

is it a car or an suv? anyhow, if it can be lowered enough its got serious e36 type potential. im liking it a lot11!!!1

is it a car or an suv? anyhow, if it can be lowered enough its got serious e36 type potential. im liking it a lot11!!!1
It replaced the E36/E46 compact.

I've been working off and on in Europe for the past month, in the UK, Germany, and Italy. I've been seeing a lot of the 1 series, and must say it looks pretty sharp in person.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/bigbillybmw/BMW%20E87/IMG_2471.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/bigbillybmw/BMW%20E87/IMG_2472.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/bigbillybmw/BMW%20E87/IMG_2473.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/bigbillybmw/BMW%20E87/IMG_2474.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/bigbillybmw/BMW%20E87/IMG_2475.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/bigbillybmw/BMW%20E87/IMG_2476.jpg

my 116i

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/rainmanred/BMW/mybmwsm1.jpg

Here's a pimped 116i at a recent car show here in manila philippines. Sorry for the pic quality it was taken with my low-res mobile phone camera.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/rainmanred/BMW/30-04-06_1819.jpg

oh that looks hott, especially in red. if they really are coming over here then i am seriously looking at buying one.

gotta get yourself a 130i, they are the ducks guts, if you like "big engine, small car" kinda thing

id like to see the coupe, i think that would look so much better... but ill never give up my e36 cars...

it looks good with some work, but not my kind of car

I saw one of those in Cancun Mexico last month. The first one I ever saw or heard of. I say they are "cute" not agressive enough for me.

HMMMM i really like them, I was thinking of getting an A3, but i would rather have the 1 if it comes over!

thought they were susposed to be here in mid/late 2008.

thought they were susposed to be here in mid/late 2008.
Last I heard was they'd start taking orders in 2007 for 2008.
I already have my plate picked out. FIRST 1.
The plan is to do Euro-delivery and pick it up in Spartanburg. :buttrock

FIRST 1 ...thats cool. My lease on my MINI is up in 08. I"m seriously thinking about getting the 1 as soon as I am able to. theres something about a twin turbo that peaks my interest ;) lol

im in cozumel right now and they are very hot down here. i picked up a tunner mag and there were a few sick ones, including an ///M. they are not as small as u would think. they look a lot better than an a3, and the 3.0L is sick.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/rainmanred/BMW/bmw1spacesm.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/rainmanred/BMW/terminator_one.jpg

i really like the 1 series small SC on that bad boy :-)

Here's a pimped 116i at a recent car show here in manila philippines. Sorry for the pic quality it was taken with my low-res mobile phone camera.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/rainmanred/BMW/30-04-06_1819.jpg

Hey, has the 130i made it to manila? I only see lower 1-series here in baguio.

Unfortunately they are not coming to the US for sale. I work for a BMW dealer and it's sad but true. What a shame they seem to think that it will lower their buying standard when in reality no car that they will design and build will turn off a true BMW lover in fact it would draw in a younger crowd to go along with their well established customer base....what a shame that's all I can say

Unfortunately they are not coming to the US for sale.Too early to tell. The E36 M3/4 wasn't destined for the US either.

I think the 1 will take away from the 3 in sales. Less money for dealers and BMW.
That could be a reason not to bring it in.
It certainly is not that people don't want them.
I'm ready to do Euro-delivery for one.
I for one will not be buying a new BMW unless it's a 1.
I have no interest in the E90.
Just picked up an E30 325iC. I don't see myself ever getting rid of my 328ti (engine swap). If I get another BMW it will be another E36 or E30.

If I have a desire for something new, Mazda will be getting my money and I'll crush my
http://www.happytogether.com/plates/first_1.jpg
in disgust. And my next plate will be
http://www.happytogether.com/plates/rezoom.jpg

I like it!

Hey, has the 130i made it to manila? I only see lower 1-series here in baguio.

NO 130i yet in manila. And no diesel versions as far as i know.
Very few people would afford a 130i, and if i had money for it, i would then buy a 3 series.

god, that is one ugly car. it looks like a mazda 3 hatchback.

god, that is one ugly car. it looks like a mazda 3 hatchback.

Yes it is.

I only care how it handles.

Duh?! This is exactly what the mazda 3 hatch is trying to be, except that it doesn't have on board computer, run-flat tires, DSC and DTC and DBC, push button ignition, etc. etc. etc. ;)

i dig em, hope they bring the 1 here

Duh?! This is exactly what the mazda 3 hatch is trying to be, except that it doesn't have on board computer, run-flat tires, DSC and DTC and DBC, push button ignition, etc. etc. etc. ;)I was considering one of those if the US doesn't get the 1. I haven't seen on Mazda3 at the track. The 1 would be my next track toy. Either way, I will have a new car no later than 2008.

ahhhhhhhh please come :help

1 spotted in San Fran
http://spyphotos.autoblog.com/2006/07/15/spy-photos-bmw-1-series-spotted-in-san-fran/

Unfortunately they are not coming to the US for sale. I work for a BMW dealer and it's sad but true. What a shame they seem to think that it will lower their buying standard when in reality no car that they will design and build will turn off a true BMW lover in fact it would draw in a younger crowd to go along with their well established customer base....what a shame that's all I can say
If this guy is right, then that really IS a shame. Sure, the younger crowd will buy them, but then they will get a taste of BMW ownership. They will instantly fall in love and want a 3, or even an M. American buyers are insatiable. You feed them and they get more hungry.

Not to mention the number of poorly built cars on American roads will decrease, and maybe people will drive with a little more pride as opposed to aggression. Cuz I know I'd never want a scratch on the Bimmer.

hott looking cars

Meh...any series other than 3 never did much for me.

You know.

The two door hatchback isn't so bad looking after all.

Jees.....did I just say that ?

Well, I will have to see( and drive ) one, when they come to the dealership.

I hear they are very powerful, and handle well.

Can't believe I am actually starting to like this car.

Still looks like a rolling sardine can with the lid half open,

But it's growing on me. I think this car could be fun !!!

where did the picture of the two door hatchback come from ?

Are they available in the states yet ?

I could have sworn I saw one at the mall, a few weeks back. Plates were from California, I think.

Thought the car was coming out over the summer.



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I love how they look.

I spotted one in the Dallas area a couple months ago. Definitely caught my eye.

the convertible was cool but i dont know about a hatch back