[wellsy]

Just seen an ad stating that the 1 series is being released in the Autumn.

I was under the impression these were out already as I saw a gold coloured 116i about a month ago on the M62 near Goole. The guy driving it looked like a regular business driver, shirt tie etc. Nothing to indicate that this was a test model.

Am I seeing things? Anyone else seen one?

 

[MRK IV]

I've seen one too - but unsurprisingly, near BMW UK.

I've got a 120d Sport on order for the other half - ETA is end of September.

 

[shorty]

yeah saw one on the m3, probably going to the BMW HQ

 

[IV Turbo]

Was looking at a brochure on Friday for the new 1 series, think it looks quite smart.

Not seen the pics of the 3dr yet, but if they have plans for an M1, i'd like that []

 

[x1-immy]

They have them on "tour" around the country, for folk to test drive.

 

[Stevoraith]

Its growing on me.

Got high hopes for the 3 door.

 

[alx3]

apparently there wont be an M1 cos BMW did that already but they are rumoured to be working on a coupe version being an M2 to be on sale no later than 2007.

 

[Stevoraith]

On sale 18th September according to the bizzare TV adverts.

 

[spencert]

Quote: posted by MRK IV on 19/07/2004 15:12:05

I've seen one too - but unsurprisingly, near BMW UK.

I've got a 120d Sport on order for the other half - ETA is end of September.

Is that > 20k ?

 

[col.mc]

Sounds like 21K for a base model, extra for alloys etc, so your prob talking 25k for decent diesel with some toys

see this thread, a user on here, hambrook, did a bit of research

http://www.uk-mkvs.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=31410

 

[spencert]

Just found the 1 series mini site on the main BMW page, 120d (163bhp) 20700 OTR, obviously no big wheels, metallic paint, leather, Satnav or Xenons for that price. So speccing it up to 25k will be easy......

 

[MkIV Turbo]

Looks really nice, I think from the side they look like an Alfa 147.

 

[Tom R32]

Not a fan - but will hold off judgement till I see it in the flesh - and in ///M form.

 

[mk4 Turbo]

For a few more ?k you could get a low end 5 series surely.

 

[Richard W]

Quote: posted by MRK IV on 19/07/2004 15:12:05

I've got a 120d Sport on order for the other half -

Excellent - please let me know what you think, I'm going to be after one once it's time to sell the Golf (mid-end next year...?).

R

 

[x1-immy]

It is very expensive for the top end model(120d), and the price includes very little extras...the 1 series actually reminds me of a M Roadster.

It handles very good tho as do most BMWs ive driven.

 

[MRK IV]

Extras on our ours: Xenons and heated seats - already has sports suspension and seats, AC and different trim as standard. The SE gets climate, an armrest (!) and a computer as standard instead.