http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/ Autoblog Comments for http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 2:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 2:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 2:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 2:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Of course, the rear seat for me is another issue.]]>Jan 29th 2008 2:31PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 5:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 5:17PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 6:59PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 2:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/
Chassis balance and control tactility to match a Miata, plus a creamy straight-six noise and that extra layer of velvet BMW seems to coat each of its vehicles with.

"So buy a Miata" is a defensible response. Still, I think the 128i Coupe represents a bargain for enthusiasts who revel in subjective sensations more than spec sheets.]]>Jan 29th 2008 6:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/

the 1 series is going to be great I think, they have finally marketed and introduced a product in this price segment that fits. I'm impressed and would love to have one. Next step... all electric 1er]]>Jan 29th 2008 2:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 3:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/
/jaguar fan-boy.]]>Jan 29th 2008 3:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 5:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://goodcarbadcar.blogspot.com/2008/01/bmw-1-numbers-across-pond.html) can you imagine 80% of the 135i's speed with almost twice the economy? ]]>Jan 29th 2008 2:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 3:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 4:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/
It makes cars look thick in the middle, rather than long and lean.

Sorry, but G37 has it all over this, even if it is a bigger car. And Boxster/Cayman is a sportier car for the size, and can be found used.

I hope this is fodder for other companies to bring coupes out to compete, but I don't think I would buy this BMW.]]>Jan 29th 2008 2:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/
Performance-wise, it's slower, heavier, taller, thirstier, less nimble and less refined to boot.

And appearance-wise, alot of people are disappointed with the rather staid styling update Infiniti gave the coupe.

As for a used Boxster/Cayman... not for anywhere near 1er money with low miles! Not to mention they're strict two seaters, and shouldn't even be compared to this car.]]>Jan 30th 2008 4:20AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/official-bmw-1-series-performance-catalog-leaks-out/Jan 29th 2008 2:51PM