If the 1er didn't exist, then what?

HeyMoe53 · 05-06-2008, 09:57 PM

This just popped into my feeble-minded brain, muddled by way too much work.

I have been interested in the 1 ever since I knew it existed, and then learned that it was coming to the US.

My driver's ed teacher owned a 3-series way back in my high school days, and through incessant reading, I learned that a BMW was first and foremost, a driver's car. So, I always hoped to own one some day, and may just do that one year from now.

It is obvious that the "addicts" here love to drive, and I love hearing from them.

But, here's a question for you 1 owners. Just out of curiousity.

If the 1er had never happened, what other car would you be driving now?

Another BMW, or something else? Or, maybe you would have hung on to something already in your garage?

Just curious! And, thanks for humoring me!

esses · 05-06-2008, 10:05 PM

BMW Z4 MCoupe
BMW M3 (e46)
Audi S5

TP 135i · 05-06-2008, 10:08 PM

Audi TT Coupe

BMW Dreamer · 05-06-2008, 10:09 PM

Audi A5
2009 Acura TL
Infiniti G37S
Stripped 335i sport and heat only

zbladejr · 05-06-2008, 10:09 PM

You pose a tough question, but given the pricing of all the new cars I'd probably try to find a decent 2004/2005 M3 or go with the A5. Would have frankly liked the R32, but not with automatic, no matter how sweet they say it is. Or, potentially an STI, but all of these pale in direct comparison to the brand new 135i 6MT.

1funcoupe · 05-06-2008, 10:11 PM

For me, I am going to hold off on the 1 series and wait til August when the 2009 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.B is out. They come with so much for the money. 6MT, STI gearbox, STI tranny, Bilstein shocks, Harmon/Kardon 9 speaker premium stereo system-385WATT subwoofer, 18 in wheels, leather seats w/ alacantra inserts (heated), NAV, Sirius or XM, AWD and much more for less than a BMW 1 series. After having AWD for the last 3 years, I just can't give it up. The Spec.B is 243HP out of the box, with just a few mods and an accessport, its easliy up to 300HP. I really don't need a BMW symbol to know that I am driving a nice car. Having a family, a coupe as my only car just won't work.
But, if I was single and lived closer to my job and didn't have to commute in the snow, I would get a 135i..I really do like the car, but my other choice would be the 2009 Spec.B

TunedM2C · 05-06-2008, 10:12 PM

Had a C63 and a Nissan GTR on order so one of those two.

jbenington86 · 05-06-2008, 10:13 PM

No 1er would make me sad....almost bought a VW GTI but realized once I found out what kinda deals I could get on a 128i I ditched the VW in a heartbeat for the 128i....the VW dealer was trying to give me what he called a great deal selling for MSRP...almost made me think I could go the distance and get the 135i but I like to eat and driving is getting more expensive by the day

Jumpman · 05-06-2008, 10:13 PM

Probably a 3-series.

TunedM2C · 05-06-2008, 10:17 PM

No, the dealer pushed me out another year. He said I was #3 on the list when that was never the case! I was a bit pissed to say the least. The plan was to get the 135 and then sell it when the GTR came in around June. Seeing how I knew there would still be a demand for the 135, I was hopeful I'd make out ok with the sale and new purchase.

xtrema · 05-06-2008, 10:23 PM

335i
G37

aus · 05-06-2008, 10:32 PM

E92 335i or D92 M3.

gizmo · 05-06-2008, 10:46 PM

Audi TT
BMW Z4 M-Coupe

alexp1_tx · 05-06-2008, 10:54 PM

X=135i

If X <> 135i then
355i
Else if X <> 335i Then
G37
Else if X <> G37 Then
350Z
End IF

BimmerBoi2100 · 05-06-2008, 10:57 PM

I think I would go with the Audi A5

coco_m3 · 05-06-2008, 10:59 PM

RR Phantom

J.K.

E46 M3

rcracer_tx · 05-06-2008, 11:23 PM

I was about to start building a 1000hp Lexus sc300 before i drove this car. with the amount of power this car has i can't justify the cost of maintaining the Lexus. went and ordered my new 135 Saturday.

TagMan · 05-06-2008, 11:47 PM

No 135i? What a horrible thought!

I traded in a brand new GTI, so I guess I might still have that. But, it's very possible that I might have traded in the GTI on an Audi RS4... really hard to say.

Man, I thank God for the 135i!!!

1erich · 05-06-2008, 11:55 PM

STI, distant third EVO. Funny, my wife asked me the same question tonight.

backtoreality15 · 05-07-2008, 12:07 AM

CPO 330Ci ZHP

Heinzftw · 05-07-2008, 12:13 AM

If I had the money. Would definitely go for an RS4 or the 850Ci. Maybe even a mint used 90's 750Li V12

Dan203 · 05-07-2008, 12:42 AM

If I hadn't heard about the 135i I would still be waiting on a list for a Mitsubishi Evo X MR. I was actually waiting for that car to come out for almost a year, had my name on a list for nearly 6 months, and then finally when I was really fed up with waiting someone on a forum mentioned the 135i. I took a look at it and started to waffle pretty hard, then finally I said screw it and ordered the 135i instead of the Evo. I am a little sad about missing out on the AWD and DCT, but overall I think I'll be happier with the 135i then I would have been with the Evo.

Dan

05-06-2008, 09:57 PM	#1
HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	If the 1er didn't exist, then what? This just popped into my feeble-minded brain, muddled by way too much work. I have been interested in the 1 ever since I knew it existed, and then learned that it was coming to the US. My driver's ed teacher owned a 3-series way back in my high school days, and through incessant reading, I learned that a BMW was first and foremost, a driver's car. So, I always hoped to own one some day, and may just do that one year from now. It is obvious that the "addicts" here love to drive, and I love hearing from them. But, here's a question for you 1 owners. Just out of curiousity. If the 1er had never happened, what other car would you be driving now? Another BMW, or something else? Or, maybe you would have hung on to something already in your garage? Just curious! And, thanks for humoring me!
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zbladejr Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 231 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	You pose a tough question, but given the pricing of all the new cars I'd probably try to find a decent 2004/2005 M3 or go with the A5. Would have frankly liked the R32, but not with automatic, no matter how sweet they say it is. Or, potentially an STI, but all of these pale in direct comparison to the brand new 135i 6MT.
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1funcoupe Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	For me, I am going to hold off on the 1 series and wait til August when the 2009 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.B is out. They come with so much for the money. 6MT, STI gearbox, STI tranny, Bilstein shocks, Harmon/Kardon 9 speaker premium stereo system-385WATT subwoofer, 18 in wheels, leather seats w/ alacantra inserts (heated), NAV, Sirius or XM, AWD and much more for less than a BMW 1 series. After having AWD for the last 3 years, I just can't give it up. The Spec.B is 243HP out of the box, with just a few mods and an accessport, its easliy up to 300HP. I really don't need a BMW symbol to know that I am driving a nice car. Having a family, a coupe as my only car just won't work. But, if I was single and lived closer to my job and didn't have to commute in the snow, I would get a 135i..I really do like the car, but my other choice would be the 2009 Spec.B
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05-06-2008, 10:12 PM	#7
TunedM2C Brigadier General 831 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	Had a C63 and a Nissan GTR on order so one of those two.
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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	No 1er would make me sad....almost bought a VW GTI but realized once I found out what kinda deals I could get on a 128i I ditched the VW in a heartbeat for the 128i....the VW dealer was trying to give me what he called a great deal selling for MSRP...almost made me think I could go the distance and get the 135i but I like to eat and driving is getting more expensive by the day
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Probably a 3-series.
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TunedM2C Brigadier General 831 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	No, the dealer pushed me out another year. He said I was #3 on the list when that was never the case! I was a bit pissed to say the least. The plan was to get the 135 and then sell it when the GTR came in around June. Seeing how I knew there would still be a demand for the 135, I was hopeful I'd make out ok with the sale and new purchase.
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xtrema Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	335i G37
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aus Major General 894 Rep 9,034 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	E92 335i or D92 M3.
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alexp1_tx Private First Class 16 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	X=135i If X <> 135i then 355i Else if X <> 335i Then G37 Else if X <> G37 Then 350Z End IF
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BimmerBoi2100 Private First Class 2 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2009 Black 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Da Desert iTrader: (0)	I think I would go with the Audi A5
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rcracer_tx Banned 55 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I was about to start building a 1000hp Lexus sc300 before i drove this car. with the amount of power this car has i can't justify the cost of maintaining the Lexus. went and ordered my new 135 Saturday.
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TagMan Car Addict!! 62 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	No 135i? What a horrible thought! I traded in a brand new GTI, so I guess I might still have that. But, it's very possible that I might have traded in the GTI on an Audi RS4... really hard to say. Man, I thank God for the 135i!!! __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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05-06-2008, 11:55 PM	#19
1erich Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	STI, distant third EVO. Funny, my wife asked me the same question tonight.
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05-07-2008, 12:42 AM	#22
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	If I hadn't heard about the 135i I would still be waiting on a list for a Mitsubishi Evo X MR. I was actually waiting for that car to come out for almost a year, had my name on a list for nearly 6 months, and then finally when I was really fed up with waiting someone on a forum mentioned the 135i. I took a look at it and started to waffle pretty hard, then finally I said screw it and ordered the 135i instead of the Evo. I am a little sad about missing out on the AWD and DCT, but overall I think I'll be happier with the 135i then I would have been with the Evo. Dan
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