America Will Get BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible

[Bryan@mwerks]

Ever since BMW debuted the 1 Series in Europe in 2004, Stateside BMW enthusiasts have been asking if and when we will get a 1 Series. The answers to that basic question have been cloudy for a long time, but they seem to be getting clearer by the day.

BMW officials have consistently stated that the U.S. would not see the 1 Series until after it had received its mid-cycle updates. The carmaker traditionally utilizes 7-year product cycles with mild styling change... Full Feature

[GTIfreak]

Now that's good news!

[makenramen]

anyone else seen the Top Gear when they compare the 1series to the MKV R32?

pretty interesting..

[Bryan@mwerks]

Yeah, I saw that. Clarkson doesn't like the BMW, but I have a hard time agreeing with his tastes sometimes. I mean, he thinks the RX8 is sexy.

Video is great fun to watch though. I'm going to get some seat time in a 130i in March when we go to Geneva. Probably won't be as glamorous as the Top Gear video, but looking forward to it nonetheless.

[bryanb5.5]

Excellent. My options are increasing. I hope the twin turbo I6 makes it to the states.


Modified by bryanb5.5 at 9:59 AM 3/1/2007