Expert Evaluations
2008 BMW 1 Series
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- Well balanced power
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- Fuel consumption for a 3 liter
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- Limited space for rear passengers
- Shifting from 1st to 2nd gear (manual)
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- Road comfort on rough surfaces
- Fuel consumption in sport driving mode...
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- Spirited engine
- Precise steering
- Extraordinary handling
- High fuel consumption
- Body roll in corners
- Inconvenient center armrest
- Complicated access
- Uncomfortable rear seats (for adults)
- Ill-positioned cupholder
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- Sporty but comfortable
- Powerful stereo
- Exciting performance and decent mileage
- Great looks and sound
- Requires premium fuel
- Audio display screen cannot be read with polarized driving glasses on
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- It's quick, handles well, and it has the right badge on the hood!
- If you don't need all that power, then the 128i offers the same looks for less $$$.
- The ride quality may wear on you over time.
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- Engine
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- Quality-price ratio
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- Great looks
- Fantastic engine
- Easy-operating top
- Lack of storage space
- High price
- None
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- Prodigious power and performance
- Outstanding handling ability
- Decent ride
- Automotive equivalent of Nirvana
- Odd proportioning
- Small, restrictive rear window