2008 BMW 1 Series Reviews

Performence - Great acceleration speeds very settle until you reach 3000 RPM, it start to scream, gives you torques and power, great transitions. ABS works wonders, and handles great..other than the fact it understeered when i was driving 95 on the high way last week, front tire was about to slip and nanny kicked in create some what of a understeer.

Build Quality - for premium package, you get boston leather and wood trims..seriously what else can you ask for.

Appearance -  for sure it's head turner, chick sucker.  it'll get everyone looking at your car.

Cost- 42k around would give you the same package that I have

Sports Package
Premium package
Xenon lights
Active steering
Heated seats
Ipod intergration
Comfort access
and bluetooth intergration.

Fun Factor - it's really fun if you have long trip and you have a friend with a higher tier car you can chase around.  i drove my baby chasing my friends M3, going almost 100 at times never reach over 3000 RPM. seriously it's a fun car.  oh and it's a Rear wheel drive, some see it's fun thing some doesn't feel that way.

Test drove both the 128i and the 135i. The 128 is a pleasant little semi-sports car. That's about the best I can say for it. The 135i, however is the main show. Just hit the accelerator and you hear this very satisfying growl just as you're shoved back in the seat by the resident 300 hp monster. This is a very fun toy to drive around, in fact, I was basically chortling the whole time I was driving it. It's a funny blend of serious performance, luxury and practicality. If this unique (odd?) mix of size, comfort, performance and price is in line with what you want, well there probably aren't too many other options, but who cares because you probably won't stop smiling after you drive one.

Its a 125i m sport convertible in black with red leather with the 3.0 engine fitted as standard.plenty power,it goes sideways and i just love it. if i take my time i can still get over 40mpg,not bad for a 3.0! but plant the throttle and it can go down as far as 7mpg lol,i don't care about fuel consumption i just love the noise of that straight six.

My only two complaints are the electronic speed control (155 mph with the performance package; could easily do 175 without the governor) and the wind noise around the windows that resulted in driving over 120 mph (something about the extra pressure messing up the seal).  This is the most amazing drive I've ever had.  I fall in love with it all over again every day I drive it.  Sadly, my wife talked me into trading it in on a 3-series that the whole family can enjoy more.  Bittersweet.

Amazing acceleration, great handling, good manual shifter,
much better looking than in pictures. Fun to drive, excellent
interior and options. The brakes are fantastic, and the car is
extremely responsive, even with all the nannies off it is
remarkably composed. It is easy to drive in commuter traffic as
well.
Trunk space is good.  A great, classy wolf  in sheep clothing.
Definitely more fun than my 2002 300xi. Buy it and you won't
regret it.