Agent009
Agent009
"I sincerely thank you for the warning. Now I'm off to sharpen my pitchfork."
View My AgentSpace

Print this Page | Digg It | del.icio.us

Does The BMW 1 Series Have The Moxy To Become As Successful As The 3 Series?
BMW's 1 Series is a new to the USA line of small, nimble BMWs that offer your choice of really powerful or merely powerful engines mated with a sweet-shifting six-speed manual or non-pareil five-speed automatic.

 
And they're not, for a change, ugly. Rather, the look vaguely recalls BMW's CS coupe of the 1960s and '70s

Where can we hang crepe on that?

Maybe reliability? We've all heard stories. But, no, the data show something different. Most BMW models now earn a "recommended" from Consumer Reports magazine, a rating given only when the model has at least average reliability. And in the last vehicle dependability study by J.D. Power and Associates — which measures problems with 3-year-old vehicles — the BMW brand ranked seventh of 38, a very good showing.


 Read Article
Does The BMW 1 Series Have The Moxy To Become As Successful As The 3 Series?



Comments:

Images hosted in your AgentSpace can now be posted in the comments section using the following syntax (case matters):
[img]IMAGE URL[/img]
Example: [img]http://agent004.myautospies.com/users/150/Sample-Gallery/sample1.JPG[/img]
silver1silver1 - 4/11/2008 12:31:33 PM
-3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Yes. Looks like a Mazda Miata. I can see some parents buying this for their kids.....

reply to this comment
daytonavioletdaytonaviolet - 4/11/2008 1:37:07 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
A miata really?!? A miata that seats 4?!?!


1995e341995e34 - 4/11/2008 3:12:55 PM
+10 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
miata is a sports car.


vman1013vman1013 - 4/11/2008 3:50:41 PM
-1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
1 series doesn't handle as good as a Miata?

Never knew the official chic convertible was known for its handling.


silver1silver1 - 4/11/2008 4:58:12 PM
-2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
"daytonaviolet"

Yeap. A stretch luxury Miata that seats 4.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/12/2008 1:09:28 PMView My AgentSpace
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
vman, where have you been for the last 15 years?

The Miata started the small sports car revolution!


EL34EL34 - 4/11/2008 12:34:27 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Agent009, the BMW 1-Series is a natural ;-)

reply to this comment
KZ258KZ258 - 4/11/2008 3:22:01 PM
-6 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
or not. el is not worthy to own anything from wal-mart. rather the dumpster


Homer008Homer008 - 4/12/2008 2:34:55 AM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Yugo was natural too! Dipsh1t.


EL34EL34 - 4/12/2008 11:06:15 AM
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
So you drive a Yugo :-D


w209w114w209w114 - 4/11/2008 12:37:07 PMView My AgentSpace
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I think it will be MORE successful than the 3 series and will cannibalize sales from its bigger brother.

Im not a huge fan of the car's styling, but price is everything in the entry level category, and the sales figures will speak for themselves.

reply to this comment
FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/11/2008 12:37:45 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Yes, the 1 series will be very successful! I've been to several dealerships and they have sold them all and their order allocations have been filled for the next several months.

reply to this comment
RupertRupert - 4/11/2008 12:38:08 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Only a 5 speed auto? I'm sure we get a 6 speed in Europe...

reply to this comment
vladyxavladyxa - 4/11/2008 12:47:48 PM
+8 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The guy who wrote the artice, doesn't seem to know much about cars. I had a feeling, after reading, that the guy just sat in the car for few minutes and wrote this article.

1-series comes with optional 6-speed auto.


DROOPYSAKKDROOPYSAKK - 4/11/2008 12:57:25 PM
-4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
it will be a best seller in high school parking lots everywhere

reply to this comment
ATripATrip - 4/11/2008 1:18:12 PM
+7 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I just don’t know about this. I am not taking away from the 1’s capabilities, I have read nothing but good things. I think what people are forgetting on here is that we are all enthusiasts. To the average customer, the price difference is so small, they may end up opting for the more established, larger 3-series. Again, for the average consumer, (non-auto enthusiast), there is an image thing, how many of them will go for the entry level, lowest model, when they can have the 3 (which has just moved up in the family tree) for such a small amount more? Not to mention, it’s only got two doors, which right there will limit the mass appeal and success the 3 has achieved. I think the 1 is a great little car, I just don’t see it taking over the 3, not in sales figures that is.

reply to this comment
ATripATrip - 4/11/2008 2:45:52 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Agreed, also in the northeast and I hardly see any non AWD 3's/5's. This will hurt the 1 as well.


JRobUSCJRobUSC - 4/11/2008 3:26:37 PM
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
First, they'll sell all the convertibles they choose to make -- a similar 3-Series convertible is about $9k more, and frankly the 1-Series convertible is a bargain for the class, no one else even offers a competitor.

The coupes, they'll sell to people who think of the car as a throwback to the 2002, to people who want a more nimble car than a 3-Series, and to people to whom the $5000 between the 1 and the 3 is a lot of money. Which is quite a few people. People who might have bought something else more affordable before the 1-Series was available, like a G37 Coupe.

Considering how low the volumes have been set on the 1-Series I don't think BMW is going to have much trouble selling them all.


vladyxavladyxa - 4/11/2008 1:27:17 PM
+7 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Oh... just one more thing. This USA today writer is on crack, or something. Why? Because he cracks me up - 15 mpg on 135i. I find it hard to believe.

reply to this comment
daytonavioletdaytonaviolet - 4/11/2008 1:35:18 PM
+10 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
It looks like a great car, but not a volume car. With only 2 doors I don't think it will effect the 3 series much. The big seller for the 3 series is the 4 door.

reply to this comment
w209w114w209w114 - 4/11/2008 1:47:02 PMView My AgentSpace
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Look out for a future 1 series 4 or 5 door variant for the U.S.


daytonavioletdaytonaviolet - 4/11/2008 2:26:44 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
If they bring a 4 door to the US, it really would be interesting to see what would happen.


AgentOrangeAgentOrange - 4/11/2008 2:40:09 PMView My AgentSpace
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Ummm, skuse me Agent009.
Both trannies (AT & MT) in the 1er are 6 spd...

reply to this comment
528i528i - 4/11/2008 2:54:01 PMView My AgentSpace
-5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Who cares, its UGLY!!

reply to this comment
1995e341995e34 - 4/11/2008 2:59:51 PM
+7 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
then get a hyundai sonata


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 4/11/2008 3:02:11 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
i fail to see how the 1 series looks like the "GT" CS from BMW, the 2002, but not the CS, the 6 series is much more a successor to that car than the 1 series, the 80's model 6 series looked like a larger CS

reply to this comment
KZ258KZ258 - 4/11/2008 3:20:36 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
hmm...agent 009 came up with the article. what a change of events

anyway, no, the 1 series does not have the looks or the significant price difference to overcome the 3 series. its only 5 gs apart from the 3 fully loaded and practically the same with the g37.

reply to this comment
jag30jag30 - 4/11/2008 3:34:20 PM
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
perhaps this car is more fuel efficient than the 3series and people like that, however i really don't think we can compare this car to the 3 series at all! good luck! Jag

reply to this comment
macker83macker83 - 4/11/2008 3:42:30 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 4/11/2008 4:40:04 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Love the car,but no.

reply to this comment
06TLDude06TLDude - 4/11/2008 5:05:34 PM
-2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Nope, chic car

reply to this comment
richardp996richardp996 - 4/11/2008 9:45:24 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
As much as I like this car I am going to say no. The car doesn't seem to have taken off even in Europe even though its reception was mixed from decent to great depending on the model and equipment.

reply to this comment
rubenkincaidrubenkincaid - 4/11/2008 9:55:21 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
"vaguely recalls BMW's CS coupe of the 60's and 70's"... now, that statement is a stretch. The 1 series looks like a child's shoe in profile. No comparison to the CS.

reply to this comment
MunichRobMunichRob - 4/11/2008 11:59:23 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The 1-series is the more appealing car to collectors, true driving enthusiasts, women & posers. However due to its 3-series price tag I doubt it will be as popular.

reply to this comment
ubercoolubercool - 4/12/2008 9:08:30 AM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The front is fugly and the interior is cheap and nasty

reply to this comment
EL34EL34 - 4/12/2008 1:41:17 PM
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I agree with you 100% on the Nissan GTR :-|


amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 4/12/2008 10:08:46 AM
-2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
very accomplished and good looking people = bmw
old money = mb
nostalic money = jag
middle management = audi
midlle managers retiring = lexus
idiot americans = corvette (yeesh with that plastic interior)
boy racers = jap cars like subaru etc with huge wings
middle america= other bland jap cars.

there you have it.



reply to this comment
0to600to60 - 4/12/2008 10:42:13 AM
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
amazinBimmer = idiot

there you have it


cdokecdoke - 4/12/2008 2:32:35 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
You never cease to amaze me, amazinBimmer. We can always count on you for an erudite and objective opinion.


cdokecdoke - 4/12/2008 4:22:19 PMView My AgentSpace
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Apparently, "sarcasm" is something some on here have little grasp of.


AudiphileAudiphile - 4/12/2008 4:59:14 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
amazinBimmer - don't look back, someone is gaining on you! I am referring to GoObama. His comments are as every bit as idiotic as yours, but without the snobbery lurking under the surface of so many of your threads. However, he's younger than you. Give him time, he'll catch up with you soon!


Hatemachine777Hatemachine777 - 4/12/2008 4:10:03 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I believe the main problem with the possible success of the 1 series is going to be it's price. The 1 series is appealing for younger people who want an entry level luxury car, however, I think most of this group just go ahead and opt for the 3 series even if they have to get one a year or two old.
The other group consists of enthusiasts but it remains to be seen if there are enough people in this group to make it a real success. You also have to consider the fact that the people in this category with the cash will buy the new M3 and those without the cash for a new M3 might decided they would rather buy a used M3 than the 1.

reply to this comment
To post a comment for this story, you must first Login.

If you do not have an account, you will need to Register (It's Free!).

Most Recent Stories
If It Was Your Money Would You Buy The 2009 Acura TL or 2009 Nissan Maxima?WALD Dressed-up the BMW M5 (Official Pictures)New Carbon Parts for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X from ChargeSpeedOnStar Opens "Crisis Assist" Emergency Services To Those Affected By DollyBritish Motor Show: The Fiat e500Hyundai to offer high-performance track version of Hyundai Genesis Coupe2009 Audi R8 allocation sold out, 2009 Audi models see price hikeJaguar XK diesel on the wayNew Spy Photos Of The Mercedes SLK With Panoramic Glass Roof EmergeLeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease -- Fuel Efficient and Hybrid Models Dominate, Prius up 500% Ford to converge Mondeo and FusionToyota Pickup Drivers Survive To Live Another Day Crash Test Results RevealPaintings created with remote control carsFuture Saab vehicles will get smaller in size with 4-cylinder turbosIFR Aspid: 0-62 in 2.8 secs with 49mpgMercedes-Benz Voted Best Car BrandAcura TSX Test Drive - Is Anyone Paying Attention?ACURA Executives LISTEN UP - This is YOUR CUSTOMER BASE Speaking...2008 Chevy Impala SS NHRA 2008 Volvo XC60 Pricing Announced UKBritish Motor Show: Citroen C-Cactus ConceptElfin releases a sketch of the new up and coming Type 5 roadster2008 Nissan Cube Official Photo 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt NHRA Pro StockThird-gen Renault Megane revealed2008 FortuneSport Rt.S In DetailNissan X Trail FCV set Nurburgring RecordFord Mustang AV8R will be unveiled at the EAA AirVenturePorsche Cayman S Sport - More Power, More Style, What's Not to Like?Micheal Schumacher Completes Development Testing on Ferrari CaliforniaSpied: 2010 Porsche CayenneLondon Motor Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Ford Focus RS Next BMW Z car spied again @ Nurburgring's pump stationSo Much For Hybrid Batteries Being Dying After 100k Miles!Photos Of The 2009 Porsche 911 In ALL Available Colors. What's Your Choice?SNEAK PEAK - 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLSJ.D. Power lowers US auto sales forecastBMW M1 Hommage Concept - Is BMW Targeting the Lexus LF-A and Acura NSX?Mercedes Reviews: The BlueTEC SUV Range, C-Class And B-Class Lutz: Insignia will be the basis for the next Saturn Aura with different looksTechArt GTstreet RS - Porsche 911 GT2 gets 690-hp2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS does Nurburgring in 8:20Save General Motors and the Planet at the Same TimeRecall WEDENSDAY:Ford Recalls 2008 Edge, Lincoln MKX for Potential Fire HazardToyota Overtook GM in First-half World Sales: Gain means Toyota poised to end GM’s 77-year run as top carmakerSaleen launches Super Shaker system for the Mustang2009 Audi Q5 - First DriveRoad and Track Free-for-All: We pit the most exciting exotic and GT machines against one another, at four venues. After the lap times are tallied, who wins?Audi's new S tronic gearbox can handle 406 lb-ft of torqueTechart GTstreet Cabrio full details released