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Used 2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

A great car

aletodo, 12/01/2008
2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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If you love driving this is the car you need to get. Fast, no turbo lag, unbelievable road feel when cornering, great brakes. The controls are intuitive, bluetooth works fine. Test drove an automatic however bought a manual (even without trying it) which I think is far superior. If you live in a cold climate and you are getting the Sports package have in mind that you'll need winter tire/wheel combo - around $2500, this is if you go for the only BMW approved winter tire option.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Car

ANM, 10/04/2009
2008 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This car is amazing. I have had it for 9 months and love it just as much as the first day I bought it. The build quality is the best I have ever seen in a new car. Acceleration is good in Drive mode and great in Sport Mode. On the highway it is as stable at 75 mph as it was at 25 mph. It is the best car I have ever owned.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A BMW By Every Count

4ron, 05/21/2008
2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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This is a sports car in coupe clothing - very fast with great handling. The ride is suprisingly supple. You can feel the refinement.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my 135

TGman, 05/16/2008
2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Just received my 135. It's the best car I've driven. I drove a wide range of cars ranging at all different price points up to over $100k. For $40k though, you can have one great performance car. I'd say the sports package is a must have. The iDrive takes some practice to get used to. The brakes are just amazing on the 1! 60 to 0 length is on par with far more exotic cars. Oh and one more thing, I think this car looks WAY better in person compared to photos.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Incredible Vehicle

Scuba Steve, 06/03/2008
2008 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I am 6'2" and I am very comfortable in the car. I have been in it for several hours at a time and never felt the urge to have to shift my weight in the seat. I was initialy concerned about my leg resting against the firewall and it becoming uncomfortable but its actually quite nice. The stock stereo is very nice and the iPod connection is effortless. The shifting is incredibly easy, the clutch is quite predictable and the power is relentless. I can be going 80 mph on the highway and floor it and the car just takes off. The footwell is a little cramped and I don't suggest driving with sandals on. Cornering is incredible as well and if your going too fast the DSC kicks in just when it should.

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