Used 2009 BMW 1 Series Consumer Reviews
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A Real Enthusiast car
Barry J, 02/16/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
In the past I owned four BMW e46 M3s and they were all exhilarating to drive with awesome performance. The 135i I now own is as fun to drive as the e46 M3 beating it out just slightly from a performance standpoint, which says a lot about the 135i. It's a smaller car than I usually own, but it's nimble and sticks to the road like glue. The large brakes are definitely needed to stop this beast when it's hauling down the highway, and the exhaust growl when driving in Sport Mode is an aural pleasure. Fuel economy is okay, just about the same on the e46 M3, but my wife's 335i coupe gets a lot more MPG.
Puts Fun In Every Day
Stan, 03/27/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded my 2002 911 Targa, without any sacrifice in performance or comfort, and with much greater practicality. This is a terrific car! Simple, elegant, fast, safe and distinctive. Everything works just as you want it to. And every time you step on the gas or go into a quick turn, you're reminded why you bought it.
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2009 128i review after 1 year
Howard Lynn, 06/18/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After owning my frist BMW for a year, it continues to be a blast to drive. At 6'3" and over 250 lbs. finding a true sports car was a daunting task. Pros include good gas mileage[ave.25 per]excellent handling and great looks. Areas to improve : the sound system is just ok..not great. As well, my sound system refuses to play intermittently when it is hot outside. Three 'patches' later and the problem remains. They will NOT replace the radio as they believe it must be connected to a computer glitch. Another area to look at is the 2nd cup holder placement, which is mostly hidden by the arm rest. Basically, it will hold a Dixie cup. Lastly, an inordinate amount of engine heat is felt in the cabin.
Not Quite Excellent Yet
kjgood, 05/13/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Was forced by need, availability, and good price, to "settle" for the Steptronic instead of the manual; not sure it was the best choice. Great power, but no limited slip diff makes wheels pin far too easily. Both auto trans and traction control have various "modes" but not convinced any of them are ideal. Handling limited by crappy RFT OE tires. Exterior design is good from some angles but awkward from others. Excellent top; quiet when up, and retracts neatly. Interior handsome. Rides much better than my previous Honda S2K, but doesn't handle as well (not surprising). Too many creaks and rattles for a car in this class, mostly around tops of windows when top is up. Fuel mileage is poor.
excellent vehicleT's ruin this car
mike4444, 07/08/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive...glad I went with the manual transmission..corners perfect and had up to 110mph with still pedal left...convertible has very good acoustics with top up...I'd buy it again and I looked and drove all of the competitors...buy it.