Used 2010 BMW 1 Series Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2010 1 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 1 Series since its last redesign.
Thriller!
Greg D., 03/26/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
OMG! I bought my black on black 2009 BMW 135i coupe a little over a month ago and have put ~1600 miles on it to date. This is THE most fun car to drive that I have ever owned. I have owned more powerful cars, more comfortable cars and better handling (just a little!) cars but this is the first time that it has all come in the same small package. Plenty of low-end torque and horsepower, reasonable gas mileage (if I keep my foot out of it which is impossible!), comfortable on long trips and around town and absolutely gorgeous looks. I was at the racetrack recently and my car was parked next to much more expensive and exotic cars and guess which car got the most attention? The 135i!
Lots of engine for such a small car!!!
Zach Abelardo, 12/31/2015
2010 BMW 1 Series 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The result is a truly impressive power-to-weight ratio. BMW used their time-tested inline six, with bulletproof reliability and hits it out of the park. I also tested a new, 2015 Audi A3 and the 128i still runs circles around it. Where else can you get Porsche Boxster performance for under $30,000? Nowhere...that's where! If this car cannot get your blood boiling.....you're already DEAD.
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MY 2010 BMW 135i Coupe
jmlbmw, 11/07/2010
2010 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th BMW since 2001 and by far my least favorite. This is due to the fact that it took a year to get my car running properly. There are major issues with the fuel pump and turbos that require either software upgrades or complete replacement. There are 2 class action lawsuits dealing with this issue which has caused the value of my car to drop over 10 grand in just 1 year. I also had multiple paint issues that have finally been made right and my car now looks like it should have at delivery a year ago. I blame the dealership for this and for not standing behind the car in the beginning. It's too bad that not all BMW dealerships are created equal. Also, the fuel mileage is poor!
An Expensive 1 or Inexpensive M?
RJ, 08/17/2009
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my first BMW, and prior to this, I had hardly ever ridden in a BMW. This car is simply amazing. When you see the sticker price, you'll quickly realize that you are not at the local Hyundai dealership, but when you hit the gas, you won't likely recall anything from Korea, Japan, or Detroit with the driving dynamics of this Bavarian masterpiece. I'm not claiming the vehicle is "perfect," but it's as close to perfect a vehicle as I've ever found. Even the notoriously picky Consumer Reports gave the 135i the highest rating in its respective class. That "trademark" BMW straight six force fed by two turbos is simply exhilarating.
Not Quite Excellent Yet
kjgood, 05/13/2010
2009 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 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.
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