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Used 2013 BMW 1 Series Consumer Reviews

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Love this car

Tamara, 05/16/2018
2013 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Put it in sport mode and acceleration is fantastic. Regular mode, acceleration. Is good but sport mode is super sporty. The roof I can put up or down while waiting at a red light it’s so fast and easy. The handling is everything you’d expect from a BMW. I don’t have navigation so I did not rate that but I always use my phone for navigation anyway so I don’t miss it and it’s nice having a clean dash that’s not lit up all the time. I was amazed at the amount of space in the trunk and it’s so easy to get large things in, I just put the top down load it up and put the top back up! I can transport way more than a regular sedan because I can get larger things in and out with the convertible top. The convertible is so nice when driving around, the winds not bad, I can have the top and windows down and wear a cap on the freeway with no problem! It’s been a great car and I love it!

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BMW 135i is Fantastic

bmw_driver_, 07/03/2011
2012 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 33 people found this review helpful

I have been incredibly pleased with my 2012 135i since getting it three weeks ago. It is powerful,responsive and a lot of fun to drive. The 7 speed double clutch transmission is fast and smooth. I was a bit sceptical at first, as I am used to using a standard manual transmission with a manual clutch, but I am a convert now. I could never shift as smoothly or as fast as I can with the automated double clutch system. I got the navigation system, which comes with iDrive. It is very intuitive and works very well. It is very easy to change map views or enter destinations. The voice activation sis a bit iffy while driving with air conditioning on, frequently misunderstanding commands.

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Great Used Car Value

128Driver, 02/13/2019
2013 BMW 1 Series 128i SULEV 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great value if you can find a gently used one. Good looks and excellent BMW ride and handling. Perfect as an alternate fun vehicle in addition to that practical family SUV.

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Driving north to south of California, CA to AZ

HENRY, 01/16/2019
2013 BMW 1 Series 128i SULEV 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

When you buying this car or for that matter any car from third party don't just look at the price & mileage. Pay attention to the details: look for all the paper works on repairs and maintenance. For under $16k you can drive a BMW ultimate machine that not only looks awesome, but for $60 per horse power you can enjoy a car that in coming years will be CLASSIC BMW.

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Quick Baby Beamer

J. D. Ritzke, 01/30/2021
2012 BMW 1 Series 135i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great Car, small as other small cars but with 300hp ... Boot/Trunk is small ... i do not race the car ... 2021 - 2021 - Jan. (51,4xx miles) but having trouble with valve gasket & DCT gasket leaks ...Still a Great Car.

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