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BMW 1 Series

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $33,800 – $48,300 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.9 – 11.6 L/100km

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We cannot let the number 1 identifying the series fool us. Yes, this is the smallest of all BMW series, but unlike former incarnations, this one is an authentic BMW, as much under the hood as on the road. Unfortunately, this means it is priced accordingly… Available as a coupe and a convertible, this Bavarian car, made in Leipzig, has everything to please enthusiastic drivers. And it is also one of the better looking.

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BMW 1 Series or 2 Series: What's the Difference?

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For many, the benchmark model for BMW is the 3 Series, the brand’s most popular car. Those who are looking for a smaller format—but not necessarily cheaper—can however turn to the 2 Series . Note that the latter comes in two different configurations: a coupe and a convertible based on …November 7, 2022

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2014 Best Buys: Convertibles and Roadsters Under $50,0000

Oh joy, oh bliss! The glory of the open road! The sweet country air! You don’t need to be rich to indulge in the pleasure of letting the wind tousle your hair as you drive. For less than $50,000, you can enjoy one of life’s simplest pleasures! Before spilling the …April 18, 2014

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44,000 Older BMWs With Takata Airbags Recalled in Canada

Better late than never, as they say. More vehicles are now being recalled to fix potentially faulty airbag inflators manufactured by out-of-business Japanese supplier Takata. This time, we’re talking about over 44,000 BMW cars and SUVs in Canada, more specifically select units of the 2005 1 Series , 2006-2012 3 …July 5, 2024

Nearly 100,000 BMWs Recalled in Canada for Fire Risk

BMW is announcing a recall on more than one million vehicles around the world due to a potentially faulty positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater that could overheat and result in a fire. Similar recall campaigns were conducted in 2017 and 2019, once again affecting over a million BMWs globally. March 10, 2022

New BMW 1 Series Would Make a Great A-Class Rival

BMW yesterday unveiled the third-generation 1 Series, a small, five-door hatchback with sportier styling and considerably more interior space than its predecessors. It will make its public debut on June 25-27 during the automaker’s #NEXTGen presentation in Munich before making an appearance at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. The …May 28, 2019

BMW Ends Production of 1-Series Coupes and Convertibles

The BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible have left the assembly lines in Leipzig, Germany, while the hatchback versions sold in Europe continue to be produced. Don’t worry thought, because the coupes and convertibles will still exist as the BMW 2-Series. BMW 2-Series. BMW decided to imitate Audi who chose …October 23, 2013

BMW Releases New 1-Series Early After Photos Leaked

After photos leaked onto the web late last week of the new 2012 BMW 1-Series, BMW has apparently opted to forgo the big launch they’d planned for the Frankfurt Motor Show and has since released all the details and specs of the new car now, to avoid speculation. So, what …June 7, 2011

2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe: The return of "Eigenwilling"

With anticipation of enthusiasts around the world at fever pitch, today BMW M GmbH unveiled the newest member of its intimate product family. For the first time, the coveted M badge has been granted to the popular BMW 1 Series in the form of the all-new BMW 1 Series M …February 28, 2011

BMW Issues Stop-Sale Order on 1-Series

Given their reputation for Teutonic reliability and overzealous engineering, you’d be excused for expressing more than a little surprise at this latest revelation: BMW is issuing a stop-sale order on their diminutive 1-series. Apparently, certain 1-series models manufactured before May of 2010 exhibit a potential fire risk in the form …June 21, 2010

80% of BMW 1 Series Owners Are Wrong

If you’re anything of an automotive enthusiast, you know that BMW has founded their entire empire on the construction of agile, capable rear wheel drive coupes and sedans. And while other manufacturers have spent the last thirty years proliferating the use of wrong-wheel drive layouts to power econoboxes and bland …March 25, 2010

The Car Guide rating 73%

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Driving	8/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	6/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	7/10

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August 15, 2024
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October 20, 2023
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March 2, 2022
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August 7, 2019
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September 28, 2017
Airbag
March 31, 2016
Engine
May 13, 2014
Engine
April 10, 2014
Electrical
February 7, 2013
Seats And Restraints
June 10, 2010

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