http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=144656
Edmunds full test on the 135i convertible.
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Vehicle Tested:
2008 BMW 1 Series
135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
MSRP of Test Vehicle: $44,450
What Works:
An entry-level car with 300 hp; trunk space isn't compromised by the stowed top; top down in 22 seconds.
What Needs Work:
Um, nothing.
Bottom Line:
With a top-down option and comparable performance numbers, why would anyone want just the plain old 1 Series coupe?"
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