Not a 1 in site

singular · 06-05-2009, 02:42 PM

Not many in the San Francisco Bay Area either. You'd think with all the luxury and high-performance cars we have around here you'd see more 1'ers.

I've seen many more Ferrari's, Lotus's, Lambo's, etc. In the last 9 months or so I've only seen about six or seven 1'ers on the road around here.

Nice to be in such exclusive company.

radiantm3 · 06-05-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by singular

Not many in the San Francisco Bay Area either. You'd think with all the luxury and high-performance cars we have around here you'd see more 1'ers.

I've seen many more Ferrari's, Lotus's, Lambo's, etc. In the last 9 months or so I've only seen about six or seven 1'ers on the road around here.

Nice to be in such exclusive company.

If you have money and buy cars for status, you won't get a 1. The 1 really is an enthusiast car because that's pretty much what it takes for someone with money to purchase one.

Qunadry · 06-05-2009, 04:02 PM

Beside my 135i, I have only seen two 1 series on the road in Western MA. One is a 128i coupe, the other a 135i convertible.

The dealer had a couple of 128i coupes on the lot and two 135i coupes, one a 2008.

I'm glad that the 1 series is not that common, but getting a car optioned the way I wanted took a factory order and a seven week wait.

Ibedon · 06-05-2009, 04:18 PM

I'm in Houston and in my neighborhood, within a few blocks walk, I can pass a parked black 135 coupe and a gray 128 vert. I've also seen a white 135 vert in the neighborhood, on occasion.

Almost no sightings on the road, tho.

slog · 06-05-2009, 05:43 PM

I see once every month in a city of 5 million

dragon1761 · 06-05-2009, 05:46 PM

ive seen 2x 1 series around my area after a month of being back home. People around my area all have 3 series because they get a better deal out of the dealership. I know because i was offered that deal. To make you feel special, an M3 was checking my car out today around my area.

SlickShift · 06-05-2009, 06:06 PM

OP: The main reason you're not seeing a lot of 1ers is because it's a niche car. Most people just don't "get" why someone would spend nearly 3-series money on a smaller, "less prestigious" BMW. Most people buy a 1-series in the US because they are car enthusiasts, not poseurs.

lacrosse · 06-05-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I'm on LI and I see 1ers on an almost daily basis.

I am also on LI and I almost never see other 1ers. I see A5s like they are Accords!

blklacker · 06-05-2009, 08:51 PM

I think its great having a car that is rare to see on the road. (car exclusivity) I live in Wa i have seen only two 1ers since may 2008 LoL. I'm still getting that puzzled "wtf kinda BMW is that bro...thats soo sick" when im out and about sooo yeah Im loving the exclusivity.

kb2dhg · 06-05-2009, 08:54 PM

I figure it will only be a matter of time befor this car will be known. It is BMW's real HOT ROD!

cagekicker · 06-05-2009, 11:13 PM

rare is good

Chicago1 · 06-11-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tm30

I think it's a regional thing. I'm in the Chicago burbs, and I've only seen two on the road. One was a 128, the other a 135.

I live in the Chicago 'burbs as well and I've only seen two chicks driving 128i's... not 1 other 135! I think it's a prerequisite to own a BMW if you live in Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Evanston, or any other Chicago suburb and you'll see about ten 3 or 5-series at any given intersection that you stop at, but it's impossible to spot another 1'er around!

I like the uniqueness of our cars... I hope that production doesn't explode and litter the streets with them!

Chicago1 · 06-12-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JB135i

Those that think it's cool there aren't many 1 series around, I think are in for a bad surprise. Low sales may seem "fun" from an exclusivity perspective but overall it means the car is NOT in demand, and will not hold it's value as well and may not survive as a new model either.

On the contrary... Low production should help our resale in the long-run. In fact, (I wish I could find the article) - in 2008 the 135i was ranked in the Top 10 cars expected to hold their value after 5 years.

Although, I wish my car wasn't exposed to this midwest salt... I'd love to keep this car for many, many years, but rust is going to be inevitable with winter driving

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singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Not many in the San Francisco Bay Area either. You'd think with all the luxury and high-performance cars we have around here you'd see more 1'ers. I've seen many more Ferrari's, Lotus's, Lambo's, etc. In the last 9 months or so I've only seen about six or seven 1'ers on the road around here. Nice to be in such exclusive company.
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Qunadry First Lieutenant 31 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	Beside my 135i, I have only seen two 1 series on the road in Western MA. One is a 128i coupe, the other a 135i convertible. The dealer had a couple of 128i coupes on the lot and two 135i coupes, one a 2008. I'm glad that the 1 series is not that common, but getting a car optioned the way I wanted took a factory order and a seven week wait.
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dragon1761 Lieutenant 88 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 128i SGM 08; 328i AW 14 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	ive seen 2x 1 series around my area after a month of being back home. People around my area all have 3 series because they get a better deal out of the dealership. I know because i was offered that deal. To make you feel special, an M3 was checking my car out today around my area.
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SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	OP: The main reason you're not seeing a lot of 1ers is because it's a niche car. Most people just don't "get" why someone would spend nearly 3-series money on a smaller, "less prestigious" BMW. Most people buy a 1-series in the US because they are car enthusiasts, not poseurs. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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blklacker Captain 50 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	Not a 1er in site except mine I think its great having a car that is rare to see on the road. (car exclusivity) I live in Wa i have seen only two 1ers since may 2008 LoL. I'm still getting that puzzled "wtf kinda BMW is that bro...thats soo sick" when im out and about sooo yeah Im loving the exclusivity. __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade
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kb2dhg Private First Class 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0)	I figure it will only be a matter of time befor this car will be known. It is BMW's real HOT ROD!
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cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	rare is good
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