Buy a 1 now or wait till next model?

[Bimmer_Freak]

Realistically when can we expect to be able to purchase the new 1 series coupe in Australia?

Are we talking next year (2012) or is it more likely to be 2013?

I've decided my next car will be a 125i as it's more within my budget but if the new model has a turbo 4 with 180kw i'd rather have that if the wait is not too long.

[MikeVictor]

Bimmer Freak take a look here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=292 here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478254 and around

New hatch is due next year and the coupe and vert 6-12 months after. Early rumours suggest the coupe and convertible may be called the 2 series.

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Freak

Realistically when can we expect to be able to purchase the new 1 series coupe in Australia?

Are we talking next year (2012) or is it more likely to be 2013?

Hope this helps.
Turbo I4 Switchover Dates and Current 3-series, M3, and 1-series Production End Dates

On the heels of the big BMW turbo 4-cylinder (Specs/Info) news yesterday, SCOTT26 has provided (via his post) some dates for the switchover of certain BMW models from the current inline 6-cylinder to the new twinpower turbo I4 motor, as well as the end of production of the current 3-series, M3 and 1-series.

Here is the I4 switchover and end of production schedule:

• E89 Z4 sDrive30i to switch to TwinPower I4 in September 2011
• F10/F11 528i to switch to TwinPower I4 in September 2011
• F25 X3 xDrive28i to switch to TwinPower I4 in 4th Quarter 2011
• E81/E87 1 series to end production by August 2011 (new 1-series hatchback launched after Geneva - will herald complete petrol turbo-charged engine line up)
• E82/E88 1 series to end production in 1st Quarter 2012
• E90/E91 3 series and M3 to end production late 2011 or early 2012
• E92/E93 3 series and M3 to end production sometime in 4th Quarter 2012

[Bimmer_Freak]

Thanks. So i'd suspect very late 2012 or early 2013.

Hmmm......

[BMW86]

Hey mate are you looking at new or used? If time is on your side I would hold out for the new model but it will take time to get here. Soon enough the E82 shape will become very familiar on our streets because it's reaching the end of it's life cycle.

[MrBlonde]

You can't really live your life to the cycle, just buy the car you like right now and enjoy it right now. Otherwise as soon as you buy the new model you'll be looking over your shoulder for the next model change, etc. It never ends!

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

You can't really live your life to the cycle, just buy the car you like right now and enjoy it right now. Otherwise as soon as you buy the new model you'll be looking over your shoulder for the next model change, etc. It never ends!

+1

E8x 135i is a brilliant car.

[sparoz]

and if you don't mind a 2nd hand one, I have got one to sell very soon .

[Jeef Beef]

IMO nothing beats BMW inline 6 goodness. The F20 won't be running any 6cyl engines at all which I think is a damn shame. The reason 135i picked up so many accolades was due to the shoehorning of a twin huffer 6 under the bonnet.

You should get one now while you still can, our cars are sure to have a cult following due to such a limited timeframe production. Right now everyone on the road still looks at the E82/88 like it's something new and special. You'll be getting the LCI with the option of DCT as well, so to me that's great timing.

[WOPALX]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Freak

Realistically when can we expect to be able to purchase the new 1 series coupe in Australia?

Are we talking next year (2012) or is it more likely to be 2013?

I've decided my next car will be a 125i as it's more within my budget but if the new model has a turbo 4 with 180kw i'd rather have that if the wait is not too long.

Bunch of people will be selling their current ones when the 1M arrives.

Also with the economy, QLD/Vic floods I'd say there will be a bunch of repo's coming up in the short to medium term of 135's due to the market they tend to attract.

If you can live with the current shape you might be able to pick up a current 135 used that will be way more fun than a 125 IMHO.


NO disrespect to 135 owners of course, but the car is pitched towards WRX/Evo types that tend to overextend in good times. Unless of course you just want a small fast car.

[jksgoh]

im confused, the facelifted 1 coupe hasn't even hit our shores yet and the new coupe will be out in a year or so?

[Orlin]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

IMO nothing beats BMW inline 6 goodness.

+1

it has won awards for a reason

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by jksgoh

im confused, the facelifted 1 coupe hasn't even hit our shores yet and the new coupe will be out in a year or so?

It won't be available till 2013, we'll see the hatch in 2011/12.

I assume, they just won't produce any...(?)

[theplanner]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Freak

Realistically when can we expect to be able to purchase the new 1 series coupe in Australia?

Are we talking next year (2012) or is it more likely to be 2013?

I've decided my next car will be a 125i as it's more within my budget but if the new model has a turbo 4 with 180kw i'd rather have that if the wait is not too long.

Depends whether u intend to hold onto the car for a while or not. If u r the type that turnover ur cars fairly regularly then it really doesn't matter does it? Like some of the guys r saying, otherwise u will forever looking at the next model. Also being one of the 1st of buy a new model u r guarantee too pay top dollar too.

[Bimmer_Freak]

Thanks for all ur replies so far guys.

I'm kidding myself if i think i can wait 2+ years. So i'm going to go test drive a 125i this weekend as well as the Golf R (which is much cheaper and has more standard features) and see what i like.

A 2nd hand 135i might be on the cards although most ones i can afford will be running out of warranty soon. If i bought one privately could i take it to a BMW dealership and pay for an extended warranty some how??

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Freak

Thanks for all ur replies so far guys.

I'm kidding myself if i think i can wait 2+ years. So i'm going to go test drive a 125i this weekend as well as the Golf R (which is much cheaper and has more standard features) and see what i like.

A 2nd hand 135i might be on the cards although most ones i can afford will be running out of warranty soon. If i bought one privately could i take it to a BMW dealership and pay for an extended warranty some how??

If the car is still currently under BMW factory warranty (which they all should be, since they only arrived in Aus late 2008) then you can purchase extended warranty from BMW for a period of either 12 or 24 months.

[MrBlonde]

Why is warranty so important to you?

[Bimmer_Freak]

^ I hear alot about BMWs having random issues with things like the air-con or power windows, tail lights etc, and not to mention the fuel pump issues in the 135i. Stuff that just doesn't happen in Jap cars.

So if i was to buy 2nd hand i would want warranty. Anyone know roughly how much extended warranty costs?

[MikeVictor]

it doesn't happen to japanese cars? That Toyota recall I read about this morning must have been a typo then...

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Freak

So if i was to buy 2nd hand i would want warranty. Anyone know roughly how much extended warranty costs?

I had a quote last year, and off the top of my head, I think it was $1950 for 24 months extended warranty..I could be wrong..

Best ring up a local dealer and speak to someone in finance for a more accurate quote.

[BigBoss168]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

IMO nothing beats BMW inline 6 goodness. The F20 won't be running any 6cyl engines at all which I think is a damn shame. The reason 135i picked up so many accolades was due to the shoehorning of a twin huffer 6 under the bonnet.

Really? Seems quite short sighted of BMW to axe one of their top selling 1-series models.

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by taipan168

Really? Seems quite short sighted of BMW to axe one of their top selling 1-series models.

the third post from the top of this page shows the expected model life for the 1 plus other bm products.