Canada 1 Series Event (NOT EVERY1 GETS 1T) - tons of 128i / 135i in all colors!!

[Galligan]

Saw this awesome post and pics on bimmerpost

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132118

I attended the BMW 1 Series promotional event put on by BMW Canada today. This nationwide promotion is going on until June 22 with multiple stops across Canada. Today was the last day in the Vancouver area. Basically, it is a 2 hour promotional event similar to the orientation given to auto journalists before they receive a BMW loaner for review. Except, now this opportunity is open to the general public via web registration.

Annoyingly, this event was marketed as "NOT EVERY1 GETS 1T". This is probably in reference to the fact that this event has only limited spots available for the public. Ironically, obtaining a spot was quite elusive since the web registration was on BMW Canada's buggy website that prevented several interested members from signing up.

I like to think "NOT EVERY1 GETS 1T" actually refers to the styling of Chris Bangle and the 1 Series. What with the wide bug eyes and drooping lines in the side skirts that from the side profile look like the car was stepped on by something heavy..."NOT EVERY1 GETS 1T". It's not exactly a beautiful car.

On second thought, maybe they should have called it "NOBODY GETS 1T".

Showed up for the 8AM session at the (relatively) new British Columbia Driving Centre by the Pitt Meadow Airport. Sign up at the small tent with refreshments and multiple LCD TVs playing clip shots from Gran Turismo 4 and BMW F1. Multiple "journalist demo" cars in the holding area. Given it was 8AM on Sunday (something that Rich and I had strategically chosen), we only had 25 people or so show up. We were then divided into three groups.

Our group was first taken into the main tent where they had a Alpine White Cabriolet and Black Saphire Metallic Cabriolet parked. We were then given a 20 minute marketing speel about dynamics, safety, 50/50 weight distribution, yada yada. Hood was opened to show off the relatively low amount of engine hanging in front of the two front suspension struts.

The Cabriolet in Black Saphire Metallic was nothing special...I was neither impressed or put off. But the Cabriolet in Alpine White was exceptionally striking in person. Every press photo I have previously seen of the 1 Series has been awful. Ugly to the point where I was thinking that I would never purchase/lease the car.

But the 1 Series in white looks great. And I'm not a huge fan of white cars (my current car is jet black). Hmmm...seems like that a lot of European cars look fantastic in white (BMW 3 Series, Audi A3, Audi A4, VW GTI).

White is easily my favourite colour for this car. And the 1 Series definately looks better in person compared to the press photos. I know that's like saying Condoleezza Rice is hotter in person compared to her photos...but...

I urge you to take a look at a 1 Series in white at your dealer before you completely decide on the looks department.

Demo AW 135i decked out in BMW Performance Parts (carbon fiber spoiler, aerokit, wheels and brakes). Tacky vinyl side graphics tho. Meh.






















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[NJKSC27]

wow that is the best collection of pics of the 1 i have seen

[Moto1]

NICE FIND - CAN'T WAIT TILL JUNE!!!!!!!!!

[AJN334]

Any information about the white car? What wheels, calipers, rotors, spoiler are those?

[scs]

great pics, wondering why the performance 1'er didn't have the advertised aero kit? just had the standard sport kit

[spacedogg]

Hey guys. First time posting here.The original post on Bimmerpost was made by me. I was going to post here next...but I see someone beat me to the punch.

If you click on the Bimmerpost link, I've updated my thoughts of the car. If you want I can upload higher resolution photos. I'll try to upload some select photos I think are good.

[raisemyrent]

TAHITI GREEN!

[ulrichd]

So your blue is Lemans blue?

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by raisemyrent

TAHITI GREEN!

Deep Green Metallic looks like ass. Seriously.

I can see why BMW USA does not even offer it as a colour choice. Personally the worst colour for the 1 Series (IMO).

But here is a higher resolution pic of the colour/car so you can decide for yourself.

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by ulrichd

So your blue is Lemans blue?

Nope we should be getting the same Montego Blue as in the US.

[ssam]

no it s a 128i

Lemans blue is only for 135i+Msport pack.

[Rippy087]

That green looks like the same color as my chevy minivan. It's not the prettiest color, but it's not ugly either. Just doesn't look right on a BMW though.

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by SSAM

no it s a 128i

Lemans blue is only for 135i+Msport pack.

Hmmm...I didn't even know LeMans Blue would even be an available option.

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by scs

great pics, wondering why the performance 1'er didn't have the advertised aero kit? just had the standard sport kit

Possibly because this is a Canadian car. Not sure.

Originally Posted by AJN334

Any information about the white car? What wheels, calipers, rotors, spoiler are those?

They are all in the BMW Performance Catalog.

The wheels are 18" Style 269 Double Spoke Rims aka BMW Performance.

Brakes are BMW Performance 6 piston caliper.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...MW+performance

[Zuzu]

Great collection of pix.Do you have any more of the black cabrio?

[Harold]

More photos from the event

[Smallbodybimmer]

Someone dented the AW performance 135 right by the right tail.

I'm still in love with that spoiler though. I wonder if somone could photo-chop it AW?.....Please?

[spacedogg]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Great collection of pix.Do you have any more of the black cabrio?

Sorry. I didn't take many photos of the black cabrio as it wasn't in the ideal position at the time we were doing the walk around.

[N54me]

Awesome pictures! Ive been wanting to see multiple colors side by side. The lighting obviously isn't the best, but sometimes too much sunlight is worse than an overcast day like this.

Did anyone posting here get to do any aggressive driving in these conditions?

[Bringinthewolf]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6506

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by spacedogg

Sorry. I didn't take many photos of the black cabrio as it wasn't in the ideal position at the time we were doing the walk around.

Thats ok..Great collection of colours..Well done:thumbup:

[warmtoes]

I was at the same event on Saturday. The AW coupe with the M-goodies on it is very striking. The gold calipers really stand out and the M wheels are just awesome looking.