biggest dislike about the 1-series?

[five_timer]

Originally Posted by e34m5

I agree. So give me an option to delete and replace with a bin.

Fair enough. After all, they used to do that with the ashtray, right?

By the way, I found a use for the blocked rear cupholder. I put one of those cupholder ashtrays in it, one with a flip-up-lid. The only trick is that, to open the lid, you have to momentarily raise the armrest, but then the vertically-raised lid will clear the lowered armrest.

I only use it for cigar emergencies; normally I tip out the driver's window, but when a phone call comes in, and I need to put the cigar down to answer the phone, the ashtray's the place.

I'm sure the no-food/ no-drink people are shaking their heads right now, but it's a nice benefit of a 'vert.

[five_timer]

Originally Posted by brianmedia

the vertical handle seems too far forward for me to get the right leverage.

You must sit real far back.

[brianmedia]

Originally Posted by five_timer

You must sit real far back.

Well I'm 6'3" but i don't feel i have perfect control of the door when swinging it open to make sure i don't hit a car next to me with it being more forward like it is.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by five_timer

I'm sure the no-food/ no-drink people are shaking their heads right now, but it's a nice benefit of a 'vert.

Not for the people following behind you.

[BenDiem]

I've noticed during the course of a sunny day, the front window defrost vents can be clearly seen/reflected on the lower end of the front windshield.

My other issue with the car, though minor, is the far reach and tight squeeze of the seatbelt location and the door. The easy fix is to buckle up before you close the door. No longer an issue, now.

Outside of these minor annoyances, absolutely no issues/dislikes.

This car is a keeper for me! Less than 12 months of payments left (woo hoo ) I love the size, comfort, style, performance, limited build compared to a 3 series, and the fact I ordered the car to my specs. I just love it all - everything about it...

Cheers/B

[angler]

Originally Posted by BenDiem

I've noticed during the course of a sunny day, the front window defrost vents can be clearly seen/reflected on the lower end of the front windshield.

Cheers/B

Agree, I thought it was just me very annoying!

[five_timer]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Not for the people following behind you.

Yes, it also has the benefit of cutting-down on tailgaters.

[five_timer]

Originally Posted by BenDiem

I've noticed during the course of a sunny day, the front window defrost vents can be clearly seen/reflected on the lower end of the front windshield.

Be thankful - I had an '01 325Ci where that part of the dash was beige (not black). The reflection was virtually constant.

[KNTDRV]

Now that I've had my 128 for a few months....there was something that I didn't like about it but I can't remember what it was anymore

[John_01]

Major dislikes:
1) RUNFLAT tires
2) floaty underdamped suspension tune.
3) Unpredictable and unsafe rear suspension bump-steer when driving on poor roads.
4) Reflection from aluminium dashboard trim makes sunlight a dazzling distraction.
5) Upright driving position, just like a hatchback.
6) Radio display is incompatible with polaroid sunglasses (Goes totally black unless you tile your head sidways)
7) Lack of dipstick for oil measurement. The electronic one doesn't actually work unless your oil is very low.
8) I would complain about the ugly and hopeless navigation system, but I ordered a custom build so I could get a car without it.

[Cozy]

One thing that I hate about the 135i (seems to be specific to this model) is that almost every 3 Series driver wants to try it on against the baby BMW, it screams race magnet for some reason. I'll be driving through town, nice and civil but eventually a 3 Series will come screaming out of a side turning just to catch me and then proceed to drive like a d1ck. IDK why, maybe to school us 'entry level' owners in driving; most notorious are 320d owners. Other than that I really love the car in all other ways except for the cruddy stock suspension which I guess most people have mentioned a lot in here.

[KellyK]

1. BRAKE DUST especially since csl style wheels are hell to clean
2. Door mounted switches
3. Wish the back windows popped open like the e46 m

[Billup]

1. Excessive brake dust (I feel like I am constantly cleaning the wheels)
2. Seems like stitching in some areas of the seats are separating in odd spots. (Top of the rear seat?)
3. Second cup holder under the arm rest (what cup / bottle did they expect to fit there other than a mini water / mini soda?)
4. Center console plastic creaks and drives me crazy (I know theres a fix, just haven't done it)

[drunkenmagnum]

Love the car but the gas cap is on the wrong side

[thetuna]

Originally Posted by drunkenmagnum

Love the car but the gas cap is on the wrong side

You might be grateful it's on the wrong side if the wind grabs your door and doesn't smash it into the side of the pump.
Tank size, however, is a different problem.

The only other "dislike" I've noticed now that it's summer... the A/C seems to be kinda weak.

[Billup]

Originally Posted by thetuna

You might be grateful it's on the wrong side if the wind grabs your door and doesn't smash it into the side of the pump.
Tank size, however, is a different problem.

The only other "dislike" I've noticed now that it's summer... the A/C seems to be kinda weak.

Its funny you mention that. Down here in NC, I have to have it on full blast to get a good effect of A/C to counter the black leather & high 90° weather.

I am also not a huge fan of the limited horizontal vent travel. The left vent, when directed all the way to the right, doesn't even blow air on my arm if I'm holding the steering wheel. I need to have my left arm on the arm rest to feel the air.

[Mach1er]

Originally Posted by Bye DC5

Its funny you mention that. Down here in NC, I have to have it on full blast to get a good effect of A/C to counter the black leather & high 90° weather.

I am also not a huge fan of the limited horizontal vent travel. The left vent, when directed all the way to the right, doesn't even blow air on my arm if I'm holding the steering wheel. I need to have my left arm on the arm rest to feel the air.

Yeah, I'm convinced that the outer vents are for the rear passengers (hah!).

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by John_01

6) Radio display is incompatible with polaroid sunglasses (Goes totally black unless you tile your head sidways)

This one can be resolved fairly easily. First, you need to get a transparency sheet (like those used with overhead projectors). Next, sit in the car with your polarized sunglasses on, and look at the radio display like you would when driving. Now hold the transparency sheet in front of the display and start rotating it until the display becomes visible. Finally, cut out a piece of the transparency sheet that you can then place over the display permanently.

[KNTDRV]

Originally Posted by drunkenmagnum

Love the car but the gas cap is on the wrong side

If you're running out of gas on the highway...most drivers will pull over onto the right shoulder. You'll appreciate the fact that your butt isn't hanging out in traffic while pouring gas from the jerry can.

Now I remember...it's the nasty brake dust!

[Mach1er]

Originally Posted by KNTDRV

If you're running out of gas on the highway...most drivers will pull over onto the right shoulder. You'll appreciate the fact that your butt isn't hanging out in traffic while pouring gas from the jerry can.

That's actually really awesome! I've never considered that. Though, one hopes one never runs out of gas on the highway...

My dislikes:

--The load that the A/C puts on the engine to make shifts in the summer so much less smooth.
--Lower angled HID beams than a E92 (no sure why)
--Dash pop
--Crappy vent positions (the outer vents are only for rear passengers?)
--Comfort access won't let me open the trunk unless the key is in my pocket instead of in the car

[Sylon]

Originally Posted by John_01

Major dislikes:
1) RUNFLAT tires
2) floaty underdamped suspension tune.
3) Unpredictable and unsafe rear suspension bump-steer when driving on poor roads.
4) Reflection from aluminium dashboard trim makes sunlight a dazzling distraction.
5) Upright driving position, just like a hatchback.
6) Radio display is incompatible with polaroid sunglasses (Goes totally black unless you tile your head sidways)
7) Lack of dipstick for oil measurement. The electronic one doesn't actually work unless your oil is very low.
8) I would complain about the ugly and hopeless navigation system, but I ordered a custom build so I could get a car without it.

1 & 2) Both can be improved with aftermarket parts. I know, you shouldn't have to rely on aftermarket to fix stock issues, but if that was the case then there wouldn't be an aftermarket industry
3) It keeps you on your toes, lol
4) This one too, even with darker trims, I've had some crazy reflections off the trim around the gear shifter. But this can also be resolved with aftermarket stuff
5) Hmm, I don't have that issue. Plus you shouldn't slouch, lol
6) Royal pain in the ass. I don't understand why you can't see the stereo, but you can see the AC/Heat display
7) Yeah this is annoying too
8) Wait, what? iDrive isn't standard, what do you mean? Did all the cars on the lot at the time have iDrive?

Originally Posted by drunkenmagnum

Love the car but the gas cap is on the wrong side

Gas caps are typically (not always though) on the opposite side of the car from the exhaust. Obviously that's hard to do with a car that has true dual exhaust, but for us single-side exhausts, the gas cap is usually on the other side.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by drunkenmagnum

Love the car but the gas cap is on the wrong side

All German cars have the gas cap on the right side, so don't know that I'd call that the "wrong" side.