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MPBK · 09-19-2011, 11:01 PM

I'm confused...
According to this article, the 2011 year model 1-series uses the E82 chassis, while the 2012 year model uses the F20 chassis.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_1_Series

But I see in reviews such as Edmund.com that the differences between the 2011 and 2012 1-series are only cosmetic.

Please set me straight.

Lester · 09-19-2011, 11:27 PM

It also says this:
The BMW 1 Series is a line of small family cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since 2004

Harlequin · 09-19-2011, 11:46 PM

The F20 is the new hatchback.... coupes are all E82...

09-19-2011, 11:01 PM	#1
MPBK Everyday I'm shuffling Drives: '12 SGM 135i DCT/CA/MSport/PPK Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 562 iTrader: (0)	F20 or E82? I'm confused... According to this article, the 2011 year model 1-series uses the E82 chassis, while the 2012 year model uses the F20 chassis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_1_Series But I see in reviews such as Edmund.com that the differences between the 2011 and 2012 1-series are only cosmetic. Please set me straight.
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09-19-2011, 11:46 PM	#3
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09-19-2011, 11:27 PM	#2
Lester Colonel Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,823 iTrader: (0)	It also says this: The BMW 1 Series is a line of small family cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since 2004