how bad are the backseats???

[kiddo]

Hi guys, I am new here and thinking of getting a 135i. The problem is the backseats seem to be real crammed in the car. So I was wondering for those who have a 1 series or have sat in a 1 series coupe, could you please tell me how bad are the backseats? btw, I am about 5'8.

[TrojanBMW]

Originally Posted by kiddo0713

Hi guys, I am new here and thinking of getting a 135i. The problem is the backseats seem to be real crammed in the car. So I was wondering for those who have a 1 series or have sat in a 1 series coupe, could you please tell me how bad are the backseats? btw, I am about 5'8.

I'm 5'8" too, so I'll check on Friday when I go to the LA Auto Show.

[M.Suka]

It looks bad, thank god I will be the driver just hate it when I get knees hiting my back.:frown:

[kiddo]

I will be the driver as well, but the problem is when my parents come visit, I need to make sure they don't complain. :P

thanks trojanbmw. looking forward to your good news

[Tsion]

We just bought a mini cooper s and i sat in the back seat today....a little tight for a ride to vegas but around town its ok...im 5'7

[Convertible]

I'm 6,3 and I can fit behind the seat well after I have my seat in my setting. Mini's are so much smaller, that there is no comparison.

[gbent]

Originally Posted by kiddo0713

I will be the driver as well, but the problem is when my parents come visit, I need to make sure they don't complain. :P

thanks trojanbmw. looking forward to your good news

I suspect your parents will fit just fine once they get in, but getting in & out might be a bit of a problem.

[ibeam81]

Originally Posted by gbent

I suspect your parents will fit just fine once they get in, but getting in & out might be a bit of a problem.

+1

That's what I would be worried about. Hopefully your parents are in good shape, otherwise it's going to be a painfull experience (physically for them to get into the car and mentally for you to watch).

[darknightohio]

There was a video on youtube showing a large guy getting in the backseat, but it has been removed...

[kiddo]

ibeam81 : lol don't worry. My parents aren't that old yet. I am sure they won't have problem getting in and out. I am just worried how much more they would complain since they already don't like coupes.

Guys, I found this video on youtube showing the interior of a convertible. The backseats seem to be......I don't know.....what do you guys think?'

[OniKoroshi]

Originally Posted by TrojanBMW

I'm 5'8" too, so I'll check on Friday when I go to the LA Auto Show.

I was thinking about going to the show, do they actually let you sit in the vehicles?

[Robert]

Originally Posted by OniKoroshi

I was thinking about going to the show, do they actually let you sit in the vehicles?

For most cars yes.

[FinInk]

I remember the video with a guy sitting in the backseats at some auto show/promotion. He fit but keep in mind there was no driver sitting in front. The back seat space doesnt look that promising but as everyone is saying this is a "drivers" car.

[14D$]

Convertible, thank you. I too am 6'3"and I'm worried that the 1 is 2+2 not a true 4 seater.

[menotakoala]

Would the back seats be more like the Civic coupe?

[aallii1991]

oh yeah! this friday is the la auto show!!! cant wait to see the 135i ill be sure to take some pics

[Drillslinger]

I'm right between 5'6" and 5'7" and with the front seat adjusted for me (and adjusted to DRIVE, not to slouch) I had decent room in the back.



And I didn't have to tuck my legs back as much in the 135 like I do in my MINI.

[kindtree]

With the given dimensions, I can't see it not being a true 4-seater. No way this thing is a 2+2 unless my E36 would qualify as the same.... BMW is just marketing it that way to add appeal to a certain demographic.

It won't be roomy back there, but this is no 911