Interior quality

ChrisK · 08-17-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Balls

Never said the interior is terrible...just not of the same luxo quality of the 3er, which is what this post is about, not why we all purchased a 1 series. Glad you like it (interior). To me it screams ENTRY LEVEL, which is what I'm sure BMW had in mind as they had to make a class distinction between the two cars. There are appreciable differences in the interiors of the 1er and 3er. That's not opinion, it's fact. If you don't care, or can't tell the difference, or still prefer the 1er inside, then great! Enjoy!

What about it screams entry level? The interior is dead on with the e46 gen. Did you not like e46's either?

MVF4Rrider · 08-17-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

What about it screams entry level? The interior is dead on with the e46 gen. Did you not like e46's either?

The E46 is way better. No comparison. I had two of 'em. In fact, I prefer the E46 interior design and materials to all after it (1 and 3 series). E46 dash is solid as a rock (and with a softish touch) with loads of character. E82 is cheap plastic with very strange curves, horrid door handles, and no flow front to rear. How is that dead on? E46 sport seats are great too. The E82/90 sport seats are nothing spectacular. Loads of differences...

ChrisK · 08-17-2008, 02:03 PM

Balls we may have to agree.. we disagree. :drinking:

Brandon26pdx · 08-17-2008, 03:26 PM

I've examined the E82 interior layout and material quality...nicer than most cars in the price range but you can tell they cut back materials just a tad compared to the E46's. (Feel of the dashboard material and other plastics is probably the biggest difference).

As far as the layout and design, I'd say it has a pinch more of a Japanese feel than an E46's. Window switches on the door-pull was one of the first things I noticed. And the rear quarter glass no longer tilts out. The doors thunked closed with a similar feel to my old Acura TSX, but at least they kept the feature where the window creeps down when you open the door. (No idea what that's really called...)

atr_hugo · 08-17-2008, 03:49 PM

The rear quarter lights is an interesting situation - the B-pillar on the 1er is particularly thick and I'm wondering if, from a styling perspective, they could have pulled off an operable rear window and still be able to disguise the apparent width of the B-pillar.

PS - that being said, I wish they did operate, a flow-through opening rear window will reduce buffeting when the front windows are down.

PA135i · 08-17-2008, 04:09 PM

I like the interior of my 135i. Coming from an E46 325Ci which had a different dash design, the 1 series dash design is much nicer than the current 3 series flat Buick like dashboard. The design of the E46 dash was beautiful and is probably the best looking interior of any car i've owned.

Maybe that the Terracotta leather and Grey Poplar wood adds to the look considerably. And it's not as flat as the current 3 series.
I do miss the central mounted window controls, but I'll get over that. I also dont like that I cannot tilt the headrests forward.

I also, thought that the E46 body style could not be matched by the 1 series. Now that I've had my car a month, I like the looks of my 135i better than my old 325Ci. This may be a car I keep longer than I normally do, which is 90 - 100k. To steal a phase from a review of the 135i: This Car is That Good.

JasonCSU · 08-17-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Balls

To me it screams ENTRY LEVEL, which is what I'm sure BMW had in mind as they had to make a class distinction between the two cars.

Entry level for BMW maybe. For many of us, the 1er interior is an upgrade over our previous cars.

yourfriend · 08-17-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Balls

Never said the interior is terrible...just not of the same luxo quality of the 3er, which is what this post is about, not why we all purchased a 1 series. Glad you like it (interior). To me it screams ENTRY LEVEL, which is what I'm sure BMW had in mind as they had to make a class distinction between the two cars. There are appreciable differences in the interiors of the 1er and 3er. That's not opinion, it's fact. If you don't care, or can't tell the difference, or still prefer the 1er inside, then great! Enjoy!

I just feel like you're talking down to those who like the interior of their 1ers better than other cars such as the 3 series. and i, personally, HATE being disrespected over an opinion based matter. you don't have to have a negative rebuttal every time somebody says the interior is high quality. you made your opinion clear in your first post and i think that's all that was necessary.

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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	I've examined the E82 interior layout and material quality...nicer than most cars in the price range but you can tell they cut back materials just a tad compared to the E46's. (Feel of the dashboard material and other plastics is probably the biggest difference). As far as the layout and design, I'd say it has a pinch more of a Japanese feel than an E46's. Window switches on the door-pull was one of the first things I noticed. And the rear quarter glass no longer tilts out. The doors thunked closed with a similar feel to my old Acura TSX, but at least they kept the feature where the window creeps down when you open the door. (No idea what that's really called...)
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	The rear quarter lights is an interesting situation - the B-pillar on the 1er is particularly thick and I'm wondering if, from a styling perspective, they could have pulled off an operable rear window and still be able to disguise the apparent width of the B-pillar. PS - that being said, I wish they did operate, a flow-through opening rear window will reduce buffeting when the front windows are down.
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PA135i Brigadier General 969 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I like the interior of my 135i. Coming from an E46 325Ci which had a different dash design, the 1 series dash design is much nicer than the current 3 series flat Buick like dashboard. The design of the E46 dash was beautiful and is probably the best looking interior of any car i've owned. Maybe that the Terracotta leather and Grey Poplar wood adds to the look considerably. And it's not as flat as the current 3 series. I do miss the central mounted window controls, but I'll get over that. I also dont like that I cannot tilt the headrests forward. I also, thought that the E46 body style could not be matched by the 1 series. Now that I've had my car a month, I like the looks of my 135i better than my old 325Ci. This may be a car I keep longer than I normally do, which is 90 - 100k. To steal a phase from a review of the 135i: This Car is That Good.
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