When BMW updates the 1-series, what changes would you love to see?

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by Slayboarder

LSD

Originally Posted by e34m5

All the same options as in Europe.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by izzodesh

no head lamp washers.

Isn't that taking a step backwards? I wish I had them on my WRX. The headlights get filthy driving on snowy/slushy roads, and you lose visibility easily. I could understand making them part of the cold weather package though. Just be glad they aren't headlight wipers like Volvo's used to have.

[cman321]

remove sunroof, put in the already overpriced premium pack. Mack cloth/vinyl/alacantra seats standard. Xenons are optional as well.

Those changes should reduce price by over $1500 - 2000.

USB interface shoud be std on all cars. Charging 400 is a crime.

Also, push button start is already basically there, don't charge us $500 to activate it.

These are pure money grabs.

Get rid of run flats.

[nautilus]

Cloth seat option...
Option to delete Sunroof!
A better system than iDrive
Integrated BT

[adc]

Cloth and cloth/leather seating option
Sunroof delete option
New torque vectoring diff from the X6 option
Black headliner option
Performance Catalog options factory-installed
ED cars no longer from dealer allocation
LeMans Blue option

[plien69]

* Updated iDrive/NAV/Progman software to bring it to competitors' levels.
* Mechanical LSD
* Performance (tii) suspension option
* High-rev, lightweight (tii) engine option

[amybang]

Comfort Access standard. At least on the convertible.

amy!

[spudw]

Bluetooth, iPod, CA and sunroof (in Canada) should be standard, with sunroof delete option
Greater selection of wheels
130i to replace 128i (+30 bhp)
M sport package for 128i/130i
Black headliner option for all models (good catch adc...)
Combination cloth/leather seating option
Cupholder delete option

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by spudw

Bluetooth, iPod, CA and sunroof (in Canada) should be standard, with sunroof delete option
Greater selection of wheels
130i to replace 128i (+30 bhp)
M sport package for 128i/130i
Black headliner option for all models (good catch adc...)
Combination cloth/leather seating option
Cupholder delete option

+1. With these additions:
Four cylinder engine option that's available in Europe with the M-Sport pack.
No Run flat tires

Leif

[Genericuser1]

Make the sunroof an option instead of standard.

Make the headlights and front end like the 3 series coupe or 5 series, 6 series anything but how they are now.

See if you can do something about the pot-belly pig look from the side.

Make it available with the new dual-clutch

Leather/alcantara seats as standard instead of vinyl

[Nixon]

A 4cyl sequential 2-turbo diesel engine. (123d)

[jraymond]

IF you think BMW will EVER, EVER offer cloth seats to a US market, then I have some great oceanfront property for you to checkout here in Arky.

[gio]

- all-wheel drive
- no more run flat tires
- more color choices (especially non-metallic colors)
- fewer useless (for me) features in the premium package (such as garage door opener, memory seats, compass, auto-dimming mirrors)
- retractable hard-top (ok.. I want this on every car)

[gatti_03]

LSD is the major thing that i think this car needs. Power can be increased easy with a chip or what not, the most work that would have to be done is with an LSD, so the new one better have an LSD

[Dan203]

I'd like to see an AWD version with a DCT. Other then that I'll reserve judgment until I actually own the car for a little while.

Why is everyone so down on the run flat tires? I know they don't perform all that great at the track, but is there something wrong with them for normal every day driving? Seems logical that if you're not going to provide a spare tire that run flats are the next best option. Definitely better then my wife's Miata which cam with a can of "fix-a-flat".

Dan

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by jraymond

IF you think BMW will EVER, EVER offer cloth seats to a US market, then I have some great oceanfront property for you to checkout here in Arky.

BMW currently offers cloth seats on the M3. Now about that ocean front property...?


Leif W.

[BMW Dreamer]

Auto rear view mirror standard
No headlight washers
NO Run-craps, spare tire/jack.
Cruise control on steering wheel
No auto windshield wipers.
Bigger oil cooler, lower temps, no limp mode.
Better fuel pumps
Better stereo face/size.
More storage/center console.
Interior lights standard, puddle lights standard.
Power lumbar with power seat option.
Black headliner
Real rear armrest
iPOD/USB option standard with $875 premium stereo.
Cloth seat option
Straighten out the pot belly
A real LSD
More HP less weight

[1ToBeOn2Wheels]

Full LED taillights that are interchangeable with the current ones (ala the E46 refresh).

[Guibo]

No
-Standard runflats
-Potbelly
-Standard sunroof

Yes
-Mechanical LSD
-Brushed aluminum

[jraymond]

Originally Posted by LeifW

BMW currently offers cloth seats on the M3. Now about that ocean front property...?


Leif W.

No way. I don't believe that. Full cloth? No chance, maybe inserts. Show proof plz

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by jraymond

No way. I don't believe that. Full cloth? No chance, maybe inserts. Show proof plz

Check out the "Build Your Own" on the bmwusa.com website. It is a cloth/leather combination, but I think that is what people are wanting. I'd love to have it as well.

[mrgoochio]

As previously stated, anthracite headliners with the same colormatched pillars.. Less weight would be a plus, but not at the cost of quality materials

[MTMnet]

Moonroof delete for more head room!