Upcoming 1-Series vs. Mini Cooper

[///MDriver]

The new one series that is scheduled to be coming out will basicly be a RWD mini. I cannot find a picture right now, but what would you guys pick?

[Kyle K.]

What are the engine options? Got any pics?

[///MDriver]

I have info, just not with me at this time. Engine will be a 4cyl.

[G. P. Burdell]

Both are candidates for my second car. I test drove a Cooper last week and the 1-Series is going to have to be one heck of a car to beat it.

One thing the 1-Series has going for it is that it will supposedly offer 6-cyl variants.

Some pictures are on this Web site:

http://www.streetracersonline.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=21

[mDeb]

Hmmm... I think I will have to see the 1-Series in person, but from that web site, I will stick with the MINI, for aesthics, anyway. The Coup-ishness is nice, but the grille seems too Pontiac to me. The rear of the convert is more S2000.... Still, maybe in person it will be better. I hated the Z4 when it come out, now I like its styling. It grew on me. I like the X5 better than the other SUVs....especially in white, sport suspension and with a stick shift....this kinda looks like the X5s little brother.

But, all said, I would MUCH rather have my MINI than the X5!

[SilverStreak]

I think they are more different than you think....

That being said, it's a matter of what you need where you live (FWD vs RWD), and which car appeals to you, looks-wise, and most importantly, after driving 1 of each, which you like best, cuz I'm sure there will be differences behind the wheel...

I had read about a 230i, essentially a 1 series, 2 doors, with a trunk (vs hatch like in the pic below) with the M54 motor... that would likely move pretty well if the weight is kept down...

[///MDriver]

These pictures of the one series are not the same that I was seeing. However, even if only available in a 4cyl, I would still take the hatchback with the two doors, simply because it would be RWD.

If a 6cyl model were available, that would be icing on the cake.

[BeRzErKaS]

No one else thinks this looks kinda VW Golf-ish?? Is that the price range they're gonna be aiming for?

This new series is gonna put a lot of young punks into bimmers. I can hear the rice cannons already...

:rolleyes:

[sirtiger]

its too premature to pick :az:

[1995red318i]

wow...that pic silverstreak posted looks good, but that black pic is hideous!!!

[SilverStreak]

I have to find that pic of the 2 door with the trunk, also quite nice looking...

[mDeb]

The black picture really does look Golf-ish. Sheesh! Like I said, I will have to see it in person to make my judgement...and...Drive it, of course!! :)

[///MDriver]

You guys do know that black car is disguised right? :)

[SilverStreak]

Also, what the heck was this supposed to be...? :dunno

[sirtiger]

piece of crap...ewww ;)

[dami2550]

This is what I found on web:

bmw 1 series : New baby BMW for just £15,000 on sale in the UK from Mid 2005.The new 1-Series should measure in at 4150mm in length & 1700mm wide, 100mmshorter than the current 3-Series Compact.The two box design with it's engine mounted longitudinally needs a longerbonnet that it's rivals with transverse arrangement.Thin framed doors give the new 1-Series a "Coupe" like appearance.Production versions of the 1-Series will flaunt the sharp-edged look similarto the concept CS1 shown at the Geneva Motor show earlier this year.Up to 5 different variations are planned, 3-door hatchback, a 5-doorhatchback & a 2-door coupe.A four seater Cabrio & 5-door touring with higher roof, will get approvalproviding the main stream models are a success.Engines will start with the 1.6, 1.8 & 2.0 litre petrol & will use BMW'sValvetronic system, later the Direct-Injection system form the V12 760iL maybe used.Two versions of BMW's 2.0 Litre common-rail turbodiesel engines will bealloy blocks with the latest Bosch injection technology.M2 engine is believed to be a 2.2 or 2.4 Litre with electro-hydraulic valveactuation that allows it to rev to 9000Rpm & should produce 240Bhp. Costingapprox £25,000 at today's prices.

[///MEric]

1 series cause it should get the M treatment

[1996 328ti]

I'd get a 1er in a heart beat if it will run $25,000 or less and have at least 200 hp. I don't care how it looks. Only thing that would delay my decision is an ///M version. Just give me an engine, suspension, torsen diff and a 6-speed. And sell it for a price so I don't have to sell my wife's Mini.