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Is a BMW 1 Series worth it?

Is a BMW 1 Series worth it?

The BMW 1 Series is one of the best premium hatchbacks on sale, offering a combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills. The BMW 1 Series may have made the switch to front (and four) wheel drive but this change hasn’t diluted its appeal – the smallest BMW is still great to drive.

Are BMW expensive to insure?

The cost of owning a BMW goes beyond its above-average MSRP. Car insurance for a BMW costs $1,788 per year: 25% more than insurance for a typical car. Since BMW insurance is more expensive than average, you should do your due diligence when shopping for a policy.

Is BMW 1 Series the same as 2 series?

And like that car, the 2 Series Coupe (and Convertible) is basically the two-door version of the 1 Series hatchback, so like that car it has a sporty front engine and rear-wheel drive layout. Four-wheel drive from BMW’s xDrive system is no longer offered.

Is the BMW 1 series a good car?

BMW 1 Series review: switch to FWD is no bad thing. The new 1 Series is a good car from the bottom up. Far from M Division’s finest hour. Flashy and fast, but you couldn’t live with this ride You sooooo want to hate these guys – they brag about the Ultimate Driving Machine and dammit they deliver exactly what they promise.

Is the BMW 4 series a drop top car?

Just as the 4 Series Coupe is the best mid-sized sporty-lux coupe, the 4 Series Convertible is a class-leading drop-top. It hits every base: it’s refined top up or down, the engines are fabulous, it’s spacious and reasonably practical, well-finished and can be festooned with all the gadgets and assists you’d expect.

When did the BMW 1 Series convertible come out?

The BMW 1 Series Convertible was the fourth body style to be spun from the 1 Series platform and arrived in the UK in spring 2008. British buyers had already grown accustomed to the styling of the three and five door hatchbacks and the lithe two-door Coupe had been on sale but a few months had passed when the Convertible broke cover.

What are the trim levels of a BMW 1 Series convertible?

There are four trim levels to accompany the seven engines that make up the 1 Series Convertible range though the top powerplants only come with the plusher trim levels. Buyers choose from ES, SE, Sport and M Sport. It’s the M Sport package that really makes the difference to the car’s appearance, and the way it drives.

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Ruth Doyle