Are 1 Series good?
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.
Is it worth to buy BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series is a popular choice for used car buyers. Because the 1-Series feels like a 3-Series to drive but costs less people overlook the small boot and that is also hard to load. The rear legroom is pretty poor too, but not much worse than any other hatchback of this size, or indeed the 3-Series.
Why is BMW servicing so expensive?
A big part of what often makes BMW repairs so expensive is their components. Unlike other makes of car, BMW components are highly proprietary, which means repairs often need replacement parts or expertise that can only a BMW dealer can provide.
Why do BMW batteries cost so much?
BMW has sophisticated technology that requires specialized certification to properly repair. An experienced BMW mechanic will have the knowledge it takes for a complete and successful repair. For example, a battery change can cost $400 because the mechanic needs to register the battery to the engine control module.
What makes the Mini 1 series different?
The 1 Series shares its platform with the X1 and X2, the 2 Series Active Tourer, the Mini Clubman and Countryman. But you sense that they’ve saved the best til last, as the 1 Series has some clever traction-control tweaks and extra bracing in the chassis, just to make sure we don’t complain about the dynamics.
Is the 1 series RWD or AWD?
The new 1 Series no longer has a RWD version. They’re all FWD or AWD, with transverse three- and four-cylinder engines. Just like any other hatch, then. So now it’s got usefully more space, and less weight, and more efficiency. After all only one in 20 of the old 1 Series sales were six-cylinders.
What are the variants of BMW 1 series?
BMW offers 1 Series in 4 variants. BMW 1 Series is the smallest offering from the Bavarian auto manufacturer for the Indian market. Launched to benefit from the rising demand for entry level premium hatchbacks, it goes up against rivals including Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class in this space.
Is the BMW 1 series a bum deal?
BMW has understandably concluded that it’s not great business to give 95 per cent of 1 Series people a bum deal. This thoroughly conventional hatch then, is all about the detail. It’s a good-looking hatch (though are we unusual in seeing Volvo V40?). It certainly hides its nose-heavy front-proportions cleverly.