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2012 BMW 1 Series Review

By KBB.com Editors
You'll Like This Car If...

If, within the vast menu of the new-car market, you prefer your automotive calories "straight up," the 2012 1 Series is your machine. Front engine, rear-wheel drive, fully independent suspen

You May Not Like This Car If...

The 1 Series, in either Coupe or Convertible guise, is about as simple in spec as an automotive purchase can get. That won't, however, mask its cost of engineering, manufacture and transportation

How it Drives

With reasonably light curb weight, an almost perfect 50:50 weight distribution and a choice of responsive powertrains, the 2012 1 Series Coupe and Convertible provide an entertaining envelope of spirited performance, dynamic handling and reasonable efficiency. As with most cars and SUVs in the BMW lineup, BMW's smallest entry is well-connected to the road via its principal touch points: steering, braking and acceleration. Of course, the most exhilarating is the 135i Coupe, but an argument can be made for the better balance of the 128i. And

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2012 BMW 1 Series Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating
9.0
Out of 10

Based on 101 Ratings for the 2008 - 2013 models.

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  • Value
    8.9/10
    Quality
    9.2/10
  • Reliability
    9.2/10
    Performance
    9.6/10
  • Comfort
    9.1/10
    Styling
    9.3/10

Absolutely love this car

By Jeebie (VA) on Sunday, March 24, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 20,000

10 9.0
overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
9/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
8/10
Comfort
8/10

Pros: "Fun to drive. Still looks great after four years"

Cons: "Mileage. Expensive repairs"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Owned since new and this has been a fantastic car. Great looks and really a joy to drive. Coming to the end of the 4 year warranty and considering purchasing the 2 year extension."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Incredible all around car for 2 or less!

By pete143 (WA) on Saturday, December 08, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 70,000

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "Acceleration, BRAKING, handling, refinement"

Cons: "Passenger cup holder, costly tires, rear leg room"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Cannot ask for a better vehicle given performance comfort and balance given the cost. Would recommend changing from the Bridgestone potenza run-flats as soon as possible. Pirelli makes a run flat that lasts much longer. Would certainly recommend."

12 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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