2009 BMW 1 Series Consumer Reviews
Review Summary
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
Truly awesome driver's automobile. Awesome performance on great fuel economy. Not a family car. It excels at what it was made for. NO problems in 32,000 miles.
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Critical Review
I have had my 135i convertible for 20months and it is one fun ride. But the trade-off, is at least once a month it is in the shop for something! At 1500 miles it stopped DEAD in the middle of a 4 lane highway; the dreaded HPPFP issue, it was replaced and that ISSUE is resolved. The convertible top had to be replaced at 8K, the lining came apart at 10K. When I took it in the shop the tech said " this is the third car this week with that". The brakes were replaced at 11K, the tire sensors are constantly are problem. The lighter is constantly blowing fuses, thus my air compressor will not work to feed those air losing tires. ECT, ECT, ECT... I love to drive this car, BUT at 3 years 363 days it will be traded in for another car...because when that warranty is up I am not going to be paying to service these constant issues.
2009 1 Series Reviews
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A blast to drive. Always reliable. Always gets noticed
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Always garage kept. Silver with red interior , 6speed manual transmission. Black convertible replacement top. FL registration stored in RI. Just serviced at BMW of Newport
Near mint condition. I am a senior adult...bought this toy two years ago....time to let it go. Just replaced the radiator and water pump. This care is a beauty.
It's a one series convertible with a 3litre motor and sports package in beautiful condition, drives like a dream
Not worth anything on the US market
I received an email telling me that the value of my car had dropped 10.57%. When I clicked the link to see my new value, and the good news, the values were all blank. Bravo KBB. What a waste of time, space and effort.........
Lots of costly ridiculous repairs. Not worth it. It's a high maintenace vehicle. It's an image to drive it and again not worth it. Get a Subaru instead!
great car excellent drive lots of fun fast handles swell small enough to get in and out of traffic quickly
Exceptional driving machine! In every way! 5 stars
Headlights should turn on low beam as well as high
Great car, very comfortable, sporty, has plenty of power. Handles like its on tracks. Good visibility. Love the steering actuated headlights! I'm 5'6" tall so I fit very well. But it'll handle someone at least 6'5" tall, my son. Telescoping steering wheel and tilt was such big bonus, especially being a manual. The quality of this car is right up at the top with the more expensive vehicles that I've owned and driven. It's unlikely that I'll part with it anytime soon. But, if I do I won't be giving it away!
Fun to drive, very good pickup, 6 cylinder engine
Trunk is smallish - particularly with top down
I have had 12 BMWs (cars and motorcycles) - so I’m a fan of the maker. The 128i is a fun convertible with plenty of get up and go. I bought it with the 6 speed manual - which I prefer over auto. If you prefer a lot more get up and go - get the 135i with the dual turbo. Great car for two people - the back seats really only accommodate smaller people (but great for kids or dogs and groceries). As long as you maintain BMWs, my experience has been that they run very well.
handles well great look
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Great car overall. But it's the last few years of the 3.0 liter 6 cylinder (2008 to 2012). Most all new BMW's base models come with a very unreliable 4 cylinder now .
