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What is this discussion about? BMW 1 Series, Coupe, Convertible, Sedan

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#1771 of 1826 Black by nyccarguy

May 29, 2009 (7:26 pm)

With a Red Leather Interior...very cool

#1772 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by gardencar1

Jun 10, 2009 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (May 28, 2009 7:28 pm)
I agree with you about looks vs. HP. I originally thought the 335i convertible was the better looker, but ended up buying the 135i cabrio for the performance. Although both share the same engine, the 135i's dimensions make it faster and more agile.
 
Looks wise, I now prefer the 1's looks over the 3's. Although the 3 coupe is sleeker and more elegant, the 1 just looks sportier and more muscular. The 135i definitely looks better than the 335i in the convertible, top up or down, IMO.

#1773 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [gardencar1] by fedlawman

Jun 11, 2009 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: gardencar1 (Jun 10, 2009 8:47 pm)
No comparison with the convertibles. I would never choose an overweight, complex, metal-hinged contraption when I could have a simple cloth top. A manual one like the Miata's is ideal - keep it simple.

#1774 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by bodble2

Jun 11, 2009 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 11, 2009 4:52 pm)
"I would never choose an overweight, complex, metal-hinged contraption when I could have a simple cloth top."
 
You might, if you lived in a rain-forest like the Pacific Northwest!

#1775 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [bodble2] by fedlawman

Jun 11, 2009 (4:59 pm)

Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 11, 2009 4:53 pm)
What are you talking about? The weather is beautiful up here (and my Miata top never leaked a drop).

#1776 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by bodble2

Jun 11, 2009 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 11, 2009 4:59 pm)
Oh, are you in the Seattle area? I didn't realize that. Well, we get even more rain here in Vancouver! I figure if the top is going to be up for most of of the time in 8 months out of the year, I may as well get the security of a retractible hardtop. And I'm not sure I would like the rain-drop-on-tent sound effect all that time!

#1777 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [bodble2] by fedlawman

Jun 11, 2009 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 11, 2009 6:55 pm)
Yeah, you've got a point there. I forgot about that sound, although it never bothered me. I've never driven in one, but aren't those thickly padded and lined tops like on a Mercedes or Audi supposed to be very quiet?

#1778 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [bodble2] by cdnpinhead

Jun 11, 2009 (8:19 pm)

Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 11, 2009 6:55 pm)
Well, we get even more rain here in Vancouver!
 
Well, it depends.
 
When I lived in Richmond (where the airport is, for those who aren't familiar with Vancouver geography), the average annual rainfall was a fraction (a third or less) of the averages for the North Shore, where I also lived for a couple of years.
 
They grow hay in Sequim, in the rain shadow of the Cascades, while it pours not far away.
 
All of it is better than the desert.

#1779 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [fedlawman] by bodble2

Jun 11, 2009 (11:23 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 11, 2009 7:43 pm)
I've never had the privilege to drive one of those either, but I sure do remember the sound the rain made on the soft top of the Fiat that my friend had in high school. (Although with that Fiat my friend would have been ecstatic if he only heard the water on the roof every time it rained, if you know what I mean! )

#1780 of 1826 Re: 1 vs 3 looks [cdnpinhead] by bodble2

Jun 11, 2009 (11:26 pm)

Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jun 11, 2009 8:19 pm)
"All of it is better than the desert."
 
So then I wonder why do so many Canadians retire to Arizona. Must be for the year-round golfing, since it can't be for the hockey!

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