Pricing for the BMW 1 series announced. 135i starts at $35,675+up to $10K in options
11-15-2007, 10:32 AM
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Pricing for the BMW 1 series announced. 135i starts at $35,675+up to $10K in options
The base 135 is approx $2,525 less than the 335 (not sure if dest charges are factored).
135i:
"A six-speed automatic transmission costs $1,275
Premium Package is $3,300
Sport Package is $1,000
Cold Weather kit is $600
Active Steering costs $1,400
paddle shifters are a mere $100
Comfort Access adds $500
power front seats cost $1000
heated front seats are another $500
rear park assist is $350
navigation is $2,100
Bluetooth is $750
HD radio is $350
XM costs $595
premium audio is $875
iPod adapter is $400
metallic paint adds another $475
premium Boston Leather is $1,450.
Since many of these standalone options are included in larger options packages, adding up all the prices won't give an accurate estimate of the cost of a fully-loaded 135i. However, taking packages into consideration, we've determined a fully-loaded 135i would cost $44,500."
For reference, a utterly loaded A3 3.2 is $42,655 w/ dest. And that is obviously with awd - an option not available on the frquently 1 wheel drive BMW;-)<ul><li><a href="http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-1-series-coupe-starting-at-30000.html">The 128i starts at $29,375</a></li></ul>
135i:
"A six-speed automatic transmission costs $1,275
Premium Package is $3,300
Sport Package is $1,000
Cold Weather kit is $600
Active Steering costs $1,400
paddle shifters are a mere $100
Comfort Access adds $500
power front seats cost $1000
heated front seats are another $500
rear park assist is $350
navigation is $2,100
Bluetooth is $750
HD radio is $350
XM costs $595
premium audio is $875
iPod adapter is $400
metallic paint adds another $475
premium Boston Leather is $1,450.
Since many of these standalone options are included in larger options packages, adding up all the prices won't give an accurate estimate of the cost of a fully-loaded 135i. However, taking packages into consideration, we've determined a fully-loaded 135i would cost $44,500."
For reference, a utterly loaded A3 3.2 is $42,655 w/ dest. And that is obviously with awd - an option not available on the frquently 1 wheel drive BMW;-)<ul><li><a href="http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-1-series-coupe-starting-at-30000.html">The 128i starts at $29,375</a></li></ul>
11-15-2007, 10:46 AM
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an old member here, good friend of mine is selling his A3 2.0t soon.
he's on teh list to get a 1 series. As it seems, it won't be easy to get one for a while.
Lighter than a 335i but the same power? And a LOT cheaper.
Lighter than a 335i but the same power? And a LOT cheaper.
11-15-2007, 10:59 AM
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Apples to apples, it appears there is only a $2500 price spread between the 335i and 135i.
The 135i weighs about 3439lbs, while the 335i is 3571lbs, so that is less than 135lbs difference despite being over 8 inches shorter and 2 inches narrower than the E92 335i.
So choosing a 1 series or 3 series coupe appears to be simply a matter of styling choice.
So choosing a 1 series or 3 series coupe appears to be simply a matter of styling choice.
11-15-2007, 11:20 AM
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Definitely not as big of difference as I thought. I figured a much bigger weight savings.
Evidently not. If that's the case, I think I prefer the styling of the 335i 2dr coupe. Particularly since there's not a very big price discrepancy either. I did like the looks of the CSL version (concept) of the 1 series though 
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11-16-2007, 08:23 AM
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The 1 series is built using some E36 and E46 parts, so weight savings could not
be built in as effectively as a car designed from scratch. Subtracting weight from a design needs to be budgeted just like any other cost consideration (how many people, working on it how long, using what resources) - let alone the costs of actually manufacturing a lighter weight car.