Man, that 1 vert is hot!!

[JST]

Originally Posted by John V

I couldn't disagree more. I think it's even more awkward looking than the regular 1er. The trunkline is horribly integrated. The taillights look like an afterthought. The rocker-panel cutline is miserable. The headlights are too big - it makes the car look bugeyed. The car already looks topheavy - too much fender, which a weird 2002-esque crease near the cowl. The back end is pinched... ugh. I just think the 1er is a hideous car. Oh well. No accounting for taste and all that.

A friend observed that the 128iC is what all of the sorority chicks from Long Island will be driving to college this year. I couldn't disagree.

[Sharp11]

Originally Posted by John V

I couldn't disagree more. I think it's even more awkward looking than the regular 1er. The trunkline is horribly integrated. The taillights look like an afterthought. The rocker-panel cutline is miserable. The headlights are too big - it makes the car look bugeyed. The car already looks topheavy - too much fender, which a weird 2002-esque crease near the cowl. The back end is pinched... ugh. I just think the 1er is a hideous car. Oh well. No accounting for taste and all that.

It's not a beautiful car, but I like it - enough that I'd buy it, but I probably wouldn't trade my ZHP for it, unless it had a lot more stiffness - then I'd consider it.

I think my ZHP is an attractive car, more so than the 1'er, but I value stiffness over styling.

It's only a wee bit lighter than mine - by 100lbs - so that's not really a factor.

I can overlook styling if the car's right, I'm surprised that so many people can't - I think when people automatically cross certain cars off because they can't get past the styling, they're missing out.

You bought a Boxster - many people, me included - think it's a pretty ugly car. I assume you either liked its looks, or didn't find it objectionable enough to overcome its potential as a track car.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by JST

A friend observed that the 128iC is what all of the sorority chicks from Long Island will be driving to college this year. I couldn't disagree.

Looks aside, and I agree it's funky (not in a good way) looking, it is a fun drive. No doubt the sorority girls will forgo the sport suspension.

[Sharp11]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Looks aside, and I agree it's funky (not in a good way) looking, it is a fun drive. No doubt the sorority girls will forgo the sport suspension.

..... and the manual tranny.....but not the denim roof

Hey, I've always been in touch with my feminine side

Ed

[Biggins]

If only I could get a diesel 5-door 1er into the USA

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Biggins

If only I could get a diesel 5-door 1er into the USA

With a five door, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[wdc330i]

You can see what I mean about the shoulder room in these top-down overhead pix.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=270996

[Sharp11]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

You can see what I mean about the shoulder room in these top-down overhead pix.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=270996

Do you mean the way the door curves inward toward the rear? I see that.

Nice looking inside, though.

Ed

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Sharp11

Do you mean the way the door curves inward toward the rear? I see that.

Nice looking inside, though.

Ed

Yep. That's what makes it a bit uncomfortable to sit in. Kind of jerks one shoulder forward of the other. Definitely just a short hop spot for adults.

[John V]

The interior looks beautiful. Much better than the current 3,5,6,7 BMW offerings.