BMW 1 Series Convertible

BMW claims that this is the first small premium four seat convertible bonds. Despite the fact that the division will make a BMW Mini - and not based on the Volvo C70? - Just a silly fuss about, when they know perfectly-A3 was launched a few days. OK, maybe BMW has won the first battle of the stupid who's-Audi, but who will win the war?

1-Series Convertible has a natural advantage over the Audi rear-wheel drive. In theory, better than when you're behind the wheel, then. But the rear-wheel drive two-edged sword, especially a compact car, because it renders the space of the bottom. And since these are said to be four-seater that counts.

But anyway convertible seats four flowers of gender. You get two racks of emergency, whether to humans or the weird outsized cargo. And you get the illusion that you have not bought a car too informal.

The convertible has a place in the world because the 3-cabriolet is now a very big thing and very expensive. BMW takes care to emphasize the difference in style, because she does not want potential buyers of the 3-series thinking they could save a bob or two by the withdrawal of the scale.

Thus, the 1-Cabriolet has a high rate of non-trapped body. It alsohas, like others in the series 1, the main headlights of any BMW. Makes the car look smaller, you see. No, upon reflection, it will take more than one pair of eyes to create a series Bambi soft look.

Movement. Admirably, the BMW is thinking about the reality of driving a convertible bond. Optional - almost everything is - the skin is a reflective coating, so when it is parked in the day Mon shorts, do not need to run the first couple of miles from breathing the acrid smell of burning leg hair.

The climate control automatically adjusts its actions, as the roof up or roof can Overcome engines down.And 30 mph headwind, so if it starts raining in the city, and you're on a red route, you sufficient to note that on the road. You may have taken on a lightly sparkling reflective metallic fibers woven into the air better than it sounds, honestly.

Unless your home is invaded by parkingspot Stanley Lowlife armed with a knife, there is nothing wrong with having a fabric roof instead of a steel-case. A fabric roof, unlike a metal one, leaving the trunk open and does not occupy a lot of it at first. It weighs less, and in this case, it does not spoil the raised sophistication. Oh, you can hear a little buzz at highway speeds, but nothing to worry about. A clock gentle twist the volume knob stereo easily seen.

I drove a BMW 125i. It's a nice motor, torque, smooth as anything, and quite fast. For reasons that are, I do not see why on earth have the 135i biturbo jobbies. The six-speed manual transmission feel well able to match the figure given in 6.8secs BMW to 62 mph. Unfortunately, there is a numbness of the clutch makes smooth upshifts a bit complicated. I hate machines in general, but I can see why people might go to six-speed automatic with this car.

Thank you to thottle-less Valvetronic head and a composite magnesium engine block 125i is one of the sixes easier and more efficient in the world. But it is a measure of engine BMW Championship, which only in recent years it has become one of the drivers the lowest-tech, the company does. Ovens lean-burn gasoline direct injection now, and sixes petrol (V8 and future) has two turbo direct injection. Then there are those amazing 123d and 335d twin-turbo diesel ...

The test car had the optional active steering. It also welcomes more like a hamster rotting in the heater. Usually ensures a strong leadership and vague BMW syrupy feel, and superimposes his ideas on his own.

But even that aside, the 125i convertible does not meet the required standards of BMW effervescence. It's just a bit softer and more supple as not, as expected, since it is smaller than the 3 Series. I went to leave the body's flexibility, but I think it was a final decision to do something a little relaxed, even lazy. You get an amazing journey and smooth recovery, especially in 17-inch wheels. So it's a cruise. I guess it's probably the best thing for the kind of buyers for it. It is also fair to training, the better for miles from the Volvo C70.

Also, as a BMW rather well, the ability to feel at home from scratch. The driving position is excellent, the seats are large and the interior is well designed and built. In many subtle ways, each series at home now I feel better than they did when the door was launched four years ago. Not only the Japanese who are in continuous improvement.

A brief review of the spec sheets and pricing of convertible BMW 125i convertible with the A3 how it is to have a laugh. The Audi has more equipment for less money. No, this is not a rear-drive design purebred and not six, but Tom says it's good to drive and I believe him. Audi dynamic Bods on a good day can beat BMW in the wrong. It is too early to say because they do not get side by side, but the 125i is not perfect enough for the thumbnail.

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