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06-16-2012, 03:21 AM | #1 |
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I'm going to get the first car in my life about few months later, but i'm still thinking which car should I get. I know you will have more fun with the 1 series, but it's kinda small for me (I'm a 6" guy) and I think is easy to drive, park for new driver. In the other hand, 3 series obviously have more option, especially the iDrive system, because I want to use it for the road trip after I get it. Anyway, I like both of them.
Is there any different between 1 series and 3 series? I mean the handling.....etc. I am thinking to get these car with year 09'-11'. Thank you for answering ![]() |
06-16-2012, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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I have both of those cars, a e88 128i vert and a e90 335i... but for some reason i like the 1er more
![]() ![]() as far as performance: they are close but i will have to give it to the 3 series, better handling performance all the way around. but acceleration and braking of the 1 is right there with its older brother ![]() so its up to you on what you want, do you want to blend in with a [3] or stand out with a [1] some tuff decisions on your part... but i know you will make the right [1]... ![]() Last edited by Black Flagged; 06-17-2012 at 09:16 AM.. |
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06-17-2012, 09:19 AM | #7 |
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The 1-series has exactly the same dimensions inside up to the b-column. From that pov - invalid argument
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06-17-2012, 10:37 AM | #9 |
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If you're comparing the 1 to the 3 E9X generation, both x28i?
I think the 1 with a manual is almost 200 lbs lighter than a 3. I would think it's a little quicker than the 3. The 1 wasn't here in the US when I bought my 3; think I would have leaned toward the 1 if it existed at the time. If you tend towards practicality, the 3 sedan is a better choice. If you tend towards total driving experience and want a coupe, perhaps the 1 has an edge, but you will probably enjoy either. |
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06-17-2012, 11:28 AM | #10 |
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For performance, the 1 has more potential. If you're worried about crashing and want to stay away from 300 horse, I would recommend the nicer/practical car. You might not take too many road trips in a 1 if people can't sit behind you.
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