BMW 1-Series Convertible (2008 - 2013) Owner Reviews
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- Year/plate: 2013/13
- Bought: Used in August 2020
This is about as classic BMW as it gets in a modern and useable package. The engine is superb, it's...
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- Year/plate: 2011/61
- Bought: Used in July 2018
The convertible is enjoyable to drive. Smooth 3 litre 6 cylinder engine. Loads of torque and exhaust note burbles through...
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- Year/plate: 2010/10
- Bought: Used in December 2020
I have previously owned 3 series BMW’s so was expecting the 1 series to be a much lesser car and...
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- Year/plate: 2010/60
- Bought: Used in April 2017
Great convertible, good looks, reliable, performance not bad. only negative, passenger leg room is tight, but I didn't get it...
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- Year/plate: 2009/09
- Bought: Used in May 2016
Love this car. Looks stylish, pretty nippy & is a delight to drive. Had no problems apart from the usual...
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- Year/plate: 2008/58
- Bought: Used in January 2018
LOVLEY CAR TO OWN WELL BUILT VERY GOOD FUEL CONSUMPTION CHEEP ROAD TAX. THE DRIVING MAY BE A BIT HARDER...
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- Year/plate: 2011/61
- Bought: New in October 2011
Great fuel consumption. Easy to drive. Good performance.
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- Year/plate: 2010/10
- Bought: Used in May 2014
We can get two small, but very happy grandchildren in the back!...
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- Year/plate: 2012/12
- Bought: Used in August 2013
Low running costs. Quite nippy around town and holds the road very well.
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- Year/plate: 2010/60
- Bought: New in November 2010
The roof does go up and down quickly. Easy to park.
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