I have driven a few 135's and they are fun and a bit scary fast. The speed comes up on you pretty quickly. It's a solid car, well built, and I think looks pretty good in the right color. I must say that Alpine White or Titanium Silver are about the best colors for the 1er.

I think the 1er only makes sense financially if you get a stripper. A 135 can get pricey pretty fast once you start adding options and it takes you too close to what you could get a slightly less equipped 3er coupe. Plus I think the 1er doesn't really suit all the bells and whistles. It's an entry level car and loading it to the gills seems out of step.

Are you considering the 128 or 135?

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