Anybody Seeing More 1's?

TMR013 · 04-26-2010, 03:34 PM

So we are starting the 4th model year for the 1 here in the States. But it seems they are still fairly rare on the streets. Here in Phoenix, where you can't walk 20 ft without tripping over a 3,5, or 7, I'm still only seeing about 1 a month, if that. But I did notice it only took me about an hour to see one on a recent trip to LA.
Is it just here, or have you started noticing more of them driving around?

jc_lbc · 04-26-2010, 03:38 PM

I see one or two a week driving around LA. Most recently I spotted a 135i in Blue Water (a pretty uncommon color IIRC) on the 57 freeway in Anaheim.

CrazyIvan · 04-26-2010, 03:38 PM

Same here. I only know of 3-4 in town. Yet there are plenty on the dealer's lot. But 3 and 5 series are everywhere

Uptown Bully · 04-26-2010, 03:51 PM

I'd maybe seen 2-3 since I got it in 2008...until last month...where I've seen 4-5.

CarForHire · 04-26-2010, 04:20 PM

No more than one a month.

Red Bread · 04-26-2010, 04:32 PM

Hmm, there are three within a block of my house, and I generally see two or three others every day. I'd guess that I see one convertible for every two or three coupes, and see about the same ratio of 128's to 135's. I couldn't keep count of 3ers if I tried.

JasonCSU · 04-26-2010, 05:14 PM

I usually don't see many, but then last week, I saw several. One was driving through my office complex, and a couple more near my house. I also saw two Sparkling Graphite 135's on my way into work one morning. I guess my SG 135 isn't that rare anymore.

Steve_in_NH · 04-26-2010, 05:21 PM

Bought me about 3 weeks ago and have only seen one 135i since then. I guess Southern NH is not a hot bed for the 1 series. Neither of our two BMW dealers had a new 1 series on the lot last week. I'll keep looking.

tbird · 04-26-2010, 05:31 PM

Actually, in just the last couple of months, I have seen a ton more.

Whenever I see a 1, I try to make contact with them to tell them about 1Addicts. However, the majority of the new drivers are the "Much Older Woman, LOTS of makeup, huge buffon hairdo, driving 128 (usually the gold colored one)", and somehow, I don't see them as "Car Enthusiasts". But hey, we keep the sales up, the car keeps coming.

Also have seen a few older guys who look like they are hitting their mid-life crisis. Hey, what better way than a 135? Go for it. When I hit mine, I'll just pump up the HP.

warmtoes · 04-26-2010, 05:31 PM

Tons here in Vancouver. See different ones all the time. Near me I know of a Space Grey coupe, a cashmere silver vert and a white coupe. Occasionally see a TiAg coupe near work.

TMR013 · 04-26-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tbird

Also have seen a few older guys who look like they are hitting their mid-life crisis. Hey, what better way than a 135? Go for it. When I hit mine, I'll just pump up the HP.

Hey! Watch the mid-life crisis remark!
Old guys like to drive fast too

Itanius · 04-26-2010, 06:53 PM

There are 2 black ones that I see pretty much on a daily basis... one's a 128 and the other a 135.

Steve_in_NH · 04-26-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR013

Hey! Watch the mid-life crisis remark!
Old guys like to drive fast too

You bet. And we've been around enough to know how to not get caught doing it. 9 spirited years with my Z3 and not a ticket...

CarForHire · 04-26-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_in_NH

You bet. And we've been around enough to know how to not get caught doing it. 9 spirited years with my Z3 and not a ticket...

I hope you got some sort of wood trim in your E82.

lacrosse · 04-26-2010, 07:07 PM

Seeing more and more every day!

Cuz5150 · 04-26-2010, 07:08 PM

I see no 1's in my area.......I'm the only one1.

SlickShift · 04-26-2010, 07:35 PM

I do a ton of driving around the city so I see 1/day on average. Mostly 128i 'verts though. Very few 135i coupes.

Yes2m3cs · 04-26-2010, 07:44 PM

Nick,

I have been seeing more and more 1 series in the last 2-3 months all around the Tampa/St. Pete area. I might have seen you once, do you ever drive on the Howard Franklin Bridge?

They are still rare but slowly becoming more popular.

Brian

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Originally Posted by SlickShift

I do a ton of driving around the city so I see 1/day on average. Mostly 128i 'verts though. Very few 135i coupes.

BrokenVert · 04-26-2010, 08:12 PM

On LI I see one 128 every week or so and a 135 maybe once a month. In Syracuse I have only seen 2 128s in the last 8 months, and I only saw the second one today. It really depends where you live

brad t · 04-26-2010, 08:17 PM

I saw several when I lived in Miami, at least once a day. But there is simply a ton of BMWs in Miami.

Here in Dallas I see maybe one every couple weeks give or take. The 3ers, 5ers and 6ers are much more popular here.

HappyNDing · 04-26-2010, 08:17 PM

I've seen them sporadically here in the Bay Area since I became interested in them around 2 years ago. I'm fine with it being less seen than the 3 and 5 series, which are everywhere on the road.

scbulldog · 04-26-2010, 08:25 PM

at least, compared to many of you, but I see several every day. Now, I do live in "BMW" country. We have a manufacturing plant 5 miles from my house, I think this adds without doubt to the number of BMW's in area (even those not manufactured here). One of my best friend's works in upper management at plant, has four BMW's in drive...two are 1 series, going to tour the plant with him soon.

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jc_lbc Private First Class 5 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 318ti Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	I see one or two a week driving around LA. Most recently I spotted a 135i in Blue Water (a pretty uncommon color IIRC) on the 57 freeway in Anaheim.
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CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Same here. I only know of 3-4 in town. Yet there are plenty on the dealer's lot. But 3 and 5 series are everywhere __________________
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Red Bread Major General 4465 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Hmm, there are three within a block of my house, and I generally see two or three others every day. I'd guess that I see one convertible for every two or three coupes, and see about the same ratio of 128's to 135's. I couldn't keep count of 3ers if I tried.
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JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	I usually don't see many, but then last week, I saw several. One was driving through my office complex, and a couple more near my house. I also saw two Sparkling Graphite 135's on my way into work one morning. I guess my SG 135 isn't that rare anymore. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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Steve_in_NH Private 0 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Convertible Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chester, NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [8.00]	Bought me about 3 weeks ago and have only seen one 135i since then. I guess Southern NH is not a hot bed for the 1 series. Neither of our two BMW dealers had a new 1 series on the lot last week. I'll keep looking. __________________ Steve_in_NH
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	Actually, in just the last couple of months, I have seen a ton more. Whenever I see a 1, I try to make contact with them to tell them about 1Addicts. However, the majority of the new drivers are the "Much Older Woman, LOTS of makeup, huge buffon hairdo, driving 128 (usually the gold colored one)", and somehow, I don't see them as "Car Enthusiasts". But hey, we keep the sales up, the car keeps coming. Also have seen a few older guys who look like they are hitting their mid-life crisis. Hey, what better way than a 135? Go for it. When I hit mine, I'll just pump up the HP. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Tons here in Vancouver. See different ones all the time. Near me I know of a Space Grey coupe, a cashmere silver vert and a white coupe. Occasionally see a TiAg coupe near work. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Itanius Lieutenant 8 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OR iTrader: (4)	There are 2 black ones that I see pretty much on a daily basis... one's a 128 and the other a 135. __________________ 2008 AW 135i (sold)
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SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 325 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	I do a ton of driving around the city so I see 1/day on average. Mostly 128i 'verts though. Very few 135i coupes. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 478 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	On LI I see one 128 every week or so and a 135 maybe once a month. In Syracuse I have only seen 2 128s in the last 8 months, and I only saw the second one today. It really depends where you live __________________
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brad t New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2010 128i M Sport BSM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	I saw several when I lived in Miami, at least once a day. But there is simply a ton of BMWs in Miami. Here in Dallas I see maybe one every couple weeks give or take. The 3ers, 5ers and 6ers are much more popular here. Last edited by brad t; 04-26-2010 at 08:23 PM..
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HappyNDing Private First Class 4 Rep 161 Posts Drives: It drives me Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: E. Bay iTrader: (0)	I've seen them sporadically here in the Bay Area since I became interested in them around 2 years ago. I'm fine with it being less seen than the 3 and 5 series, which are everywhere on the road. __________________ 2010 135i AW/CR
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scbulldog New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: soon to be 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I am in "small town" land... at least, compared to many of you, but I see several every day. Now, I do live in "BMW" country. We have a manufacturing plant 5 miles from my house, I think this adds without doubt to the number of BMW's in area (even those not manufactured here). One of my best friend's works in upper management at plant, has four BMW's in drive...two are 1 series, going to tour the plant with him soon.
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