130 or 330 Coupe
Discussion
1 series coupe possibly the ugliest car to ever come out of bmw, looks even worse in the flesh than in photos.
Three series coupe always looks good in a subtle, stylish way that a 1 series coupe never could.
I was stuck in traffic today and noticed 4 i series coupe's within about 7 cars lenghts, all same spec (120d) and similar colours (dark).
From the rear these cars look utterly hideous.
It was odd to see 4 of them all together in traffic, then I looked at the drivers (all identical demographic) and then I realised where we were and what time it was;
I was stuck in traffic surrounded by Foxtons Estate agents in their 1 series! All on their way to their regular friday night post works drinks meeting. Had to laugh if ever there was a driver that summed up a model there is was - Foxtons middle managers,complete with big notted ties, shinny suits and naff showy bmw. (ps I love bmws had a few of them and not anti bmw in any way).
Get a 330.
Three series coupe always looks good in a subtle, stylish way that a 1 series coupe never could.
I was stuck in traffic today and noticed 4 i series coupe's within about 7 cars lenghts, all same spec (120d) and similar colours (dark).
From the rear these cars look utterly hideous.
It was odd to see 4 of them all together in traffic, then I looked at the drivers (all identical demographic) and then I realised where we were and what time it was;
I was stuck in traffic surrounded by Foxtons Estate agents in their 1 series! All on their way to their regular friday night post works drinks meeting. Had to laugh if ever there was a driver that summed up a model there is was - Foxtons middle managers,complete with big notted ties, shinny suits and naff showy bmw. (ps I love bmws had a few of them and not anti bmw in any way).
Get a 330.
rallycross said:
1 series coupe possibly the ugliest car to ever come out of bmw, looks even worse in the flesh than in photos.
Three series coupe always looks good in a subtle, stylish way that a 1 series coupe never could.
I was stuck in traffic today and noticed 4 i series coupe's within about 7 cars lenghts, all same spec (120d) and similar colours (dark).
From the rear these cars look utterly hideous.
It was odd to see 4 of them all together in traffic, then I looked at the drivers (all identical demographic) and then I realised where we were and what time it was;
I was stuck in traffic surrounded by Foxtons Estate agents in their 1 series! All on their way to their regular friday night post works drinks meeting. Had to laugh if ever there was a driver that summed up a model there is was - Foxtons middle managers,complete with big notted ties, shinny suits and naff showy bmw. (ps I love bmws had a few of them and not anti bmw in any way).
Get a 330.
Completely irrelevent rant since they never put the -30i engine in the 1 coupe (125i and 135i only in the UK and 128i/135i in the US).Three series coupe always looks good in a subtle, stylish way that a 1 series coupe never could.
I was stuck in traffic today and noticed 4 i series coupe's within about 7 cars lenghts, all same spec (120d) and similar colours (dark).
From the rear these cars look utterly hideous.
It was odd to see 4 of them all together in traffic, then I looked at the drivers (all identical demographic) and then I realised where we were and what time it was;
I was stuck in traffic surrounded by Foxtons Estate agents in their 1 series! All on their way to their regular friday night post works drinks meeting. Had to laugh if ever there was a driver that summed up a model there is was - Foxtons middle managers,complete with big notted ties, shinny suits and naff showy bmw. (ps I love bmws had a few of them and not anti bmw in any way).
Get a 330.
Therefore the OP is talking about the 1 hatch, which IMO is marginally less bland than the 3 series coupe (the dreariest, least intetresting car BMW make) and is slightly more involving too drive too. The 130i is a great car, the 330i is a great engine in a good car.
I had a similar dilemma around a year ago.
I found the 3 series coupes to be the more timeless, elegant car and almost certainly a nice car to own; however, I did not find them remotely exciting or interesting. Pleasant to drive sure, but not particularly sporty or fun.
130i (make sure it's the M Sport) was completely different. Probably not quite as good a car in many ways as the 3 coupe and not as good looking. However, the 130i is an absolute hoot to drive and so much more fun and interesting than the 3 series. It's where my money went and I've no regrets whatsoever.
Oh, and pre facelift 130i is less around 215grams CO2, so costs just over £200 a year to tax.
I found the 3 series coupes to be the more timeless, elegant car and almost certainly a nice car to own; however, I did not find them remotely exciting or interesting. Pleasant to drive sure, but not particularly sporty or fun.
130i (make sure it's the M Sport) was completely different. Probably not quite as good a car in many ways as the 3 coupe and not as good looking. However, the 130i is an absolute hoot to drive and so much more fun and interesting than the 3 series. It's where my money went and I've no regrets whatsoever.
Oh, and pre facelift 130i is less around 215grams CO2, so costs just over £200 a year to tax.
Looks: that's an easy contest - the 130i is hideous and the 330 quite nice looking. At least in my opinion.
Driving: 130i for me. It drives beautifully.
Comfort, practicality etc: 330i. The 130i seat doesn't go low enough, the steering wheel doesn't extend far enough and the boot and rear seats are surprisingly small given it's only a few inches shorter than the 330i.
I'd get yourself down to a BMW dealer and have a close look at both cars.
Driving: 130i for me. It drives beautifully.
Comfort, practicality etc: 330i. The 130i seat doesn't go low enough, the steering wheel doesn't extend far enough and the boot and rear seats are surprisingly small given it's only a few inches shorter than the 330i.
I'd get yourself down to a BMW dealer and have a close look at both cars.
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