BMW fans started thinking small last year with the U.S. introduction of the big-performing 1 Series models. The $35,850 Coupe test car, which has the top-line 135i designation, is in a lineup with a ...

It was some 40 years ago when the legendary 2002Ti first arrived on our shores, heralding the advent of the sports sedan concept. The 3 Series took the place of the venerable 2002, becoming the ...

The first few reviews of the BMW 1-series – specifically the 135i – have begun to hit the web after the baby Bimmer’s launch abroad a couple of weeks back. The reception thus far has been positive, ...

Buying a luxury car normally means it'll be large, which isn't ideal for everybody. BMW's 2000s compact coupe showed that premium didn't mean hassle.

There are known problems that all 135i drivers must fix. Water pump at 80,000, cam shaft actuator, hpfp and maybe a few more. But put a tune on this car with a little e85, and I personally want ...

Concern: The term "affordable" requires more contextual wrapping. The BMW 1 Series is more affordable as the base 128i coupe, less so as the 128i convertible, and even less so as the 135i convertible.