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BMW first tried to conquer the hatchback market in 1994 with the 3-series compact, but this undervalued model could not match the sales figures of the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf. Fortunately, BMW was not discouraged and in 2004 launched the 3-series compact. Chris Bangle<\/a> designed 1-series. It had to compete with the Audi A3<\/a> and the surprisingly popular Alfa Romeo 147<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear-wheel drive <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While other hatchbacks have front- or four-wheel drive, the BMW 1-Series sends its power to the rear. As a result, it is more balanced and steers razor-sharp. Also, cars with rear-wheel drive have more traction. A disadvantage of this construction is that it takes up a lot of space, at the expense of the interior space. Although the Alfa Romeo 147 steered well, the BMW was the boss on twisty roads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firmly sprung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The BMW 1 series has a firm suspension, which can cause it to bump on bad road surfaces. The car I drove had 18 inch rims and fairly wide tyres. The 1-series probably suffers less from this bump with the standard 16 inch rims. The firm adjustment is of course BMW and is beneficial to a sporty driving style. On the motorway, in my opinion the adjustment can be lived with, only when the road surface is bad, it is uncomfortable.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seats and seating position of the 1-series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this BMW came with different seats, from sport to comfort. We now review the standard variants and they give sufficient support and the seating area is long enough. In addition, there are enough seat and steering wheel adjustments to allow most people to find a comfortable driving position. The more expensive versions have electric adjustment of the seats including 5 memory options, easy when more people are driving the car.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problems and issues BMW 1-Series <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advice for buyers What should I look for in a used BMW 1 Series hatchback?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the paperwork to make sure the car you are interested in has been regularly serviced. Also, always check the rims, if there is a lot of kerb damage, more parts may have suffered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Door handle problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that the door handles return to their correct position when you release them - if they stick out, both the handle and the lock will have to be replaced to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Series Petrol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you buy a petrol 1-series, listen carefully to the engine, does it run rough (diesel-like) or does the engine temperature ping and is there a petrol smell in the car? These signals can indicate a defect in the ignition coil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gearboxes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, BMW has never quite succeeded in producing faultless gearboxes. If it is difficult to select the right gear or the gear shifts vibrate extremely (they all vibrate a little) when idling or driving, you should look further. Replacing a gearbox is, of course, an expensive affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other problems:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n