Urgent! Is the 2012 coupe going to be different?

[thinkbig12]

Hey,

Really need to know if the 2012 1-series coupe will change the model??? Is there going to be a huge difference btww the 2011 and the 2012 one?

Is it just a refresh? what will they be changing?

I'm kinda panicking cause I just ordered a bmw series 1 and the salesman told me it wouldn't change for atleast some 4-5 years more? Is he wrong?

[Raine]

Originally Posted by thinkbig12

Hey,

Really need to know if the 2012 1-series coupe will change the model??? Is there going to be a huge difference btww the 2011 and the 2012 one?

Is it just a refresh? what will they be changing?

I'm kinda panicking cause I just ordered a bmw series 1 and the salesman told me it wouldn't change for atleast some 4-5 years more? Is he wrong?

Complete redesign in like 2-3 years lol, even FWD and 4 cylinder options

[thinkbig12]

Originally Posted by Raine

Complete redesign in like 2-3 years lol, even FWD and 4 cylinder options

so they will be changing in like 2013-14? What's the most probable?13 or 14?

Thanks for the info

[thinkbig12]

Originally Posted by maxnix

Read the F20 threads. Search is your friend!

I'm reading but nothing on dates... can you please tell me.. it will literally take 5 seconds of your time

[bryce]

Originally Posted by thinkbig12

Hey,

Really need to know if the 2012 1-series coupe will change the model??? Is there going to be a huge difference btww the 2011 and the 2012 one?

Is it just a refresh? what will they be changing?

I'm kinda panicking cause I just ordered a bmw series 1 and the salesman told me it wouldn't change for atleast some 4-5 years more? Is he wrong?

Originally Posted by thinkbig12

I'm reading but nothing on dates... can you please tell me.. it will literally take 5 seconds of your time

stop panicking lol

the next gen 1 series is a few years out at least, and i'd much rather have this generation.

4 cyl. turbo < 6 cyl. twin turbo

[bryce]

or single turbo for n55 for that matter

[Dackelone]

for cars built after late Sept, there should be some minor changes. I thnk I recall something about a better I-drive software and some other changes. Like the base stereo being HiFi and the optional one being the H.K. unit. I would still suggest getting the H.K. I am sure BMW will make some changes - just like they do every M.Y.

[Tochenzo]

Every car has changes every year..whether they be subtle or major. There's no point panicking over having the "latest" model. If you like the 2011 version then get it, or lease it until you see something better. Otherwise enjoy the car now instead of waiting another year without it.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by bryce

stop panicking lol

the next gen 1 series is a few years out at least, and i'd much rather have this generation.

4 cyl. turbo < 6 cyl. twin turbo

I thought the reason for the 1M being a short "less than 2yr run" was because a new 1 will be coming within 2yrs?

I guess if the 1M is a 2012 model and it ran for 2yrs, then a new 1 is coming in 2014?

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

for cars built after late Sept, there should be some minor changes. I thnk I recall something about a better I-drive software and some other changes. Like the base stereo being HiFi and the optional one being the H.K. unit. I would still suggest getting the H.K. I am sure BMW will make some changes - just like they do every M.Y.

Thread jack.

I heard the HK system in a new 335iS. I was not impressed at all.
It has some volume, but the sound had a compression quality to it.
I could even hear the compression pumping, like when a recording studio compressor is set incorrectly. It was quite annoying.
I even turned off the pointless Logic7 and the compression quality was still there.
My basic "hi-fi" system doesn't have that annoyance.

No way I would spend money for that HK "upgrade".

[Blader]

I have the HK in my 125i vert and have not had that problem at all...... maybe a fault in that vehicle or have you noticed the problem in more than one vehicle?

Also I believe the 1'er system is different to the HK in the 3 series.

[GaryS]

Here.

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The Coupe in E82 will be kept on in Production until early 2013.
The 1M is one reason for this , the main reason is because the BMW electric car evaluation programme (as seen with the MINI E) uses the 1er Coupe model. Like the MINI E, BMW will lease out 1er Coupe eDrive models to many countries to earn feedback on the first series electric BMW.
The programme will be spread to key countries across the globe.

The Cabrio is contracted to built until 2013 also.

The next generation 1er Coupe will be launched in late 2012,
The next generation 1er Cabrio will be launched in mid 2013.
The next generation 1M will be launched in 2014.

[Judge]

You just have to come to terms with the fact that no matter when you buy your car it will ultimately be bested in a few years by an "improved" model. I'm actually very pleased that the 08 are holding up over the years, unlike, say the 2010 Mustang which was completely overhauled to compete with the Camaro the following year. I would be pissed if I got stuck in that situation. Or if I bought a new 350z right before the 370 came out.

[fatjoez]

also remember the new 1 series will most likely be larger
bordering on old school 3 series territory lol

09/10 135i is what you want, twin turbos