Considered at the time as a proper alternative to the over-populated 3 Series, however, the 1 was nonetheless hailed as a viable successor to the diminutive two-door coupe. The cute coupe (there was a convertible version as well), which produced 228 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque, could be had in a more aggressive model as well: the 135i, with a turbo motor that upped the horsepower to 300. Production of the 1 Series for the U.S. stopped in 2014; a third-generation 1 Series hatchback with front wheel drive went on sale in Europe in 2019. Of course, the BMW 1M exists as the ultimate expression of performance for the 1 Series. It sported a 340-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six, borrowed suspension, drivetrain and brake parts from other M cars and is generally hailed as one of the more interesting and desirable M cars produced throughout the performance division’s history. Be sure to check out our used vehicle listings; they can be helpful for finding a good deal. You can narrow the options down by a radius around your ZIP code, and be sure to pay attention to the deal rating on each listing to see how a vehicle compares with others in a similar area. Some Volkswagen, Audi, and Mazda models also offer performance and features similar to the BMW 1 Series. The GTI is, of course, the evergreen alternative in the price/size/power range, and you’d be certain to find manual transmission examples. The Mazda3, fairly new in 2010, was roundly praised for its athletic handling and high-end interior, though the 1 Series boasts better driving dynamics than much of the competition due to its rear-wheel drive. In the used-car market, prospective buyers should expect to find examples from 2009 to 2011 for $8,000 to $10,000, with the more powerful versions going for $2,000 or $3,000 more.
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