Score: 9.1
Wow, this is a bunch of car-related posts in a row. I apologize. I swear I'm working on a music review too, so don't despair if the auto industry makes you sick.
Anyways, BMW's decided to do what I always hoped it would. Recreate the 3-series. In 1-series form. Just like every other car these days, the 3-series has ballooned to something which it simply was not meant to be. In all actuality, BMW has done a better job than most companies, and the curb weights on its vehicles are usually below competitive averages. Even so, the last 3-series, which ended about two years ago, was the last one to really hit the sweet-spot wherein mass simply isn't a detriment to the driving experience, yet still feels substantial (the same line the Mazda3 and Civic are now straddling). This new 1-series will bring the lightness back, in a big way, and look damn good doing it. I can only hope they bring this to Canada, because I would seriously consider doing whatever it takes to get this car if it arrives here, assuming it drives as well as BMWs are supposed to (I wouldn't know, I've only ever been a passenger). Car & Driver predicts $27,000 American... hmm... if exchange rates stay the same and I get a raise...
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