Notable Cars & Trucks of 2008: The 2008 BMW 1-Series
Introduction
The 2008 1-Series is manufactured in GERMANY for BMW. It is BMW's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $34,900 USD in 2008.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V engine weighs in at 17 - 18 miles/gallon city driving using a gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The 1-Series retails for $34,900 USD with a invoice price of $32,110 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $775 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The 1-Series comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3373 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
1-Series Dimensions
The 2008 1-Series has standard length of 171.70 inches and a width of 68.80 inches. The 1-Series rides 56.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the 1-Series a radius of inches. It uses 215/40R18 tires with a wheelbase of 104.70 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Limited Slip Differential. 1-Series optional equipment may include Electronic Parking Aid, Navigation Aid, Subwoofer, Telematics System, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat.
Exterior color choices include Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Blue Water Metallic, Cashmere Silver Metallic, Crimson Red, Jet Black, Monaco Blue Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, Sedona Red Metallic, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather Interior, Black Leatherette Interior, Coral Red Leather Interior, Gray Leather Interior, Savanna Beige Leather Interior, Taupe Leather Interior, Taupe Leatherette Interior. The 1-Series seats 4 people with inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 48 month/50,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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