1 Series Pix

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=171742

Looks like the Mazda 3

I certainly would not mind owning 1, but its not something I would go about hunting - simply because I have not been impressed in terms of appearance with the new (04) BMW's

the front of the 1 series, 3 series and 6 series (and Z4) are not as bad as the rest, in my opinion

But i personally dont like cars that are flat are vertically "flat" at the back, must have the "saloon" appearance , such as the BMW compact editions

I agree the new golf is hardly an oil painting but it's considerably better looking than the 1 series. At least the golf is kind of non descript. It's the kind of car that you don't really notice. The new one series however is just horrible and definately leaves a lasting impression.

I like the look of the one series ( only seen the pictures, not the actual car).

I wouldnt go out of my way to buy one, but then again I wouldnt go out of my way to get a golf, focus, or anything of that size.

The cars that most impressed me at the recent motorshow were the Kias, Daewoos, and Hyundais.

Decent warranties, decent prices ( compared to the vauxhall/ford ranges), and when you can get a brand new, medium sized estate car, with elec windows, abs, air con etc, and all for £7000 on the road with a three year unlimited milage warranty, three years free servicing ( again unlimited mileage)....who cares about resale value.