[TF30Z]

Would you get the F30 320d or the M135i that's coming out soon? Considering they are both around the same price. Why or why not?

Comments?

[jwickers]

It depends, those are completely different cars for different usage. Would love a M135 (if is it not the latest design of which i cannot stand the front) as a small fun car but it is not practical as a family car.

[rjc32000]

Originally Posted by tz235

Would you get the F30 320d or the M135i that's coming out soon? Considering they are both around the same price. Why or why not?

Comments?

I'd love a 320d! The 1-series isn't quite large enough for my tastes/needs, and the BMW diesel looks awesome. I've got a 328 in production now, but I'll be pretty tempted by a 320d when my lease is up. That diesel fuel economy is so ridiculously good. If I recall correctly, Top Gear (BBC) picked the 320d as their top choice of the 3 series.

[Ron Scott]

While neither are "family cars" IMO the 3 has a much better design than the 1. Looks aren't everything but the 1s are kinda funny-looking which is a turnoff. A little on the small side too.

When I think nice family car I think of something like an E350.