BMW 1 Series
£18,030 - £34,885
For
- Fine car dynamically
- Superb diesel engines
- Excellent hood on cabrio
Against
- Lacks space in the rear
- Not much standard spec for your money
- Pricey
The 1-Series makes a strong entry-level point into BMW ownership but some models are much better than others. However, none are cheap beside the opposition. Diesel versions are all good, but the real star is the 120d, in whatever shell you can find it.