David Zenlea, Assistant Editor
22,881 miles
I just spent a week and a half and more than 1500 miles-from New York to Washington D.C. then back to Michigan, by way of Chicago- in the 1-series and if I could drive it again tomorrow, I would. Even after 24 hours of highway seat time, I delighted in unnecessarily heel-and-toeing as I slowed for a toll booth and then squealing away, slightly sideways, through first gear. Despite being an enthusiast of American muscle cars, I'll happily admit the rush of the straight six at full throttle is every bit as satisfying as that of a big, pushrod V-8. What I love about the 1-series is that, unlike some of the bigger, more expensive BMWs I've driven, it doesn't seem to take itself too seriously. ...next page >>