Used BMW 1 Series for Sale

The sound of the engine is beautiful, it purrs. The steering is smooth and at higher speeds stiffens to accommodate smoother driving. The horsepower is fun on such a small car.

Entry-level SE covers the basics, and makes sense if saving cash is at the forefront of your mind, but it's not exactly full of features: 16in alloy wheels, automatic lights/ wipers and cruise control are about your lot. Sport adds sports seats and exterior styling tweaks, including 17in wheels, as well as dual-zone climate control.

BMW doesn't usually do retro, but the BMW 1 Series, a spiritual successor to the iconic 2002 coupe, comes pretty close. Produced for the 2008-'13 model years, the 1 Series coupe and convertible were meant to evoke the same passion that the 2002 did. As the company's entry-level model for those years, the 1 Series offers true BMW performance at a surprisingly affordable price. Its styling may be an acquired taste, but the 1 Series retains much of its original appeal today as one of the best values on the used-car market.