Now that a base 3-series weighs, what, 3500 lbs
, I can see the appeal of a smaller, lighter, driver's car. Even then, what does the 1-series weigh? Still probably on the wrong side of 3,000 lbs.
I'd love to see a 2002 replacement for the 21st century, but not sure if the 1-series is really meant to be that car. Too bad.