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2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible 135i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Not Quite Excellent Yet
 Was forced by need, availability, and good price, to "settle" for the Steptronic instead of the manual; not sure it was the best choice.  Great power, but no limited slip diff makes wheels pin far too easily.  Both auto trans and traction control have various "modes" but not convinced any of them are ideal. Handling limited by crappy RFT OE tires. Exterior design is good from some angles but awkward from others. Excellent top; quiet when up, and retracts neatly.  Interior handsome.  Rides much better than my previous Honda S2K, but doesn't handle as well (not surprising).  Too many creaks and rattles for a car in this class, mostly around tops of windows when top is up. Fuel mileage is poor. 