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Pardon, but the 1 series does not a wheelbase significantly shorter than the 3 series and when the 5 series models were first released on run flats, the media were scathing in their comments on ride quality too.
I guess I fit the young single person demographic. I've had my 05 118d SE for about a month now and am loving it so far. It does have its quirks, but feels nice and solid on the road, corners lovely-ly and has a much better turn of speed than I'd been led to expect from a diesel. It's also very comfortable and goes quickly with no fuss, so I've actually found myself enjoying the longer journeys. Oh, one last small-but-very-pleasing point: a 3.5mm jack for my digital music!
I heard that the chassis is pasted and not welded as the "elder" BMW series. Is that true?