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Adrian PatonBMW cleans up Wheels magazine Gold Star Cars 2008
July 30th 2008 00:15
BMW has cleaned up the field in Wheels magazine’s annual Gold Star Cars awards 2008 - a new comprehensive and realistic new car rating system conceived in Australia.
The annual Gold Star awards looks at cars costing up to $150,000 and focuses on a pragmatic set of values that relate directly to potential new car buyers faced with the dilemma of deciding which cars are going to deliver the best financial outcome at purchase time and during ownership. These aspects include purchase price, retained value, insurance costs, fuel costs, warranty details, servicing costs, safety and, finally, the driving experience.
BMW 135i Coupe: Best Sports Coupe Under $150,000
For the 2008 Gold Star awards, Wheels judged 98 sub-$150,000 cars in 18 categories, which covered the bulk of the Australian new-car market and BMW came out on top in a number of key categories.
The new 1 Series 125i Convertible and 135i Coupé performed remarkably well with the 125i Convertible judged to be the best Convertible under $100,000, with a score of 91.99 points (out of 100) awarded for aspects such as its unlimited-kilometre, three years warranty, low servicing costs and inbuilt BMW values such as safety and the quality of the driving experience.
The twin-turbo 135i Coupé was recognised as the best Sports Coupe under $150,000, earning points with its highly competitive purchase price and insurance costs, low servicing costs and exceptional driving experience.
Wheels magazine BMW Gold Star Cars 2008
BMW 120i Best Premium Compact $30,000 to $50,000
BMW 530d Best Premium Mid-Large sedan $50,000 to $100,000
BMW 125i Convertible Best Convertible Under $100,000
BMW 335i sedan Best Sports Sedan Under $110,000
BMW Z4 3.0si Best Sports Roadster Under $150,000
BMW 135i Coupe Best Sports Coupe Under $150,000
BMW 130i Sport Best Hot Hatch
BMW X5 3.0sd Best Medium SUV
[Source: Wheels Magazine; BMW]
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