Letters.(Letter to the Editor)

1 Series isn't enough

It's obvious why BMW isn't bringing the 1 Series (June 28) here. We already have it. It's called the Mazda 3 five-door, with more horsepower, more torque, more room and equal handling. It is better-looking and much cheaper, even with more standard features, than the 1 Series.

John Slegianes, Sterling Heights, Mich.

Although front-wheel drive, my Mazda 3 is an excellent driver, and the body design is so close to the 1 Series that it's almost scary. I've had mine for three months and I love it. It was less than $20,000 and very well equipped.

John Harper, Naples, Fla.

What's this? A good-looking car from the house of Chris Bangle? Oh, that's right; the trunk isn't ugly because there isn't one.

Mark Dolby, Bellevue, Wash.