The BMW 1-series was only released a couple years ago, but based on the plaudits that it has earned from automotive journalists, buyers considering used cars in New Jersey may want to take a look at the newest model added to BMW’s U.S. offerings.

It was designed to fill the entry-level hole left by the now-larger 3-series, and over 18 months, the testers at Edmunds found that it was a worthy addition, although it is different in handling and character than other BMWs.

“It offers the precise handling, comfort and commanding driving position we’ve come to expect from the brand, and we’ve also learned that a quick, wiry personality is also unique to the 1 Series,” they note in an analysis of their long-term test of the 2008 model.

A Cars.com review suggest that buyers considering used BMW 1-series in New Jersey will be a fan of the interior, noting that “simple elegance is the name of the game with BMW’s interiors, which have a modernity to them that isn’t found in all luxury cars.”

They also lauded the model’s performance and especially it’s handling, although some drivers may not like the effort required to turn the steering wheel.