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BMW 118i Reviews

lufcgirl
lufcgirl Posts: 1,875 Forumite
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Good Afternoon,

I've had one for a test drive for 20mins but I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my BMW 118i on my work company car policy.

I'm just looking to get some reviews from people who have actually drove and have their own one, mainly around performance? I do a 500 mile round trip to the capital at least once a month so comfort and a smooth drive are key for me, but going from a 57 plate Peugeot to this means I'll find it amazing!

Does it come with any extras I should be aware of or hidden things that are great to discover? Also whats the range like on a full tank?

I'm getting an 18 plate, 118i, 1.5 litre, SE Model if that helps!
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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    lufcgirl wrote: »
    Good Afternoon,

    I've had one for a test drive for 20mins but I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my BMW 118i on my work company car policy.

    I'm just looking to get some reviews from people who have actually drove and have their own one, mainly around performance? I do a 500 mile round trip to the capital at least once a month so comfort and a smooth drive are key for me, but going from a 57 plate Peugeot to this means I'll find it amazing!

    Does it come with any extras I should be aware of or hidden things that are great to discover? Also whats the range like on a full tank?

    I'm getting an 18 plate, 118i, 1.5 litre, SE Model if that helps!
    Try registering on the forums at babybmw.net.
  • System
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    lufcgirl wrote: »
    but going from a 57 plate Peugeot to this means I'll find it amazing!

    I'm getting an 18 plate, 118i, 1.5 litre, SE Model if that helps!

    I think you might be in for a bit of a let down. Unless you plan on caning it on B roads you'll end up driving it just the same as the Pug.
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  • motorguy
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    lufcgirl wrote: »
    Good Afternoon,

    I've had one for a test drive for 20mins but I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my BMW 118i on my work company car policy.

    I'm just looking to get some reviews from people who have actually drove and have their own one, mainly around performance? I do a 500 mile round trip to the capital at least once a month so comfort and a smooth drive are key for me, but going from a 57 plate Peugeot to this means I'll find it amazing!

    Does it come with any extras I should be aware of or hidden things that are great to discover? Also whats the range like on a full tank?

    I'm getting an 18 plate, 118i, 1.5 litre, SE Model if that helps!

    Register on babybmw.net (as already suggested) for 1 series enthusiasts.

    Of interest (possibly) - the engine is shared with the MINI Cooper and is quite a peppy little unit.
  • thescouselander
    thescouselander Posts: 5,547 Forumite
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    I hope there's a few options boxes ticked on that. Poverty spec German cars really are a hardship IMO - still some people seem to value the badge above all else so I guess it's each to their own.
  • motorguy
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    thescouselander wrote: »
    I hope there's a few options boxes ticked on that. Poverty spec German cars really are a hardship IMO - still some people seem to value the badge above all else so I guess it's each to their own.

    You couldnt just have been nice about it and wished her all the best then, no?

    As my mum would say - if you cant say something nice, dont say anything at all.

    Also, i would add, an SE spec 1 series is probably going to get a similar amount of kit to anything else in its class. I'm sure the O/P will love it.
  • ratrace
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    thescouselander wrote: »
    I hope there's a few options boxes ticked on that. Poverty spec German cars really are a hardship IMO - still some people seem to value the badge above all else so I guess it's each to their own.

    when i buy my next car which is going to be a bmw im going to stick a ford badge on it just to keep people like you happy

    some people love putting others down as motor guys says if you have nowt good to say dont say it
    “People are caught up in an egotistic artificial rat race to display a false image to society. We want the biggest house, fanciest car, and we don't mind paying the sky high mortgage to put up that show. We sacrifice our biggest assets our health and time, We feel happy when we see people look up to us and see how successful we are”

    Rat Race
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    The OP has posted on babybmw.net - http://babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=109131

    Not sure why she thinks she got a slating here, there's only been 5 replies and only one was negative. Nice of her to thanks us for pushing her in the right direction ;)
  • AndyMc.....
    AndyMc..... Posts: 3,248 Forumite
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    neilmcl wrote: »
    The OP has posted on babybmw.net - http://babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=109131

    Not sure why she thinks she got a slating here, there's only been 5 replies and only one was negative. Nice of her to thanks us for pushing her in the right direction ;)

    It’s a company car and already ordered, it’s not cost her and already a done deal. I can’t see how any reviews positive or negative will assist.
  • motorguy
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    edited 31 March 2018 at 7:39AM
    neilmcl wrote: »
    The OP has posted on babybmw.net - http://babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=109131

    Not sure why she thinks she got a slating here, there's only been 5 replies and only one was negative.

    Yes, its interesting the perception that people can be left with.

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  • motorguy
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    AndyMc..... wrote: »
    It’s a company car and already ordered, it’s not cost her and already a done deal. I can’t see how any reviews positive or negative will assist.

    Chances are shes excited about her new car and is happy to read or hear any sort of reviews just to add to the buzz.

    I was like that when i ordered our Cooper S at the start of the year. Just looking for more info and had a bit of enthusiasm for it.
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