2014 BMW 220i

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DBalloch

Original Poster:

10 posts

113 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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Just hit 2500 miles in my 220i, fitted with the 8 Speed box this is a great car! Its ample fast for a 20 year old (Me!) and is comfy on the commute to work.

Just wish the MPG was higher than my current average of 32 even in Eco Pro!

Will see if it improves as we fly through the miles!

Andy665

3,620 posts

228 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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Nice to see a new BMW bought with a petrol engine

DBalloch

Original Poster:

10 posts

113 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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Andy665 said:
Nice to see a new BMW bought with a petrol engine
Unfortunately not bought, My Current BMW Group Company Car!

greggy50

6,168 posts

191 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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DBalloch said:
Unfortunately not bought, My Current BMW Group Company Car!
See you are an apprentice so you have done well to get a company car!

DBalloch

Original Poster:

10 posts

113 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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greggy50 said:
See you are an apprentice so you have done well to get a company car!
It's a pretty good apprenticeship!

BritishRacinGrin

24,650 posts

160 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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Now I know why they charge a hundred and forty quid an hour!

Challo

10,104 posts

155 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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Nice car OP. I have a friend who works for BMW finance and he just picked up a new 4 series, with his brother getting a 2 series on the friends and family scheme. Very nice cars.


CMYKguru

3,017 posts

175 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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BritishRacinGrin said:
Now I know why they charge a hundred and forty quid an hour!
It's accepted by the public that this is what main dealer garages charge so they continue to charge that amount and get away with it, robbing b*******

Nice car

DBalloch

Original Poster:

10 posts

113 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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CMYKguru said:
It's accepted by the public that this is what main dealer garages charge so they continue to charge that amount and get away with it, robbing b*******

Nice car
I would come back with a reply, but as a Business Apprentice working for BMW Manufacturing, rather than a dealership franchise, I shall leave it!

MiniMadMike

780 posts

198 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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Nice car but what made you go for one without all of the M-Sport kit?

When will they let you upgrade to the M235? ;-)


Rob_F

4,125 posts

264 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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That's really smart. I've recently bought a used 328i so similar engine and getting 31mpg over my first thousand miles which is a mixture of town, motorway and quite a bit of 'enthusiastic' driving. So I reckon with some miles it should pick up, especially with the autobox which I find always makes me relax a bit more when I'm driving!

I think sport trim is a good shout, I guess the tires are thinner than the msport cars so should feel quite lively especially now it's cold and damp! smile

chryslerben

1,170 posts

159 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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DBalloch said:
I would come back with a reply, but as a Business Apprentice working for BMW Manufacturing, rather than a dealership franchise, I shall leave it!
What department are you in?

f1nn

2,693 posts

192 months

Thursday 27th November 2014
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Nice, and all the better for not having the m performance kit in my opinion.


DBalloch

Original Poster:

10 posts

113 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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In reply to all "M" comments:

I prefer this car without the M Kit unless its the M235i!

Drives exactly the same as a 220i M Sport, doesn't look as "in your face" and looks a bit "Sleeker"


MiniMadMike

780 posts

198 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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DBalloch said:
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I prefer this car without the M Kit unless its the M235i!

Drives exactly the same as a 220i M Sport, doesn't look as "in your face" and looks a bit "Sleeker"
I thought the M-Sport versions had different suspension and brakes? Could be wrong...

You have a different attitude than most, I expect most 20 year olds want their cars as "in your face" as possible! I know I did, still do for that matter! Good on you for breaking the trend :-)

HypeM135i

96 posts

129 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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f1nn said:
Nice, and all the better for not having the m performance kit in my opinion.
Ahahahahaha..... I can't believe you're still going on about the m performance kit when it's obvious your just
jealous given your driving a beaten up old diesel, I've never come across anyone quite like you before. You are so stubborn and so bitter that you continue to talk about the same subject for twelve months solid. I think you need some help little fella, all this anger, resentment, continual digs about m performance parts are just not good for your health. You should take a break from the computer and book a holiday, it's clearly not healthy for you. I've never known anyone who has been so hung over something. Relax mate, just chill out.

f1nn

2,693 posts

192 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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HypeM135i said:
Ahahahahaha..... I can't believe you're still going on about the m performance kit when it's obvious your just
jealous given your driving a beaten up old diesel, I've never come across anyone quite like you before. You are so stubborn and so bitter that you continue to talk about the same subject for twelve months solid. I think you need some help little fella, all this anger, resentment, continual digs about m performance parts are just not good for your health. You should take a break from the computer and book a holiday, it's clearly not healthy for you. I've never known anyone who has been so hung over something. Relax mate, just chill out.
What's it got to do with you?

Someone questioned why the OP did not opt for the Msport or M performance kit, I was responding to that, not you and nothing about your car. I think the 2 series looks better without the clumsy kit, that's my opinion, and again nothing at all to do with you.

Jealous of what? If I wanted a 2 series I'd buy one.

Believe it or not, not everything is about you.

Edited by f1nn on Saturday 29th November 08:24