Which to choose between 2024 118i and 2024 Lexus UX?
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Although one is a hatchback and the other an SUV they are almost identical in height and ground clearance. But they are wildly different in gearbox and handling. My use case is 70/30 city/motorway. Once every 2 or so months I go to my hometown which is 200 miles away and occasionally I go to some nearby towns connected to my current city with some curvy roads.
I know the UX is the sensible choice yet I want the dynamic feel of the 1 series. How much more costly will the 1 series be if both are held for 10+ years and driven 6000 miles per year? How much will the cars differ during takeoff at a green light at the traffic stop - I know toyota are smooth but isn't the DCT also smooth - I have driven a DSG and it was not as smooth as I wanted? Which will be more planted on the motorway - surprisingly they are similar in weight?
I know the UX is the sensible choice yet I want the dynamic feel of the 1 series. How much more costly will the 1 series be if both are held for 10+ years and driven 6000 miles per year? How much will the cars differ during takeoff at a green light at the traffic stop - I know toyota are smooth but isn't the DCT also smooth - I have driven a DSG and it was not as smooth as I wanted? Which will be more planted on the motorway - surprisingly they are similar in weight?
Edited by raspberry-26 on Wednesday 5th August 09:50
Edited by raspberry-26 on Wednesday 5th August 09:50
I've not driven a UX but it's probably going to be the comfier car, although you say mostly city so maybe it doesn't matter too much. We had a 1 series pool car, the ride feels well damped but after a few hours on the motorway you start to feel the fatigue. The curvy roads you mentioned would favour the BMW.
Lexus hybrid autos are very smooth although rev whatever they feel like so can be weird when it sounds loud but you're just crawling, might be more sound deadening in a UX compared to an Auris though.
Lexus will probably never break but if you get Toyota to service, you have a year warranty, up to 10 years old.
Lexus hybrid autos are very smooth although rev whatever they feel like so can be weird when it sounds loud but you're just crawling, might be more sound deadening in a UX compared to an Auris though.
Lexus will probably never break but if you get Toyota to service, you have a year warranty, up to 10 years old.
For mainly City use with some motorway use, I'd be choosing whichever had the comfiest seats, most compliant suspension/wheel/tyre setup over the UK's terrible urban roads and speed bumps, good A/C and stereo.
Given that they are both essentially FWD hatchbacks and not sports cars, I don't think the difference in driving dynamics for those occasional infrequent A or B road drives would amount to much either way for me.
Given that they are both essentially FWD hatchbacks and not sports cars, I don't think the difference in driving dynamics for those occasional infrequent A or B road drives would amount to much either way for me.
Without hesitation the BMW. Mrs 131 Sport had been visiting her Mother for the last fortnight and I’ve been using her 72 Plate 118i M Sport.
I’ve done a number of 200 plus mile journeys that have been a combination of motorways, A and B Roads. The car is refined and enjoyable to drive. Whilst it doesn’t have the performance or ultimate comfort of my M440d, it’s a great all rounder.
Moreover, when you come to sell a well maintained BMW with sensible miles will always be sought after on the used market.
I’ve done a number of 200 plus mile journeys that have been a combination of motorways, A and B Roads. The car is refined and enjoyable to drive. Whilst it doesn’t have the performance or ultimate comfort of my M440d, it’s a great all rounder.
Moreover, when you come to sell a well maintained BMW with sensible miles will always be sought after on the used market.
The Lexus will be much nicer to drive around town (hybrid drive train, better gearbox for town driving), it will also be much better on fuel around town.
The BMW will be more fun on an open road on handling and the way the drivetrain/ DCT works. The Lexus will handle well, the underlying platform is highly rated in every implementation.
The lexus will be the quicker car in all aspects , but it's not that much fun to push the engine (it's a very good setup though). BMW 3 pot is a good engine.
The Lexus has a far superior warranty if you get it serviced with them, you aren't having any major bills, it'll hold its money just as well if not better.
DCTs for town driving really don't work for me (after you've driven anything hybrid or electric they feel so jerky and clunky)
The BMW will be more fun on an open road on handling and the way the drivetrain/ DCT works. The Lexus will handle well, the underlying platform is highly rated in every implementation.
The lexus will be the quicker car in all aspects , but it's not that much fun to push the engine (it's a very good setup though). BMW 3 pot is a good engine.
The Lexus has a far superior warranty if you get it serviced with them, you aren't having any major bills, it'll hold its money just as well if not better.
DCTs for town driving really don't work for me (after you've driven anything hybrid or electric they feel so jerky and clunky)
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