F20 125i

[Sonic]

Now that these have been added to the insurers systems i've been able to get quotes for the impending delivery in April.

I was expecting to be horrified at the cost of a brand-new 2-litre turbo "hot-hatch", going from a 2003 1.2 16v Renault Clio, and what with all the negative insurance-talk. However, i am pleasantly surprised to see that for as little as £650/year i can get myself and the OH (on a provisional license) covered fully-comp with £400 excess... that's only £250/year more than the clio, which is 1/3 the power, and 1/30 the value!

[StottyZr]

Good effort! It should be a lovely car

Have you driven anything similar in the past or is this a big leap from your Clio?

Edit: Should have checked your garage before asking! I see you have an S2

[Sonic]

Cheers!

I've always wanted a BM in estoril blue, they take me back 10 years to being a teenager, when my uncle had an e46 330ci club-sport in estoril

I appreciate the f20 1-series is a very different beast, but after test-driving a new 116d i decided i was happy with the look, feel and comfort, but couldn't live with the diesel - even if going for the petrol does mean increased fuel and road-tax, but with decreased purchase price.

I waited until the f20 M-sport models were available to build, then finally talked my way up from the 118i to the 125i M-sport, in esoril blue

The key unknown up until this week has been insurance... that and nobody has ever test-driven the f20 m-sport models i guess!

I have an Audi S2 Quattro, currently off the road pending some substantial upgrades, but need another car due to the clio dying.

I've not owned or driven many RWD cars, only the f20 116d and an e65 730d... but i look forward to having FWD, RWD and 4WD on the drive at the same time for a few weeks

[StottyZr]

Get onto babybmw.net if your not already signed up.

They have a section specifically for the new oner so lots of like minded new buyers.

You did the right thing by waiting for the m-sport models, much better looking IMO of course.

[northandy]

I cant wait to see an estoril blue car in the flesh, our 118d m sport should be here in 3 weeks.

[theboss]

northandy said:

I cant wait to see an estoril blue car in the flesh, our 118d m sport should be here in 3 weeks.

What colour is your 118d?

I am awaiting an Estoril 125d in three weeks also :-)

[northandy]

theboss said:

What colour is your 118d?

I am awaiting an Estoril 125d in three weeks also :-)

Estoril blue, cant wait.

[Sonic]

northandy said:

theboss said:

What colour is your 118d?

I am awaiting an Estoril 125d in three weeks also :-)

Estoril blue, cant wait.

I foresee this colour being quite common on the f20.

[gizlaroc]

Sonic said:

However, i am pleasantly surprised to see that for as little as £650/year i can get myself and the OH (on a provisional license) covered fully-comp with £400 excess...

have you had a quote for her on a full license yet?
That might shock you somewhat.

I had my daughter added to our 18d sDrive X1 for £210 a year extra on a provisonal license and then when she passed they would not allow her on until she was 25.
Found someone who would add her and they were cheaper at £190, but shot up to over £2,000 once passed!

Provisional means you are in the car with them, full license means they are a new, inexperienced driver on their own.

I would get some quotes sorted.