RE: Driven: BMW 125i M Sport
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I've stuck a few thousand miles on my 125i now, and i've got to say it's a seriously fun and comfortable car to tool about in. The only downside is not being able to see >35mpg even on a motorway run keeping it at 75-80mph.
My brother has the 125d with auto, and he's been getting on fantastically with it, using it for his long commute. Although i think his wife likes it so much she uses it now instead and he's back in his 7-series.
That said, i'm seriously tempted by the M135i.
My brother has the 125d with auto, and he's been getting on fantastically with it, using it for his long commute. Although i think his wife likes it so much she uses it now instead and he's back in his 7-series.
That said, i'm seriously tempted by the M135i.
Sonic said:
I've stuck a few thousand miles on my 125i now, and i've got to say it's a seriously fun and comfortable car to tool about in. The only downside is not being able to see >35mpg even on a motorway run keeping it at 75-80mph.
My brother has the 125d with auto, and he's been getting on fantastically with it, using it for his long commute. Although i think his wife likes it so much she uses it now instead and he's back in his 7-series.
That said, i'm seriously tempted by the M135i.
I thought it only came out in the UK a few weeks ago in M Sport guise. Could be mistaken though.My brother has the 125d with auto, and he's been getting on fantastically with it, using it for his long commute. Although i think his wife likes it so much she uses it now instead and he's back in his 7-series.
That said, i'm seriously tempted by the M135i.
I had a look at one the other day (not drove though), just sold my 130i. The biggest pull for me in my 130i was the engine so that put me off quite a lot. Then was the cost! The one I was looking at, was a demo so spec'd up, was 38k! That's nearly 10k more than the Audi black edition I'm picking up in a week. Admittedly it wont be as good to drive as the BMW but just couldn't stomach nearly 40k for a hatchback.
'And, however much we wish it weren't so, cars in this market - performance-oriented but still everyday cars for people with limited resources -'
Let's not fall for that bulls
t.
A ten year old Micra or Focus is for people with limited resources or a pair of stout shoes and a bus pass.
Let's not fall for that bulls
t. A ten year old Micra or Focus is for people with limited resources or a pair of stout shoes and a bus pass.
I was just getting used to the old 1-Series looks, and then the beat it with the ugly stick. Could be the best car on the planet, but i need a car that i look back at in the car park. Believe it or not, i do that with plenty of hatchbacks, but just could never get over the looks of this.
130idvg said:
I had a look at one the other day (not drove though), just sold my 130i. The biggest pull for me in my 130i was the engine so that put me off quite a lot. Then was the cost! The one I was looking at, was a demo so spec'd up, was 38k! That's nearly 10k more than the Audi black edition I'm picking up in a week. Admittedly it wont be as good to drive as the BMW but just couldn't stomach nearly 40k for a hatchback.
Eh ? Like for like the new 1-series are cheaper than Golf GTIs and S3s. A M135i is substantially cheaper than a S3 yet has 50+ more hp.Sonic said:
I've stuck a few thousand miles on my 125i now, and i've got to say it's a seriously fun and comfortable car to tool about in. The only downside is not being able to see >35mpg even on a motorway run keeping it at 75-80mph.
My brother has the 125d with auto, and he's been getting on fantastically with it, using it for his long commute. Although i think his wife likes it so much she uses it now instead and he's back in his 7-series.
That said, i'm seriously tempted by the M135i.
No fMy brother has the 125d with auto, and he's been getting on fantastically with it, using it for his long commute. Although i think his wife likes it so much she uses it now instead and he's back in his 7-series.
That said, i'm seriously tempted by the M135i.
king way. Your a real life BMW advert :shocked:BMW Advert
StottyZr said:
Not seen that before!There is no f
king way my brother would order some mini, skinny latte - no milk, no sugar, no this, no that. And neither would i.hondansx said:
I was just getting used to the old 1-Series looks, and then they beat it with the ugly stick. Could be the best car on the planet, but i need a car that i look back at in the car park. Believe it or not, i do that with plenty of hatchbacks, but just could never get over the looks of this.
That M135i sounds like such a bargain too. 
It really is a hideous looking gloop. dom180 said:
Sounds a fantastic package in terms of the numbers. However, I find it hard to believe unless you are either a) Have it on a business lease b) are happy to have loads of personal debt and a massive ballon payment or c) just have the £30k+ in cash kicking around with nothing better to spend it on I can't ever see it being a better car to buy than something used.It all comes down to how you feel about debt I guess, but £30k seems to be considered a starting point for a 'decent' new car nowadays.
theboyfold said:
dom180 said:
Sounds a fantastic package in terms of the numbers. However, I find it hard to believe unless you are either a) Have it on a business lease b) are happy to have loads of personal debt and a massive ballon payment or c) just have the £30k+ in cash kicking around with nothing better to spend it on I can't ever see it being a better car to buy than something used.It all comes down to how you feel about debt I guess, but £30k seems to be considered a starting point for a 'decent' new car nowadays.
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