125i Steering rack.....

[MikeGoodwin]

Is this any good. I know the 123d I was considering has an electric rack (From what I read) and the review pointed out it could be a bit lifeless or artificial. I was also considering the 125i and 135i. I like the rack in the 135i and I believe its hydraulic. It certainly feels it. I just want a decent all round car and the 125i is so cheap now! But I dont want to buy one and find it has a poor steering rack. Anyone know anything about it?

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[aeropilot]

I'm 98% certain the 125i has the same electric steering as the 123d and other 1 Series cars, and only the 135i has the quicker ratio, hydraulic steering, as well of course as the 1M which has the, even quicker ratio rack from the M3.

Edit:.....just checked and the North American spec 128i has a hydraulic rack......so, maybe the 125i does as well.....???

2nd Edit : This would seem to indicate that the Euro 125i has the electric steering...??

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E88/Cabrio/Europ...

Edited by aeropilot on Tuesday 15th November 20:25

[MikeGoodwin]

Thats a good answer. Cheers. Ill push for the 135i then!!!!

[aeropilot]

MikeGoodwin said:

Ill push for the 135i then!!!!

You won't be dissapointed with that decision