BMW 1 Series

[dafydd2008]

HI Guys,

I am looking for a low milage 1 series to travel up and down the motor way and wondering what is a decent spec to look out for?
Ideally i am looking to spend around 11-12k, in white (Mainly due to some sign writing) and prefer the M sport look without it looking to pimted up!!!!

Thanks in advance.

[Funk]

If you're doing lots of motorway miles, look at a 120d - it will give you good economy whilst having slightly longer gearing than the 123d which will make it a better motorway cruiser. If you like the M-Sport body stuff, you'll also get the sports seats (some of the most comfortable I've ever sat in) and the M-Sport suspension (slightly firmer, 15mm lower than SE). I'd not bother with 18" rims again, the 17 will ride slightly better too.

[dafydd2008]

Funk said:

If you're doing lots of motorway miles, look at a 120d - it will give you good economy whilst having slightly longer gearing than the 123d which will make it a better motorway cruiser. If you like the M-Sport body stuff, you'll also get the sports seats (some of the most comfortable I've ever sat in) and the M-Sport suspension (slightly firmer, 15mm lower than SE). I'd not bother with 18" rims again, the 17 will ride slightly better too.

Many thanks Funk.
Do the sports seats and suspension come as standard on the M sports versions or are these extras onto of the M sports?

[LocoBlade]

Both are standard on the M Sport. I agree with Funk on this one, we've both got 123d's and overall it's the slightly better car to drive due to the power delivery and wider rev range but the 120d will make the better long distance mile muncher due to the longer gearing, the 123d is no more economical at 75-80 on the motorway than it is at 45-50 on A and B roads, so I wouldnt expect any more than mid 40's mpg in your situation but I suspect the 120d would easily get over 50mpg.