F20 1 series itch

leetennis · 07-05-2012, 04:12 AM

Guys I'm almost at the stage of scratching.

Can someone please tell me if I'm loosing the plot.

I have a 18mknth old 320d msport plus AW.
H/k
Pro nav
Via pack

Would I be mad to switch to a f20 m sport? 125i estoril blue.
Must have h/k and nav.
Am I crazy?

creepy coupe · 07-05-2012, 04:16 AM

Why do you feel the need to?

leetennis · 07-05-2012, 04:39 AM

Really liking the look of the f20 and I get bored quickly!

I know this is going to hit my pocket

creepy coupe · 07-05-2012, 04:48 AM

Well if you're not enjoying your car, what's the point of keeping it?

mikeysix · 07-05-2012, 05:20 AM

Ive had mine for 2 months now and it really is a great car. We have the 116i m sport in estoril and im really enjoying it. The m sport is a big improvement on the se/sport version. Ive had a e90 before too but the f20 is a better drive. The suspension setup on the runflats is a lot better, more compliant and doesnt crash about. Im sure the 125i with that engine would be great fun!

rich1068 · 07-05-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by leetennis

Am I crazy?

Not at all. If you can afford it then do it. The F20 125i/125d is a cracking motor. I wouldn't mind one at all.

Nice write up of the 125d M Sport in (I think) Autocar last week too.

SCN_Saul · 07-05-2012, 05:57 AM

http://pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=100&i=25967

mowflow · 07-05-2012, 07:08 AM

Do it.

rich1068 · 07-05-2012, 08:08 AM

I'd be interested in seeing how it is with the auto box too. Though that may suit the d more.

There are some decent prices on business contract hire too. I can play around with the (now ruined) configurator, tick virtually every box and know it would come in at less than I'm paying for my E91.

rickyjones1209 · 07-05-2012, 08:37 AM

why not go for a new 3 series?

are they much more expensive?

leetennis · 07-05-2012, 11:55 AM

Oh dear,
Been in touch with the dealer awaiting quotation for 125i msport with prof nav, h/k, sun protection pack.
From my own maths it comes in under what im paying now.

My current car will clear the settlement fee I owe.

I know this is costing me as if I wait I will see some equity in my current car, but I guess it a 30th birthday pressie for moi!

I guess I fancy going to a 1series for a few reasons. The previous 1er I had was so nimble and agile, it was a 116i although being a little under powered it was still fun.
I think the f20 with msport spec looks fantastic can't help but add a few performance goodies though!
I do want to own a petrol again because diesel just doesnt sound the same and that could be the decider. To go to new 3 series and get a petrol engine thats suitable for the size of the car makes me question whether I want to spend that much on something which at the end of the day is meant to get me from a to b + some fun.
If there was more time for "fun" a bigger petrol 3er would likely be where I would go, also now the wife has the "family wagon" it paves the way for a not quite hot hatch but atleast a toastie one.
Damn I've sold it to myself

CarAbuser · 07-05-2012, 02:57 PM

I quite like the idea of a 135i coupé, seems like a winning combo.
I think the 125i might be a little sluggish especially if your wanting to have fun with it.

dopper99 · 07-05-2012, 04:23 PM

Do it!
They are a lot cheaper than a 3 series so yes it will prob cost less a month. But you can always come back to a 3 in a couple of years, if you need too.

When I had a the old 1 series for a couple of days I really liked the handling - its better and more fun than the E90 due to it being lighter I guess. From what i've read the F20 is even better. I'd like one if I didnt need a larger car.

creepy coupe · 07-06-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CarAbuser

I quite like the idea of a 135i coupé, seems like a winning combo.
I think the 125i might be a little sluggish especially if your wanting to have fun with it.

The 135i coupe is a great car.Pity they don't offer it with a DCT box.

rich1068 · 07-06-2012, 10:23 AM

They do don't they? M Sport and Sport Plus. £1625 option.

gangzoom · 07-07-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by leetennis

I think the f20 with msport spec looks fantastic can't help but add a few performance goodies though!

Have you been to SpecSavers recently!!! The F20 is possibly the ugliest car I've ever seen, from the front it looks like a pig that's been run over and from the back it's a squashed Hyundai i30. Found my self starring at a white one the other day and wondering just how the head of BMW signed the thing off

...

VS

More seriously though, am sure they are fab cars, but am just far too shallow to even think about driving one...on the other hand if I park my E90 next to one in the car park all of a sudden my car looks like its been styled by Pininfarina

chrisbin · 07-08-2012, 03:15 AM

I like the new 1'er. But can't help thinking of angry birds whenever I see one!!!

rich1068 · 07-08-2012, 07:03 AM

That third pic is bogus anyway. Looks like an early 'shop when people where guessing. Plus there's no 130i.

07-05-2012, 04:12 AM	#1
leetennis Lieutenant 37 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 3 M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kent iTrader: (0)	F20 1 series itch Guys I'm almost at the stage of scratching. Can someone please tell me if I'm loosing the plot. I have a 18mknth old 320d msport plus AW. H/k Pro nav Via pack Would I be mad to switch to a f20 m sport? 125i estoril blue. Must have h/k and nav. Am I crazy?
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Why do you feel the need to?
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leetennis Lieutenant 37 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 3 M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kent iTrader: (0)	Really liking the look of the f20 and I get bored quickly! I know this is going to hit my pocket
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Well if you're not enjoying your car, what's the point of keeping it?
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mikeysix Lieutenant 25 Rep 482 Posts Drives: F30 318d m sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 e90 2.0d m sport [0.00]	Ive had mine for 2 months now and it really is a great car. We have the 116i m sport in estoril and im really enjoying it. The m sport is a big improvement on the se/sport version. Ive had a e90 before too but the f20 is a better drive. The suspension setup on the runflats is a lot better, more compliant and doesnt crash about. Im sure the 125i with that engine would be great fun!
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SCN_Saul http://www.seatcupra.net 2 Rep 146 Posts Drives: E91 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	http://pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=100&i=25967 __________________ saul@seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net/forums E91 335i M Sport
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'd be interested in seeing how it is with the auto box too. Though that may suit the d more. There are some decent prices on business contract hire too. I can play around with the (now ruined) configurator, tick virtually every box and know it would come in at less than I'm paying for my E91.
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leetennis Lieutenant 37 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 3 M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kent iTrader: (0)	Oh dear, Been in touch with the dealer awaiting quotation for 125i msport with prof nav, h/k, sun protection pack. From my own maths it comes in under what im paying now. My current car will clear the settlement fee I owe. I know this is costing me as if I wait I will see some equity in my current car, but I guess it a 30th birthday pressie for moi! I guess I fancy going to a 1series for a few reasons. The previous 1er I had was so nimble and agile, it was a 116i although being a little under powered it was still fun. I think the f20 with msport spec looks fantastic can't help but add a few performance goodies though! I do want to own a petrol again because diesel just doesnt sound the same and that could be the decider. To go to new 3 series and get a petrol engine thats suitable for the size of the car makes me question whether I want to spend that much on something which at the end of the day is meant to get me from a to b + some fun. If there was more time for "fun" a bigger petrol 3er would likely be where I would go, also now the wife has the "family wagon" it paves the way for a not quite hot hatch but atleast a toastie one. Damn I've sold it to myself
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CarAbuser Lieutenant Colonel 469 Rep 1,536 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT / E92 335i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I quite like the idea of a 135i coupé, seems like a winning combo. I think the 125i might be a little sluggish especially if your wanting to have fun with it.
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Do it! They are a lot cheaper than a 3 series so yes it will prob cost less a month. But you can always come back to a 3 in a couple of years, if you need too. When I had a the old 1 series for a couple of days I really liked the handling - its better and more fun than the E90 due to it being lighter I guess. From what i've read the F20 is even better. I'd like one if I didnt need a larger car.
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	They do don't they? M Sport and Sport Plus. £1625 option.
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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	I like the new 1'er. But can't help thinking of angry birds whenever I see one!!! __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That third pic is bogus anyway. Looks like an early 'shop when people where guessing. Plus there's no 130i.
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