***Testdrove a BMW 118i 5-speed*** - Page 2

Just_me · 05-07-2007, 02:45 PM

Correction, its 129hp, not 122hp

and I strongly disagree on your comments on the gearbox, bmw has one of the best manual gearboxes. 1-series also has sportier feeling than on 3-series, shorter shiftings it feels like. I drove the new Golf GTI a couple of days go and I find the gearbox in the babybimmer to be more precise and with better feeling.
I think you are to obsessed with automatics thats why you dare to complain on bmw's finest, the manual gearbox

Centurion · 05-07-2007, 02:51 PM

Nice review. I drove the 116i two years ago but that was before I had a drivers license.

Kowalski · 05-07-2007, 02:55 PM

Dear Christian.

I have seen photos of your sister in one of your albums at the imagestation. And I have to be honest with you...

She really is one stunningly good looking woman.

Ah yes...the car.

Your sister has a good taste in car for what I see. The 1-Series really is the most unique of all hatchbacks. Personally, I think your sister would be better off with either the 120i or 120d. I found the 118i to be a bit slow...

Just_me · 05-07-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

I found the 118i to be a bit slow...

but did you drive the facelifted 118i with 143hp?

I have driven 118i with 129hp and 120i with 150 hp, acceleration between them isnt much different, not anything you feel much. Save cash and buy a 118i instead of a 120i with 150hp, thats my opinion.

btw christian, wasnt she suppose to order 118d ?

Kowalski · 05-07-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

but did you drive the facelifted 118i with 143hp?

I have driven 118i with 129hp and 120i with 150 hp, acceleration between them isnt much different, not anything you feel much. Save cash and buy a 118i instead of a 120i with 150hp, thats my opinion.

btw christian, wasnt she suppose to order 118d ?

I drove the pre-facelift 118i.

Just_me · 05-07-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

I drove the pre-facelift 118i.

and Caw is buying a facelifted 118i with 143hp

its a new developed engine.

Kowalski · 05-07-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

and Caw is buying a facelifted 118i with 143hp

its a new developed engine.

Ooops...

Sorry mate. I didn't know that.

BMW_Dude · 05-07-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

btw christian, wasnt she suppose to order 118d ?

Pretty sure he said she wasn't going to get a diesel, because of a tax you have to pay on diesels, which means you have to drive a certain amount of miles a year to make up the extra cost in tax, but she won't be driving the car that much!

Just_me · 05-08-2007, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

Dear Christian.

I have seen photos of your sister in one of your albums at the imagestation. And I have to be honest with you...

She really is one stunningly good looking woman.

she got the look, Christian got the addiction, MB addiction

cawimmer430 · 05-08-2007, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

Correction, its 129hp, not 122hp

and I strongly disagree on your comments on the gearbox, bmw has one of the best manual gearboxes. 1-series also has sportier feeling than on 3-series, shorter shiftings it feels like. I drove the new Golf GTI a couple of days go and I find the gearbox in the babybimmer to be more precise and with better feeling.
I think you are to obsessed with automatics thats why you dare to complain on bmw's finest, the manual gearbox

Thanks for the horsepower correction.

No offense, I know BMW has some great manual transmissions but the transmission in this 118i felt average. It was better than any Mercedes-Benz manual by far, but it felt on par with my ex-1992 Mitsubishi Galant GTI 5-speed manual for example. It just didn't feel special. Either this car was an exception or I don't know a good manual when I drive one.

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: *Testdrove a BMW 118i 5-speed* Correction, its 129hp, not 122hp and I strongly disagree on your comments on the gearbox, bmw has one of the best manual gearboxes. 1-series also has sportier feeling than on 3-series, shorter shiftings it feels like. I drove the new Golf GTI a couple of days go and I find the gearbox in the babybimmer to be more precise and with better feeling. I think you are to obsessed with automatics thats why you dare to complain on bmw's finest, the manual gearbox

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Kowalski Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 653 Thanks: 191 Thanked 293 Times in 158 Posts	Re: *Testdrove a BMW 118i 5-speed* Dear Christian. I have seen photos of your sister in one of your albums at the imagestation. And I have to be honest with you... She really is one stunningly good looking woman. Ah yes...the car. Your sister has a good taste in car for what I see. The 1-Series really is the most unique of all hatchbacks. Personally, I think your sister would be better off with either the 120i or 120d. I found the 118i to be a bit slow...

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