[on_the_virge]

Looking to change my wife's car for a 120i, any one got any experience / owned one? Just after some honest feedback.

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[Rbrown]

My wife had 120d xdrive.

TBH, I really liked it for what she needed.

Any specific questions?

[on_the_virge]

Just after some idea of what they are like day to day, mpg, practicality etc

[teaston]

The 1l 1 series are really great handling cars, definitely far more fun in the corners than a 3 series!

I would really be tempted by one next, except the new 1 series will be out by then which will be a fwd platform, and that basically makes it an Audi!

[on_the_virge]

Reckon the 120i might be ok then , deposit is on, m sport auto in alpine white.

[on_the_virge]

What do you reckon?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

What do you reckon?

Yes looks good in white, I definitely wouldn’t bother paying the extra £800 for metallic paint.

[Hunky Dory]

I bought a 120i for a friend of mine through my local dealer. She has had it for 12 months now and loves it.
I actually took it out for a short run this weekend and was surprised how good it feels. Actually made me think about going and looking at one myself. Albeit a 140....!😂

[on_the_virge]

What is it like real world on petrol? How does it perform?

[Rbrown]

Can’t comment on petrol engine. But space was ok. I found the seats more comfy than in my car and was good to drive in manual.

Never missed a beat in the time we had it, so would recommend.

Here is her old one for sale......

https://www.arnoldclark.com/used-car...rn04d-u-536112

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by teaston

The 1l 1 series are really great handling cars, definitely far more fun in the corners than a 3 series!

I would really be tempted by one next, except the new 1 series will be out by then which will be a fwd platform, and that basically makes it an Audi!

When is the new model coming out?

Wondering if there will be any good deals on the M140 coming up?

[on_the_virge]

What was the 120d like on fuel? There are some decent deals on m140i's Sandal Wakefield had 369 down and 369 per month....

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

What was the 120d like on fuel? There are some decent deals on m140i's Sandal Wakefield had 369 down and 369 per month....

On combination of town and motorway, she was getting average of 48. But this included slow commute each day!

[on_the_virge]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

On combination of town and motorway, she was getting average of 48. But this included slow commute each day!

my wife does lots of slow short runs so am hoping that the 120i or 120d realise at least low 30's.........

[simon.]

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

my wife does lots of slow short runs so am hoping that the 120i or 120d realise at least low 30's.........

Get a petrol one then. Short runs & diesel really don't mix well

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

my wife does lots of slow short runs so am hoping that the 120i or 120d realise at least low 30's.........

Low to mid 40s should be achievable. We had xdrive which probably takes mpg down a bit further.

[on_the_virge]

Originally Posted by simon.

Get a petrol one then. Short runs & diesel really don't mix well

What even a 2.0 petrol......

[R330dx]

I had a 120i sport manual , I quite liked it, my wife didn't. So it had to go. I got mid to late 30s mpg. Quite nippy but the offset driving position in manual format isn't ideal. Quite tight for space if it's for family transport. I had no reliability issues. Definitely a premium recommendable small hatch overall

[on_the_virge]

Originally Posted by R330dx

I had a 120i sport manual , I quite liked it, my wife didn't. So it had to go. I got mid to late 30s mpg. Quite nippy but the offset driving position in manual format isn't ideal. Quite tight for space if it's for family transport. I had no reliability issues. Definitely a premium recommendable small hatch overall

Sounds like it will be an Improvement on our 20mpg Kia Sportage, we are looking at the auto box

[R330dx]

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

Sounds like it will be an Improvement on our 20mpg Kia Sportage, we are looking at the auto box

Would definitely go auto over the mt. the 1.6t is a good little engine, most assume its a 2.0l with the 120i. Will dip into the 20s mpg with spirited driving.

[on_the_virge]

Mmmm wondering whether 118d might be the way forward then...

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by on_the_virge

Mmmm wondering whether 118d might be the way forward then...

Definitely not, tell her to plump for the 1.4 litre m140i rather than the 1.2 litre.

Definitely a better car share prospect for you