Finally got a 125i

Bruno28 · 02-12-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by F20MAW73

Very nice indeed.... would like to see some more pictures and hear your first impressions on the car.

hopefully i get more pictures tomorrow after a wash.

i got to drive it more enthusiastically today, ill try to tell you what i experienced.

So today i wanted to test the power of the N20, went for a drive around a neighbourhood i know and cops wont be around

I put on Sport and gear leave on S (to the left), the engine felt powerful and the torque does seem like it can compete with the 130i easily. Going though gears there is a distinctive feel on upshift of the changes, it doesnt feel constant and super smooth like the 130i, on every change there is a pull which feel awesome! For me it feels more racier, sportier and more exciting!

Engine sound is not bad once you go past 4000rpm, it sounds nice, could be a little lounder, but i'm happy with it. If you are on a high gear and floor it and then let go of the accelerator, you can hear the PTSSSSS from the turbo blowoff valve. Ive driven a Q5 with 2.0T and the sound is quiet, the 125i has a nice louder sound, which makes experience more enjoyable, and you end up finding yourself doing some quick acceleartions to hear the blowoff valve

Steering feel on sport felt heavier, which is how i like it. Very precise and smooth, you know where the vehicle is going when you do a turn.

Suspension was very nice, didnt feel any side ways "tilt" if you can call it that (or body roll). Even on fast turns it just felt like claws on the ground. Tight still suspension but soft on bumps from ground unevenness.

Fuel economy, even after this playing around, high accelerations, i was getting a fuel economy of 10.2L/100km, which for me is really good improvement as on the 130i I used to get 17L/100km.

Brakes (stock non M) im not really a harsh braker, dont like to do hard stops. But overall it felt good and with progressive response.

Stereo, its the stock stereo, some people say its crap, I was playing some pop/dance/electronic and the bass seemed on the spot after configuring to my liking, definitely crisper sound compared to the E87 (130i). With the Bus nav you can only setup the Bass and Tremble, i think they forgot the mids

All songs played from USB stick and volume not to the max, but loud enough to annoy the cars next door

I think thats it for now.
But overall i was skeptical when getting the 125i because i wanted power like in the 135i coupe, but I have to say that I'm surprised, the pull going throu gears is really fun and engine rev after 4000rpm is great (keeping in mind its a 4 cly), and quick enough to play around.

Rall · 02-12-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by F20MAW73

Very nice indeed.... would like to see some more pictures and hear your first impressions on the car.

+1!

BenN · 02-12-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rall

Looks very good.

Is your hood open? Looks like the opening between the hood and front is a little wider of the left hand side of the picture.

My bonnet was exactly the same as this. Dropping from a height didnt seem to solve it, the only way to close it was to give it a damn good shove with my palm, but i don't like this as i could feel the metal flexing slightly. Mines in the bodyshop for some warranty paintwork today, so im getting them to take a look at this also, it closes eventually, but it shouldn't be like this - especially when one side closes perfectly from a height. Will keep you posted how they get on, im hoping its just a stopper adjustment or something.

Its worth noting, that my dealership said they will only do adjustments like this under warranty within the first 6 months of ownership, pretty crap when its clearly a manufacturing problem

Bruno28 · 02-13-2013, 12:37 AM

many pictures added to orignal post, for those who asked for them

F20MAW73 · 02-13-2013, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

many pictures added to orignal post, for those who asked for them

Thanks for the additional pictures. Your new car looks awesome.

I see the 125i comes with an M badge in Australia?

Bruno28 · 02-13-2013, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by F20MAW73

Thanks for the additional pictures. Your new car looks awesome.

I see the 125i comes with an M badge in Australia?

I dont think so, the guy I got it from put it there. I just left it, it look good with it.

F20MAW73 · 02-13-2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

I dont think so, the guy I got it from put it there. I just left it, it look good with it.

I'm going to debadge mine on the rear when we get some decent weather over here.

I wish I'd have ticked this option.

Bruno28 · 02-13-2013, 04:33 AM

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I'm going to debadge mine on the rear when we get some decent weather over here.

I wish I'd have ticked this option.

Ticked the debadge option?

_TommyBui · 02-13-2013, 04:40 AM

In Australia we can buy the M badge for the rear supplied and fitted on the car for $60AUD. lol

BenN · 02-13-2013, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

many pictures added to orignal post, for those who asked for them

Thanks, did i notice that your 125i badges are slightly sloping upwards: or is it the way the photograpsh been taken? Almost looks like they havent been put on straight

Great looking motor tho, congrats!!

Bruno28 · 02-13-2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BenN

Thanks, did i notice that your 125i badges are slightly sloping upwards: or is it the way the photograpsh been taken? Almost looks like they havent been put on straight

Great looking motor tho, congrats!!

Good eye! I think it might be!

Ill measure it tomorrow. If it is, can i request a realigned one?

F20MAW73 · 02-13-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

Ticked the debadge option?

Yes the debadge option

F20MAW73 · 02-13-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BenN

Thanks, did i notice that your 125i badges are slightly sloping upwards: or is it the way the photograpsh been taken? Almost looks like they havent been put on straight

Great looking motor tho, congrats!!

Was thinking that myself

BenN · 02-13-2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

Good eye! I think it might be!

Ill measure it tomorrow. If it is, can i request a realigned one?

it kinda looks like the original owner ordered without the badges, then wanted them back so bought them separately mebe, or had them stolen. either way, easy fix eh

My 'good' eye can be a downfall; once ive noticed something like that it'd bug me until id put it right, haha.

Bruno28 · 02-13-2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BenN

it kinda looks like the original owner ordered without the badges, then wanted them back so bought them separately mebe, or had them stolen. either way, easy fix eh

My 'good' eye can be a downfall; once ive noticed something like that it'd bug me until id put it right, haha.

Exactly! Its bugging me now hahaha
Do you think if i go to the dealer he bough it, i can get a new one put on?

elstoof · 02-13-2013, 05:17 AM

Sod badges, don't understand them. It's like wearing a t shirt with '12inches' and an arrow pointing downwards on it.

BenN · 02-13-2013, 05:21 AM

Its worth an ask; especially if its not too far away. The dealer will deffinately put you a new one on, if theres a cost is the other question. If it came from the factory like this tho, they should put it right. Did you buy the car from a dealership or a private sale?

Bruno28 · 02-13-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BenN

Its worth an ask; especially if its not too far away. The dealer will deffinately put you a new one on, if theres a cost is the other question. If it came from the factory like this tho, they should put it right. Did you buy the car from a dealership or a private sale?

It was private, the guy got it in August 2012 and the dealer close to me.

F20MAW73 · 02-13-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

It was private, the guy got it in August 2012 and the dealer close to me.

I'm sure your fellow compatriot 'Aus20' on here mentioned his came with the M badge from factory?

rori zahr · 02-13-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

Hey,

So I got my 125i today!
What a beauty it is! It sure makes a presence with ESTORIL BLUE and the xenon headlights!

Here are some pictures everyone requested

M125!!! Thought the M version was exclusive to 135 !
Is the 125 still a 6 Cyl?
Beautiful car

hwelvaar · 02-13-2013, 12:27 PM

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M125!!! Thought the M version was exclusive to 135 !
Is the 125 still a 6 Cyl?
Beautiful car

There is no M125i, only people with a fake badge on their 125i !!

125i is 4 cylinder.

elstoof · 02-13-2013, 12:56 PM

Wish I'd ordered an M114i now. Too late to change

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elstoof First Lieutenant 85 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, england iTrader: (0)	Sod badges, don't understand them. It's like wearing a t shirt with '12inches' and an arrow pointing downwards on it.
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