BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i - 1Addicts.com > Second Generation 1 Series Forum > 2012 BMW 1-Series Sporthatch (F20) Discussion > New F20 - Mineral Grau Lounge+ 120dA
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-09-2012, 05:55 PM   #1
did75
Private First Class
33
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2016 f48 x1 xline (eu spec)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Paris, France

iTrader: (0)

New F20 - Mineral Grau Lounge+ 120dA

Hi all,

i've been reading this forum for months and thought that it would be nice to share the car with you. So I had a 2010 E81 116d until early october (excellent car BTW) when I took delivery of one of the first F20s delivered in France.

Specs:

120d 184ch
ZF 8 speed "sport" auto gearbox
Trim : Lounge plus (France)
Coloris : Mineral Grau, Black dakota leather, shadowline

Options:
Connected Drive package (prof. gps, bmw internet, connected drive, extended media player connectivity)
Advanced Xenon pack (bi-xenon, auto mode, turning lights..)
Rear view camera + front/back PDC
Black headliner
Foldable mirrors
Sport steering wheel with shifters
Moonroof
Hifi upgrade
Bmw Apps

I've now 3600 km and everything has been very well, no early life problem whatsoever. Feel free to ask me any question on this model that I might me able to answer ;-)


Some pictures











































Appreciate 0
      01-14-2012, 03:06 PM   #2
Pavit
Private First Class
Pavit's Avatar
Mauritius
50
Rep
140
Posts

Drives: Bimmer Beauty
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Mauritius

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Fantastic! :-)
Appreciate 0
      01-14-2012, 04:13 PM   #3
Mark
Administrator
Mark's Avatar
6658
Rep
4,201
Posts

Drives: 1M
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
How do you like it compared to the 2010?
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 05:33 AM   #4
fullkoll
Enlisted Member
fullkoll's Avatar
Sweden
2
Rep
49
Posts

Drives: F20 / 118dA
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: North of Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Very nice car!

From your pictures I noticed two colors in the instruments - white and red.

Since I am red-green color blind: Is it possible to change from red to white (which is much easier for my to see)?

If so - does it require a specific option?

/Kjell
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 12:05 PM   #5
keanu1
tiamat
keanu1's Avatar
Romania
341
Rep
1,474
Posts

Drives: 525 d
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: romania

iTrader: (0)

7.9l/100km???!? isn't that too much?
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 04:01 PM   #6
did75
Private First Class
33
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2016 f48 x1 xline (eu spec)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Paris, France

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark View Post
How do you like it compared to the 2010?
it's much much smoother. Previous one was quite hard on bad roads, the new one is much better on this (neither car have the sport suspension package, old one with 16" alloys (non run flats), new one on RF 17". So BMW really improved comfort and RFT "management" on this generation.

gearbox is a pure wonder. It has shift paddles, but I almost never use them (D and DS modes are very well thought, so the need for manual changes is quite limited but a welcome addition).
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 04:03 PM   #7
did75
Private First Class
33
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2016 f48 x1 xline (eu spec)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Paris, France

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by fullkoll View Post
From your pictures I noticed two colors in the instruments - white and red.

Since I am red-green color blind: Is it possible to change from red to white (which is much easier for my to see)?

If so - does it require a specific option?

/Kjell
This comes with the black panel option that is either a standalone option or comes with professional GPS. I'm afraid you can't choose the color, it is linked to outside light level (as for automatic headlights). Red is the "night" mode, white is the day one. I double checked, and to my knowledge you can't change that.
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 04:05 PM   #8
did75
Private First Class
33
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2016 f48 x1 xline (eu spec)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Paris, France

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by keanu1 View Post
7.9l/100km???!? isn't that too much?
I don't know... Car was brand new, and those first 140 km were done almost only in very heavy traffic conditions (+ me playing a bit with the gearbox to be honest :-)

On regular roads, you can very easily stay between 5 and 6 lt/100 which is quite good for a 184bhp car + auto box. Do you get different figures?
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 04:10 PM   #9
fullkoll
Enlisted Member
fullkoll's Avatar
Sweden
2
Rep
49
Posts

Drives: F20 / 118dA
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: North of Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by did75 View Post
I'm afraid you can't choose the color, it is linked to outside light level (as for automatic headlights). Red is the "night" mode, white is the day one. I double checked, and to my knowledge you can't change that.
OK, thanks for the reply! Too bad......... Obviously no color blinds in the team that constructs BMWs or other cars for that matter ;-)

6 % of all men has this ´defect´and we all inherit it from our mothers......
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 04:20 PM   #10
Occean
Private First Class
24
Rep
199
Posts

Drives: 1 series
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

I have done 2500miles in my F20 120d (manual) mainly city use. I am current average is 48mpg which is 5.9l/100km.

Best I've seen is 100miles driving like miss daisy on empty A roads and got 62mpg, which I think is quite impressive for a car that hits 60 in 7sec!
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 04:57 PM   #11
pargueiro
New Member
Portugal
2
Rep
14
Posts

Drives: BMW F20 116D
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Madeira Islands

iTrader: (0)

Makes good KMs!
Good luck
Appreciate 0
      01-21-2012, 11:01 AM   #12
eezzee
First Lieutenant
6
Rep
325
Posts

Drives: F20
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Is the 'Lounge' equivalent of a UK 'Urban' on the inside and SE on the out? As glass finish dash and non-white grill.

Also are photos accurate representation of the colour?
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2012, 12:19 AM   #13
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40107
Rep
21,227
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Congrats!
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2012, 10:02 AM   #14
EdDuran
Private
EdDuran's Avatar
United_States
6
Rep
55
Posts

Drives: 2014 328xd M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Bedford, NH

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 328xd  [0.00]
Your car is beautiful! Patiently waiting for the day I'll have one in my driveway (USA)
__________________
2014 328xd M-Sport, Mineral Gray, DHP, HUD, Active Cruise, Cold Weather, Premium, Technology, Driver Assist
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2012, 10:06 AM   #15
did75
Private First Class
33
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2016 f48 x1 xline (eu spec)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Paris, France

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by eezzee View Post
Is the 'Lounge' equivalent of a UK 'Urban' on the inside and SE on the out? As glass finish dash and non-white grill.

Also are photos accurate representation of the colour?

In France, the lineup is quite different... I think they did that to preserve the "Luxe" level they had in the previous one which is a bit on the "no show off luxury" theme :-)

You have the base level which is called "Premiere", then "Lounge" and "Lounge+". In parallel to that, you have Urban Line and Sport which fit between Lounge and Lounge+ in terms of standard equipment.

I think I can find a PDF somewhere if somebody wants more detail

On mine, it's standard non-white grill and aluminum with black accent trims on the inside (standard on lounge+)
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2012, 10:08 AM   #16
did75
Private First Class
33
Rep
110
Posts

Drives: 2016 f48 x1 xline (eu spec)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Paris, France

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by EdDuran View Post
Your car is beautiful! Patiently waiting for the day I'll have one in my driveway (USA)


thanks :-)
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2012, 10:31 AM   #17
eezzee
First Lieutenant
6
Rep
325
Posts

Drives: F20
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for the clarification.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:19 PM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST