[putti]

Hello folks!

Lets see how this goes.. Down from 335i to 116i, I did not like the new 3-series at all, nearly hated it. So went for 1 series without a engine.

116iA (Alpinweiss)
- Xenons
- Automatic
- H/K sound system
- M-Sport
- BMW style 383m 17" winter
- BMW style 461m 18" summer
- PDC
- Prof. Bluetooth
- Visibility package(rain sensor etc)

Ordered was made on week 13 and car was made on week 16. On monday it was at Port in germany. I should get it on week 20.

[Tomlkj]

Nice spec, what colour is it?

[putti]

Oh, it's white.. Same as nearly all.

[Ozolz]

You did an almost exact change as I did. Went from 335i to 118d Urban to 116i M-sport. 335 was fun, but I would end up crashing or getting my license taken away since its impossible to drive like a sane person with that much horse power.

The automatic transmission I had on 118d with the Auto Start/Stop was so annoying and stupid I never got used to it during the 2 years I had the car. Not to mention the tractor like engine sound since its a diesel...

My current 116i is manual and the auto start/stop works much much better. Now I have control over it with the clutch. So I can avoid the stupid annoying delay lag if you stop at a red light which switches to green the next second.

On an automatic you have no control over it at all, it will ALWAYS go to Auto Stop every time you brake and the car stops. Unless you disable the function entirely which makes no sense.

Auto start/stop is great, but if its left to the automatic transmission to decide it becomes the most stupid ineffective function ever.

[Kiwi]

I've found auto stop/start fine on my 2 year old 116i auto. It has never turned off immediately when I stop and if the light turns green after it just tuns off it starts quick and I'm away.
The worst car we have is my wives VW with it's auto brake hold. I absolutely hate and it will be gone as soon as BMW's new 1 convertible or Mini convertible is released.

[spoonflames]

Originally Posted by putti

Hello folks!

Lets see how this goes.. Down from 335i to 116i, I did not like the new 3-series at all, nearly hated it. So went for 1 series without a engine.

116iA (Alpinweiss)
- Xenons
- Automatic
- H/K sound system
- M-Sport
- BMW style 383m 17" winter
- BMW style 461m 18" summer
- PDC
- Prof. Bluetooth
- Visibility package(rain sensor etc)

Ordered was made on week 13 and car was made on week 16. On monday it was at Port in germany. I should get it on week 20.

Great choice of spec putti. This is all of the ones i would recommend and enjoy. Also i love alpine white, but i am slightly biased

[Tomlkj]

Originally Posted by putti

Hello folks!

Lets see how this goes.. Down from 335i to 116i, I did not like the new 3-series at all, nearly hated it. So went for 1 series without a engine.

116iA (Alpinweiss)
- Xenons
- Automatic
- H/K sound system
- M-Sport
- BMW style 383m 17" winter
- BMW style 461m 18" summer
- PDC
- Prof. Bluetooth
- Visibility package(rain sensor etc)

Ordered was made on week 13 and car was made on week 16. On monday it was at Port in germany. I should get it on week 20.

How come you didn't go for either the driver or interior comfort pack?

[putti]

Originally Posted by Tomlkj

How come you didn't go for either the driver or interior comfort pack?

What does these packages include? Since in Finland you don't have these packages.

[Tomlkj]

Driver pack
Cruise control
Rpdc
Speedtronic I think it called to do with the steering

Interior comfort pack
Duel zone air con
Extended lighting
Extended storage

The lighting has ambient lighting inside and puddle lights in the outside door handles that come on at night when u open the doors.

[putti]

Originally Posted by Tomlkj

Driver pack
Cruise control
Rpdc
Speedtronic I think it called to do with the steering

Interior comfort pack
Duel zone air con
Extended lighting
Extended storage

The lighting has ambient lighting inside and puddle lights in the outside door handles that come on at night when u open the doors.

Cruise control, rPDC, DZ air con and as standard in Finland on Business models. ( You get 8-speed automatic for free in Finland )


Steering and light/storage I didn't go for.

[Tomlkj]

As standard! Seems a bit generous us poor British loosing out to the standard spec

[putti]

Originally Posted by Tomlkj

As standard! Seems a bit generous us poor British loosing out to the standard spec

Well, that's thanks to the Finnish tax-system.

I made my car on bmw.co.uk 1-series editor, price was 26.900 £ = 32,800 euros.

In Finland same car 35 500 euros. Prices exclude winter tires etc. The difference is much higher in car with big CO2-emissions.

Like M3:

UK: 68, 000 euros.
Finland: 115,000 (54 000 euro taxes) euros..

[putti]

Wheels arrived; Still waiting for the car!

[RMech]

Originally Posted by putti

Wheels arrived; Still waiting for the car!

So did the rest of the car arrive

[AusF20/F48]

Congrats when the rest of the car arrives.
Look at adding the side sill black vinyl with the BMW Performance decals
I have seen a few white 1ers getting around with the carbon fibre boot lid spoiler.
They look great on any M Sport.

[bmw-performance]

Originally Posted by Ozolz

You did an almost exact change as I did. Went from 335i to 118d Urban to 116i M-sport. 335 was fun, but I would end up crashing or getting my license taken away since its impossible to drive like a sane person with that much horse power.

The automatic transmission I had on 118d with the Auto Start/Stop was so annoying and stupid I never got used to it during the 2 years I had the car. Not to mention the tractor like engine sound since its a diesel...

My current 116i is manual and the auto start/stop works much much better. Now I have control over it with the clutch. So I can avoid the stupid annoying delay lag if you stop at a red light which switches to green the next second.

On an automatic you have no control over it at all, it will ALWAYS go to Auto Stop every time you brake and the car stops. Unless you disable the function entirely which makes no sense.

Auto start/stop is great, but if its left to the automatic transmission to decide it becomes the most stupid ineffective function ever.

Auto start/stop works fine on Bimmers with a petrol engine. I've had a 120D F20 with automatic gearbox and it was very annoying. In my 116i also with automatic gearbox I leave it on. The Diesel engine shakes more when it starts up, thats whats makes it uncomfortable for me.

[ipp]

Nice spec! I really think you'll enjoy it! Congrats! Hope to see pics soon.

Semi o/t:
I also think that the start/stop works better with a petrol. With my 320d automatic I had to turn it of since the car was shaking really bad when it went back on.

Really o/t:
My dad's ML 350 Bluetec has the best start/stop I've tried, you barely notice it at all.

[RMech]

Originally Posted by bmw-performance

Auto start/stop works fine on Bimmers with a petrol engine. I've had a 120D F20 with automatic gearbox and it was very annoying. In my 116i also with automatic gearbox I leave it on. The Diesel engine shakes more when it starts up, thats whats makes it uncomfortable for me.

I've not tried the Diesel, but certainly I find the 116A austostop fine. I was really suspicious when I first go it, but it starts instantly and I'm really happy with it.

I'm not sure how it decides when to stop. Sometimes it doesn't stop, when I would expect it to. I wondered if it is doesn't stop because when I'm on a incline.

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Kiwi

I've found auto stop/start fine on my 2 year old 116i auto. It has never turned off immediately when I stop and if the light turns green after it just tuns off it starts quick and I'm away.
The worst car we have is my wives VW with it's auto brake hold. I absolutely hate and it will be gone as soon as BMW's new 1 convertible or Mini convertible is released.

I agree and my wife will not drive her VW I did make VW repair the gear box and it runs better than others but I would never buy her another. BMW have traded the VW in for a good price and the car may go tomorrow or soon. I have ordered a new 2 convertible which is not coming until May. She has a company car to take home only so she is sorted for work.

Mini just has to many problems and is front wheel drive. BMW technical does not like the 6 speed auto and you could have the same problem as VW. I would have your wife decide with your help. If Mini installed the 8 speed auto it may change my mind but doesn't look like Mini will install. Mini has only a 3 year warranty and a shorter milage service plan than BMW.

[ovekvam]

Originally Posted by Kiwi

Mini just has to many problems...

What problems are these? I am considering the F56 Cooper or an F20 LCI as our next car, but I haven't really seen much talk about technical problems on any of these on the net. The transmission will be manual in either case.

[ipp]

Originally Posted by ovekvam

What problems are these? I am considering the F56 Cooper or an F20 LCI as our next car, but I haven't really seen much talk about technical problems on any of these on the net. The transmission will be manual in either case.

I had Cooper S R56 LCI. From what I understood there was problems with carbon build-ups in the engine before LCI. Mine was brand new when I got it, but still it had pretty much interior rattles.
I really liked that car, was really close of buying a late production JCW Clubman instead of the 116i.

[bmw-performance]

Originally Posted by RMech

I've not tried the Diesel, but certainly I find the 116A austostop fine. I was really suspicious when I first go it, but it starts instantly and I'm really happy with it.

I'm not sure how it decides when to stop. Sometimes it doesn't stop, when I would expect it to. I wondered if it is doesn't stop because when I'm on a incline.

It's also depends on the engine temperature and speeds or acceleration you did before the stop.