[wadded]

Very nice car mate. Great pics too. Loving the interior shots.

I'd have stuck with anthracite interior too, but with 2 young kids leather was the only option!

How is the car bedding in?

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by wadded

Very nice car mate. Great pics too. Loving the interior shots.

I'd have stuck with anthracite interior too, but with 2 young kids leather was the only option!

How is the car bedding in?

That's a fair comment about the leather. Car is bedding in well- done 100 miles thus far. Spent 3 hours driving around town today and got 30mpg- not bad for a 100mile old engine!!

[wadded]

30mpg not bad at all. Are you finding it's a bit of an eye catcher around town and on the road?

I've seen a handful of 1ers, but only 1 M Sport so far tucked up in a car park. Looked stunning.

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by wadded

30mpg not bad at all. Are you finding it's a bit of an eye catcher around town and on the road?

I've seen a handful of 1ers, but only 1 M Sport so far tucked up in a car park. Looked stunning.

I like to think so, but who knows lol- I have noticed that a lot more people have been letting me out at junctions. Woo

[wadded]

Originally Posted by iBeech

I like to think so, but who knows lol- I have noticed that a lot more people have been letting me out at junctions. Woo

lol sounds good!

[vladberca]

Looks so great: color + M Pack are a big plus over "normal" lines

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by vladberca

Looks so great: color + M Pack are a big plus over "normal" lines

cheers man!

[iBeech]

Just driven to Cheshire oaks- 1hr drive an the average mpg for the trip was 43.7- and kept going up!!

[AlexP]

Very nice car!

I also have one question: do you have Sport+ mode (so EcoPro, Confort, Sport and Sport+)? It seems that Sport versions have it, but M Sport don't ?

[sdk2007]

Originally Posted by AlexP

Very nice car!

I also have one question: do you have Sport+ mode (so EcoPro, Confort, Sport and Sport+)? It seems that Sport versions have it, but M Sport don't ?

The switch to change to the modes is visible in his photos

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by AlexP

Very nice car!

I also have one question: do you have Sport+ mode (so EcoPro, Confort, Sport and Sport+)? It seems that Sport versions have it, but M Sport don't ?

I can confirm m sport has Eco pro, comfort, sport and sport +

[jimbob10]

Noticed you are local to me. Its a lovely motor you have, been hoping to see it driving around sunny stoke!!!

I am awaiting almost the exact same car from Knights although its a 118d. Did you have the gardx treatment they are pushing? Am in two minds of allowing them to treat it or take it to Autobrite(Fenton) and let them properly apply there much cheaper and probably better paint protection system.

Wondered what your thoughts are on it if you have had it applied?

Thanks

[ORIGIN M.]

Love your new whip...

Great color choice!

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by jimbob10

Noticed you are local to me. Its a lovely motor you have, been hoping to see it driving around sunny stoke!!!

I am awaiting almost the exact same car from Knights although its a 118d. Did you have the gardx treatment they are pushing? Am in two minds of allowing them to treat it or take it to Autobrite(Fenton) and let them properly apply there much cheaper and probably better paint protection system.

Wondered what your thoughts are on it if you have had it applied?

Thanks

hey, welcome jimbob! you'll catch me joining the M6 at J16 monday-friday around 7-7:50am- but i'm off this week

i'd go to fenton and get it cheaper- it will be better. i'll be applying Gtechniq C1, if i can find a garage i can use to do the car myself!

[jimbob10]

Originally Posted by iBeech

hey, welcome jimbob! you'll catch me joining the M6 at J16 monday-friday around 7-7:50am- but i'm off this week

i'd go to fenton and get it cheaper- it will be better. i'll be applying Gtechniq C1, if i can find a garage i can use to do the car myself!

Thanks for that ibeech. Hmmmm a teacher? I have this week off too! I will be off in the opposite direction about that time towards Uttoxeter so I will always miss you. Still if I see you about I will give you a wave.

I had pretty much decided to take it to Autobrite. I looked at the Gtechniq but after speaking to Mark at Autobrite and visiting 'Detailing World' to view some of the work they have done and do a bit of research, I have pretty much decided on them.

If I had a garage that was usable I would offer you the use of it.

Enjoy your new motor, looking at yours make me more desperate for mine!

[AlexP]

Originally Posted by iBeech

I can confirm m sport has Eco pro, comfort, sport and sport +

Thanks to confirm the Sport+ mode, as I had seen that on 116i it was available only with Sport versions (and not M Sport, which is a non sense!)

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by jimbob10

Thanks for that ibeech. Hmmmm a teacher? I have this week off too! I will be off in the opposite direction about that time towards Uttoxeter so I will always miss you. Still if I see you about I will give you a wave.

I had pretty much decided to take it to Autobrite. I looked at the Gtechniq but after speaking to Mark at Autobrite and visiting 'Detailing World' to view some of the work they have done and do a bit of research, I have pretty much decided on them.

If I had a garage that was usable I would offer you the use of it.

Enjoy your new motor, looking at yours make me more desperate for mine!

Not a teacher, software developer- other half is a teacher though.

What are you driving? Will be sure to wave

[jimbob10]

Originally Posted by iBeech

Not a teacher, software developer- other half is a teacher though.

What are you driving? Will be sure to wave

Software developer? Nice gig!!

I have on order a 118d M-sport Estoril Blue. Trying to remember the options I picked. . . pretty sure of the following

Visibility Pack
Sun Protection
Driver Comfort Package (Hope they sorted the steering)
Black Panel Display
Auto Box (was well impressed by this on the test drive)

Wish I had gone for the M-brakes and upgraded stereo now though but its too late to change.

Hopefully see you about.

[Jameson]

iBeech, I have some questions maybe you would like to reply (or anybody):
- I want a 116i, but I´m wondering if is enough engine...¿?
- I´m not sure between the estoril blau o white...
- How is the sound quality? I´m thinking about the HK option...

Thanks a lot in advance to everyone !!!

[ovekvam]

Originally Posted by Jameson

- I want a 116i, but I´m wondering if is enough engine...¿?
- I´m not sure between the estoril blau o white...

The color is a matter of personal preference. I would say Estoril Blue looks better, and is definitely more practical than white.

The 116i feels quite powerful compared to most other cars that are supposed to have around 136 hp. I don't miss more power, but the engine characteristic is somewhat boring. The strong low end grunt makes the high end feel like something is missing. Almost like a turbo diesel engine. The sound could also have been more inspiring.

For a turbo engine, it is quite responsive, but for those used to naturally aspirated engines, there is a noticeable turbo lag.

I used to have an E36 323ti Compact with a 2.5L straight six. When taken to tracks, the F20 can actually match the top speeds on the straights that I had with the lighter E36. I had a dyno reading at close to 190 hp with that car, so the F20 performs well.

[Jameson]

Originally Posted by ovekvam

The color is a matter of personal preference. I would say Estoril Blue looks better, and is definitely more practical than white.

The 116i feels quite powerful compared to most other cars that are supposed to have around 136 hp. I don't miss more power, but the engine characteristic is somewhat boring. The strong low end grunt makes the high end feel like something is missing. Almost like a turbo diesel engine. The sound could also have been more inspiring.

For a turbo engine, it is quite responsive, but for those used to naturally aspirated engines, there is a noticeable turbo lag.

I used to have an E36 323ti Compact with a 2.5L straight six. When taken to tracks, the F20 can actually match the top speeds on the straights that I had with the lighter E36. I had a dyno reading at close to 190 hp with that car, so the F20 performs well.

Thanks a lot.
Ok, the blue is for sure.
The engine, I have to try it and then decide. Maybe the 118i is an option, but I think is too much for me.
I will continue posting all things about these doubts.

[elstoof]

Low down in the rev range, the 116 and 118 are pretty similar by all accounts. They both have the same engine just electronically tuned to a different output. If imagine day to day you might not notice much between the two but when you put it on the rivet the 118 comes out on top. I tested a 116d and that had plenty of poke for the drive I went on.