Ordered my new 116i

FANBMWM · 09-24-2013, 06:17 AM

Hi fellow Bimmerposters.
On the 17 September I decided that I need a BMW to drive in ty city.
My 650i or 760li are too big for a multi-storey parkings.

Here are my options I ordered :

BMW 116i M Sport 5-door Sports Hatch
Estoril Blue (P0B45)
Anthracite Hexagon cloth/Alcantara upholstery (FHAAT)
Brushed Aluminium Trim (S04AD)
High-gloss Black interior trim finisher (S04DL)
M Sport Package
Navigation System Business (S0606)
Extended Interior Light Package (S0563)
Extended storage (S0493)
Xenon Headlights
Seat heating, front (S0494)
Smokers package (S0441)
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear (S0507)
Black panel display, full (S06WA)
Reversing Assist camera (S03AG)
Automatic Gearbox (S0205)

I can't wait

Fanis · 09-24-2013, 07:51 AM

Congrats...no only for the 116i, but also for the other BMW's you have!

Excellent colour and specs...fully loaded.

FANBMWM · 09-24-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fanis

Congrats...no only for the 116i, but also for the other BMW's you have!

Excellent colour and specs...fully loaded.

Thanks unfortunately not fully loaded
No professional navigation and no Apps

westphone · 09-24-2013, 08:43 AM

Congrats nice car.

vladberca · 09-26-2013, 12:31 AM

Much better suited for city driving.
The other cars you have are proper for motorway cruising

FANBMWM · 09-26-2013, 12:34 AM

These are my 760li and 650i

Fanis · 09-26-2013, 01:34 AM

What can I say...

You have fantastic cars!!!

Giorgio-GR · 09-26-2013, 04:01 AM

wowww!!! congratulations! beautiful collection! I must say that this 650i is amazing!

Vervain · 09-26-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FANBMWM

These are my 760li and 650i

Nice 1er. Would you say that it is frustrating to drive since you've been driving a V8 and V12?

FANBMWM · 09-26-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Anodite10

Quote:

Originally Posted by FANBMWM

These are my 760li and 650i

Nice 1er. Would you say that it is frustrating to drive since you've been driving a V8 and V12?

No because I had a 116i with 8AT
and it's much faster than I expected.

Vervain · 09-26-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FANBMWM

No because I had a 116i with 8AT
and it's much faster than I expected.

Good to know. I can't imagine how much of a beast that 760Li is..

SpokenHands · 09-29-2013, 02:59 PM

Join the club!

A well specified 116i is surprisingly competent unlike the old 1-series but you need to get the spec right!

I would make sure the car had the servotronic power steering, front parking sensors, folding / reverse dipping wing mirrors.

BMW Professional SatNav and sunroof are welcome options if the budget can stretch.

Enjoy

FANBMWM · 09-29-2013, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpokenHands

Join the club!

A well specified 116i is surprisingly competent unlike the old 1-series but you need to get the spec right!

I would make sure the car had the servotronic power steering, front parking sensors, folding / reverse dipping wing mirrors.

BMW Professional SatNav and sunroof are welcome options if the budget can stretch.

Enjoy

Why servotronic ??

SpokenHands · 09-29-2013, 03:06 PM

You wouldn't think a smaller and lighter car would need one.

But the 1 series without power steering is somewhat unrefined (relative to the electrically-assisted servotronic power steering you're used to in the big boys. )

This servo is admittedly over assisted at low speeds but it feels so much more refined generally. This one is one of the most important options I ticked to make it an uncompromised transition.

FANBMWM · 09-29-2013, 03:18 PM

It was about to order it but
1.it makes my production week from 42 to 46.
2. I have asked my sales assistant
dose It need one he said no.
3. I had a 116i for a weekend without servotronic and I really dosen't need one

SpokenHands · 09-30-2013, 03:25 AM

The point I am making is: you dont need one but you may want one (if you try it) and how badly would you miss it

If you drive a 116i with Sports AT and servotronic power steering, you'll be surprised how good it is when you're not driving the 6er/7er. The car feels like a proper premium hatch.

Just my 2 pennies

AR

ovekvam · 09-30-2013, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpokenHands

You wouldn't think a smaller and lighter car would need one.

But the 1 series without power steering is somewhat unrefined (relative to the electrically-assisted servotronic power steering you're used to in the big boys. )

This servo is admittedly over assisted at low speeds but it feels so much more refined generally. This one is one of the most important options I ticked to make it an uncompromised transition.

You can not get the 1-series without power assisted steering. There are however three types.

1) The basic steering.
2) Variable asssist, where the steering goes too light in Comfort Mode.
3) Variable ratio, where the steering is slow around the center, and quick at high steering angles (parking).

I definitely prefer the basic type. All three have electric assist.

Maxib37 · 09-30-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FANBMWM

These are my 760li and 650i

Woowwww!!

ovekvam · 09-30-2013, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpokenHands

If you drive a 116i with Sports AT and servotronic power steering, you'll be surprised how good it is when you're not driving the 6er/7er.

Can you even get the Sport automatic transmission for the 116i? I thought it was available only with the normal 8 speed automatic transmission, not the sport version.

vladberca · 09-30-2013, 06:57 AM

^ Only the "normal" automatic, but I'd take the manual

Panoz · 10-01-2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FANBMWM

Hi fellow Bimmerposters.
On the 17 September I decided that I need a BMW to drive in ty city.
My 650i or 760li are too big for a multi-storey parkings.

Here are my options I ordered :
ï¿¼
BMW 116i M Sport 5-door Sports Hatch
Estoril Blue (P0B45)
Anthracite Hexagon cloth/Alcantara upholstery (FHAAT)
Brushed Aluminium Trim (S04AD)
High-gloss Black interior trim finisher (S04DL)
M Sport Package
Navigation System Business (S0606)
Extended Interior Light Package (S0563)
Extended storage (S0493)
Xenon Headlights
Seat heating, front (S0494)
Smokers package (S0441)
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear (S0507)
Black panel display, full (S06WA)
Reversing Assist camera (S03AG)
Automatic Gearbox (S0205)

I can't wait

Congratz on your new order...your new BMW junior wont dissapoint you.

papertiger · 10-03-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

You can not get the 1-series without power assisted steering. There are however three types.

1) The basic steering.
2) Variable asssist, where the steering goes too light in Comfort Mode.
3) Variable ratio, where the steering is slow around the center, and quick at high steering angles (parking).

I definitely prefer the basic type. All three have electric assist.

Correct.

I have the Servotronic (option 2), and it's is a bit too light in comfort mode (but very nice to have when parking), and a bit too heavy (artificial heavy actually). If I order another new BMW when this lease is finished, I won't spec for anything other than normal power steering (option 1), as I think this standard option supply most feedback.

Sport 8AT is not available on 116i/316i, only normal 8AT.
But is there any other differences between sports and normal 8AT than the steering wheel paddles?

09-24-2013, 06:17 AM	#1
FANBMWM If in doubt flat out - Colin Mcrae 127 Rep 261 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F10 LCI SMB M2 LCI LBB Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Warsaw iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 760li [10.00]	Ordered my new 116i Hi fellow Bimmerposters. On the 17 September I decided that I need a BMW to drive in ty city. My 650i or 760li are too big for a multi-storey parkings. Here are my options I ordered : BMW 116i M Sport 5-door Sports Hatch Estoril Blue (P0B45) Anthracite Hexagon cloth/Alcantara upholstery (FHAAT) Brushed Aluminium Trim (S04AD) High-gloss Black interior trim finisher (S04DL) M Sport Package Navigation System Business (S0606) Extended Interior Light Package (S0563) Extended storage (S0493) Xenon Headlights Seat heating, front (S0494) Smokers package (S0441) Park Distance Control (PDC), rear (S0507) Black panel display, full (S06WA) Reversing Assist camera (S03AG) Automatic Gearbox (S0205) I can't wait Attached Images
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SpokenHands Certified Car Nut 93 Rep 458 Posts Drives: AMG GTC + RR Velar + 640d GC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Warwickshire, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 F20 116i [10.00] 2013 BMW 640d GranC ... [10.00] 2013 Maserati GranT ... [9.00]	Join the club! A well specified 116i is surprisingly competent unlike the old 1-series but you need to get the spec right! I would make sure the car had the servotronic power steering, front parking sensors, folding / reverse dipping wing mirrors. BMW Professional SatNav and sunroof are welcome options if the budget can stretch. Enjoy __________________ Current: 2018 Range Rover Velar First Edition D300 HSE + 2018 AMG GT-C Coupe + 2013 6 Series BMW GranCoupe (October) Retired: 2016 AMG-GTS Coupe, 2013 & 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale,2016 3-Series Touring, 2009 5 Series GT, 2007 BMW M5, 2012 & 2006 BMW 1 Series
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SpokenHands Certified Car Nut 93 Rep 458 Posts Drives: AMG GTC + RR Velar + 640d GC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Warwickshire, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 F20 116i [10.00] 2013 BMW 640d GranC ... [10.00] 2013 Maserati GranT ... [9.00]	You wouldn't think a smaller and lighter car would need one. But the 1 series without power steering is somewhat unrefined (relative to the electrically-assisted servotronic power steering you're used to in the big boys. ) This servo is admittedly over assisted at low speeds but it feels so much more refined generally. This one is one of the most important options I ticked to make it an uncompromised transition. __________________ Current: 2018 Range Rover Velar First Edition D300 HSE + 2018 AMG GT-C Coupe + 2013 6 Series BMW GranCoupe (October) Retired: 2016 AMG-GTS Coupe, 2013 & 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale,2016 3-Series Touring, 2009 5 Series GT, 2007 BMW M5, 2012 & 2006 BMW 1 Series
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SpokenHands Certified Car Nut 93 Rep 458 Posts Drives: AMG GTC + RR Velar + 640d GC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Warwickshire, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 F20 116i [10.00] 2013 BMW 640d GranC ... [10.00] 2013 Maserati GranT ... [9.00]	The point I am making is: you dont need one but you may want one (if you try it) and how badly would you miss it If you drive a 116i with Sports AT and servotronic power steering, you'll be surprised how good it is when you're not driving the 6er/7er. The car feels like a proper premium hatch. Just my 2 pennies AR __________________ Current: 2018 Range Rover Velar First Edition D300 HSE + 2018 AMG GT-C Coupe + 2013 6 Series BMW GranCoupe (October) Retired: 2016 AMG-GTS Coupe, 2013 & 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale,2016 3-Series Touring, 2009 5 Series GT, 2007 BMW M5, 2012 & 2006 BMW 1 Series
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