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116i Vs 220i
I have both a 2015 116i M Sport and a 2015 220i M Sport I have to say I have better fun in the 116i. The 116i engine is a lot more lively and it's cornering is better. I had a drive of a new MX5 1.6 and I would put the 116i in the same camp as the MX5 lively and fun to drive.
I have not driven BMW's 2016 116i 3 cylinder and if it's as good as the 4 cylinder I'll replace my 116i at the end of production. There are usually some good run out prices then. I defiantly do not want a front wheel drive. Last edited by Kiwi; 01-23-2016 at 02:15 AM.. |
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With the LCI release you have to buy the 118i to be on par with the pre LCI 116i..
What do you hate in the 220i, especially being an M Sport too? The power is significantly higher than in the 116i.. |
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I've been thinking why I like the 116 and it's because I don't have to be going super fast to make the engine work and this is how the new Mazda MX5 works. |
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DIY...you need the correct cable, and then you'll find heaps of instructions around this and other forums
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I found today the 220i has more turbo lag when starting from the lights in Sport Mode. It's terrible in Comfort Mode. The 116i is away without any turbo lag well a lot less than the 220i
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[QUOTE=Kiwi;19303857I do know I'm starting to dislike stop start and turn it off. I wish I could have both cars default to sport and no stop start when I start the cars.[/QUOTE]
You can code "start and stop" in DIY, ask for on 2addicts. Your dealer could also add OMSA option for Free : Aftermarket_Fitment [1773] OMSA_WITHOUT_ENGINE_START_STOP For the mode, it's easy to code Eco-Pro as default but nobody knows how to declare Sport by default. |
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I had the dealers new demo m135i auto yesterday as I had a flat tire on my 116i.
I was a little disappointed as the ride was harsh on our rough New Zealand roads. It's not BMW's fault but I'll stay with my 116i M Sport and 220i M Sport. I also thought the extra money to buy the 135i is over the top but that's BMW New Zealand pricing. I was impressed with the fuel economy as it was the same as my 116i when I dropped the car back. I did reset the 135 as it was showing 12.5L but after the reset and driving all day without thrashing the 135 I had 7.8L. My 116i is 7.4L which is around 2 months of quick driving. |
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I cant believe how Australia is being run to much by their Police. We are across the ditch often to Australia and always drive like a nanny while I'm there. I did look once at moving over but Australia is too expensive and too hot as well too many Australians�� We do send our rubbish across so enjoy our rejects. It only cost us $30 if we are speeding within 10ks over the posted speed limit and a red light drive through is $150. Last edited by Kiwi; 02-12-2016 at 01:09 PM.. |
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We toured both Oz and NZ for our six month honeymoon. We much preferred NZ.
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