04-09-2012, 01:17 PM | #1 |
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Anyone driven the 116D Efficient Dynamics?
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I have recently ordered a 116D Efficient Dynamics, but I am very curious if anybody has already driven. The local dealers here don't have one yet to test drive. Regards |
04-09-2012, 02:07 PM | #2 |
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My friend did and said it performed not like a normal diesel found it little flat and not very torque.. But it is the lowest performing F20 diesel engine model you can buy i think.. Sorry
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I think it will be a great car compared to the external competition. It is unfair to compare a base model to it's larger siblings.
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I wonder what chiptuning will be like on the 116d ED
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04-12-2012, 01:21 AM | #12 |
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I've found this post on a french forum from a few days ago : http://www.bmw-one.com/phpbb3/viewto...=14859#p295557
That guy is really unhappy with the 116 ed. He says the second gear is terrible for accelerating, and also has trouble of passing vehicles, etc... Anybody knows more about these issues? |
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We've had our 116ed for 1 month now and done 2500 miles in it already...gulp!. Its great and tho its the lowest powered in the range, it goes better than I'd expected. We also couldn't test drive one before buying so I drove a 116i and 116d (both 2.0 litre). Its definitely not as torquee as the 116d but in Sport mode goes really well. It'll sit at 80 on the motorway at just over 2000 revs beautifully and is obviously super efficient, though where BMW (and all car manufacturers) get their mpg figures from, god only knows. 75 mpg is no where near right. The best I've had is 65 driving only in the efficient dynamics mode (which we do most of the time...but at 80 on the motorway!). We went for leather trim and the Harmon Kardon stereo (amazing!) with DAB radio to make up for the fact that really we'd love the 120d or M. Compared to all the alternatives out there - Audi A3, Golf, Volvo V50 etc, I am glad we went for it as it drives beautifully. I think I've changed my driving style since having it, as in ED mode, it reminds you when is best to change gear - slower but more chilled and cheaper Good luck with it.... Mark |
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04-20-2012, 01:58 PM | #14 |
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Hi guys,
I'm about to press the button on ordering a new 116d ED tomorrow, and was wondering if you think the deal I have been offered below is any good? Metallic Paint Sun Protection package Five year Service (Service Inclusive) GAP protection (Guaranteed Asset Protection) Supaguard (exterior & interior protection) Deposit 」304 Monthly Payments 」298 over 4 years Final payment 」8444 Any thoughts would be appreciated, i had to work hard for this! Thanks! |
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There is nothing in the official test regime that indicates good figures at speed. It is all about driving light in easy conditions. And of course where the ED gets it's figures from. HighlandPete |
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My deal, for comparison is: 116i M Sport Estoril Blue Full Black Display Panel Sun Protection Package Service Inclusive Deposit: テつ」475 Monthly: テつ」326 over 4 years Final payment: テつ」9,600 |
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