03-17-2013, 07:58 PM | #1 |
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My 125i was just unloaded of the ship...
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Newbie here... Firstly, many thanks to all the regular contributors on here. I have really enjoyed reading the various posts and it has made researching my purchase very helpful. In early January I ordered a 125i 5 door hatch. Went with Estoril Blue, M Sport pack, Auto, Black Dakota Leather, Business Nav, Sunroof, Heated seats, Comfort Access... and wishing I'd done the HK sound system but I forgot to add it on. Also wondering if I should have gone with the funky orange colour I've seen a few pics on here. The boat has taken 5 weeks to get from Germany to Australia... and now I guess we'll see how long it sits on the dock before making it 2km up the road to the dealer. I've previously owned a 2010 323i which I really enjoyed and I am now trading in my Mini Cooper S Roadster... it is a fun car around town, but on longer drives it is just too unrefined and noisy to be enjoyable. Looking forward to a smoother ride. Getting pretty excited about this little beast. Will post some pics when it arrives. |
03-18-2013, 05:41 AM | #5 |
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Guessing your cars arrived on the Tomar in the last couple of days?
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I'll let you know once I take delivery - might give you an idea how long it takes from the dock to the dealer. The Tomar arrived in Melbourne on Friday 15th March at around midday. I'm hoping for delivery later this week.
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I ordered in November and my build was the 2nd week of January. It was loaded onto the ship on 8th Feb and just arrived last Friday. Enjoy the wait, I did
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I would be expecting end of April as a best case scenario if I were you. It could well be longer. You may get lucky though! Mine was ordered in December, built early January and just arrived at port yesterday. It could sit on the dock for a while though, and then the dealer often wants it for at least 3 days to register it, get it prepared for delivery etc.
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The dealer did promise me they will lend me their demo M135i for me to drive on the weekend sometime. That will ease the craving for a bit |
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I ordered a 125I 5 door hatch in Mid January. Went with the sports line in Midnight blue, comfort access, leather seats, heated seats, electric seat adjustment. My car is due in Fremantle on the 31st March. Can not waiting to drive it. I have had 2 mini's in the past and it is going to be fun to drive a slightly larger and stronger car. |
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Good purchase mate Happy to see a few aussie 125's popping up!
I traded in my R56 Cooper S for mine - you're going to be happy with the added refinement.
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Sorry, I meant to reply to Kenji and MEANT to say end of June not April... Yes... you'd be expecting yours by end of next week if you get lucky!
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Very interesting. Our cars would be very similar... except mine only had 2 seats and a drop top of course. How have you found the ride of the 125i with the M Sport suspension when compared to the Mini Cooper? What about the handling?
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Congrtulations!!! Now the joy period starts...
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Thanks, I look forward to seeing it! I went Alpine White with Black Interior, 8 Speed Auto, Harmon/Kardon Sound System, Navigation System Professional, Adaptive M Suspension and Front/Rear parking sensors.
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Whilst the 125i grips hard and has very little body roll, it doesn't give you the amount of feedback or directness the MINI provides. I find turn-in to be a little loose, and non-linear. The front end never really feels sure-footed and the slightest of bumps or undulations mid corner can often put it off course before it settles again and grips for dear life. It's worth noting my steering rack is due to be replaced soon because of a knock and increased travel on the front-right wheel. These issues could be because of that... so I'll reserve judgement till then. Nonetheless, I'm happy to say good riddance to the MINI. Went for a drive to Bowral on the weekend and that's where the refinement really stood out. BTW, are you getting in to an Auto 125i? The difference between the Auto boxes is probably the biggest highlight The ZF8 is outstanding.
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