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      01-20-2022, 12:32 PM   #1
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Introduction to the world of BMW - 118i?

Hello!

This is my first post and I specifically joined this forum as I've decided to delve into the world of BMW and will hopefully become an owner of one very soon - nice to meet you all.

Having driven a Ford Fiesta for seven years, it's time for an upgrade and I was thinking of something along the line of a 118i (2016/17) for a starting point to then hopefully upgrade in the future. It's nothing fast, just want something with more HP under the bonnet, a bit more luxury in the cabin, and something I can drive from A to B without terrifying rattles coming from the rear (the Fiesta is on its last legs...).

I was hoping there would be someone in this forum that has owned a BMW 118i in the past or who currently owns one to share their experience - I've of course done some research, watched a lot of owner videos and the next natural step is to test drive one but speaking actual owners would also be super helpful.

Any useful information is more than welcome
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      01-20-2022, 12:57 PM   #2
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118i with the B38 is underpowered in my opinion but the engine sounds sweet compared to the N13 models. Definitely an upgrade from a Fiesta!
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      01-20-2022, 05:34 PM   #3
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Hello!

ovekvam had it here. You can search this forum for his posts as he doesn't post much (or twice ). Other owners of this car showed up just briefly if at all.
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      01-29-2022, 01:30 PM   #4
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i just got myself a 2012 118i auto with the n13 engine. am new to bmw and loving it so much. was driving a ford focus 1.6 year 2012 and the 118 is sooo good.
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      02-10-2022, 09:15 AM   #5
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I also upgraded from ford fiesta to a 2012 BMW 118i N13. Even though its 10 yrs old,it does not rattle anywhere. Feels like a new car.

watch out for the service history though or else you will end up constantly worrying on what will fail next.
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      02-14-2022, 06:41 AM   #6
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I own an 2018 118i with the B38 that you want to buy. I have owned it about a year now and it has 40000 km on it. So far no problems. Feel free to ask questions.
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      04-15-2023, 12:14 PM   #7
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Hello,

Im going to buy an 118i from 2018. My main concern in fuel consumption. Can you tell me what is yours at the moment?

Thanks
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