Hello All.i'm Looking To Purchase A 1Series Convertable.advise Would Be Great

[1374lee]

Hello there,my first post on here.I'm looking to purchase a 1 series convertable (E88) for the Mrs.Don't know to much about them really so if anyone can offer any help/advise that would be brilliant.

I'm looking for a petrol 118 (143 bhp)or 120 (170 bhp) model with leather,heated seats,parking sensors and xenon lights.Would like to know from owners what is the best one of the two to own and why.

Not much in fuel economy between the 2 models really (diesel is a no no as the mrs does shortish journeys,so diesel isn't gonna be any use really).

I would also like to know of any common faults for the convertable model including any electric roof related issues.Any help would be great.

Thanks.Lee.

[GBM6]

Hi Lee and welcome (another Welsh member) funny how 2 posts are virtually identical see this post

Looking At Purchasing A 1 Series Convertable...help/advise Would Be Great.

Started by 1374lee, Today, 10:55 AM

Good luck with the search, try Sytner Cardiff they are a good bunch.

[1374lee]

Hi Lee and welcome (another Welsh member) funny how 2 posts are virtually identical see this post

Looking At Purchasing A 1 Series Convertable...help/advise Would Be Great.

Started by 1374lee, Today, 10:55 AM

Good luck with the search, try Sytner Cardiff they are a good bunch.

Don't want to know where to get one from.Wanting info on this particualr model really.Nice to have another welsh member.

Thanks.Lee.

[GBM6]

I'm sorry, thought you were looking to buy. My wife has owned 3 E88's and has never had a problem. Have to confess fuel economy has never been an important issue. I previously owned 2 E82's both 120d and was happy with the 45/50 mpg.

[1374lee]

I'm sorry, thought you were looking to buy. My wife has owned 3 E87's and has never had a problem. Have to confess fuel economy has never been an important issue. I previously owned 2 E82 both 120d and was happy with the 45/50 mpg.

Yes she is looking to buy in the next 2 months,doing my homework first as I am a bit of a car nut.

What's an E87 and E82?

Thanks.Lee.

[GBM6]

Chassis designations of the 1 series

BMW E87 – (2004–2011) five-door hatchback

BMW E81 – (2007–2011) three-door hatchback

BMW E82 – (2007–2013) two-door coupe

BMW E88 – (2007–2014) two-door convertible

BMW F20 - (2011-present) 5-door hatchback

BMW F21 - (2011-present) 3-door hatchback

[1374lee]

Chassis designations of the 1 series

BMW E87 – (2004–2011) five-door hatchback

BMW E81 – (2007–2011) three-door hatchback

BMW E82 – (2007–2013) two-door coupe

BMW E88 – (2007–2014) two-door convertible

BMW F20 - (2011-present) 5-door hatchback

BMW F21 - (2011-present) 3-door hatchback

Great info,thanks very much Geoff,very helpful indeed.

Cheers.Lee.