New Buyer Needing Comfort Level Info And Advice

[Phrenz]

Hello,

My name is Jeremy and I live near Snetterton in Norfolk. While not new to BMW's, I have a Z3 2.8 auto, I am new to the 1 Series and would like to ask for some information on the comfort levels of the model range.

I am looking to buy a 2007+ 120D Automatic but have an elderly mum (87) who needs to visit Garden Centres in every town across Norfolk. I would love to purchase an M Sport but wonder if the ride might be a little stiff and uncomfortable for her, would an ES or SE be better?

Your wisdom and advice would be most welcome and I look forward to any comments.

many thanks for reading

Jeremy

[btmaldon]

I think you would be better off with an SE. I have the M Sport in the 3 Series and it can be too harsh at times. Pot holes are a nightmare and uneven road surfaces can be a bind. Also its quite a bit lower than the SE so getting in and out will be more difficult for an elderly person.

[Phrenz]

Thanks for the suggestion Bruce, I shall now concentrate my search on a 120d SE Automatic.