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[Countrylad]

Hi all,

After a lifetime of Mini’s I decided it’s perhaps time to try something a bit different and made my way to looking at 1 Series. Slightly overwhelmed with the number of models and specs so hopefully I will be able to gain some information on here. At the moment I looking at 2010 era models - preferred diesels M-Sport.

I would always welcome any helpful tips and good specs to look for.

Thanks.

[Greydog]

Hi Richard

There are some well documented issues with the early cars with N43 engines so look for one that has the N47 engine which is reputed to be better.

M-sport spec is the one to go for it has most of the bells and whistles.

Good luck with the hunt

Dave

[Bimmer Owners Club]

Hi Richard.....welcome to the Forum

Good to have you onboard and good luck with your car search

[phil67]

Welcome along to the forum

[Countrylad]

Thank you for the welcome. Still looking for the right car... seen a few so far with varying specs and condition! Narrowed it down to either a 3 door or Coupe m sport. 

[Greydog]

Morning Richard

One of our son's ran a 1 series 3 door 118, he hammered it up and down to Warrington for a couple of years with work from memory it had around 160k on the clock when he sold it to a friend he plays football with who is still driving it, Lord knows how many miles it's done now but it still looks good.

Having a Dad with OCD about cars it was well maintained while our son had it and I think now it just gets an annual service. So they can be as tough as an old boot.

Good luck with the search

[Countrylad]

Hoping to view a 118d se coupe next week. Going to see how it compares to the m sport, which I would really prefer but if it looks clean, tidy and well maintained then might possible consider it. 

It’s from a dealer but still a better price than some private sales. Some people do have some what "high expectations’ of what they think their cars are worth!

[Countrylad]

Didn’t buy the 118d se, which although was a nice car wasn’t quite what I was after and decided that I wanted the m sport. A few days later I found a very nice 2009 5 door 118d m sport which had a nice spec including full brown leather interior, Professional i-drive with full width widescreen, electric sunroof, Electrically adjustable seats with driver’s memory, Factory removable towbar with electrics and a set of BMW winter wheels and tyres also the seller was a pleasure to deal with.

Looking forward to getting it and was well worth the long search.

 

[Greydog]

Well done Richard

Sounds like a good buy

Dave

[phil67]

Don't forget the pictures 🙂

[Countrylad]

 A few photos of my new 2009 BMW 1 Series 118d M Sport. So far I'm very pleased with the BMW experience.

[Countrylad]

[Greydog]

Very smart looking motor Richard

ENJOY

Dave