BMW and M Power Owners

ahenners · 27 Nov 2018 at 14:11

A friend has been looking at the LCI F20 125i, and sent this one over to me for my thoughts. Aside from the obvious fact of spending that much on a 1 series and the spec being pretty basic, I've never seen a 125i before with a single pipe outlet exhaust. Every other Pre LCI and LCI I've seen has the twin pipe outlet on one side. Any ideas BMW gurus?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...IES&year-from=2017&quantity-of-doors=5&page=1

wingman · 27 Nov 2018 at 14:14

I feel better about what I just spent on my M140i...

Tell your friend to keep looking, if alone for one with Pro Nav.

Scania · 27 Nov 2018 at 14:20

ahenners said:
A friend has been looking at the LCI F20 125i, and sent this one over to me for my thoughts. Aside from the obvious fact of spending that much on a 1 series and the spec being pretty basic, I've never seen a 125i before with a single pipe outlet exhaust. Every other Pre LCI and LCI I've seen has the twin pipe outlet on one side. Any ideas BMW gurus?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201810121440236?make=BMW&fuel-type=Petrol&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&sort=price-asc&postcode=m111wp&zero-to-60=TO_8&transmission=Automatic&radius=50&advertising-location=at_cars&model=1 SERIES&year-from=2017&quantity-of-doors=5&page=1

its not that basic in the grand scheme of things - I’ve seen far worse tbh - as for the rear pipe, I’ve seen a few like that and assumed it was just how they were.

Does your friend particularly need / want nearly new & low miles? - if he’s willing to compromise on age especially his budget opens up a whole host of possibilities.

ahenners · 27 Nov 2018 at 14:33

Yeah the requirement is pretty much 1 year old or so and low mileage. I've seen a few older 120i, and newer 118i etc. with the single pipe, but not any 125i. The 125i doesn't seem overly common anyway.

Trying to get him to consider a new-ish F30 LCI for this sort of money. The F30 is hardly a BMW high point but I'd rather have a 3 than a 1 spending 20k+.

cadmunkey · 27 Nov 2018 at 15:22

ahenners said:
A friend has been looking at the LCI F20 125i, and sent this one over to me for my thoughts. Aside from the obvious fact of spending that much on a 1 series and the spec being pretty basic, I've never seen a 125i before with a single pipe outlet exhaust. Every other Pre LCI and LCI I've seen has the twin pipe outlet on one side. Any ideas BMW gurus?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201810121440236?make=BMW&fuel-type=Petrol&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&sort=price-asc&postcode=m111wp&zero-to-60=TO_8&transmission=Automatic&radius=50&advertising-location=at_cars&model=1 SERIES&year-from=2017&quantity-of-doors=5&page=1

Literally the next cars in your search results are M140i's around the same price. No brainers compared to this awful car.

wingman · 27 Nov 2018 at 15:40

cadmunkey said:
Literally the next cars in your search results are M140i's around the same price. No brainers compared to this awful car.

Aye: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...ew&onesearchad=New&quantity-of-doors=5&page=1

peter · 27 Nov 2018 at 16:26

Sat in a 840 yesterday rear a bit aston like but otherwise normal bmw inside.

Damien. · 27 Nov 2018 at 20:19

[TW]Fox said:
Where is the surround view?

Sorry, I mean a part loaded 335d. Spec is still pretty good and immaculate for a 4 year old car. :cool:

Housey · 27 Nov 2018 at 20:22

Partly full?

Just sayin

Damien. · 27 Nov 2018 at 21:49

Housey said:
Partly full?

Just sayin

Tough crowd

Managed to locate the original purchase receipt in the hand over pack;

- Professional Media (Pro Nav + Harman Kardon)
- M Sport Plus Pack
- Head-Up Display
- Enhanced Bluetooth
- Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go Function
- Heated Seats
- Electric Seat w/ Driver Memory
- Electric Folding Mirrors w/ Anti-Dazzle
- Electric Sunroof
- High Gloss Black Interior Trim
- Brushed Aluminium Trim
- Reversing Camera
- Adaptive M Sport Suspension

I feel like the car is a huge upgrade over my GTI with regards to power, quality and extras. Haven't stopped grinning.

The only very minor point that my inner perfectionist has an issue with is that the passenger front rim has some slight clouding on the mirrored face.

Anything I need to look out for/keep an eye on?

cadmunkey · 27 Nov 2018 at 21:52

Damien. said:
The only very minor point that my inner perfectionist has an issue with is that the passenger front rim has some slight clouding on the mirrored face.

Anything I need to look out for/keep an eye on?

Yes, those wheels are notorious for water getting under the lacquer and producing that 'milky' colour. In other words its been damaged at some point.

Damien. · 27 Nov 2018 at 21:54

cadmunkey said:
Yes, those wheels are notorious for water getting under the lacquer and producing that 'milky' colour. In other words its been damaged at some point.

I've had this with diamond cut rims before, nightmare.

I'll probably price up a full refurb for next summer, not much point doing it now/in the winter months.

[TW]Fox · 28 Nov 2018 at 05:13

Damien. said:
Tough crowd

Managed to locate the original purchase receipt in the hand over pack;

- Professional Media (Pro Nav + Harman Kardon)
- M Sport Plus Pack
- Head-Up Display
- Enhanced Bluetooth
- Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go Function
- Heated Seats
- Electric Seat w/ Driver Memory
- Electric Folding Mirrors w/ Anti-Dazzle
- Electric Sunroof
- High Gloss Black Interior Trim
- Brushed Aluminium Trim
- Reversing Camera
- Adaptive M Sport Suspension

I feel like the car is a huge upgrade over my GTI with regards to power, quality and extras. Haven't stopped grinning.

The only very minor point that my inner perfectionist has an issue with is that the passenger front rim has some slight clouding on the mirrored face.

Anything I need to look out for/keep an eye on?

To be fair that's an absolutely brilliant spec.

Damien. · 28 Nov 2018 at 11:08

[TW]Fox said:
To be fair that's an absolutely brilliant spec.

I thought so. Toying with the idea of changing out the chrome grill for an M Performance one.

Undecided at the moment.

[TW]Fox · 28 Nov 2018 at 11:37

Damien. said:
I thought so. Toying with the idea of changing out the chrome grill for an M Performance one.

Undecided at the moment.

Leave the black grilles for the 15 year old E90s.

IAmATeaf · 28 Nov 2018 at 14:52

Damien. said:
I thought so. Toying with the idea of changing out the chrome grill for an M Performance one.

Undecided at the moment.

I like bits of chrome, helps to highlight the lines. But then again I’m also a fan of non black wheels?

Dis86 · 28 Nov 2018 at 14:53

[TW]Fox said:
To be fair that's an absolutely brilliant spec.

No leather dash. Peasant mobile.

NVP · 28 Nov 2018 at 15:04

From the launch in Spain yesterday:

geekman · 28 Nov 2018 at 15:42

For some reason the M badge next to 850i really bothers me, would look so much better as just 850i like the previous generation. Love everything else though.

panthro · 28 Nov 2018 at 16:36

Would a diesel engine be pointless for an 11 mile commute on A and B roads? I've been thinking about buying a new car for far too long and did plan on a 535d but now my commute has been cut down quite a lot I don't think the engine would even be warmed up properly by the time I get to work.