In that sort of size car I really like the volvo V40 and especially the blue R-design one *dribble*
I don't know why, I just really like it haha.
It's probably crap.
My wife has had an E82 120d Coupe M Sport Auto (6 spd) for a few years now, zero issues and the ride on run flats is a damn sight more comfortable (and reliable) than the Mini she had before it which we'd but on standard tyres. Boot storage isn't the biggest but we've had 2 cases in quite easily, limiting factor is the boot opening size on the Coupe, probably not a problem for the hatch. The 1 series coupe don't exist now as they have made the even number series coupes now.
I was that impressed by her car that I looked at BMW's to replace the piece of shit Octavia that is a firm favourite on this forum. Looked at the 2 Series and it is one of the best handling cars I've driven for a while but boot wasn't big enough. The 4 series boot was big enough but not as much fun to drive as the 2 series so ended buying a 3 series M Sport which was the the sensible choice. All the cars driven were M Sport on 19 inch wheels and very low profile tyres and felt like a magic carpet ride compared to the Octavia. Didn't entertain any VAG cars as a replacement due to crap build quality.
I'm also not sold on the stop/start business but i'm sure there's a way to turn it off.
The large "off" button by the ignition start/stop?
I do not understand people's complaints about the stop/start - it literally "just works". Engine goes off, engine starts when you put the clutch in and is sorted by the time the car is back in gear, what is there be not be sold on?!
I do not understand people's complaints about the stop/start - it literally "just works". Engine goes off, engine starts when you put the clutch in and is sorted by the time the car is back in gear, what is there be not be sold on?!
Me niether. It's pretty unintrusive on either or our cars.
only issue seems to be that it turns back on pretty quickly compared to a VW system, however as I do a country road commute it doesn't bother me in the slightest.
Get the auto with the diesel engine would be my advice having extensively driven both auto & manual
Old model, but we had an E87 118d SE for a couple of years and it was a great car. No issues at all apart from the price BMW wanted to change the rear brake pads ! So I did it myself.
I'm 6'4" and found it very comfortable to drive, and also had no problem sitting in the back, so I'm not sure how big these people are who say it is too small. Especially if the F20 is bigger. The E87 boot was pretty small though.
Re: the X1, we looked at an E84 recently and I felt underwhelmed tbh, it didn't have the BMW "feel" I was expecting, seemed a bit cheap.
Re: the X1, we looked at an E84 recently and I felt underwhelmed tbh, it didn't have the BMW "feel" I was expecting, seemed a bit cheap.
My experience as well. However, the new bigger shape is much more refined and polished. Should BMW phone me and convince me to extend my PCP in the next year, the new shape X Line with 4x4 would be the perfect me / bike vehicle IMO, as the only bug bear I have with mine is mincing it across a field/forest track with humps & gullies at Gorrick events.
[i]I'm also not sold on the stop/start business but i'm sure there's a way to turn it off. [/I]
On my 435d there's the off button or you can also put it in to 'Sport' mode, then it doesn't stop/start.
I do not understand people's complaints about the stop/start
From a sample size of one (step-mother) it's because she can't carve people up at junctions or nip out unsafely at roundabouts in town. Mr(s) Toad toot, toot.
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I thought I would ask in this thread rather than start another one...
Looking at getting an older one series E8x 2006-2008. I have a full susser 29er, can you get one or two of these in the back with the seats down? Preferably with only the front wheels removed? I have to torque my rear axle. 🙄
Probably. I can just about get my full suss (26er, but XL frame) with front wheel out into the back of my old E46 Compact, and the 1-Series is bigger than that.
I wouldn't like to bet actual money on it TBH
It's a squeeze with 2 650b (large) full sussers in the F20 I have, so I'd reckon rear wheels on a 29er would need to come off, as I think the e81/87 is a smaller car.
EDIT - helps if you can move the passenger seat forward, but obviously not great if the person sitting in it is tall
I drive a 57 plate E87. I can fit my large Horsethief in the back with the seats down, seatpost out and the front wheel off. It's tight but workable. Never tried two bikes before I'd say you'd manage it.
Beaker - Can you get your Horsethief in without taking the seatpost out? I can't remove my dropper post. I'm guessing it's easily do-able with both wheels out.
Thread revival is to be applauded. 2 29ers front wheels off is going to be a mesh of metal and potential damage. By the time you've put padding / sheets etc between everything maybe just taking the rear wheel off will be easiest or putting them on the roof (I hate that idea but needs must)
In that sort of size car I really like the volvo V40 and especially the blue R-design one *dribble*I don't know why, I just really like it haha.
I was looking at one this afternoon, a Polestar version, in a rather attractive medium metallic blue that really suited the car. Surpring amount of space in the back, I was driven to my car pickup in one, I'm six foot, and my knees weren't touching the seats in front. Mind your head getting in and out, though.
We have a 65 reg 118i M Sport and I think it's ace. Boot is decent enough, plenty of room up front, quality superb compared to friends cars and it is a lovely car to drive. I had a 62 reg Focus previous and although that was a great motor, the BMW is better.
Bad points, the rear seats are tight although it is our second car so not too much of a problem.
@Milkie- Seatpost has to come out, it's one of those old fashioned non dropper ones. If you have a dropper you'd be ok. Not tried to put it in with both wheels out but I think there'd be plenty of room.
THanks guys, so it would seem it will be possible, maybe with the wheel off! I will just have to remember to take my torque wrench with me. 😉 I'm going to look at one this weekend, I'm not sure the seller would appreciate me bringing my bike to see if it gets in the back. 😆
I can get my 29" Orange Segment in mine with the wheels off.
I ran a E82 125i (on 130i power) and could easily put a MTB at the back flat with just the front wheel off.
I am a loser and a hairdresser but I still got under 3:00 at Spa in a totally stock 3dr M135i manual on passive dampers. I couldn't even cook the OE pads. An astonishing car for the money, further helped by M4 LCAs at £300 which gave 2 deg of neg camber and neutralise the handing.
If you value RWD and the engine behind the front axle, then those cars are for you. The next gen will probably be front drive and 4-pot so hurry, even if you cut hair for a living.
I have an '06 E87 130i SE, which I've owned for about 3.5 years and 50,000 miles. I like it very much. 🙂
I can get a medium 650b Lapierre Spicy in the back with the seats folded and the front wheel out. I normally drop the seatpost but don't have to.
Just out of interest, does anyome feel the value of the the RWD cars will hold / go up when FWd arrives?
Possibly the top end 135i's almost certainly my 125d will continue to depreciate, and anything lower powered will as well. No point having rear wheel drive and an oil burner up front for a cult classic!
