The build quality of the new 1 series in worlds ahead of the new A3 and merc

Never thought I would say this... but BMW now makes the best German interiors.

Test drove the A3 and the A class... 99% sure I was going to get the A class based on the interior then I drove the 1 series.... which is what I’ll be picking up end of December!! After this review I’m even more reassured I made the right choice

Another brill review Mark. And you’ve made me like the 1 series, which I dismissed mainly on looks. It doesn’t even look that bad does it. It’s happening to me! The same thing that happened to you. Like.

Love your reviews by far my favourite reviewer.

Instant like, no greedy ads (or too much) inserted. and after watching it, so much fun, so glad you come cross this channel, subscribed right away

Great video, I’ve owned one since Feb 2020 and I love it. I live in North East Scotland and it’s perfect for our twisty b roads. I love the interior too, everything is just quality inside.

The BMW cockpit is elegant and of the highest quality, the Merc is too fussy and bling for me, lots of shiny things made of inferior quality.

Take receipt of my Msport in August. Genuinely excited to get it and drive it. I'm usually a fan of big cars (Mondeo, Passat, A6) but after the Mrs said she wanted 1 of these and we looked and argued and tested it, i can't wait.

Best review so far

Nice review as always! Since 2 weeks I have the 1.5 3cyl. M sport, indeed a little harsh but I love it🙏🏻

Thoroughly enjoyed that thanks. First reviewer to make me actually want to try one. Ps I'm stealing the '2020 taste' joke as it's an absolute belter. Cheers

Cracking and balanced review Mark. I've owned one for 6 months and can't fault it...

I have 70 plate 118i and I must say the looks really do grow on you, the side profile looks great especially in the M Sport trim. The interior build is first class and while I wouldn’t call it a ‘hot hatch’ it’s certainly a warm one.. 0-30 away from the lights it’s rapid

I actually like the new one; the old one looked like an old training shoe.

That guest cameo ;))))

Very nice! So glad my face car brand has stuck with buttons. One day far in the future I'll end up with one of these so it matters quite a bit.

Although the interiors may have dated they work and they are a pleasure to use. My last car was the previous gen1 series (M sport) with pro nav and it was fab day to day, my current car has a fancy touch screen which looked and operated lovely in the showroom but is a bloody death trap when using out on the road. I also miss the M sport steering wheel, which I know is slightly sad but after you've lived with one of these cars for a few years you REALLY notice the difference. When I change this car there is every chance I will be going back to BMW.......... Great review by the way!!!!!!

Not sure about that new guy, seems a bit...80s.

Mark!!! You are here!! you haven't told people where you were working!

Its got buttons - love it

Nice to see you’re giving up and coming car reviewers a starting point by including them in your videos. Just think, you’ve done wonders for his career now. The world is his steak...I mean oyster

damn been busy this time around...

Auto or manual best?

Have you done a review on the m135i as I've ordered one and I'm interested in your views

Can anyone give me a review of the standard sound system on this car? I've ordered one but didn't get a long test drive, don't wanna pay nearly a grand to upgrade it tho

How a man with this much style can comment on looks astounds me.

The front end does look a bit dopey!

Bloody hell Mark, only just found ya again - fancy, you being head hunted, and probably laughing all the way to the bank after naming your price ;-) ..... well, you’re the best of the bunch matey

Audi exterior designers with BMW interior designers = good looking car!

Is it just me that thinks this guy would fit into top gear instantly... or is it just the geordie accent 😂😂

Tom cruise control XD

Who doesn’t like the 80s?

When this guy was failing at Honest John he said the idrive system was old fashioned and touch screens were best, now he’s saying it’s a good system.

Howay, supermac scored twice kidda.

C'mon I can't be FIRST (like anyone cares) Six foot four!! No wonder ya jeans are ripped like pet ... man, woman, man.

Wait for it Wait for it .... Here it goes ... ARGHHHHHH MY EYES , TAKE IT AWAY !!!!!! I think you are gonna mostly look around for some nice looking girls , until You sit in modern BMW . This ain't pretty , sorry BMW.

I like the way it looks....