Should You Buy a BMW 1 SERIES? (Test Drive & Review 118i Sport)

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@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

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@haroonmalek1971 Жыл бұрын

@naidunikhil7 10 ай бұрын

Mate the 118i that you're driving is one of the most shittiest basic version you're driving probably with not even a single add ons , make sure you try the 118i 1.6 turbo model with decent amount of add on features then you'll realise what a car this is, there is option with 118i to choose a different color interiors as well which is not available compared to its competitor, go back to driving Ford fiestas and Toyota's.

@BrunoHsdc 11 ай бұрын

That’s not a review, that’s a straight up rant.

@Andri.Prokopenko Жыл бұрын

Got a 2016 120d after 2 years of 2016 Audi A3 sedan ownership. There is just no point of comparing them. A3 is a Golf, spoiled in some places. BMW suspension, driver position, seats, steering - are just on the other level. One series shows an incredible balance between comfort and handling. It is such a good all-rounder. If I had a lot of money to buy other cars, I would still leave my 120d as daily.

@doubleL_S Жыл бұрын

1000%

@doubleL_S Жыл бұрын

Matt is a snob who doesn't like good driving cars 😅

@Muhammed-ul7vy 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comment, it's really helped made my decision. I'm glad people like you still exist to tell it how it really is

@steppenwolf1872 10 ай бұрын

The Golf is better than all of those because all the people think they are not good cars.

@vassilisk.5067 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you!!!👏👏👏

@RTR1879 Жыл бұрын

My wife had a 2013 120d M Sport, and it was amazingly reliable. Serviced properly and it never missed a beat for 8 years. Brakes and tyres were all it ever needed.

@helenasakac3611 4 ай бұрын

i just bought 2013 120d m sport as my first car and this comment means a lot😂🥰

@Aaron19987 Ай бұрын

@@helenasakac3611make sure you get the timing chain looked at. If it’s the n47 engine it’s known for bad timing chain issues, unfortunately way too common. I just missed out on that with my 2015 b47 118d. So far with 9 years passed I haven’t heard anything about common timing chain issues with my f20 LCI

@kenw1295 Жыл бұрын

Had a 2015 F20 116i Sport for about 5 years, not a single problem, enjoyable to drive, boot space excellent, comfortable, manual gear box nice, quality interior compared to others at the time and Media system a delight. Only down side was rear space which was not a priority for us. Now in the hands of my Grandson who has not had any problems either.

@markrobby7136 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I think the Man is dishonest looking at ownership reviews that are very great

@stuartgoodliffe6072 3 ай бұрын

Good comments that back up many others I’ve seen else where.

@kenw1295 3 ай бұрын

@@stuartgoodliffe6072 Just goes to show you need to look around when viewing YT car reviews just as you do with buying cars.

@AutoAbsolute Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I had a 64 plate 116i M-Sport F20 in white, was one of my first cars and it was great, 0 issues during 4 years of ownership and got a nice trade in value 5 years ago for it.

@lilturk1756 Жыл бұрын

Your honesty is what’s taken you a long way in this game and will take you a lot further, had a 1 series a couple years back on a 62 plate and was nothing but trouble from start to finish dodgy electrics + turbos etc. solid review as always

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lukeferguson9010 Жыл бұрын

Love the honesty and transparency through and through. I have always looked forward to your videos as honestly takes away my stress and worries I’ve had since the start of the year (me my girlfriend and baby was homeless). I’m definitely not one too look for sympathy but genuinely gets me through and takes the edge off even for 10/20mins and motivates me too achieve more and get one of these big boy engines you speak of as i have a 1.6 power 🤣🚙

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Hope you’re back on your feet now. All the best.

@johnb8956 Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Hi Matt, have you seen these spam messages? There’s even one in this reply chain. Seem to be responding to every comment

@mattlawton4715 Жыл бұрын

@@johnb8956 if you leave a comment to them they delete it They are all over.

@johnb8956 Жыл бұрын

@@mattlawton4715 damn

@mattlawton4715 Жыл бұрын

@@johnb8956 I have txt things like no thanks this is a scam in the comments then they just deleted it. Try it see if your gets deleted.

@davidmarshall5596 Жыл бұрын

You're a credit not just to yourself but the automotive trade giving honest advice & opinion & i like that👌more if these type of reviews please 🙏

@smwatson1512 Жыл бұрын

Bought an M140i recently, absolutely belting. Love it. No interest in anything more "normal".

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

They’re so good! I want one

@garethprytherch9623 Жыл бұрын

My son has a 2016 120d m sport auto and tbh it’s pretty quick and auto box is superb. Looks better as a 3dr although as you say not as practical as the 5dr. Facelift version with led lights makes a huge improvement too 👍

@Mike-br8zt Жыл бұрын

I had one for a few years. It was an auto and fully loaded (Australian version). We had no issues with it. Great car to drive around Sydney (North shore). Did not work as a family car so we sold it.

@paulweikert4285 Жыл бұрын

I bought a pre-owned 2017 118i Sport 5 years ago. I've not had a single issue with it (perhaps luckily for me after watching this video 😉). Still drives as it did on day 1. No annoying creaks or squeaks! Feels solid. It is an auto which I think may be preferable in this car. I've driven a number of BMs and there are similarities in the drive so I think they did a decent job of it. I did test drive the equivalent 2017 A-class at the time and I thought it was awful. I also thought that A3, whilst refined, was a bit boring and forgettable (albeit nicer interior).

@neeklauw Жыл бұрын

I would echo this. I have a 2016 116d that I got from now and its been ridiculously reliable. Much more so than my previous BMWs.

@Kelveron Жыл бұрын

I like Matt's reviews, but I thought it was a bit odd he is slagging off the 1series for being dull, when at the same recommending the Lexus CT and Kia Proceed, which have got to be among the dullest vehicles produced over the recent years!

@Hammertime4404 Жыл бұрын

100% agree, I’ve just left basically the same comment as you above!

@paulweikert4285 Жыл бұрын

@@Kelveron yes and the CT auto gearbox is awful in the Lexus.

@paulweikert4285 Жыл бұрын

I guess we all have a car in mind that we just don't get along with. Mine is the Honda Jazz (mums car 😊)..

@leeellis6738 Жыл бұрын

Have had my 2104 116d ED Business Edition since 2018. No problems at all so far. Lovely spec including Pro Nav ,leather, auto main beam. Fitted 18 inch BBS alloys and lowering springs. Great car, remapped to a reasonable 160bhp and 320nm torque. Will be upgrading to a 330d Touring next year

@dwoolwichpoly9086 Жыл бұрын

That 330d touring is a beast. Hopefully you get a nice deal on it

@vviiper Жыл бұрын

I picked up an 55 plate 130i in good spec a month ago, with 174k miles on it, good service history and it's a fantastic car

@dtpapa1290 Жыл бұрын

I had a 16 plate 125D it was excellent and rather quick! Granted it has the ZF gearbox, which is fab!

@jackdove5021 Жыл бұрын

See I love the simplicity of the 1 series. I especially like the 1st generation. I think it’s the nicest looking hatchback of that generation. I have a 118D and other than it not being quick it’s the best car I’ve owned. Better than my old mk5 golf. Better than my mk2 and mk3 Seat Leon. I would say in the price brackets it the best bang for your buck

@sabinandrei2807 Жыл бұрын

I have a 116i from 2012, just passed 150k km. I've had the car since last year (2021) and I've driven it 95% of the time within the city , 10k km. I believe it's perfect for a city car and an occasionally longer drive (400 km). It really depends on what you need it for and if you drive it correctly. I'd recommend the car to anyone that needs to drive around the city.

@amato5232 Жыл бұрын

Ah Matt I think that's a harsh one. I've had my 13 plate 118d M Sport for over a year. Picked it up for £7k before the prices went nuts, 68k, with full history, 2 new tyres and new discs and pads all round. In 15 months it's only needed a window regulator. I've had a same age Focus ST, my folks have an A3 and my in laws have the ceed. It's been miles more reliable than the ST, maybe a little bit down in the Audi interior but it was miles cheaper. The ceed felt so cheap in comparison. The complaint about getting into reverse is the same on the 3 series. usually find myself on the same level as you, but I really like my 1 series.

@eqdproductions477 Жыл бұрын

I've had a 16 plate 118D M Sport for around 8 months with zero issues so far (B47 engine), also with a 4 series in the family with the same engine covering over nearly 40k miles in the past year, again zero issues. I'm sure if not properly serviced and looked after issues may occur though, also the diesels are great remapped with a stage 1 (Done by somene properly) if you want some extra poke. My previous 07 Mini however was a completely different story. Great video Matt, maybe we're just lucky to have 2 reliable engines in 2 different cars. Personally I haven't heard many horror stories with the B47, but the N47 predecessor is a different story

@akhilpillay4262 Жыл бұрын

The 2017 118i with the 3 cylinder. It sounds awesome and feels great anytime, anywhere. The only gripe I have with it is the power (sometimes).

@karimtemri1664 3 ай бұрын

I have the same car. hp is OK but I guess anything feels fast after an old renault citycar

@ged3680 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Matt, an excellent, honest review that has put me off every buying one . Ged

@allanprits3484 Жыл бұрын

Great vid 👍. I agree not as well built as it should be which was disappointing. My old E21 and E30 only needed consumables. I did find it peppy in sport plus mode though which also altered the steering response.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@guyfairbairn6498 Жыл бұрын

Interesting - some of it fair. I got a 3 yr old 118d Sport this year - as I purchased on PCP, it was cheaper per month than an Astra or Focus as the residuals are good. So far so good, enjoyable to drive, punchy, economical, very good driving position, i-drive is great . Rear is a bit tight on legroom, but on balance happy so far..... but yes I would love to have the 325i 6 cylinder I had in the early 2000's, but without the fuel bills!!

@stephenlane9168 Жыл бұрын

Another good video Matt. Valid points throughout. Great pensioner car who would cherish it and treat it well like a family member

@bn1studio429 Жыл бұрын

And have his trousers taken down on a regular basis by the friendly BMW dealer

@mlnd18 Жыл бұрын

Finally the 1 series👍, agree with a most of your comments apart from reliability. I have done 135k miles on my 118d and never gave me any issues, maybe I got lucky😊

@tomaspiscicelli3288 Жыл бұрын

I agree, it’s a car people buy for the badge. My grandma has a 118i LCI 2 (2018). Personally I don’t like the B38 turbo 3 cyl, BUT it’s more reliable than the 1.6 THP the earlier models had. I’d recommend the newer engines (B38, B48 petrol, B37 and B47 diesel) with the auto transmission, it’s a ZF 8 speed, bulletproof. The earlier models were as unreliable as an L322 V8 Range Rover no matter the engine nor the transmission you may choose. Almost forgot, don’t ever go X drive.

@seanglossop4777 Жыл бұрын

I've got the 218i, same B38 3-cyl engine manual and it's got quite enough power, especially in sport mode

Жыл бұрын

Nice name

@ZA-ey4dl Жыл бұрын

We've been waiting your review on 1st series for a while. Thanks

@seanmorgan4099 Жыл бұрын

would agree re build quality and reliability. I had a 2011 135i Coupe - always had warning lights on the dashboard and seemed to be forever getting it fixed by my mechanic. I gave up on it after 16 months and just 4,000 kms. It had done around 100,00 kms (60,000 miles) when I bought it and felt like it had been used and abused by previous owners. Was happy to see the back of it

@stuartcochrane4004 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2019 F21 with the 1.5 had it for 3 years and just over 30,000 miles I didn't have any problems I quite enjoyed it tbh. Now I have the new Kia Sportage love it even more

@MG3-Hybrid Жыл бұрын

Brutal, honest no nonsense review. Very refreshing. Subbed.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@arthurblundell6128 Жыл бұрын

always so interesting watching what you are up to ! - had a couple of BMWs (320 & 330) but now a Skoda fan -- had an Octavia and now a Superb and I love them !. The 1 series is entry level for BMW but it is not the super car people believe they are buying -- but suppose when you need to start paying around £40K+ it is a bit of a stretch for ordinary folk

@JDCALDECOTT Жыл бұрын

Love the E82 1 Series Coupes, something about them! Previous compacts in the E46 and E36 look horrible, but to me it feels like the 1 Series Coupe is finally a good looking compact.

@towerdave4836 Жыл бұрын

Had a 2012 125 D Auto. It was quick, economical, comfortable and…….a bit characterless. In fact an ideal business tool. Took me to most remote areas of the UK in comfort, fault free, great on good A and B roads and was the M sport. I’d have another if I had a need for that type of motoring.

@MotorTorq_ZA Жыл бұрын

My friend’s dad had a mk1 1 series. I couldn’t fit in the back of it when i was 5. So he got a 2009 5 series and he’s happy with that

@Gizmo5h1t3 Жыл бұрын

Love how Mat is brutally honest in his reviews. I had a 118d se on a 2014 with no issues whatsoever, so I guess I was lucky. Decent little cars, but again, listen to Mat guys, he knows his stuff

@kevinrtres 11 ай бұрын

NO, all the other comments on the F20s shows that he is dead wrong. I concur with those comments.

@joelsmith9922 Жыл бұрын

I was toying between 1 of these and a 520d, as a work mate sings praise of their 1 series, very glad I went for the 5!

@LizardYup Жыл бұрын

Best car reviewer on KZfaq. Honest and witty, keep it up mate. I haven't missed a video since you had 22k subscribers

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

@hpmann77 Жыл бұрын

Interesting review. I drive a 125i (B48) m sport auto and cannot fault it. So far it’s been reliable and on the right road it’s a blast to drive. Interior might look bland to some, but it’s solid with no rattles or creaks. ZF8 gearbox is awesome.

@Ztxk94 8 ай бұрын

Looking at gettin one in the uk, Funny how rare the 125i’s actually are. Great that they have a zf8 box, rwd and a punchy b48 motor w 224 stock🤝🏽

@fergalfoley6718 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Matt for an honest review 👍

@ihsanpenny9945 Жыл бұрын

I have a 120d, 2010 - timing chain was done. Usual wear on other things, shocks, control arms. Clutch and flywheel needed doing when timing chain was done. Been driving it like stink since then and not an issue.... oh, EGR went. I did the timing chain preventatively with a good BMW indy here in Dublin, Ireland. that was 60k miles ago. I service it every 4000 miles myself. Timing chain doesn't make a squeak now even on very cold start. Personally, I think they're a great car. Defo better than a VW golf TDI as RWD. Major issues been dealt with on mine - will get wear and tear prob on suspension components but engine and gearbox solid.

@robnguitar 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, appreciate your honesty. In fairness I think just as many people buy A class merc’s for the badge alone, but at least the 1 series model you review is rear wheel drive. I’m considering a 118d to replace a 320d saloon due to obvious lower running costs and can’t cope with the impractical boot much longer with lack of folding seats! If I could afford to run a beamer with a straight six petrol engine I would but for me so far the 4 pot diesels are fine for every day driving.

@adeelhussain3976 10 ай бұрын

Iv got a 2012 f20 1 series and have owned it for the past 6 years and have never had any issues. It's been so reliable and still going strong at 130k miles.

@karimtemri1664 3 ай бұрын

I just got a 2019 too

@tonyc3995 Жыл бұрын

My Dad had this version then the next generation both from new, (still has it) had no issues with either.

@xyz-dy5jf Жыл бұрын

Love reading the comments! So many insights and experiences!

@bengenovese6591 Жыл бұрын

116d sport was my first car on a 63 plate. Battered it for 5 years 78k miles timing chain went. Got £5k for it part exchange. Checked the reg and it looks like it’s been scrapped or spliced for parts. Timing chain going so early was disappointing but I did rag it in fairness. Old school hydraulic steering was great and I’m glad it was slow otherwise I’d have crashed it (more than I did)

@TiagoBentoRealEstatePortugal 7 ай бұрын

Great review. Absolutely spot on . I had one of these for a year as a company car after having 2 golfs .. a 16, and 20 plate and can say it felt a lot more sluggish then both of them and was instantly dissapointed when i drove it..., the speed only seemed to kick in a lil more from 35-50mph , the interior felt really dull, ECO mode felt fake , didnt really save more , and the motorway driving experience felt very shaky and quite unsafe... speakers wernt great...was really dissapointed as it was the first bmw i tried.. sport mode was a lil fun but even so nothing AMAZING...

@John-ks6si Жыл бұрын

Good video as always, Matt. Be interesting to see what you make of a test drive of a three cylinder turbocharged model (B38).

@originalswede Жыл бұрын

I have a 118i, almost had it for a year now and no issues yet atleast. But it's been serviced regularly and previous owners were only older people who as you say probably had it for it's size. I understand what you mean with the engine I will most likely stage 1 tune it so it gets up to about 210hp and 300 nM. I do like that it's easy to switch out the infotainment, I got an android auto/apple carplay screen and it was plug and play, idrive system still works to control it, really brings the car into 2022 imo. Great video as always Matt!

@user-sr9tk7qh3p 8 ай бұрын

first time buyer here would you recommend getting a 118i as a car

@originalswede 5 ай бұрын

@@user-sr9tk7qh3p 2 years in it has only had 1 issue where the wire from the door handle snapped in the dead of winter. Depending on what you want from a car it's really good.

@dimiterdakov Жыл бұрын

I am a happy owner of a 2017 118i with the B38 three cylinder. Nearing 60,000 miles and it's like I bought it yesterday. Peppy enough, interessting engine note and the auto does wonders with the engine. The only thing I am super pedantic about is changing the oil every 4000 miles, especially on a BMW.

@alexhiggins7307 Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean by the 4-cyl, 6-cyl thing. I was looking at getting a 320d after having a go of my mates 420d. Thank God I got a 330d Xdrive after. The performance is like light and day, especially with a map.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

They're like chalk and cheese

@alexhiggins7307 Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos night I meant! 😂👊 Yes mate, beauty of a car, the torque is linear and it pulls like a train whilst its like sitting on your couch in the house.

@Stallzyx Жыл бұрын

Skipped through to the engine section as thought this might have the same 1.5 as the Mini Coopers etc around the similar era, but looks like they came a little later in the 1 series. Ended up watching the rest of the review though because of your honesty and just general entertaining review style lol

@looneytune6955 Жыл бұрын

My bro in law had a 135i and that was a right laugh. Needed new undercrackers with that backwheel drive when you booted it. Swapped it for a convertible remapped 435d which was arguably the perfect car but you can't replicate that feeling of being on an uncontrollable sledge in the wet like the 1 series.

@SHBK1980 Жыл бұрын

You are mostly right concerning the N20 engine. The newer B38 is a different story - also in the 3rd gen. Mini

@Bbill2k2 Жыл бұрын

Had a first gen 123D M Sport as a daily and work car. Covered 23k in a year sold it with over 140k on. Never had an issue, pretty nippy and 60MPG

@saimajafar3955 Жыл бұрын

Really great video! Please do a review on the BMW X1. Cheers!

@col4627 Жыл бұрын

My missus loves hers. Msport 118d auto, soft white leather seats, cheap insurance, £20+ road tax (my 520d is £530 ish). Apart from the washer bottle clogged up, never any problems. Wouldn't want one myself, but it has it's place.

@annekarice1587 Жыл бұрын

180d 😅

@danmoney9932 Жыл бұрын

Fair review. They do steer nicely though even lower power version. Rare to have Bluetooth music on the pre lci like that one so must have been specd up.

@michaelbooth6007 Жыл бұрын

I've had two 120D's autos in the last ten years and never got anyway near 70 mpg and I drive sensibly on the North of Scotland's empty roads! 52 or 53 nearer the mark. I'm currently driving a 220i auto coup which is averaging 37.5 mpg so not near BMW'S figures. I've had 4 small BM's in my time and all have been reliable. I've always changed the oil annually and had a major service every two years. The footwell on the one series manual is cramped and the pedals are offset, the auto solves this problem.

@charlessoko6387 Жыл бұрын

Solid and honest review mate 👍👍💯

@talksr Жыл бұрын

I have a 1 Series, 2018 120D auto. 46k, motorway miles, no issues at all so far. Your gearbox comments worried me but I think it is more manuals. I service mine every year or when it chimes at me at my local BMW dealer. They do service plans from £20 per month so you don't have a large servicing bill when you take it. Tyres and brakes I do elsewhere on account of the extortionate prices BMW charge. Other than my 59 plate Ford Focus, this has been the best car I had but sadly Sadiq Khan put an end to my Focus with the UELZ.

@markbur1503 Жыл бұрын

My Wife has a 2012 118d Convertible. Its a base model ie cloth seats plastic steering wheel etc. However it looks ok and with the top down even better. Its definitley not fast buts for a soft top its quiet. The main positive thing is economy, around town around 45 mpg, on a recent trip to France at 130kmh it still does nearly 60mpg. So far no issues after nearly 8 years of ownership.

@markbur1503 Жыл бұрын

@Joe mamma We had to change the Battery but apart from service parts no problems!

@chriskonte1909 Жыл бұрын

Agreed I really gotta say these BMW 4-cylinder diesels are not comparable to an A-Class of that time..

@drbass9677 Жыл бұрын

I daily drive my 2012 BMW 116i with a Stage 1 tune which produced 220Hp 320NM torque on the dyno, with a muffler delete these engines sound pretty decent and are very tunable. Definitely would recommend going with the Sport trim at least as the seats and interior is a lot nicer, and the dual zone climate control is a nice extra to have. Mine has the ZF 8 Speed auto which is snappy at changing gears especially after i got the transmission remapped.

@sandersson2813 Жыл бұрын

That sums it all up. Why would you spend all that money chavving it up? Doesn't that tell you everything that this sort of car says about you?

@drbass9677 Жыл бұрын

@@sandersson2813 was only $700 (350 pounds) for a stage 1 and trans tune $200 (100 pounds) for the exhaust. And it's still got better fuel efficiency than a 6 cylinder bmw with similar power. Plus the car only cost $8600 or 4300 pounds stock.

@sandersson2813 Жыл бұрын

@@drbass9677 The point i was making that modifying is toe curling and exhausts especially are embarrassing.

@drbass9677 Жыл бұрын

@@sandersson2813 depends on the car and owner, sure astras or honda civics with loud exhausts are embarrassing but a tastefully modified bmw isn't chav or ricer. I don't go revving my engine at midnight in my neighbourhood but i guess some people don't see the point in it if you're not a car guy. Theres just something about making a little slow 1.6L have similar power to a straight 6 thats satisfying.

@sandersson2813 Жыл бұрын

@@drbass9677 Disagree. They're all embarrassing. People laugh at cars like that and those who drive them. Do you really think you know better than German engineers? It doesn't make you a "car guy" if you modify, it makes you a "type of car guy", one that most people want to avoid on the road. If you see a car upside down in a field, without exception it is a modified car.

@cybershot123 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Matt honest as ever

@paulhayes2189 Жыл бұрын

I had a petrol. I had issues with that engine. Mind you i did like the look of it and it handles really well. Cabin is very conservative but it reeks quality

@jamesshephard2013 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2012 120d SE as a company car. I drove it from brand new for about 3ish years and did about 50k miles if i remember correctly. The only thing i had to have done on top of servicing was 5 new tyres lol. It had great mpg and pulled quite well (0 to 60 in just over 7 seconds). My only complaint was the seats; I was not in a good way after a long drive! Interestingly my other option was a Lexus CT200h and it was a tough choice.

@Hermantrueman Жыл бұрын

Honest review thanks

@filipwennergren2712 Жыл бұрын

Love this videos!!! I bought my Lexus RX400h with a little push from you ❤️

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

great cars the RX

@chuckypud Жыл бұрын

Another great video making Very very happy I stopped my wife buying a 2015 116d 44k mileage one last month for £12k and pushed her towards a 2012 mark 2 Audi TT diesel instead for 5k less

@rodrigogarciaevans4677 Жыл бұрын

Honest review. At last. Keep up

@geoffcrisp7225 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 116i auto 5 door bought new, its been well looked after by me with 43,000 miles on the clock and regularly serviced by BMW. Its been very reliable with no problems between services. I down sized from a 3 series and do miss the xexon headlights I had before because the halogens really let it down on country roads. True its not roomy in the rear and the boot could be bigger, but for two people its enough most of the time. The 8 speed auto is a gem and makes the car a pleasure to drive. The ride is firm on run flats but road holding is good. If I change it it will be another BMW auto which I have driven on business and privately for 23 years.

@bobbieluij Жыл бұрын

I'm was deciding between a 118i or a ford fiesta ST MK7, you just made me make my choice :)

@StreetBob-tn1ed Жыл бұрын

a company i used to work for had them as company cars for 3 years thay had about 30 of them one did have an engine blow but thay didnt have any major probs and the reps were doing 25000 miles plus a year i brought a 120d m sport coupe off them and had it for 3 years sold it when it hit 100000 and had no probs

@cuddlemuffinqueeflover56 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video Matt. My condolences on that gearbox rebuild. I did find it funny though when you said you done it to avoid grief. 😉🙃👍

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

I should know better than to sell to family & friends 😂

@cuddlemuffinqueeflover56 Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos I love my family, but there's times I wish I was an orphan. 🙄

@martinhogg5337 Жыл бұрын

A good honest review!

@bruceharris6596 Жыл бұрын

Good review. Have 120d ex demo and previously one from 18 month old. Lots of issues with first 2015, EGR and EGR cooler replaced, ECU and drive shaft oil leak. This car would of been a start of production run model and had the feel of unfinished about it. Handbrake operation, door shutting, vibrations, harsh ride, squeaks, indicator stalk operation flakey, 18 inch runflats awful. 2019 model much better and an auto. However have recall for EGR cooler now!

@alexjay5319 Жыл бұрын

Owned one of these for 4 years and couldn't agree more with this review.

@DoubleDeckerAnton Жыл бұрын

I like the newer versions. I found the 1st and 2nd generation were not great looking but the 3rd is really impressive.

@tonyconnolly9847 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt ,(quote hows it going) another great video full of honesty and integrity I must add I had great difficulty in joining the raffle for the AUDI got there in the end maybe tis because I'm an old git but it seemed to me to be a tad complicated maybe for the next one I'd have learnt my way around anyway good luck keep up the good work and best of luck.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck. I will make some changes to it

@tonyconnolly9847 Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos many thanks for your rapid reply, do you never rest? It may be me not the present system, thanks anyway cheers Thomas Connolly.

@andym847 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as per usual, thanks. How about a BMW Z4 folding hard top for a raffle? White looks 🔥

@mikereeder4337 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review of the manual car Matt. I would consider the automatic though; a proper 8 speed ZF unit. If only Ford would use it in their cars; I'd have one like a shot.

@rhiantaylor3446 Жыл бұрын

I have had 2 of these and would personally avoid the 3 cyl engine which is notably less flexible, lumpy and not that more frugal that the lower spec 4 cyl "118". My preference is for a remapped 2l diesel for easy access to torque. We liked the 2 door cars for 2 people plus dog. I did over 270k miles in a E46 diesel but an E81 was starting to feel "worn" after 150k.

@davidperry3531 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new 130i in 2005 and it went like stink on a smooth country road but mostly it was just uncomfortable around town with 17” wheels and sports suspension. The interior was poor quality and used to squeak and the noisy tappets were a problem which was never really cured. After 3 years I had had enough so I traded it for a 2005 E46 330i 6 speed manual which was sublime.

@weirbrook Жыл бұрын

Good honest review, and I kind'a like the looks but I think I'll go for a Mazda 2 instead ( fitted with the skyactiv engine )

@TheSweetasanut Жыл бұрын

Nice vlog what a relief after the Beatle

@seanglossop4777 Жыл бұрын

I've got the F22 218i which has the 3 cylinder 1.5L petrol and I must say when you put it in sport mode it gives quite enough power even at 134hp (although I could get it remapped to nearly 170hp). Funny you mention about the young driver thing, I'm only 20 but I'm booking it in for an oil and brake fluid change next week :D I should also add that at just over 40k miles and it being a 66 plate nothing has gone wrong so far touch wood.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Keep looking after it and it might be fine

@tapportugalpilot Жыл бұрын

Might 😂

@tapportugalpilot Жыл бұрын

I’ve got an F22 2 series with the 2.0l diesel and it’s given me all sorts of issues, turbo change, dpf change, oil leaks, holes in the engine manifold, break change and I’ve not even got around to the timing changing or the 8 speed box 😂😖

@seanglossop4777 Жыл бұрын

@@tapportugalpilot What's the mileage out of interest?

@tapportugalpilot Жыл бұрын

@@seanglossop4777 110,000

@magnetau Жыл бұрын

I own a 1 series 116d Efficient Dynamics for the last 7 years, it has now 164 thousand km, and it runs with a chip tuning from 85 thousand km, it was and still is faultless, if you service it in a timely manner it shouldn't cause any problems or issues, it don't believe it's in itself an unreliable car, maybe bad maintenance, and also don't agree that you need a big engine version to put a smile on your face on a twisty road, but that is my own opinion. Cheers

@stagman244 Жыл бұрын

Quality filmed video Matt - if you see what I mean 👍🏼

@j.vdegtt Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t expecting to be all roasted about my car when I clicked this video lol. I drive a 2009 e87 118i with the M pack which I think looks beautiful. Never had any issues with it either. Whenever I drive my fathers bmw and I jump back into my car I do miss a big engine though, its almost like driving with the parkingbrake still on 😂

@P.Galore Жыл бұрын

I really liked the first generation because it was different looking from the other Series; This generation brings back that front end look. In the US we got the 135i which has plenty of power. I like it!

@Brian-om2hh Жыл бұрын

The 135i and 140i are here in the UK, but not that many around..... Prestige German car buyers in the UK normally want a larger car to go with a large engine

@bensmithkent22 Жыл бұрын

@@Brian-om2hh not that many? You sure.

@danmorrissey449 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 118i Sport. I switched from a Golf as had nothing but problems with its electrics. I do agree that the rear is smaller compared to others in its class but for what I use it for its perfect. I test drove an A class, A3 and Fiesta and found the BMW to be best for handling and comfort. The A class felt to cheep and the A3 was very boring to drive compared to the BMW

@littleblackcloud86 Жыл бұрын

I second this. I test drove an A-Class 180d at the same time as my 120i M-Sport LCI, and the A-Class drove way worse, and felt much cheaper inside. Seemed to have poorly set-up damping too.

@darranjsamuel3063 Жыл бұрын

I have an f20 120d xdrive m sport in Estoril blue, I bought it because I commute 34 miles each way and the fuel economy is excellent , it’s my third BMW over the years , my favourite was my e46 325i coupe but I must be honest the f20 would have put me off the badge if I’d owned it before the others , there’s lots of creeks from the doors and the rear that annoys me , the gear box isn’t slick like my old 3 series and Matts spot on about selecting reverse, even pop eye would find reverse annoying, and now it seems my transfer case/ box may have an issue 🙄 , apart from that it has a full service history and the larger infotainment screen, leather and memory seats etc so it is a nice interior but I wouldn’t have one again unless it was the M140i , great review yet again Matt 👍

@carlfreeland5077 Жыл бұрын

Matt I’d like to see you review a Japanese Import car, Estima, Prius, Alphard etc. and talk about issues advantages, disadvantages, sourcing and resale values.

@Brian-om2hh Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine - who always buys new BMW's - had a 3 series about 12 or 13 years ago, which had it's gearbox replaced at less than a year old..... Plus he's had others which have needed all sorts of things doing while still fairly new...He bought an M5, which he specced from new. That car gave problems virtually from new. He had lots of suspension parts replaced under warranty, plus there were electrical gremlins too. Me? I normally buy just ordinary secondhand bread & butter cars. Never had to replace an engine, a gearbox, or suspension parts in 40+ years......

@oliverstemp9132 Жыл бұрын

So true about the 1 series, and all the other premium small cars

@MrJeronimo94 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2013 120d. Love it very good on fuel an very reliable. Had it for about 6 years and i never had a single issue with it. Sold it to buy a 430i Convertible.

@kieronoreilly7589 Жыл бұрын

Honest as always 👍🏼😊

@littleblackcloud86 Жыл бұрын

The time comes when Mat reviews my car! ( I have a 2016 LCI 120i M-Sport). Appreciate the viewpoint and your experience, but I'm sorry mate, I can't agree with the performance comment. Mine has the 177bhp variant and, as long as it's in Sport mode, it's really quite pokey and eager with extremely grippy handling.2 years and 18,000 miles and not a single thing has gone wrong with it! (Yet) :)

@jackmccourt6180 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 facelifted 120i shadow edition with a tune on it to bring it up to 300hp. Bought it just before covid kicked in and its ended up being the bargain of the century. I get about 5s 0-60 with the tune, they do come severely under tuned from the factory, so a simple bootmod3 tune totally wakes it up and made an astounding different for me. The interior on mines with the larger screen and shadow edition upgrades make it much to sit in. The zf8 automatic gearbox is one of the best on the market too, used on far far more expensive cars. If you are going to get one of the older 1 series's then don't buy the bargain basement ones. The only issue I had with reliability was some rusting on the alloys around the centre caps. But they were replaced under warranty no questions asked. The b38/48/58 engines are very reliable and overall are fantastic engines. I don't know about the diesels though.

@Ztxk94 8 ай бұрын

I’ve only heard good things abt the b48 tbh?

@bwdrives Жыл бұрын

I really dislike the pre facelift F20 Got a 125i E88 Sport Plus Edition and to my eyes anyway it looks really good, proper old school N52 i6 under the bonnet as well! If I was to get this gen it would have to be an M135/140 LCI but would probably walk right past them and go for an M240i instead. Or a 135i E82 which is a very rare and special car!