Mines a 2010 e81 (owned 3yrs) New shocks followed by a 4 wheel alignment by a specialist means it handles the local lanes like a champ but it’s still cheap for commuting/ family duties. Costs are regular oil changes/service sundries and a water pump. Fun little car. Tip: use ‘square’ wheel/ tyre set up. Staggered sizes (big on the back) just makes them under steer more on those lanes in Mexico 😉

I have a 120 d BMW f 2009, colour black as you’rs,177 cv , and I Iike this car so much !😍👍🙏 Your channel is vert interesting. Thank you !

Just brought my first 118d 60 plate 1 series and i love it i think value for money you cant beat it

I bought a e90 330d because i always got on well with the straight six lump and because its a diesel very economical as is fast enough for me ,even fully packed with family and luggage it still pulls well no reliability issues since i bought it defo recommend but get one with good service history

Love it! Keep it fella. I got 2011 msport 118d. It’s a keeper u can modify them wicked. 👍

Front engine, rear drive, manual transmission and not a truck. The BMW128 was my best choice in Canada in 2008. Still going strong, no major issues.

Just bought an 11 plate 120d coupe which has done 189k :p paid a grand total of 2075. It's m sport as well. Now i'm so happy that i found this channel you have no idea. :)))

Where did you found this one? I don't know where to start searching. I live in Belgium but i'm just interested. Really likes this video btw!

Completely agree looks good

I like the older shape specially the LCI model. I bought the 118i M-Sport, nice car to drive and I like the shape of this car.

I got E87 118i M-Sport LCI 2011 Model. Great car to drive and I choose this because of fuel economy is better then the 3.0 litre engine.

I've had my 130K 118D for just over a year and it just sailed through its MOT. If the engine sounds smooth at startup and it's been serviced properly, get one. Just don't expect to run it without looking after it, like any modern car they are complex machines and things will go wrong. People are very critical of BMW for unreliability because they are an expensive brand and the main dealer costs are very high and most people own one beyond their means, myself included.. If you want a car to run into the ground with minimal costs get a Toyota or a Honda.

Bought a 2012 116d for 6.7k it’s great fun so far. Going to try and get a remap to 200bhp. Stock supposedly it’ll go to 180bhp so thinking a new exhaust system and aircone might do the job.

I know I'm commenting on a year plus old video, but thought I'd have my say...I watched this video a couple of weeks after it came out as I was considering a 1 series (had been eying them off for a few years but couldn't justify the money at the time). Anyway my daily kept breaking, even with regular maintenance etc, but parts just kept failing (GM product). So the timing was right to get into a 1er, and like most people, did my research and narrowed down models etc and went looking. There weren't really many on the market, maybe eight or nine in all of Australia at the time. I eventually got a great 2010 E82 125i Coupe (never seen an E81 here) and have now owned it just over a year. What a great car it has been so far. It had 112000 Kms on it and now has 150000, and apart from regular services, have only had to replace rear brakes so far. Total cost of ownership so far is less than the price of a Kia Picanto base model, so well worth the gamble of an older car. I was lucky it was a well optioned M-Sport, and now has a tune in it...more than enough performance for day to day driving, and it is just such a fun car to drive...recommend these to anyone considering making the jump :-)

I wanna know if I can upgrade my steering wheel in my 2005 E87 120d sport, I have no button features on my wheel but wanna upgrade to a button wheel is it possible?

i got a 120d 56plate,,in black a few years back...love it! very,very nippy motor!

That price is amazing for that car most are around 6k you nearly paid half price for one. Awesome 👏

Has anyone got lights on there dash i believe mine is the dtc but the car feels fine just had it serviced but the lights are still showing now

Got a chance to buy a 2006, 120d sport for 3k, 26k miles. Been in storage for 5 yrs, just a bit concerned it’s not moved for so long

I've gotten a 118D 2012 f20. and it's got the famous timingchain rattle but only during startup, i've gotten a new tensioner but i feel like its only going to delay the problem.

Amazing look and technology for a 2005 car, bmw was ahead of its time

Your car sounds so sweet, she is cherry. They really made good naturally aspirated straight 6 engines. Was their bread and butter. I would not bother with their turbo 4s and fwd BMWs. However their new turbo sixes are great according to KZfaq (M140i, M340i and Supra etc) Only thing is they so expensive I cant afford them. I guess Im sticking with the old BMWs for now.

Quick question. Where did you buy it from ? Any website recommendation ?

Hello from GREECE.I am between to by a116 1.6cc mod'07 '08 '09 or an Alfa Romeo giullietta .What do you suggest me?

Just got a 118d SE for £1895. Car is awesome, best car I've ever had to drive!

What should I look for on the f20 2014 bmw M135i

I would be very wary of buying a n47/57 engine. Even if they have followed the 18k service requirement, the chain will be a massive gamble. Was speaking to an indy garage and they get 4 or 5 requests to replace the chains or replace engines per week. I decided to buy an older petrol engine (2013) that will not have the same issue. Also, key is to make sure you regularly service your car if it is older, they need looking after and it will help prolong the life even further with regular oil changes.

can someone tell me how much these old 1 series got when brand new? say a 2009 m sport 1.6?

I just got one yesterday amazing I got one with 081291 miles so am going to assume it’s perfect very very smooth I love mine a lot. FYI only got it so low mileage because it was a family car the

Just recently picked up a 135i 2009 for USD 12,000. With a tune and about $400 in bolt on parts, car is making 390hp. I have had to spend a few bucks on some deferred maintenance items but this car new was about $50,000 and it lets me get a car that I could never afford new. I'll use the avoided depreciation loss and spend that on repairs and have a better performing car with options I would forgo myself if buying new.

Great content as usual mate.Was wondering if you can do a full coolant flush and fill vid in the future?

Could you please let me know where did you get your head light ?

7:08 I thought you ran into a tree there man 😂 Thanks for the vid, really insightful!

Ugh man idk i felt in love with the 116....i currently have a Vw polo 9n 16v 2005 model....the bmw is like whispering to my ear " Buy me , lets get fucked up " xD..... i know i will have a better experience with that one and more fun ofc.... what issues the 1 series have ? i found a bmw 116 2008 model for 5.990$ with 31,068 miles on it... should i go for it ?

I have one 2008 118 d and I'm in love with her 😍

Really happy to see your channel growing George. I'm not really a 1 series fan. Do love them but I noticed most of the youngsters who drive these drive inconsideratly

i've bought a e87 with m47 last week at 275000 km wonder where i can go with it :)

just bought myself a 120d 2005 model with like 120k miles on it super happy with her shes pretty fast too

On how many kilometers did you buy this car?

Unless i missed it how many miles does it have now? Whats it like monthly costs, how often are repairs? As far as im aware the f20 series is more reliable than the older e80 versions?

What do you think for 120d 2008 please???

I got the 2009 e81 and it's not as bad as I thought plus guys with newer models want to buy my 2009 jolopy 🤣🤣😂😂😂

Are there any diesel 1 series (mk1 or mk2) that don’t use the N47/N57 engine? I’m after a diesel one but don’t want the hassle of a timing chain going

Hi, you can fold the back seats down, right. Is there still enough space to sleep in the car? Thanks.

What's the best oil BMW 116i sport 2009

What was that flashing thing on your car at 7:07?

I had the N47 120d and it was a nice little car. It went very well with a remap. The only bad thing I can say about the 1 series E8X series is that the build quality is noticeably worse than the more expensive BMW's. The dash, vents ect all feel substantially less solid. But I would have another, probably in 123d form the next time.

I'm looking to buy petrol 1.6 2006 or 07 with 90k miles .. my 1st car but do they have timming chain issues just confused bout the whole engine thing 😔

Is it a good choice to buy a 114d with 60k miles for 5grand?Will there be any issues with the lagging in power?pls reply

what was the millage of this car? my friend has a bmw series 1 which he bought for £1500 with 86k miles, do you think thats a good deal?

I just got 54 118d today in grey love it!!

What do you think about a 2008 116i automatic? with 90k Millage for 2.5k? people used to say 1 series petrol engines of that era were crap?

Got some build up of water in the headlights, what do people recommend? Can they be cleaned up or is it better just to replace?

I'm looking at buying one have newer model but will trade it

I really luv this cars for real

You should put some dark side led on it and a short antenna

Hey I am considering buying one in diesel version but if someone has personal experience is it possible for person to sit behind me if I am 180cm(5.9ft) tall? Im sure it would not be so comfortable but for an hour trip?

Im off my ban in 3 months i want one of these but in a less insurance group. I have 4.5grand ..what would you suggest?

happy to get my 116d es in a couple months when I past my test, however my insurance is saying about a plug in device can anyone explain what it does?

I got one 2008 120i 🇲🇽

Good video 👍🏼

Dunno if my comment would get a reply. I am looking to buy a used BMW and it's my first time buying a BMW. So I am looking at 3 cars, all petrol versions and manual transmission: a 2005 registered BMW 116i ES with 87k miles, a 2006 registered 116i Sport with 140k miles and a 2007 320i m sport with 103k miles. I am a bit lost as to which one to choose considering I will not be doing too many miles yearly (at most 5k miles) and I need something easier to maintain and economic on the fuel side. Thanks.

What's the MOT history

is a bmw 1 series 116d sport 3dr 2014 with 80k miles a good buy ? its a 2ltr and the outside and inside of car is in mint condition just the miles is high

Hey! Do you think a 2009,120i, 83k is a good buy? Btw thanks for the content.

Iam thinking about buying a old bmw 116 i Advantage 116hp. Is this car that comes with many problems or should I look for newer bmw like a 2010?

I have a 2008 1 series with 35k miles on it. The engine idles at around 500rpm. Is this normal?

Congrats on that beautiful beast but which company did u buy it from

Awesome 👏

Hello just got an e88 125i as a summer toy i got it for the engine hope to get it up to full power for next year 👍

What do extras add? Weight. And considering how much porsche charge for a stripped out car, pay less, get more speed. lol

Had 2 choices,123d E82 or a mk5 golf gti and then a 2008 130i le man's blue msport came up for sale,I knew in 2 minutes of the test drive that my wallet would be empty,happy days

George, just wondering what happenedto your old bodybuilding content? Have you kinda just given up on that or is it just not YT content-able annymore?

What are those wheels 🔥🔥🔥

When you came through the tunnel, what was that weird orange light?

Too small for me these but good info

I have a 130i, great car but my steering fells very loose and wobbly and the wheel doesn't return to centre very easily. Is yours the same?

How about buying bmw 116i 2009? Planning to buy one but only 116i sir

not noise but sound.

I want to get a 130i, but worried about fuel economy

Is a 116i from 2013 a good option? With 140k km

I drive one in Western Canada 🇨🇦, people ask me where I got it

Nice man I’m doing one on my channel

I like this shape 1 series

I’m about to give my 05 Yaris and £3k for a 116i 2.0 and that’s a pretty good deal

Got myself an old 120i msport n46 because it was cheap but I didn't know why. Only knew it after I bought the little shit that it has common valve stem seal leak and washer block issues. This series has all the shitty issues known to man and I had to fix them all. Not sure about the n52, I thought it would be the same but just 6 cylinders? If it is then you would be enjoying the same issues as I am when it gets to 160-200k and instead of replacing 16 valve stem seals, u will be doing 24 haha.

I need a new daily, I can't choose between e87 120i or 130i, both pre faclift* (because I want hydraulic rack) 120i costs 2 times cheaper then 130i, but also has 110hp less (which is a lot), 120i has little bit better fuel economy, lighter and more balanced weight distribution.

The price of newer bmw . and debt on finance u get 😫 just cleared my finance and fuck that again. So my 1 series is staying with me intill I am old😂 so I just put 19 inch diamond staggered alloys on it and apple flip screen inside. I on a mission to get body in mint condition now 👍

You got yourself a bargain there mate

I'm going to get on of them when I pass my driving test i can start driving lessons next year 😀😀

going to go look at a 2006 116i 70k miles and very clean mot. Is this a good option for 2.5k?

Great price and value for money at the 3k you paid for it, but these start at about 8k for a 130i in my part of Europe

116d obviously slower but £30 tax /excellent mpg.

Yes 100% buy a 130i if U find one!

Guys would u buy a 2011 bmw 1 series sport that’s done 48 thousand miles for 5k?

be nice if they gave you a dip stick , let alone the spare wheel.

My mother just bought one she said as soon as i get my learners license i can have it

I just passed my theory today I can’t wait

rear wheel drive or front wheel drive Sir??

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