BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack

cheezemonkhai · 11-06-2007, 12:03

Right well I had one of these out and an initial test drive in the 177bhp guise and I have to say I was grinning from ear to ear.

As a drivers car it is great, handles really well and puts the power down extremely well.

The engine is pretty predictable and IMHO is a better engine than the PD170. A little less turbo lag so a little less punch in the back, but noticeably quicker, especially from a standing start.

In terms of space I think it compares well against it's peers, eg the golf, leon, focus etc.

In terms of price it is towards the higher end of the price scale, but IIRC still less than a golf GT TDI when you have added one or two options. The SE spec comes with dual zone climate and many other things standard that are optional on the golf and the options packs are very good value.

To summarise, if you are looking at buying a new car in the golf GT TDI price range and size range, then take a 120d for a test drive. It's a great car and great fun to drive. The thing also felt well built,and very comfortable too

Tom_vRS · 11-06-2007, 12:22

I enjoyed the 120D M-Sport I drove.

They do a decent discount too - I got £2k straight of a brand new 120D SE.

They had a 1 year old one with 17k on the forcourt, 120D M-sport, silver with half leather seats - £17995 (realistic £1k off). Thats amazing value imho.

sharkrider · 12-06-2007, 20:52

so cheezemonkhai....... you gonna buy one?

cheezemonkhai · 13-06-2007, 00:26

I'm very very tempted

bryan · 13-06-2007, 08:56

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Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

In terms of space I think it compares well against it's peers, eg the golf, leon, focus etc.

Are you sure it was a 120 and not a 320 you were in

, the back has nothing like the same space as Golf or Focus

WW_VRS · 13-06-2007, 10:06

Was just gonna say - the space in the back was pretty tight, and I'm not that tall a person, knees were tight against the back of the drivers' seat

cheezemonkhai · 13-06-2007, 12:31

Sorry I mean in terms of boot space and front seats.

I never really gave a toss about rear seat space and not in a hurry to have kids, who would fit in the back anyway.

Compared to the MKIV golf I don't think the rear space is bad tbh, maybe less than a MK V but not massivly.
As I said though, rear seat passengers paah

Welshy · 21-12-2007, 14:39

So did you buy it?

Dmac1969 · 27-12-2007, 15:23

Nice , Im interested in a 1 series but realistically dont want to pay over 12K , so I may have to wait a few years. I only use the rear seat to chuck shopping on (saves having to open the boot!) so space isnt a problem , the 118d is only £35 a year tax and is approx 140 bhp , which is more than double what Ive got to play with in the Fabia! Id say I'll be looking to change in summer 09 , I might even chance a petrol version if the price equipment and looks are right as I only do approx 5-6000 miles a year.

I take it its a nicer car than a Fabia 3 1.9TDi , which is the other car I'm thinking of at the minute??

Babs · 27-12-2007, 22:51

Does no one else notice that the pedals are waaaaay over the right!?

cheezemonkhai · 01-01-2008, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babs

Does no one else notice that the pedals are waaaaay over the right!?

I didn't think they were at all

Welshy · 02-01-2008, 13:18

The 118d is good the 120d the best of the diesel 1 series and as fast as youd ever really need a good compromise and the 123d Hot hatch fast.

Also remember that the 177bhp 120d is only 8bhp down on the Mk1 330D and the 123d is the same as the Mk2 330d 204bhp.... and they offer better economy over the 3ltr

Rear seats are fine and Im a tall lad.

Boot is only 20ltrs smaller than the Golf and a huge 70ltrs bigger than the Fabia/Polo also its much better than the 3 series as you drop the rear seats i needed = huge boot.

11-06-2007, 12:03	#1
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,635 Thanks: 87 Thanked 398 Times in 369 Posts	BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack Right well I had one of these out and an initial test drive in the 177bhp guise and I have to say I was grinning from ear to ear. As a drivers car it is great, handles really well and puts the power down extremely well. The engine is pretty predictable and IMHO is a better engine than the PD170. A little less turbo lag so a little less punch in the back, but noticeably quicker, especially from a standing start. In terms of space I think it compares well against it's peers, eg the golf, leon, focus etc. In terms of price it is towards the higher end of the price scale, but IIRC still less than a golf GT TDI when you have added one or two options. The SE spec comes with dual zone climate and many other things standard that are optional on the golf and the options packs are very good value. To summarise, if you are looking at buying a new car in the golf GT TDI price range and size range, then take a 120d for a test drive. It's a great car and great fun to drive. The thing also felt well built,and very comfortable too __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

11-06-2007, 12:22	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,034 Thanks: 585 Thanked 373 Times in 255 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack I enjoyed the 120D M-Sport I drove. They do a decent discount too - I got £2k straight of a brand new 120D SE. They had a 1 year old one with 17k on the forcourt, 120D M-sport, silver with half leather seats - £17995 (realistic £1k off). Thats amazing value imho. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

12-06-2007, 20:52	#3
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13-06-2007, 00:26	#4
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,635 Thanks: 87 Thanked 398 Times in 369 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack I'm very very tempted __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack Was just gonna say - the space in the back was pretty tight, and I'm not that tall a person, knees were tight against the back of the drivers' seat __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

13-06-2007, 12:31	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,635 Thanks: 87 Thanked 398 Times in 369 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack Sorry I mean in terms of boot space and front seats. I never really gave a toss about rear seat space and not in a hurry to have kids, who would fit in the back anyway. Compared to the MKIV golf I don't think the rear space is bad tbh, maybe less than a MK V but not massivly. As I said though, rear seat passengers paah __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

21-12-2007, 14:39	#8
Welshy Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack So did you buy it?

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Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,405 Thanks: 18 Thanked 55 Times in 42 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack Nice , Im interested in a 1 series but realistically dont want to pay over 12K , so I may have to wait a few years. I only use the rear seat to chuck shopping on (saves having to open the boot!) so space isnt a problem , the 118d is only £35 a year tax and is approx 140 bhp , which is more than double what Ive got to play with in the Fabia! Id say I'll be looking to change in summer 09 , I might even chance a petrol version if the price equipment and looks are right as I only do approx 5-6000 miles a year. I take it its a nicer car than a Fabia 3 1.9TDi , which is the other car I'm thinking of at the minute?? __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

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Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 3,945 Thanks: 163 Thanked 123 Times in 109 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack Does no one else notice that the pedals are waaaaay over the right!? __________________ - Andrew Octavia For Sale!

02-01-2008, 13:18	#12
Welshy Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: BMW 120d SE - M Sport pack The 118d is good the 120d the best of the diesel 1 series and as fast as youd ever really need a good compromise and the 123d Hot hatch fast. Also remember that the 177bhp 120d is only 8bhp down on the Mk1 330D and the 123d is the same as the Mk2 330d 204bhp.... and they offer better economy over the 3ltr Rear seats are fine and Im a tall lad. Boot is only 20ltrs smaller than the Golf and a huge 70ltrs bigger than the Fabia/Polo also its much better than the 3 series as you drop the rear seats i needed = huge boot.

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