#1: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: iSamTz, Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 1:43 pm ---- My lovely little 116d eco...
Purchased about two weeks ago now.. lovely little number and goes like a dream
When I've had it a few years and its well ran in.. with the warranty gone then it might see some little bits and bobs done to it;)
As for now its staying completely standard.. and ill keep my little project going on the 206
Little better than the 206, little worse than the db9.. Lol joke, don't own a db9!
I've tried offering it in way of exchange for the old man's db7 vantage.. no luck as of yet!
#2: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:09 pm ---- Looks nice mate :), but think you should have went for the coupe instead
#3: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: iSamTz, Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:21 pm ---- I really wanted the coupe' but to be honest I needed the extra boot space.. would of loved the 320 coupe' or even the 120 shame, but its still a beauty
Sam
#4: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:48 pm ----
iSamTz wrote:
I really wanted the coupe' but to be honest I needed the extra boot space.. would of loved the 320 coupe' or even the 120 shame, but its still a beauty
Sam
Is it just me or are these really ugly?! the front looks horrible to me
should have got a coupe, or the older shape hatch
No offence
#5: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: LiamGTi180, Location: OxfordPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:00 pm ----
JordGJ wrote:
iSamTz wrote:
I really wanted the coupe' but to be honest I needed the extra boot space.. would of loved the 320 coupe' or even the 120 shame, but its still a beauty
Sam
Is it just me or are these really ugly?! the front looks horrible to me
should have got a coupe, or the older shape hatch
No offence
#6: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:24 pm ---- The new 1 series is much better than the old car.
I just found the stop start annoying and even when disabled it would switch itself back on when the car was restarted. I dont know why they bother to make a 2 litre diesel engine with such little power and how do you shut the tailgate gently without holding the wiper arm?
Other than the annoying indicators with a mind of their own it was quite nice to drive especially round corners. Sport Plus mode was amusing in 1st gear.
#7: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: iSamTz, Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:43 pm ----
Edward wrote:
The new 1 series is much better than the old car.
I just found the stop start annoying and even when disabled it would switch itself back on when the car was restarted. I dont know why they bother to make a 2 litre diesel engine with such little power and how do you shut the tailgate gently without holding the wiper arm?
Other than the annoying indicators with a mind of their own it was quite nice to drive especially round corners. Sport Plus mode was amusing in 1st gear.
To reply, The stop start is annoying as hell, its a 1.6 litre engine and its a twin turbo with a lot of power? its very fast for what it is, you can shut the tailgate gently by holding the latch that is provided.. you push the button at the top and it turns to unlock and you can put your hand in there (its a handle) to close it gently, the indicators have two settings, fully pressed or half pressed, half puts it on for 3 clicks and fully forever until the steering wheel cancels or driver does, sports mode its brilliant on the car, although I don't rev the balls off it, its a lovely drive and I'm very pleased with it all round.. cannot fault it.. Like I say, rather that than the 10 year old 206 any day of the week
#8: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Barking, Location: sarcasm-in-shedloadsPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:16 pm ----
Edward wrote:
Other than the annoying indicators with a mind of their own.
Doesn't your VW have 'lane changing' indicators too?
#9: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:16 pm ----
iSamTz wrote:
To reply, The stop start is annoying as hell, its a 1.6 litre engine and its a twin turbo with a lot of power?
It's a 2 litre diesel engine with a single turbo.
A Ford Focus 1.6 TD has some shove and has some entertainment value but how BMW have managed to make such an engine I do not know. It's very linear its power delivery like a petrol engine but it simply lacks any strong part of the rev range.
Barking wrote:
Edward wrote:
Other than the annoying indicators with a mind of their own.
Doesn't your VW have 'lane changing' indicators too?
Yes but when they are permanently on the stalk is locked down as is normal. On these BMWs the stalk pops back up when they are permanently on. So to cancel them you knock the stalk upwards and you end up indicating the opposite direction for a few flashes. I think they've just tried to do something different but have changed something that worked perfectly and created another unnecessary problem.
#10: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: iSamTz, Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:21 pm ----
Edward wrote:
iSamTz wrote:
To reply, The stop start is annoying as hell, its a 1.6 litre engine and its a twin turbo with a lot of power?
It's a 2 litre diesel engine with a single turbo.
A Ford Focus 1.6 TD has some shove and has some entertainment value but how BMW have managed to make such an engine I do not know. It's very linear its power delivery like a petrol engine but it simply lacks any strong part of the rev range.
Barking wrote:
Edward wrote:
Other than the annoying indicators with a mind of their own.
Doesn't your VW have 'lane changing' indicators too?
Yes but when they are permanently on the stalk is locked down as is normal. On these BMWs the stalk pops back up when they are permanently on. So to cancel them you knock the stalk upwards and you end up indicating the opposite direction for a few flashes. I think they've just tried to do something different but have changed something that worked perfectly and created another unnecessary problem.
The BMW 116d EfficientDynamics is powered by a four-cylinder 1.6-litre TwinPower Turbo diesel engine
Stop acting like a know it all and calm down... I own the bloody car, I should know that its a 1.6 twin turbo.
#11: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:29 pm ---- Ok, some current model 116d use the 2 litre. Smooth but no power.
#12: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: iSamTz, Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:32 pm ---- this has decent power.. I'm happy with it all round... like I say better than the 206
#13: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: D4NTP, Location: Not Leeds or its surrounding areas!Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:49 pm ---- I love the comments about the 2ltr low power engine when a lot of members on here rate the 90bhp 2ltr pug lump. Just for my 2p's worth it made sense for BMW to build one engine and offer various power options, great business sense. The new 1.6 ed engine seems great in theory but I don't think I'd want the liability of it out of warranty, reliability ain't great with the 1's but that ain't an issue with a brand new car.
#14: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:02 am ---- Why do they make a 2 litre 116D and a 1.6 116D? All in the current range too. It’s not even as if the 1.6 is replacing the 2 litre.
Are they actually twin turbo? It seems only the 125D is a twin turbo the others being twin scroll.
Also the 116i, which is a 1.6 turbo petrol engine – is it related to the 207 GTi engine?
#15: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:38 pm ----
JordGJ wrote:
iSamTz wrote:
I really wanted the coupe' but to be honest I needed the extra boot space.. would of loved the 320 coupe' or even the 120 shame, but its still a beauty
Sam
Is it just me or are these really ugly?! the front looks horrible to me
should have got a coupe, or the older shape hatch
No offence
Women buy the 1 series and Men buy the 3+ Series
I'd rather drive my van!
#16: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:34 pm ---- Dunno...the 135i looks like a bit of a bargain considering the performance.
#17: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: iSamTz, Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:14 pm ----
Edward wrote:
Dunno...the 135i looks like a bit of a bargain considering the performance.
the idea of buying a diesel is to save on fuel costs, the car does what I want it to do. It gets me to work and back and all important meetings, in comfort. and as far as I'm concerned its better than any old 206 you can throw my way.. its up to you if you'd turn a brand new bmw down for a 4+yo 206. But I know what I'd rather.
#18: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: pugcruiser, Location: bournemouthPosted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:31 pm ---- Nice car mate would prefer different colour tho
#19: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: DougalR, Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:54 pm ---- I got a mate who just bought a 2009 125i
I have to say it beautifully refined a built very good car.
How are you finding it?
#20: Re: My 116d, well... its better than my 206. Author: Jonno, Location: Boston/Spalding LincsPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:32 pm ---- Love the interior of the new 1 series, the old one looked very 'business' inside.
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