***Claudia Wimmer 2007 BMW 118i (56K Warning)***

[cawimmer430]

With only 2km on the odometer, are you sure you don't have to break the car in? I wouldn't listen to the car salesman completely about this type of thing......

I asked him about it, and he said that every modern BMW engine is tested for 20 hours after construction (and the has their oil changed) so it's basically broken in already. I trust this guy. We knew Mr. Meindl from years ago when he worked at the Mercedes dealership!

 

[cawimmer430]

Congrats to Claudia! I'm sure she'll love the car! And thanks for the pics, Chris! Hopefully we get some exterior shots with the xenons/angel eyes & rear lights/brake lights on and a few pics of the interior lighting at night as well? Please?

I am planning on doing just those kinds of pictures! Patience!

 

[cawimmer430]

DRIVING UPDATE!!!


Took the 118i on a drive with my sister! We left our home at around 2 PM and came back at 6:45 PM! It was fun!

Our route was basically composed of country roads where the little 118i demonstrated it's superb handling. This little car loves corners and takes them with ease. The steering and suspension feel inspire driver confidence and the body roll in tight corners is virtually non-existant.

I also drove the car on the Autobahn and it was fun for the most part. The high speed handling is very nice and I managed to bring her up to 190 km/h. The acceleration at higher speeds I am sorry to say is terrible. Past 160 km/h, the car feels gutless and out of breath and the acceleration is really really slow. I am not complaining however, this is a 118i after all - mated to an automatic transmission as well! Speaking of the automatic, wonderful. I still wish this car had a manual but the automatic responds nicely to input, shifts in the background and generally appears confidant.

The seats are quite hard and after about an hour of driving, my back hurt a bit. I think the back support of the seats isn't that good. I had to stop and walk around a bit to get the blood flowing again, stretch etc. Comfort is ok, but on rough roads, the sporty suspension let's you feel the bumpy road surfaces.

I'll be in Bruchsal for a week. Will try to be online but can't promise anything!

 

[Nikos120i]

DRIVING UPDATE!!!


Took the 118i on a drive with my sister! We left our home at around 2 PM and came back at 6:45 PM! It was fun!

Our route was basically composed of country roads where the little 118i demonstrated it's superb handling. This little car loves corners and takes them with ease. The steering and suspension feel inspire driver confidence and the body roll in tight corners is virtually non-existant.

I also drove the car on the Autobahn and it was fun for the most part. The high speed handling is very nice and I managed to bring her up to 190 km/h. The acceleration at higher speeds I am sorry to say is terrible. Past 160 km/h, the car feels gutless and out of breath and the acceleration is really really slow. I am not complaining however, this is a 118i after all - mated to an automatic transmission as well! Speaking of the automatic, wonderful. I still wish this car had a manual but the automatic responds nicely to input, shifts in the background and generally appears confidant.

The seats are quite hard and after about an hour of driving, my back hurt a bit. I think the back support of the seats isn't that good. I had to stop and walk around a bit to get the blood flowing again, stretch etc. Comfort is ok, but on rough roads, the sporty suspension let's you feel the bumpy road surfaces.

I'll be in Bruchsal for a week. Will try to be online but can't promise anything!

The engine is brand new...and tight. You should not push it that much until you run-it-in properly. Take is easy for the first 2000 or 3000 km or so...and then the engine will perform a little better and it will consume less.

Enjoy your new car guys!!!

 

[zetableh]

Thanks. And your German is all correct!

Good. It's been a few years since I had to take that class, so I was stretching and Babel Fishing

 

[cawimmer430]

UPDATE!

Ok, so we left our place at 9:00 AM and arrived in Bruchsal at 2:45 PM. A lot of construction work and speed limits, but where there was no speed limits, I drove the 118i all the way up to 210 km/h. The car could go faster, but the situations didn't allow it.

Either way it's handling is just top notch. The highspeed handling is superb. The engine has a nice growl to it at higher speeds. It's not like a 4-cylinder whine, but just a nice growling purr. Very relaxing - for me at least.

Again, the seat comfort isn't very good for long distances. I had a pillow underneath my back, which helped, but we still had to stop twice so I could stretch my legs and my back. For comparison purposes, the seats in our Mercedes E320 are softer and very comfortable. I never experience back pains when I drive that car over long distances. Either way, a small pillow underneath your back really helps.

The computer gave the fuel consumption as 6.9 l / 100 km, which isn't bad considering I hammered it a lot. We left with a full tank and arrived in Bruchsal with a 1/2 full tank. Not bad really considering we travelled over 400 km!!!! I am loving the car and it's a lot of fun to drive, especially on windy country roads. The 118i drives nicely on the Autobahn but it doesn't really feel like its natural habitat.

More updates to follow. On Tuesday, I will be visiting the Mercedes-Benz Museum again!

 

[PanterroR]

Again, the seat comfort isn't very good for long distances. I had a pillow underneath my back, which helped, but we still had to stop twice so I could stretch my legs and my back.

That's because you're one fat, tall mofo! Hehe!

For comparison purposes, the seats in our Mercedes E320 are softer and very comfortable. I never experience back pains when I drive that car over long distances. Either way, a small pillow underneath your back really helps.

E vs 1er in terms of comfort? Grrrr.... You can do better than that...

j/k

I know what you're talking about. Many people that i know that own 1er said just as you. Long distances - a-a, not comfortable.

 

[cawimmer430]

That's because you're one fat, tall mofo! Hehe!

I have the body of a supermodel! Thin as hell!

E vs 1er in terms of comfort? Grrrr.... You can do better than that...

Dude, I know these don't compare, but I was still making a comparison!

I know what you're talking about. Many people that i know that own 1er said just as you. Long distances - a-a, not comfortable.

Yep, the 1er doesn't strike me as the kind of car you hop into for long journeys. It excels on short to medium country road trips on windy roads that demand top handling. I love it.

 

[PanterroR]

I have the body of a supermodel! Thin as hell!

Yeah, i know you're Adriana Lima look-a-like...

Dude, I know these don't compare, but I was still making a comparison!

It's like you compared Golf I vs. RR Phantom in terms of comfort...

It excels on short to medium country road trips on windy roads that demand top handling. I love it.

That's what it's made for and that's what it makes him a real BMW, just a little bit smaller.

 

[cawimmer430]

Adriana Lima? She's ugly though!

 

[Zafiro]

I have no problem spending time with the 1er, maybe Im having too much fun so I forget all about it. but all humans have different bodies, for some the seats works fine while for others it might be hard.

My Mum has the standard seats as well, personally I think BMW sportchairs are more comfortable than the standard seats.

1er is no long-distance crusier, for that you buy a 5er or a 7er. 1er is a shopping car and a car you drive to your work with but you aint doing any vacation trips to italy or a foreign country with a 1er. Heck, I dont want to do any long trips in any small car for that matter, too little space for the my luggage

Now we all are waiting for your sisters report

PS you need more fat on your butt Caw to sit good in your sisters car, go eat junkfood

 

[cawimmer430]

Now we all are waiting for your sisters report

PS you need more fat on your butt Caw to sit good in your sisters car, go eat junkfood

No luck convincing her to join. I'll ask her about her thoughts though and will post them here.


Junkfood? Well I bought a lot of junkfood today with my sister. Pringles, Coke, potato chips, chocolate and a lot of booze. We're kinda living it up now in her apartment with her friends. But don't worry, no driving until tomorrow.

 

[wltsm]

Thanks for the report Christian, good to see the car is going well!

And BTW, going 210km/h doesn't sound like you're running it in to me, I know they say it's run in, but I wouldn't push it.

Has your sister driven the car yet, or has it all been you, getting that BMW bug?

 

[Mr. M]

Congratulations again Wimmer. You obviously was very excited when the car finally came to your hands.

 

[PanterroR]

You obviously was very excited when the car finally came to your hands.

Of course, he couldn't believe how good a BMW is... I bet my hand that now he has at least a 3er on order...

 

[Zafiro]

Congratulations again Wimmer. You obviously was very excited when the car finally came to your hands.

I bet he is a lot more excited than his sister is with the car

 

[Mr. M]

I bet he is a lot more excited than his sister is with the car

Exactly. When's your new car coming Wimmer?

 

[cawimmer430]

Thanks for the report Christian, good to see the car is going well!

And BTW, going 210km/h doesn't sound like you're running it in to me, I know they say it's run in, but I wouldn't push it.

Has your sister driven the car yet, or has it all been you, getting that BMW bug?

Well the engine feels totally run in already. Remember, the BMW salesman mentioned that this is no problem at all because the engine is tested for 20 hours straight after construction so it's basically all broken in already. Besides, the dealer told me to drive it past 200 km/h to "active the catalytic converter". I also should add that I didn't do a kickdown yet, I've been simply letting the fluidly accelerate to high speeds. NO KICKDOWNS YET!

My sister has driven the car, but she's also busy so she doesn't do much with it. I'm the guy who's driving it around.

I was in Mannheim and Heidelberg yesterday with my sister and that area is mostly Autobahn with no speed limits. The 1er is fun to drive but high speeds really aren't it's strong point. It's still a small and relatively light car so past 170 km/h it feels a bit shakey. The strong point of this car are twisty country roads and it does it very nicely. Virtually zero body roll and a nice feedback from the steering wheel. I LOVE IT.

 

[cawimmer430]

Congratulations again Wimmer. You obviously was very excited when the car finally came to your hands.

Oh yeah. It's a fun little car. The handling aspect is superb. Now I know why BMW's handling is praised. Also, many people seem to forget that this car is RWD and hence has a lot of handling potential compared to a FWD sports sedan.

 

[cawimmer430]

Of course, he couldn't believe how good a BMW is... I bet my hand that now he has at least a 3er on order...

I'd rather have a B-Class!!!!! j/k