***Testdrove a BMW 118i 5-speed***

[cawimmer430]

Nice review. I drove the 116i two years ago but that was before I had a drivers license.

I'm telling the cops!

 

[cawimmer430]

Dear Christian.

I have seen photos of your sister in one of your albums at the imagestation. And I have to be honest with you...

She really is one stunningly good looking woman.

Ah yes...the car.

Your sister has a good taste in car for what I see. The 1-Series really is the most unique of all hatchbacks. Personally, I think your sister would be better off with either the 120i or 120d. I found the 118i to be a bit slow...

Thanks Kowalski.

I think the new 143-hp 118i will be more lively. I didn't find this 118i to be that bad though it seemed to run out of steam a bit at higher RPM's. It was overall a fantastic car and I imagine the new 118i will be even better.

The 120i would have been a little too powerful for her needs. Diesels are out of the question since she doesn't drive 15,000 km+ per year, so the diesel tax and more expensive price will not pay off.

 

[bmer]

and I strongly disagree on your comments on the gearbox, bmw has one of the best manual gearboxes. 1-series also has sportier feeling than on 3-series, shorter shiftings it feels like. I drove the new Golf GTI a couple of days go and I find the gearbox in the babybimmer to be more precise and with better feeling.
I think you are to obsessed with automatics thats why you dare to complain on bmw's finest, the manual gearbox

I don't think the 5-spd tranny in the pre-facelift 1er is the most refined BMW manual. At least I've heard that BMW's 6-spd manuals are more precise.

 

[cawimmer430]

I don't think the 5-spd tranny in the pre-facelift 1er is the most refined BMW manual. At least I've heard that BMW's 6-spd manuals are more precise.

This might be the reason I didn't find the transmission to be anything out of the ordinary. It was a great and smooth manual transmission, but it didn't feel like the precision tool described in most reviews. Perhaps this mainly refers to the 6-speed manual?

 

[Zafiro]

This might be the reason I didn't find the transmission to be anything out of the ordinary. It was a great and smooth manual transmission, but it didn't feel like the precision tool described in most reviews. Perhaps this mainly refers to the 6-speed manual?

Nah, bmw 5-gear boxes got awarded a lot too but its true the 6 -speed is a new and improved gearbox.

 

[Zafiro]

It just didn't feel special. Either this car was an exception or I don't know a good manual when I drive one.

too many automatics for you, you have forgot how a proper gearbox feels like

I dont know what you expected but the gearboxes is precise with a nice resistence when changing gear. Its not exact and short shifting like a real sportcar gearbox but the gearboxes in bmw are well-known to be in the top in their "ordinary" cars compared to otehr german carmakers, (hence MB and Audi).
Then again you claimed the interior materials is better in 3-series than 1-serie when many reviews complain on the interior in 1er. I know bmw has listen to the critics so the interiors has been improved in facelifted 1er.
Maybe you like to go your own way, against others opinions

 

[cawimmer430]

Nah, bmw 5-gear boxes got awarded a lot too but its true the 6 -speed is a new and improved gearbox.

In that case, the 6-speed must clearly be better by a wide margin.

Like I said, the 5-speed wasn't bad at all, but it didn't feel like the transmission described in most BMW reviews.

 

[cawimmer430]

too many automatics for you, you have forgot how a proper gearbox feels like

I dont know what you expected but the gearboxes is precise with a nice resistence when changing gear. Its not exact and short shifting like a real sportcar gearbox but the gearboxes in bmw are well-known to be in the top in their "ordinary" cars compared to otehr german carmakers, (hence MB and Audi).
Then again you claimed the interior materials is better in 3-series than 1-serie when many reviews complain on the interior in 1er. I know bmw has listen to the critics so the interiors has been improved in facelifted 1er.
Maybe you like to go your own way, against others opinions

LOL probably.

Regarding the interior, I do feel that the 1-Series interior is a little better built. And I also think the 3-Series interior looks good with the proper materials and colors. Overall though, I just feel that the 1-Series interior feels better built overall.

And I was always a person who stated his opinion. Peer pressure cannot change my mind.

 

[Mr. M]

Nice review Wimmer, can't wait to see the 1er of your own.

And yes, don't think I'm a pervert for one second, but I think your sis is hot.

 

[bmer]

And yes, don't think I'm a pervert for one second, but I think your sis is hot.

Agreed, she should do modeling!

 

[cawimmer430]

Thanks Mirage and Bmer.

She might actually work for NATO. Interestingly enough she was never interested in modelling.

 

[Giannis]

for NATO? What is she, a commando?

 

[bmer]

for NATO? What is she, a commando?

LOL be careful, Giannis. You might be in a sniper rifle crosshair as we speak!

 

[NarutoRamen]

And yes, don't think I'm a pervert for one second, but I think your sis is hot.

I second that!

Thanks Mirage and Bmer.

She might actually work for NATO. Interestingly enough she was never interested in modelling.

NATO eh? Damn...so she is a beauty that kills? LOL

 

[cawimmer430]

for NATO? What is she, a commando?

Yep.

Nah, a deskjob.

 

[Mr. Chigga_Chan]

Thanks for the great review Christian, as always, detailed and informative. Even though many of the things you say may be "subjective," I tend to trust your comments and conclusions.

Nice pics, wish we could have had more and its great that you're doing cars other than MB now.

 

[cawimmer430]

Thanks for the great review Christian, as always, detailed and informative. Even though many of the things you say may be "subjective," I tend to trust your comments and conclusions.

Nice pics, wish we could have had more and its great that you're doing cars other than MB now.

Thanks Mr. CC.

I always try to be as objective and honest as possible in my reviews. I think I am doing a good job at it too!