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BMW 116i Thoughts?

  • 29-01-2015 06:42PM
    #1
    RedDeadMarshal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭


    What is the 1 series 1.6 petrol like 2008 and upwards with 90kw at the rear wheels? is it a chain or belt engine? fuel consumption reliability general overview and problems of the 1 series bmw?


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,877 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Cramped, underpowered, small boot and sparse interior. I'm not a fan of the Audi A3 but a similar year and priced A3 1.4 tsi sportback will do the same job with a bit more punch.


  • #3
    RedDeadMarshal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭RedDeadMarshal


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Cramped, underpowered, small boot and sparse interior. I'm not a fan of the Audi A3 but a similar year and priced A3 1.4 tsi sportback will do the same job with a bit more punch.

    Cold started the BMW at the dealers there was white smoke out of the exhaust I didn't pay close attention but my missus said it seemed a lot. Is it just condensation or head gasket failure. **** i'm gonna have to check the coolant witch I forgot I was too worked up in the moment of looking at the car which was nice and clean. The engine was clean but that smoke is bothering me now.


  • #4
    mossy50
    Closed Accounts Posts: 390 ✭✭mossy50


    PLEASE DO NOT BUY ONE
    we have a 09 and with out doubt its the biggest pile of shxte we have ever owned there are plenty of way better cars to buy


  • #5
    RedDeadMarshal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭RedDeadMarshal


    mossy50 wrote: »
    PLEASE DO NOT BUY ONE
    we have a 09 and with out doubt its the biggest pile of shxte we have ever owned there are plenty of way better cars to buy

    Really? is it reliability problems?


  • #6
    mossy50
    Closed Accounts Posts: 390 ✭✭mossy50


    Big Money Worries is what BMW 1 SERIES should stand for
    heaps of electrical problems
    abs sensors, dfc sensors, central locking not working windows going down on there own constant coil pack problems head gasket failure oil feeder pipe came a drift in engine run flat tyre sensors constantly acting up etc etc
    use your common sense and dont buy


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  • #7
    RedDeadMarshal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭RedDeadMarshal


    mossy50 wrote: »
    Big Money Worries is what BMW 1 SERIES should stand for
    heaps of electrical problems
    abs sensors, dfc sensors, central locking not working windows going down on there own constant coil pack problems head gasket failure oil feeder pipe came a drift in engine run flat tyre sensors constantly acting up etc etc
    use your common sense and dont buy

    Thanks mate :) yeah gonna use my common sense getting a boxer diesel impreza same road tax so that's no bother, scraping the bmw. Cheers boys I would've bought that yoke if it wasn't for your info


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