BMW 116i 2011 3 Door Advice

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ChaseVsGodzilla said:
That's the one, what do we think?
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Bro it's nice. I was just like you, came from an Atos (precursor to i10) and went into a new Renault Sandero ... which I hated so much I traded it in within six months and lost R50 000 on the deal. A BMW (even an entry-level one) is just a different class. It won't be your permanent car and you *will* get frustrated with its slow speed eventually, but for right now? It's not a lot of money and not a lot of risk. If you've got a solid warranty, you're reasonably covered.
 
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ChaseVsGodzilla said:
That's the one, what do we think?
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Honestly it looks really neat (on paper), excellent mileage *but* still sounds like too much for that generation + the weaker engine + very basic ito spec.

If the last 2 points don't bother you do much then consider it.

I will still say take your ~R140k & look at an early F20 shape.
 
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It screams - I just want to drive a status symbol for external validation but I can only afford an old base model.

If you really must get a BMW then go for a newer model with more features, else look at other manufacturers. R140K is plenty in the used car market.
 
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TStringList said:
It screams - I just want to drive a status symbol for external validation but I can only afford an old base model.

If you really must get a BMW then go for a newer model with more features, else look at other manufacturers. R140K is plenty in the used car market.
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Mind sharing these R140k is plenty on the used market examples ?
 
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This thread should be called: "The Overpriced 1st Gen 1-Series Thread" :p
 
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FiestaST said:
This thread should be called: "The Overpriced 1st Gen 1-Series Thread" :p
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Lol Fiesta ... I set "All BMW in Western Cape, under R150 000 and under 85 000km". There were only three options coming back: two were listings for the original thread here and one was for that one. You go find the cheap low-mileage BMW you keep talking about.
 
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I.am.Sam said:
why not look at an i20 or something

bmw you only buying for the little looks and that 1 series isnt even that good looking
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My htoughts as well. Why buy a BMW if you are only buying the 1.6 with no luxuries? Just because of the BMW badge?
 
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Shame, there was a beautiful 130i here on the forum about a month ago for sale. That would have been an awesome buy. I kinda wish I had gone for it.
 
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