New 1 series - Thoughts?

Tim182 said:
They assume so because they generally can't afford it themselves...



Personally I feel that the only real contender to the 1 series is the A3. Once you have driven one you will understand why... The GTI and ST really are no contenders, they're toys.
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very very fun toys :D
 
Tim182 said:
Personally I feel that the only real contender to the 1 series is the A3. Once you have driven one you will understand why... The GTI and ST really are no contenders, they're toys.
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The Golf and A3 are in approximately the same price bracket :erm: BMW have priced the 1-series out of the segment.
 
Tim182 said:
They assume so because they generally can't afford it themselves...
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Not sure. I think people think you could have bought a "better" car for the same price. Like second hand 330/335/ IS250, etc.

I certainly would have bought a bigger car since he is going to get married soon, and possibly have kid(s).
 
D3x! said:
learn to drive :D

/jokes
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Funny... I would like to see anyone driving a ST or GTI at the limit without understeer. It comes with the frontwheel drive and weight-distribution inherent in a FWD hatchback. And that's why I hate all these 'hot hatches'...
 
Fuma said:
Not sure. I think people think you could have bought a "better" car for the same price. Like second hand 330/335/ IS250, etc.

I certainly would have bought a bigger car since he is going to get married soon, and possibly have kid(s).
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Today i'm a 25 year old who lives with his younger brother. Yes, hoping to pay lobola and marry in the next year or two. Kids....want to wait till I'm 30.

Can't a brother just be wasteful once in his life?

I feel the 330s/335s/IS250s are a too big for me right now. Unless of course you're talking the coupes ...
 
bsntombela said:
I feel the 330s/335s/IS250s are a too big for me right now. Unless of course you're talking the coupes ...
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You get used to the size, but you cannot compare the driving experience of a 6-cylinder beemer to a 4-cylinder one.
 
My wife is getting a 118i Auto Urban Line. I can honestly say, neither of us liked the car from the press photos. For some reason, they chose a red one, which looked a bit droopy and just odd. We were invited to the launch in Joburg and went for the hell of it. It is MUCH better looking in person. The front end just 'works' when you can appreciate it in 3D in a decent colour, like black or blue. The interior is much improved over even the 3 series and comes close to Audi. The drive is unmatched - it is nimble, gokart like and the small, chunky steering wheel lets you whip the car around bends like no front wheel drive can ever match. The 125kw 1.6 Turbo is plenty potent and the gearbox is quick and smooth. The ride was compliant, comfortable, yet still a little sporty. But far superior to other BM's if driven which are rock hard and break your spine. Overall, I feel in love within seconds behind the wheel. Yes, it is a little pricey once you add some extras, but what car isn't overpriced in this country? A VW for R220k without motorplan? For 100k more you get am automatic beemer with toys and 5yrs maintenance thrown in, plus much more fun, status and enjoyment, not to mention performance and handling. Yes there are "better bargains" out there, but it depends on your needs. We already have a family sedan. I can suggest that if you are looking for a premium hatch with good performance, go have a look. If you can't afford a R350k car, then i think the discussion around price is pointless.
 
bsntombela said:
I've ordered mine. Should be ready in a month or so.

118i sportspack
17" rims
Dark Sea blue colour
black leather seats with red trimmings
harman kardon sound systems (BMW professional business radio)
sunroof

I'm looking forward to it. First decent car really
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DrYes said:
Look if someone can afford it by all means let them spend their money but status purchases usually get people into trouble.
congrats and enjoy dude.
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bsntombela's reply in the "How-much-money-do-you-have-left"-thread

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...ou-have-left?p=6354155&highlight=#post6354155

bsntombela said:
R52 :cry:

Payday is Thursday, got petrol in the car and food in the fridge! Shouldn't be too bad.
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:D
 
bsntombela said:
Today i'm a 25 year old who lives with his younger brother. Yes, hoping to pay lobola and marry in the next year or two. Kids....want to wait till I'm 30.

Can't a brother just be wasteful once in his life?

I feel the 330s/335s/IS250s are a too big for me right now. Unless of course you're talking the coupes ...
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I appreciate the fact that you want to enjoy your money and yes you are still young. I'm almost six years older than you and maybe I'm too financially paranoid when it comes to spending money on cars, more especially if it sounds too expensive.

Enjoy your ride though.
 
Mike Hoxbig said:
You get used to the size, but you cannot compare the driving experience of a 6-cylinder beemer to a 4-cylinder one.
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Very true.

Bit off topic but unfortunately 4 cylinders are the future of the beemers... x30i I6 is being replaced by x28i I4 Turbo engine. x23i and x25i is also being replaced by 4 cylinder versions...

Altough all of them have more power than the ones they are replacing, they will be missed.
 
The biggest problem with the new 1 series is the Polo GTI. Both have great interiors (and the polo in full spec is probably cheaper than the beemers in full spec). I'm also of the opinion that the new 1 will have similar ride quality like the old (even in a 330i, I felt like I was sitting on granite) whereas VWs tend to be engineered for humane levels of comfort.
 
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