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BMW 1 Series Coupe (2008 - 2013)

5
reviewed by priceyoneputt on 29 November 2014
5
reviewed by flugel on 18 November 2013
4
reviewed by Mr£4Worth on 17 May 2011
5

120d SE 2dr Coupe

reviewed by Baggiebird on 6 November 2010
5
Overall rating
4
How it drives
4
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
3
Cost of maintenance and repairs
5
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

Great combination of performance, economy and good to drive

No issues so far, but only had car 2 weeks and purchased from a BWM Dealer with 24000 miles, 1 previous owner. Proper driver's car, very comfortable with precise, if slightly heavy gear change. Brakes are fantastic, nicely weighted steering, seats comfortable, plenty of adjustment in steering.
Not roomy in the back but then I did not need that as children have left home now! Compares very well to the competition in my view - I was looking for a driver's car that was not too big, but with good economy - which is what BWM now offer with their diesel range - probably the best 4 cylinder diesels in the World?
The only downside really is the price of parts, compared to Audi for example. Air filter £45, Oil Filter £13, in my view over priced.
I did take the trouble of contacting the previous owner who had been very happy and had part exchanged for another similar car - enough said?
Fuel economy 44-48 mpg in town, 50-55 mpg on a longer motorway run

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Price£21,065–£34,620
Road TaxC–J
MPG33.2–62.8 mpg
Real MPG79.4%

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