Intro to my new 1 series - RIP Long live the MkII

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   Having had BMWs for many a year, I have always had to "make do" with used vehicles. This time however we have been lucky enough to be able to afford a brand new 1. 
As my partner doesn't like "big" cars then anything other than the 1 was going to be too big. I too think the latest gen 3 series are bloated whales compared to the original designs. 
When you take a 1 series it is roughly the same size as an old E30. As we have a couple of these and my partner considers these small cars then the battle was won.

Trading in a 21mth old GP Tjet 120 then Fiat had done me no favours over the period by marketing hard and undermining any residual value our car had. This is even though the car had only done 5800 miles.

This then limited our choice of 1 series but having tried both the 118d and 116d in normal operations then there was little if any difference noticed.

The big attraction has been the fuel consumption and the road tax of only �35 a year. 

Anyway hello world to one of only a handful of red 1 series I have so far seen. 

It was oredered with factory towbar; bluetooth (which comes with a radio upgrade) and cruise control.
Noone can tell me why BMW insist on run flat tyres with a towbar option as the 1 series doesn't have a spare even when fitted with "normal" tyres.

Being a Sport model it came with sports seats, front fogs and a multi function steering wheel as well as 17" alloys.
I also persuaded the dealer to throw in F&R flaps FOC, as I like them on a car.

Looking through the accessory brochure today I see just a couple of mods so far; a full chrome grille and an exhaust trim.
Apart from that it looks like staying std until 3 years time when a remap may be in order to release a few more horses from the 2litre engine.

I'm sure it will go to a few shows this coming year, mainly as support for the 323i.

Edited by hennabm - 29 Jul 2010 at 7:48pm

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hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Intro to my new 1 series - RIP Long live the MkII Posted: 31 Dec 2009 at 2:28pm
	Having had BMWs for many a year, I have always had to "make do" with used vehicles. This time however we have been lucky enough to be able to afford a brand new 1. As my partner doesn't like "big" cars then anything other than the 1 was going to be too big. I too think the latest gen 3 series are bloated whales compared to the original designs. When you take a 1 series it is roughly the same size as an old E30. As we have a couple of these and my partner considers these small cars then the battle was won. Trading in a 21mth old GP Tjet 120 then Fiat had done me no favours over the period by marketing hard and undermining any residual value our car had. This is even though the car had only done 5800 miles. This then limited our choice of 1 series but having tried both the 118d and 116d in normal operations then there was little if any difference noticed. The big attraction has been the fuel consumption and the road tax of only �35 a year. Anyway hello world to one of only a handful of red 1 series I have so far seen. It was oredered with factory towbar; bluetooth (which comes with a radio upgrade) and cruise control. Noone can tell me why BMW insist on run flat tyres with a towbar option as the 1 series doesn't have a spare even when fitted with "normal" tyres. Being a Sport model it came with sports seats, front fogs and a multi function steering wheel as well as 17" alloys. I also persuaded the dealer to throw in F&R flaps FOC, as I like them on a car. Looking through the accessory brochure today I see just a couple of mods so far; a full chrome grille and an exhaust trim. Apart from that it looks like staying std until 3 years time when a remap may be in order to release a few more horses from the 2litre engine. I'm sure it will go to a few shows this coming year, mainly as support for the 323i. Edited by hennabm - 29 Jul 2010 at 7:48pm
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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Cabrio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Register Chair E30 Register & Competition Secretary Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 6625	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cabrio Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Dec 2009 at 4:20pm
	Mike - good choice and nice purchase...I do like these cars and very 'fit for purpose'....not cheap but you will see a good residual Vs the Fiat Are you planning to concours a new car...surely not ;-)
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	Concours this one? It does go against my own thoughts of showing new cars as they are so easy to clean and prepare. Maybe in a few years time though..........
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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	You could enter both - and then only beat yourself....You know I agree with you re concours - but guess if you cant beat them ---- happy New Year... We have some E30 events planned and would great to see your two cars
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hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jan 2010 at 8:00pm
	Already had a few morsels added - chrome grille kit; bonnet insulation and exhaust trim - pics at the weekend, following the fitment of the flaps
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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	Got a mate who runs a 120d on BTRDA Rally events and another in Dunlop race series - so let me know when consider the performance mods as will check with them whats vfm
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hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 2010 at 9:56pm
	The 1 is no more........ Thanks to a drop or two of French rain the car has been totalled. It didn't like swimming with water up to the windscreen. Now the insurance and things to sort now we are back in the UK. Happy holidays The vehicle emerges from the depths........... Edited by hennabm - 19 Jun 2010 at 8:49am
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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	Oh my good lord - thats not what I call a good trip to France Will the salvage be brought back to the UK - will be repairable but will take a while to dry out - and likely to need a new loom to be safe - guess it will go back on the road but worth little in France...how deep was it
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hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2010 at 1:42pm
	The insurance company have already agreed tp replace the car on a like for like. The "old one", with just 1100 miles on the clock, will be sold as salvage in France. They reckoned it was going to cost them �1500 for repatriation on top of the loom, complete interior, new exhaust, brakes etc etc etc. It was less than 6mths old. The water where the picture is only went to bonnet badge level at its highest. The other side of the road and the cars were submerged totally. Still, over 25 people have so far died in the aftermath of the floods. What's another car compared to life. The new car should be at my dealer in late August/early Sept.
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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	Mike - true I was not aware people had died...so guess you are happy to get home in one piece I would have been interested in the salvage - but will be tricky to track down in France now Still keeping those panels for you when you are passing by
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hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2010 at 6:33pm
	It is at ESD recovery on the N7 at Roquebrune sur Argent, near Frejus. LV are the insurers if you are interested. 5th or 19th July whichever suits you best for me to drop in......
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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	Whatever suits pencilled in for the 5th at 12 - cheers
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hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jul 2010 at 7:51pm
	Well after waiting a little less than originally promised, the new 1 arrived with me today Slightly different to the original but generically the same vehicle. Hopefully this one has a stronger aversion to water than the last one.
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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	Is that also a new plate Mike - looks good enough to enter in a concours :-)
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hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jul 2010 at 4:22pm
	No, the plate was transferred over from the swimming model. Today it is now in bits with the whole of the underside trays removed. This is so I can put paint on where BMW can't be bothered to do so, like the inner side of the wheel arch lip or indeed the whole of the inner rear arches
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2010 at 3:12pm
	Well the car is now complete. It has the chrome grilles, exhaust trim, mudflaps, u/bonnet insulation and the whole of the underside painted and/or waxoyled. I have also replaced the front caliper carriers as the acid cleaner from PDI had marked the finish on both. The dealer very kindly picked up the tab for the replacements. Having been to France and lost one car this year - guess where our next holiday is planned for Sept - near Boscastle - ohhh nooooo. I'll just have to find high ground to park on. Edited by hennabm - 07 Aug 2010 at 3:13pm
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

Dan116i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Register Chair 1 Series Chair Joined: 27 May 2009 Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan116i Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 11:54am
	Good luck on your holiday, take some paddles for incase Btw, the red finish on your car is really nice


hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 5:22pm
	Dan116i - thanks for the thumbs up. I do prefer red as a colour and on the three door 1 it does look good. The last one had the black window surround and I wasn't so keen on that. That is why I paid the extra this time for the chrome and to my eyes it improves the look. Mind you I do have a liking for chrome- I'm not into the shadow look or whatever it's called.
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

Dan116i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Register Chair 1 Series Chair Joined: 27 May 2009 Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan116i Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 6:07pm
	I want the chrome too. But as far as i know you cant get the chrome window surround for a five door, just that shadow surround which im not keen on. Tho now seeing the chrome grille on your car im going to make an order for that.


hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 8:59pm
	Dan116i - yes looking through the option lists there doesn't seem to be the option for chromeline on a 5 door. Don't know why though. The grilles lift the drab grille and depending on the age of your car, perhaps you can think about the chrome tail pipe. Mind you BMW don't exactly go overboard with a high chrome finish on it, so I shall be taking it away to my chroming people next week to have it done properly. I hope to have it done in time for Ragley Hall on the 5th Sept. Are you going - I shall be there with the 1 and my 323. Only seen one 1 series in concours so far, so mine will amke No 2 anyway. Edited by hennabm - 14 Aug 2010 at 9:05pm
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

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	Im affraid i wont be at Ragley Hall. Its abit far for me as i come from Kent. Im the only 1 series that enters the south east concours, its not really a car people use for concours (for some reason)


hennabm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Status: Offline Points: 523	Post Options Post Reply Quote hennabm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 8:54pm
	Ragley Hall No other 1 present in the show. There was a saloon there belonging to one of the judges, but that was all.
	82 323i Henna 90 320iSE - died Apr 21 10 116d Sport 12 1.4 Punto Easy 89 240DL est 11 X3 3.0d SE

Dan116i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Register Chair 1 Series Chair Joined: 27 May 2009 Status: Offline Points: 108	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan116i Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 8:38pm
	I'll try and come next year, though i cant really say im serious about the concours bit, just enjoy the day out looking around. Uk weather depending