Is the 1 Series Coupe reliable?
The BMW 1 Series Coupe is proving durable, with few complaints from owners. However, cabin trim problems and rattles can be an issue, with dealers sometimes struggling to fix them. A high rate of tyre wear can also frustrate, with rear tyres sometimes lasting for fewer than 15,000 miles.
Is BMW 118d reliable?
In the 2020 What Car? Reliability Survey, BMW finished a fair way above Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen, in joint (with Mazda) 9th place out of the 31 manufacturers sampled. And the 1 Series itself also proved to be one of the more reliable cars in the family car class.
Is BMW 1 Series a coupe?
The first generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW E81 (3-door hatchback), BMW E82 (coupe), BMW E87 (5-door hatchback) and BMW E88 (convertible) compact cars. The 1 Series M Coupé is powered by the BMW N54 turbocharged inline-six engine and uses a six-speed manual transmission.
What is the best BMW 1 Series engine?
Diesel engines For really muscular performance the 120d or 125d are the ones to go for. The 120d has a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 190bhp.
What is the strongest BMW 1 Series?
BMW M140i
The BMW M140i is the fastest and most powerful 1 Series money can buy. Sitting at the top of the small car tree, the BMW M140i is currently the fastest and most powerful 1 Series money can buy. It’s not quite as hardcore as the previous-generation 1M Coupe, or the BMW M2, but with 335bhp, it certainly packs a punch.
Is the BMW 118d a coupe or hatchback?
Beyond that you had to settle for one of the multitude of more practical, but less interesting hatchbacks. With the lower-powered commonrail engine in the 118d, BMW has added a new entry-level model to its 1 Series Coupe range as well as a direct rival to the popular diesel Scirocco.
Which is better BMW 118d or Golf GTD?
Barinas and Beemers are no threat to each other – it’s the Golf GTD that keeps the BMW 118d awake. The GTD has more power and torque than the 118d for less, at $41,790.
Which is better VW Scirocco or BMW 118d?
The VW Scirocco is the more practical and spacious coupe, and offers an equally involving drive, but the rear-wheel drive 118d has a charm of its own that many will appreciate. It is a usable and attainable sports coupe that answers real-world motoring needs without compromising on fun and desirability.
When did the BMW 1 series come out?
From its debut in 2004 the 1 Series hatch has copped criticism – for its performance or its looks. Almost eight years on, the 1 Series is still with us and BMW has launched the second generation. We drove a very new and improved 118d for a week see to what it had to offer.