whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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I have decided at the moment on the following
1 series MSPORT 2dr Coupe
Alpine White
Upgraded 18's
Red Heated Leather
Professional Radio
Thast about it - going to have to drop the xexons which I am a bit gutted about
Will look similar to this
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6366/dsc01067eq6.jpg
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7788/dsc01069rf8.jpg
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Nice  dad wanted one of these, but the 2nd hand market hasn't really grown yet.
He got a 3 door instead. He's very impressed with the 120d engine, after coming from an E46 M3.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Nice, my brother just bought one for his girlfriend, I was in it a few days ago, very nice car indeed
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myke
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Registered: 7th Feb 01
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what engine?
the 135i looks to be an awesome machine. apparently they refused an M1 because the 135 was already as quick as an M3.
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Ben G
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would love a white bmw after the focus, looks absolutely awesome (and bloody frightening in your rear view mirror) 
bmw have definitely come a long way with the new aggressive shapes 
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1.2-Ls-Corsa
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Registered: 13th Jul 02
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I love this car and the pictures that you added I would want one thing extra the Black glass roof that looks wicked on these beemers
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whitter45
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Will look exactly like the pic but with red leather
Trying to stretch to a 123D (not my own money its a monthly allownace) but is looking like the 120D - I have the engine at the moment and its doesn't disappoint
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BYRON
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120d is sufficient as you know. I wasnt that impressed with the 123d in all honesty.
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1.2-Ls-Corsa
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whats the difference?? just the engine size??
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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Very nice,
white cars are pure sex imo .
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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The 123d is essentially the same engine, i.e. 2 litres but is twin turbo.
The basic theory is, it uses the smaller turbo for low down revs and larger turbo for higher revs. This then eliminates turbo lag and makes it a much quicker car, supposedly.
Dad has the BMW Efficient Dynamics thing in his, which means it cuts out when you stop etc he says it works really well and there isn't any delay.
Incidentally, the 118d with BMW Efficient Dynamics has been voted the greenest car, ahead of, surprise surprise, the Prius.
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whitter45
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yeah have that on my 120D now
I have heard mixed reviews about the 123D
I.e yes its a great engine but not that different to the 120D
Sooner have the 120D with toys rather than a standard 123D
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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I agree - 123d will only put your insurance up too for not a lot of difference.
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corsa-sxi
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Registered: 11th Jul 03
Location: Kingston upon Hull
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ive driven a 120D, engine is quite nice yeh, 165bhp aint they?
118D just seems so much slower
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Ludacris Turbo
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Registered: 28th May 04
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My dads just bought the 120d in red! Collects it at the end of the month!
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa-sxi
ive driven a 120D, engine is quite nice yeh, 165bhp aint they?
118D just seems so much slower
07 onwards are 177 BHP
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I agree - 123d will only put your insurance up too for not a lot of difference.
don't pay insurance, road tax servicning etc so not an issue
Emmission are the key as this affects your tax code
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Baskey
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Registered: 31st May 06
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love the automatic seatbelt things on these, you noticed these wither??
couple of my mates work for bmw, iv been in a white 20D 1 series couple, not normally my cup of tea but there smart motors and handle really well
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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well the 5 door I have now handles and drives great so i want something a little different
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BYRON
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still maintaining a 50/50 weight distribution too iirc? Thats the key to the fantastic drive along with RWD.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
still maintaining a 50/50 weight distribution too iirc? Thats the key to the fantastic drive along with RWD.
Yeah - on AutoMundial (sp?) on Men&Motors profiled a 123d Coupe and they have near 50/50 weight distribution.
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