BMW 1-Series Hatchback 120d SE 5d Step Auto (2005/05) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Apparently good deals seem to be common.
Costs
Atrocious economy (struggled to better 40mpg). Expected second-hand retained value didn't happen, lost 28% of its value in 5 months, worst than Fords.
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On the road
Driving
Expected excellent BMW driving characteristics compromised by untrustworthy brakes and gearbox, poor traction especially when wet.
Performance
Excellent, when gearbox functioning correctly.
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Living with it
Reliability
Untrustworthy ABS brakes and inconsistent gearbox kick down.
Comfort
Dire ride meaning that car was never settled when driving, compounded by poor seats, engine rattled at idle and droned noisily when cruising, as if labouring.
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Security and Service
Service
Dealer incapable of sorting serious problems experienced.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excessive fuel consumption, and noise (idling and cruising).
Other
ABS actuating unnecessarily in low effort braking manoeuvres in good conditions, poor traction.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No