BMW 1 Series

1.buying experience Its 8 years since I own this car I love this car very much because it's my frist bmw I like it very much it is good for those who want to feel the premium car experience. 2.driving experience It's good if you upgraded from lower segment car like Swift or wagona r i love it's acceleration and speed . Also it's milage is very good in city's and highways also you get some crazy reactions . 3. Looks and performance It hast nice 143hp it's good in 2015 days in 2023 it's acceleration is same as 2015 it's millage is far better on top speeds also . It's very sporty look . 4 . If you are buying an bmw since this car is discontinued but it's maintanence cost is high beacase this car is discontinued also some parts not available at time . 5. If you are thinking to buy an 2nd hand premium feel car for city's and daliy life then you can buy this but if you are buying for family then it have very huge problems for back pillions leg space is very small for rear seats .

Exterior It's the BMW stying philoshphy that I can't fault. The car looks sporty, lean, and muscular. Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I like the space. I drove this car as a solo driver mostly but I think it's good for two as well. The boot is also quite spacious. Features-wise, the GPS is great. Navigating the menu while driving is easy and fun. Steering media controls are cool. Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox My first car was the City VTEC 2002. I was hoping this car would perform at least as good as that car but the 116i is a major disappointment when it comes to performance. The car is fairly quick and much better in first and a little better in the second gear but it's simply not fun that point onwards when it acclerates lifelessly and is missing 'roar'. Ride Quality & Handling I drove this car up to 130 km/hr and on long (20 km) 110+ kmph stretches. On all grounds, this car is appalling in stability. It doesn't stick to the ground firmly and when passing trucks I realised how flimsy the grip felt. This is one car that doesn't inspire confidence at higher speeds. Forget Honda City VTEC (old), a Swift Petrol does better. The steering is great. It's a joy. This car is a delight to manoeuvre. Final Words Overall, if you drive this car before buying, you'll probaby never buy any BMW. If I have to spend so much of money, there are great options from other manufacturers. More importantly, if you are a BMW fan, never drive this car. Areas of improvement BMW should get rid of the 116i.goodbad

Exterior I think this car has the best design in its class. The huge bonnet, and the tapering headlamps with the circular daytime driving lights make this a majestic presence, especially at night. Plus very useful features like side illumination while parking in dark areas and BMW Runflat tyres only serve to enhance it. Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I had test driven the Mercedes B- class, which is the same segment as the 1-series and I didn't like it even half as much as this car. Right from the positioning of the seat to the feel on the accelerator is perfect. And why not, since firstly, it is a rear wheel drive car, secondly the power output is a whopping 145 ps( which is equal to that found in SUVs generally, which are much much heavier than this HAtchback) and thirdly, it is a BMW. Space-wise I would say the front seats are very comfortable, with features like thigh support and lumbar support in addition to electronic seat adjustments. But the back seats become a little cramped during long journeys, because the legspace isnt all that great and the seats tend to feel a little rigid. Indeed this is the only thing I did not like about the car. Also a quick word on the features ;The car is packed with useful features, some of the lesser known ones being -  1) Control of the entire car and its vital systems like tyre pressure, engine oil and service reminder etc. all through the infotainment system. 2) Anti-reflective inside rear view mirror to protect from glaring headlights. 3 ) Battery of the car charges each time you press the brake, so it makes it that much more efficient 4) An automatic engine stop feature that will switch off the car if you stop for about 5 seconds, like maybe at a traffic light, and restart the car in under a second when you lift your foot off the brake pedal ( this is really awesome). Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Fuel economy is pretty great because of the 8-speed gearbox and I get around 15 during regular driving and upto 18 on long distance highways. Engine performance Only one word : sweet! There are three driving modes in the car - Comfort, Eco pro and Sport. Comfort is for regular driving and Eco pro for if you are stuck in traffic or something when it will maximize your efficiency; But stick it into Sport mode and whoosh! You are gonna be wowed by the instant boost the slightest touch on the accelerator gives the car! This is the one and only factor that confirmed my decision to buy this car and it annuls every other drawback completely.Best driving comfort in this class, awesome looks, unmatched stability, superb acceleration/power.Only thing here is back legspace. But then its a hatchback, so can't really complain.

Exterior  The exterior, although criticised to be odd in every review I had read, is nothing but a 3 series without a sedan boot and hence, is attention drawing when you see the car from the front at first. Because it looks long for the segment it is in (a hatch), it justifies its premiumness. Although the absence of xenon headlamps and LED tail lights may concern some, but in a crowded city where 2 wheelers are likely to damage the car more often than not, these low cost lights can surely put a smile on the owner's face when they are to be replaced. Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)  Fabric seats are a great plus point over the Sensatec as I've found Sensatec upholstery to be very hard and heat emitting. I am also an ardent ahinsa promoter, so fabric seats and urethane stearing wheel give me peaceful sleep at night. Although there is no screen or i-drive, this car does have a diagnostics system where it informs you of the status of vital stats of a car like the engine oil, brake pad wear, etc. The audio system is also decent. A great thing about this car is the sensors of auto headlight and auto rain sensing wipers are highly accurate. Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox  The advantage of 116i over higher models is the higher profile tyres (as compared to low profile ones on 118d sport, etc.) it has giving the car smoother feel of suspension over potholes while driven in the comfort and eco pro modes. You hate that - put the car in sport mode and all your hates will turn into likes, trust me. The steering weighs up beautifully, engine response becomes free and exact. The tyres used by BMW are not of low rolling resistance type, hence fuel economy will be lower than otherwise. However, this feature is needed for a car of this acceleration (0-100 kmph is less than 9 seconds) for better control. Ride Quality & Handling  Great ride quality and handling in the sport mode. Great bump absorption in the comfort mode. You've got  both worlds and not the famously marketed 'best of both worlds'. Final Words  RWD, independent suspension, non-leather seats, 8 speed AT, auto headlights and wipers, big boot, runflat tyres, ABS, 6 airbags, DTCS, ease of driving in the city (length < 4300 mm) - so if you are buying a skoda superb at this price point, please think again. Areas of improvement    Climate control aircon  Good suspension, space, boot space and driving modesLess equipment for the price