BMW 1-Series Hatchback 116i SE 5d (2005/54) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid a high price for extras which come as standard on most other cars.
Costs
Petrol Guzzler! Avg. 32mpg. The petrol light seems to be forever coming on. Expensive Insurance for young drivers.
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On the road
Driving
Very solid feel. Not very good in snow - skidded everywhere.
Performance
Sluggish. You have to go over 3000 revs for higher gear changes to get it to respond.
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Living with it
Reliability
Did have an engine and gearbox problem.
Image
It was the looks that drew me to buy it but overall disappointed with the car.
Comfort
Driver's position is comfortable and you feel safe. Rear passengers don't like it on speed humps.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and Keyless Entry.
Service
Not very efficient at selling stage but once you told it in with a problem all too efficient.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Started it one afternoon and it told me it had lost power. Seems it was a faulty part in the engine electrics.
Other
Someone drove into the back of me and the reverse parking sensors 'popped' out.
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