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15th January 2009, 11:46
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BMW 1 Series
Nothing fancy.
Need a work car for driving around London.
Plus i hear a rumour that some models of the one series are exempt from the Congestion Charge.
Which models?
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15th January 2009, 11:49
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For the 1 series, you'll want a small diesel. 118d gives 63mpg and only 119g Co2. Not sure if thats the exempt one but its the lowest emission one I'm sure. Its pretty quick as well.
Last edited by Jazz; 15th January 2009 at 11:53.
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15th January 2009, 11:51
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Something to keep in mind Rem...
http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/story/?nID=46434
118d is the puppy though. Good cars. Very small inside though.
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15th January 2009, 11:59
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Quote:
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For the 1 series, you'll want a small diesel. 118d gives 63mpg and only 119g Co2. Not sure if thats the exempt one but its the lowest emission one I'm sure. Its pretty quick as well.
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Cheers 
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That was 15th Feb 2008 though...
I just don't want a Prius thing
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15th January 2009, 12:02
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you really dont, i'd rather ride a bike than drive a prius all the time.. after taking it out a few times here at work, nooo chance again lol
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15th January 2009, 12:04
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Cheers
That was 15th Feb 2008 though...
I just don't want a Prius thing |
You'd be better off in a shitter or something. Actually doesn't even have to be that shit. Just an older car that will stay under the congestion zone limit.
My mates, old girlfriends dad used a 1.25 zetec fiesta in london, then had an exige and m3 at home. Makes sense to me.
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15th January 2009, 12:05
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Parking is a piece of piss in them though.
Camera me up hahaha
The one series is rear wheel drive and could be exempt from the congestion charge zone and fits in with the image my company wants so i should be able to claim some of it back as "expenses".
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15th January 2009, 12:06
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as long as you dont want people in the back of the 1 series you'll be ok. I hear the rear leg room is just enough for that midget dude on big brother (verne)
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15th January 2009, 12:06
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I know this is gay as fuck... brabus smart car?
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15th January 2009, 12:06
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Quote:
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as long as you dont want people in the back of the 1 series you'll be ok. I hear the rear leg room is just enough for that midget dude on big brother (verne)
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Even the front is small. We get them as company cars. Well we used to anyway.
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15th January 2009, 12:07
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Hmmm.
What other options are there within this "120g/km" limit?
Anyone got a link to a list?
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15th January 2009, 12:10
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15th January 2009, 12:13
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Audi A3 1.9 TDI (105bhp) also makes the grade at 119g.
After that there is the 3 cylinder brigade, Toyota Aygo, Cit C1 etc etc..
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15th January 2009, 12:16
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Mwah x
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15th January 2009, 12:16
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15th January 2009, 12:17
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Huge initial spend for the 1series compared to alot of other cars rem. Just depends how much you are willing to spend to start with.
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15th January 2009, 12:19
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Clarkson went so far as to end his review for the Sunday Times with 'The 1-Series is Crap.'
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Clarkson himself awarded the 2008 model five stars, and had the following to say: 'The 135 coupé is the best car BMW makes.'
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What the fuck.
hmmm.
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15th January 2009, 12:23
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15th January 2009, 12:25
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The 1series hatchback isn't up to much space wise. IIRC he compared it to the golf r32 which is alot bigger.
The coupe however got great write ups from everyone. The 135i is a real monster and is (i believe) a riot to drive!
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...w_1series.html
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15th January 2009, 12:29
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