Hello everyone.
This is my first thread, I think its customary to post a brief introduction. Im 22 years old, have just landed my first job after uni (I did a BA Film and Television Production degree and now im a Detention Officer!) and am looking to buy my first BMW.
The 1-Series is appealing because its got that whole Hot-Hatch, Rear-Wheel Drive thing going for it - I dont need to use the back seats, but I know theyre there if I need to, etc etc etc.
Im looking to buy an 05/06 reg 118d or 120d.
Ive read one or two bad reviews about a specialist BMW dealership in Kent but they seem to have the best deals, offering an 06 120d with FSH and just 45k on the clock. Im umming-and-ahhing about using them, they have a high turnover and so are bound to get the occassional bad review?!
I will pay for an RAC review but as far as I can see they just check standard things that I could check, tyre-wear etc.
What specific things should I look for when buying a used 1series? What are the common faults, and how do I tell if the dashboard is in good condition, etc? Are there any recalls to check for?
Thank You!
This is my first thread, I think its customary to post a brief introduction. Im 22 years old, have just landed my first job after uni (I did a BA Film and Television Production degree and now im a Detention Officer!) and am looking to buy my first BMW.
The 1-Series is appealing because its got that whole Hot-Hatch, Rear-Wheel Drive thing going for it - I dont need to use the back seats, but I know theyre there if I need to, etc etc etc.
Im looking to buy an 05/06 reg 118d or 120d.
Ive read one or two bad reviews about a specialist BMW dealership in Kent but they seem to have the best deals, offering an 06 120d with FSH and just 45k on the clock. Im umming-and-ahhing about using them, they have a high turnover and so are bound to get the occassional bad review?!
I will pay for an RAC review but as far as I can see they just check standard things that I could check, tyre-wear etc.
What specific things should I look for when buying a used 1series? What are the common faults, and how do I tell if the dashboard is in good condition, etc? Are there any recalls to check for?
Thank You!