Ashley1995 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I agree, much prefer the looks of the LCI model. It is surprisingly nippy which is nice, and I've been getting around 50mpg too. It's lovely and easy to drive, still fairly firm suspension (although still miles softer than the E30) steering feel isn't so bad, although again much lighter than the E30 but that's to be expected from a car 26 years younger. I did take the E30 out the other day and it made me realise just how low and hard to drive it really was. Hoping to get loads done on it over the winter though ready for next summer. Maybe even raise it up a little bit. I really miss that straight six noise the E30 makes too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 So it's been a month since i picked up the car. I've done just over 1000 miles already, hence the reason for getting a diesel, and diesel being nice and cheap (£1.10ish here) is a bonus. I've been down to Dorset (Poole) for the weekend and although it rained and there was traffic on the way down it was a relaxed and comfortable drive. While there I found a couple of really nice roads to give it a good blast and the chassis seems to really come alive. Being a diesel with around just 170bhp I was pleasantly surprised at how nippy it was. In sport mode it does stiffen up a bit, nicer steering feel which was great for throwing it around some tight turns etc. The road was so good I then went back and drove the road again just because... All in I covered about 450 miles over the weekend and even with a fair amount of spirited driving I averaged 45mpg. Not bad. Few pictures. Maxtek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtek Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 That leather looks so good! Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Handsome car mate, perfect daily Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Got home a little early from work today so decided to give the car a pre-winter wash and detail. Unfortunately it ended up becoming a bit to damp and chilly before i managed to fully finish so i will complete on my day off Friday. I did mange to do the following: Rinse Wash, with warm soapy water. Rinse Iron X wheels and rinse Clay Rinse Wash again including wheels, with warm soapy water Dry Polish Hoover and clean interior and glass Still need to wax it and seal the wheels, so ill give it a quick rinse and wash Friday before doing this. Im no pro detailer by any means and this probably seems a bit OTT for a brand new car but I do really enjoying cleaning both cars. And i like to see it done properly. I do plan to get a snow foam lance etc at some point too. I use mostly Autoglym products, but some Megiures, some Auto Finesse, Some G3 and some others so I don't always stick to one brand. Anyway a few pictures to follow Edited October 13, 2015 by Ashley1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) OCD with my cleaning stuff as well. All my cloths are organised by colour for different areas of the car (this is isn't even all of it) G3 Clay Mitt, actually works rather well. Autofinesse drying towel, best £12 spent on cleaning bits Polish I use, I really like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 13, 2015 by Ashley1995 Maxtek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Got around to waxing this at the weekend, obviously have it another clean first then two coats of G6 wax. It started to rain lightly so I bought it into the garage to finish off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 My GF has an E87 120i and i find everything really light, the brakes, the clutch, the steering. Is yours the same? But the GF loves that and she has already decided she is chopping it in when the M2 is released and can pick one up at around a year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 My GF has an E87 120i and i find everything really light, the brakes, the clutch, the steering. Is yours the same? But the GF loves that and she has already decided she is chopping it in when the M2 is released and can pick one up at around a year old. Mines an auto so I can't comment on the clutch, but to me the steering and brakes are just about right, They have a firm amount of weight to them but not as heavy as my E30. And if I put it in sport they firm up even more. including the suspension and better throttle response. I really like the look of those M2's already thinking about one for in a few years when it times to swap this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ive now done almost 8000 miles in the car and it's been faultless. I've been keeping her clean over winter but soon I'll have a go at a full detail ready for spring summer. It did get a quick clean the other day for some photos though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk TriggerFish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looks very nice I bet you must be proud to own it 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Well this goes back to BMW this week... In a very last minute and somewhat crazy decision i have just ordered a new M140i.. Delivery is looking to be October/November! RedDevil and TriggerFish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Nice. Think it'll be F80 M3 for me next. Not new though, lol. Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 How come only a year? Is it a year lease? M140's are looking good. Needz photos when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 No PCP, but I no longer needed a diesel and I really wanted something with more power! It does mean i'm paying a bit more than normal to cover the equity in my car but i got a 13% discount on a new 140i so all in all not too bad i don't think. Plus you only live once!, enjoy it while i'm young! The_Judge_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Fairplay. I've lost too much money on too many cars in my lifetime. I'm trying to change that! Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 140i will be epic... I had the 118d for a few days... Nice drive! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 45 minutes ago, Aly said: 140i will be epic... I had the 118d for a few days... Nice drive! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk They are good to drive, how did you find the manual box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Wasn't bad to be fair... But saying that my A6 is an Auto so I was just glad to see gears again 😂 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 This has gone! Wen track to BMW on Tuesday so I'm using a MK4 Golf TDI as a run about until the new one arrives, 2 months or so to wait now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Isn't the mk4 just awful?! I loathed mine! (gt tdi 150) Will make the 140 seem even more amazing having come from one of those piles of depressing crap! *hopes ash doesn't have some weird love for the mk4* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Isn't the mk4 just awful?! I loathed mine! (gt tdi 150) Will make the 140 seem even more amazing having come from one of those piles of depressing crap! *hopes ash doesn't have some weird love for the mk4* Yep GT TDI is what I've got here! I had a MK4 1.6 as my second car and that wasn't so bad... This one however has done over 200k miles and has not been well looked after! Still it only owes me the cost of the four budget cheap and cheerful ditch finder tyres I've had to replace so, just over £100 for a run about.... I can't complain to much. But you're right, the 140 will feel even more special when it arrives! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Just had an email through, current status is 5055 - confirmed by production control. Build week: 37-09-16 expected week: 40-10-16 Around 5 weeks to go! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk TriggerFish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Loving the colour coded m/f cloths. But 'Alan Keys'. Who's Alan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
