tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post2199841413729694827..comments2023-10-26T05:40:57.781-04:00Comments on Axis Of Oversteer: AChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209280332953683555noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-88429587434028016982009-05-15T16:42:00.000-04:002009-05-15T16:42:00.000-04:00What it has a "drive by wire"clutch? I don't thi...What it has a "drive by wire"clutch? I don't think so... and Freep I meant 135....335....same engine and you knew what I mean.<br /><br />I would guess the 1.8 engine is best for....er...fuel economyAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209280332953683555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-17369773569548485002009-05-15T12:39:00.000-04:002009-05-15T12:39:00.000-04:00The 118i is a dog of a car, had on good respect fr...The 118i is a dog of a car, had on good respect from a friend who (here in the UK) got one as company car vehicle.<br /><br />In the 9 months they've had it, it has been back to the garage for 5 major failures while driving, 2 factory recalls for equipment, and 3 'minor' issues. When it drives well, it's very good; but at any point in time, it may fail - anything from loss of power (at one point, failing to go above 60MPH, no matter the gearing), to complete failure to work. BMW are inept - they insist that, "The computer says it is working", therefore it is OK, when infact it is obviously (And audibly) not working - the audible bit is because it's chugging like a bad tractor engine.<br /><br />Another friend has one and hasn't had such catastrophic issues, but has had continuous clutch sensing issues - it seems the whole, "Drive by wire" system is somewhat erratic.<br /><br />I'd avoid if I were you ;)LazerFXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585494706291928913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-49872803170097542082009-05-15T09:32:00.000-04:002009-05-15T09:32:00.000-04:00335 engine makes it nose heavy??? That says "118i"...335 engine makes it nose heavy??? That says "118i" on the rear... I don't get it.<br /><br />-FreepFearless Freephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570306580624717337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-74425308715768493042009-05-14T23:07:00.000-04:002009-05-14T23:07:00.000-04:00I just got back from the Caribbean - only bimmers ...I just got back from the Caribbean - only bimmers I could find was an E60 5er, E36 'vert and an "M325is" that was murdered out. Obviously, I was on the wrong island!Murphhttp://www.4ringblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-81709810722823210112009-05-14T14:34:00.000-04:002009-05-14T14:34:00.000-04:00After the initial shock, I don't mind the way it l...After the initial shock, I don't mind the way it looks, but then again I drive an MCoupe :)<br /><br />It looks odd but I think it's a better design than the coupe which looks like a bit of an afterthought. The 335 engine makes it a bit nose heavy, the ideal would be a nice high strung and light turbo 4....and a real LSD!<br /><br />Roads in Bermuda are nice but it's not a place for driving, I was surprised to see many BMWs Z4, 1 series, even 3 series as well as old e30s. Good place to get low milage right hand drive cars I guess...ACnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-82881927971540129892009-05-14T10:22:00.000-04:002009-05-14T10:22:00.000-04:00Ugh, first this then pictures of Monaco next weeke...Ugh, first this then pictures of Monaco next weekend!BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833727266241988124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-78070567872425333162009-05-14T09:39:00.000-04:002009-05-14T09:39:00.000-04:00I have fond memories of Bermuda (back in the 70's ...I have fond memories of Bermuda (back in the 70's as a child); would love to go back and have a 1-series to play with there.<br /><br />Roads (what little of them) still nice, AC?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17940643.post-33064416256109106642009-05-14T08:54:00.000-04:002009-05-14T08:54:00.000-04:00what do you think of this car? i've seen tons of ...what do you think of this car? i've seen tons of them in Italy, and i like it, hoping that someday they would sell it in the states, but alas, the US seems to have an aversion to premium hatches (i've never believed it). neverthelss, i still think it's a cool car and i like it better than the coupe sold here.lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637748586500130838noreply@blogger.com