My X1 was into dealer for service (£240) and a software recall. They gave me a 22 plate 118 sport.
It’s 1.5 petrol with auto gearbox.
I found it nice n nippy , probably not as much acceleration as my X1. But absolutely enough for me. Seats were much more comfier than my X1.
Interestingly, as I have mentioned previously, I much prefer the higher SUV type vehicles but I really didn’t find it an issue getting in and out to the extent that it was only later on I realised that I hadn’t given it a thought at the time.
If ever I look to downsize, it will definitely be on the shortlist.
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The SUV "thing" was very much in my thoughts when I ditched the XC40. Owned 3 in different phases, a CRV, and X1 and lattelry (of course) the XC40. They no longer to do it for me these days and look forward to an estate as and when it arrives.
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Think of the 118i auto, with a 90bhp rear electric motor chiming in with the FWD motor.
That's the 225xe ;-)
Absolute bargains were to be had in 2020 but suspect they have all long since evaporated.
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My local indie is expecting his stock to decrease in value owing to the impending economic storm.
Suits me as I need a replacement for my dead Polo.
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>> My local indie is expecting his stock to decrease in value owing to the impending
>> economic storm.
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>> Suits me as I need a replacement for my dead Polo.
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Got a hole in it?
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A car I would have considered
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I remember quizzing you about the 225 at the time.
It would actually really suit me as a car and would probably be able to do electric for 90% of my journeys.
But always found it difficult to see one that had all the toys I wanted. And the top of the range Luxury model had the most annoying looking (for cleaning purposes) multi spoke wheels.
Did you not also say it was only a 6 speed auto or something? And couldn’t “fast charge”?
And yes, since 2020 the prices have shot up! I used to have a BCA alert set up for them and 2 or 3 would come through each day. Now lucky if it’s 2 a month.
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Aye 6-spd TC auto - fat instant torque with the added EV component and likely cost saving means it didn't have the highly rated 8-spd other autos have.
Battery was only around 7kWh usable (I think 2019 models got a teeny bit more) so 3.6kW charging never took more than a couple of hours (or about 3.5hrs from a 3-pin).
The 1.5 3-cyl turbo in the 118/MINI/225xe has a bit of a rep for unreliability but going from the number of 225xe I used to see for sale at 80k+ miles I wouldn't be too worried.
The EV component is from the i3 and very reliable (i3 problems were usually from the modified scooter engine in the REx versions).
Similar to all turbo-charged German cars I wouldn't own it without a good warranty though.
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>> Similar to all turbo-charged German cars I wouldn't own it without a good warranty though.
Only if you stick to condition based servicing. Once warranty is gone, the wise ignore this and go to milage/age based servicing. With fully synth oil, 12k/1 year should save your turbo, timing chain and VANOS.
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>>With fully synth oil, 12k/1 year should save your turbo, timing chain and VANOS.
Since I got a Pela pump I've done the wife's FRV at 6k/6mths (filter at 12k) - 0W20 oil can be found for well under £30 so is next to no hassle.
www.suzuki-shop.co.uk/Petronas-Syntium-7000-0w20-Fully-Syn-Oil--5ltr
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>> Since I got a Pela pump I've done the wife's FRV at 6k/6mths (filter at
>> 12k) - 0W20 oil can be found for well under £30 so is next to
>> no hassle.
Its hassle with the Beemer, it has no dipstick.
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>> Its hassle with the Beemer, it has no dipstick.
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Obviously not called Rodney then :-)
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Friend of mine who for years had a VW 2.0 Tdi Golf, and knows sweet FA about cars, was persuaded by an offspring to buy a 118 manual.
Doesn’t like the stiffer ride ( possibly the old Golf suspension was shot) and dislikes the manual box even more. And dislikes plenty of other things about it now he’s the owner.
Being a smarty pants, and knowing him and his driving style, I’d have recommended a 2016-18 Mazda 3 petrol manual cos I know he’ll be wanting to keep it 15 years. Unless it breaks. And I doubt that model of Mazda would.
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BMW new 1 series - R.P.
