Absolutely. I love that they kept the shortcut buttons and the other analogue controls. I drove the 1 series one generation older than this one and I really miss the ability to access different presets for the navigation and stereo with just one button now that I have another car. But they also made it look a lot more modern than the older ones, even while keeping the buttons. VW group should take notes there.
Test drove the A3 and the A class... 99% sure I was going to get the A class based on the interior then I drove the 1 series.... which is what I’ll be picking up end of December!! After this review I’m even more reassured I made the right choice
You will be glad you did, I’ve had one for nearly 3 years and I love it. It’s brilliant on the twisty roads where I live, the handling is excellent. I just love driving it, I was due to order a new car but with all the delays on new cars I decided to keep it for another couple of years.
Another brill review Mark. And you’ve made me like the 1 series, which I dismissed mainly on looks. It doesn’t even look that bad does it. It’s happening to me! The same thing that happened to you. Like.
Great video, I’ve owned one since Feb 2020 and I love it. I live in North East Scotland and it’s perfect for our twisty b roads. I love the interior too, everything is just quality inside.
Take receipt of my Msport in August. Genuinely excited to get it and drive it. I'm usually a fan of big cars (Mondeo, Passat, A6) but after the Mrs said she wanted 1 of these and we looked and argued and tested it, i can't wait.
I have 70 plate 118i and I must say the looks really do grow on you, the side profile looks great especially in the M Sport trim. The interior build is first class and while I wouldn’t call it a ‘hot hatch’ it’s certainly a warm one.. 0-30 away from the lights it’s rapid
Thoroughly enjoyed that thanks. First reviewer to make me actually want to try one. Ps I'm stealing the '2020 taste' joke as it's an absolute belter. Cheers
Although the interiors may have dated they work and they are a pleasure to use. My last car was the previous gen1 series (M sport) with pro nav and it was fab day to day, my current car has a fancy touch screen which looked and operated lovely in the showroom but is a bloody death trap when using out on the road. I also miss the M sport steering wheel, which I know is slightly sad but after you've lived with one of these cars for a few years you REALLY notice the difference. When I change this car there is every chance I will be going back to BMW.......... Great review by the way!!!!!!
I haven't and probably wont, sorry. I did drive a 128ti last week though. Not for long but enough to know it's brilliant. I'm told that the 135i rides better. Pretty sure you've made an exceptional choice there mate. The more I drive the 1 Series the more I like it. :-D M.
Can anyone give me a review of the standard sound system on this car? I've ordered one but didn't get a long test drive, don't wanna pay nearly a grand to upgrade it tho
Nice to see you’re giving up and coming car reviewers a starting point by including them in your videos. Just think, you’ve done wonders for his career now. The world is his steak...I mean oyster
Bloody hell Mark, only just found ya again - fancy, you being head hunted, and probably laughing all the way to the bank after naming your price ;-) ..... well, you’re the best of the bunch matey
@@CarGeordie I assume you mean I wrote this whilst feeling extremely angry. That’s not the case. More pertinently, please can you explain why you called the idrive rubbish and now you’ve changed your mind.
Wait for it Wait for it .... Here it goes ... ARGHHHHHH MY EYES , TAKE IT AWAY !!!!!! I think you are gonna mostly look around for some nice looking girls , until You sit in modern BMW . This ain't pretty , sorry BMW.
Never thought I would say this... but BMW now makes the best German interiors.
Absolutely. I love that they kept the shortcut buttons and the other analogue controls. I drove the 1 series one generation older than this one and I really miss the ability to access different presets for the navigation and stereo with just one button now that I have another car.
But they also made it look a lot more modern than the older ones, even while keeping the buttons. VW group should take notes there.
Test drove the A3 and the A class... 99% sure I was going to get the A class based on the interior then I drove the 1 series.... which is what I’ll be picking up end of December!! After this review I’m even more reassured I made the right choice
A Class looks very nice, but this is the better car.
You will be glad you did, I’ve had one for nearly 3 years and I love it. It’s brilliant on the twisty roads where I live, the handling is excellent. I just love driving it, I was due to order a new car but with all the delays on new cars I decided to keep it for another couple of years.
The build quality of the new 1 series in worlds ahead of the new A3 and merc
a trick: you can watch movies on Flixzone. Been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
@Dangelo Valentin Yea, have been using flixzone for years myself :D
Another brill review Mark. And you’ve made me like the 1 series, which I dismissed mainly on looks. It doesn’t even look that bad does it. It’s happening to me! The same thing that happened to you. Like.
Instant like, no greedy ads (or too much) inserted. and after watching it, so much fun, so glad you come cross this channel, subscribed right away
Great video, I’ve owned one since Feb 2020 and I love it.
I live in North East Scotland and it’s perfect for our twisty b roads. I love the interior too, everything is just quality inside.
Take receipt of my Msport in August. Genuinely excited to get it and drive it. I'm usually a fan of big cars (Mondeo, Passat, A6) but after the Mrs said she wanted 1 of these and we looked and argued and tested it, i can't wait.
I have 70 plate 118i and I must say the looks really do grow on you, the side profile looks great especially in the M Sport trim. The interior build is first class and while I wouldn’t call it a ‘hot hatch’ it’s certainly a warm one.. 0-30 away from the lights it’s rapid
Love your reviews by far my favourite reviewer.
Thanks Rob. :-D
Nice review as always! Since 2 weeks I have the 1.5 3cyl. M sport, indeed a little harsh but I love it🙏🏻
Thoroughly enjoyed that thanks. First reviewer to make me actually want to try one. Ps I'm stealing the '2020 taste' joke as it's an absolute belter. Cheers
Cracking and balanced review Mark. I've owned one for 6 months and can't fault it...
Out of interest which trim did you get and engine? Is the automatic really good? Looking into getting one quick soon.
HI Dean, I'm about to get one in Black. Can I ask, how is the drive? I need a quiet car. Thank you
Best review so far
Although the interiors may have dated they work and they are a pleasure to use. My last car was the previous gen1 series (M sport) with pro nav and it was fab day to day, my current car has a fancy touch screen which looked and operated lovely in the showroom but is a bloody death trap when using out on the road. I also miss the M sport steering wheel, which I know is slightly sad but after you've lived with one of these cars for a few years you REALLY notice the difference.
When I change this car there is every chance I will be going back to BMW.......... Great review by the way!!!!!!
Very nice! So glad my face car brand has stuck with buttons. One day far in the future I'll end up with one of these so it matters quite a bit.
The BMW cockpit is elegant and of the highest quality, the Merc is too fussy and bling for me, lots of shiny things made of inferior quality.
That guest cameo ;))))
I actually like the new one; the old one looked like an old training shoe.
Auto or manual best?
Have you done a review on the m135i as I've ordered one and I'm interested in your views
I haven't and probably wont, sorry. I did drive a 128ti last week though. Not for long but enough to know it's brilliant. I'm told that the 135i rides better. Pretty sure you've made an exceptional choice there mate. The more I drive the 1 Series the more I like it. :-D M.
Can anyone give me a review of the standard sound system on this car? I've ordered one but didn't get a long test drive, don't wanna pay nearly a grand to upgrade it tho
Nice to see you’re giving up and coming car reviewers a starting point by including them in your videos.
Just think, you’ve done wonders for his career now. The world is his steak...I mean oyster
Its got buttons - love it
Bloody hell Mark, only just found ya again - fancy, you being head hunted, and probably laughing all the way to the bank after naming your price ;-) ..... well, you’re the best of the bunch matey
Many thanks. Welcome back. I asked for a £5 Greggs voucher every Monday. Got it. Now I'm a KING among my peers. A KING! :-D M.
@@vanaramauk great to hear, and we all sleep easy comforted in the knowledge you won’t be fooled by any of that vegan crap ;-)
Mark!!! You are here!! you haven't told people where you were working!
I definitely have. But welcome back! Good to have you. 👊🏻😁
damn been busy this time around...
Not sure about that new guy, seems a bit...80s.
The front end does look a bit dopey!
Audi exterior designers with BMW interior designers = good looking car!
How a man with this much style can comment on looks astounds me.
Haha fabulous
Is it just me that thinks this guy would fit into top gear instantly... or is it just the geordie accent 😂😂
We agree. And by 'we' I mean 'I'. 😂 Mark.
Who doesn’t like the 80s?
Tom cruise control XD
Howay, supermac scored twice kidda.
When this guy was failing at Honest John he said the idrive system was old fashioned and touch screens were best, now he’s saying it’s a good system.
That feels like it should have all been written in caps lock. Maybe next time. x
@@CarGeordie I assume you mean I wrote this whilst feeling extremely angry. That’s not the case. More pertinently, please can you explain why you called the idrive rubbish and now you’ve changed your mind.
@@CarGeordie Just in case you’ve forgotten here’s the video.
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C'mon I can't be FIRST (like anyone cares)
Six foot four!! No wonder ya jeans are ripped like pet ... man, woman, man.
I like the way it looks....
Wait for it
Wait for it ....
Here it goes ...
ARGHHHHHH MY EYES , TAKE IT AWAY !!!!!!
I think you are gonna mostly look around for some nice looking girls , until You sit in modern BMW .
This ain't pretty , sorry BMW.
I hated it on the first photos realeased, and love it now. Looks a lot better in person.