5 THINGS I HATE ABOUT THE BMW 1 SERIES 118i M SPORT!!! HAVE BMW FELL BEHIND MERCEDES AND AUDI?!?!
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- 5 THINGS I HATE ABOUT THE BMW 1 SERIES 118i M SPORT!!! HAVE BMW FELL BEHIND MERCEDES AND AUDI?!?!
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Compared to the other cars in it's class the interior quality in this is actually pretty good. Nothing about the interior is "flimsy".
Can tell you now, there was parts of this interior that didn’t feel all well put together, but I suppose you must have felt it after me!
@@OLTAUTOMOTIVEYou're spot on. The whole car didn't feel as solid as the previous version. I got mine Sept 2019 one of the first and it really felt like they saved massively on costs or maybe to make it lighter? I can't stand that glossy plastic fingerprint magnet centre console divider.
you probably have the air vents almost closed. You have to use the little wheels to open/close them, it is not just the buttons
Not the only one saying the climate control in this model is a bit off, I tried everything.
I have the 1 series m sport and also have the same issue with climate control. I also think for the pricepoint they could have been more generous with the ambiant lighting on the dashboard/doors
Fully agreed mate. Not quite sure what’s going on with the climate control in these…
I own a 2021 M135i and my climate control is perfect . It gets very cold 🥶 . Have you got the setting wrong?
Tried everything! Seems it may have been something up with the car itself, but regardless I only had the car on a few day loan!
User error 100% the vents have been closed. This is a pathetic attempt to make a series of videos and its clutching at straws. It’s cringe.
@@Azimuth47 can assure you the vents weren’t closed at all. Read some of the other comments who had similar problems
Interesting video. Came here as my daughter is looking at these. Some constructive criticism. Your videos really should be rolled into one for each car - 5 things you love and 5 things you hate. If you want to keep them separate then I would try and keep them a lot shorter and avoid repetition. Looking back through your videos on the say the Golf you only have one with 5 things you love, I couldn't see a hate one. Cars really are a personal choice but some pointers on why BMW's are like they are and why they are unlikely to change based on your video. 1. Steering wheel - should be held at 10 and 2 (or 9and 3) it is proven to give better control and BMW provide thumb supports. If you've ever been involved in an accident where the drivers airbag deploys you'll appreciate when its recommended to hold in these positions. Holes to put your fingers through on steering wheels makes me shudder in the event the steering wheel is whipped to one side in an accident. 2. BMW doesn't really do flat bottomed steering wheels and the buttons are pretty standard on all models - they don't follow other brands. 3. Material have never been BMW's forte - they leave that to Audi for something that looks special. BMW is functional so all those pressy buttons will work for a long time - unlike your touch buttons in VW who have now switched back to pressy buttons lol. Your aircon just needs checking by BMW. It's over 2 years old and could have a leak or need re-gassing. Best to get it checked. Opening your windows counteracts the aircon making it even more useless than yours is. Climate control is meant to be set to an inside temperature and just leave the car do it automatically - ideally you shouldn't feel the fan blowing unless it's really hot inside and the car has work to do. 4. Start stop might just need a software update. I actually turn mine off whichever car I'm in be it a VW or BMW. You can code it out and it won't affect fuel consumption a great deal - more an emissions issue. 5. Plastics are not always great on BMW's and I doubt they will ever catch Audi unless you're looking at the higher spec models over £100k. Reverse camera is an option on these like pretty much everything nowadays. So make sure the cars you look at have all the options you need if buying used. Keep up the good work but I look forward to more concise and shorter videos.
I'm glad you found the video interesting and I appreciate the comments on how the videos could be in one or formatted, but ill be honest, they are put into two to maximise views and reach. As for the golf video, disappointingly I lost the footage of the other video and haven't been able to get my hands back on one since unfortunately.
Thank you also for the point made about the BMW. My things aren't necessarily put out their for BMW to change, as I know its very unlikely anyone import there would ever see my video let alone take anything on board, but I put the videos out to give people an understanding of what they are in for, before buying the car, or things to consider when purchasing!
The aircondition is great. And I live in Greece, we got 40 degrees in the summer... Theres obviously something wrong with your car
Yeah I agree, never had an issue with other BMW’s.
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Thanks for the video. Don’t let the negative comments affect your work. U know your stuff, the start stop is absolutely poor in BMW’s merc is by far the best, the jerky stop starts are a nightmare especially in traffic jams I switch mine off. Steering wheel I’m not entirely sure I always like the thickness of the steering wheel it just lets me know I’m in the m sport trim and not an SE entry level car. Audis I more expect the flat bottom steering wheel but maybe a good change for BM so u might have just given them an idea. The only other thing I would say is how you keep the texture of the steering wheel from going shiny it looses that suede feeling after a while. Anyway, Keep posting, I’m going to check at the aircon in one of the 1 series we have in stock and let you know if it could be yours giving a problem and get back to yah but nice video.
Appreciate the comment and feedback mate. Think a lot of people get a bit hurt when their car brand and is spoken about in a negative manner, not realising I’ve got a video up about the things I loved in this… the air con has seemed poor in this one, but in other BMW’s has been completely fine
Bland sterling wheel! Well if you like understated then you love it
Very bland
If the air con does not work... You ask BMW to look at it. I presume it has a warranty. Something must be wrong with it, it is that simple. BMW do standard tests to ensure that the temp gets down to the required temp inside of a few minutes. So it must be broken. I see you have inner air circulation switched on.
This isn’t my car mate, can assure you if it was I’d have taken it in straight away. It was a loan for a few days.
I’ve had an Audi S line too, and trying to steer with your knees with a flat bottom steering wheel is pretty hard compared to a round one 😂
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I agree the dashboard on the BMW is quite ugly. At one time keen on the Toyota GR Yaris but that dashboard is worse.
Its difficult where the customer believes BMW provide luxury cars . . . and the manufacturer designs a low budget item.
Completely agree with you. I think Mercedes probably have the nicest interior out of the competition, but the quality can be lacking. VW also have a competitive interior in the new shape Golf
I prefer the wheel on my 2019 1 series and that gen of BMW's in general. It looks much more premium than the new design.
I drove a base spec 118d when I was in for a service, and the quality feels like an overall downgrade on the interior. The new screens are nice though.
The look of the new 1 series has definitely grown on me over time for the exterior.
I do think they are price gouging the options. You really don't want a base spec one. I'd rather have a fully loaded fiesta over a base spec 1 series thats for sure.
If I could have my old 1 series with the new screens/software, then I'd be a happy chappy!
New screens are quite nice, but I sill think BMW interiors have a long way to go in catching up to their competition.
Exterior has definitely grown on me too!
I don’t think any cars these days have a base spec model that’s worth it, you really need a good few options on them to get your desired car or to match what you believe you should get as standard in the modern day.
Well I love my 1 series. The iDrive 7.0 is great and yes I do have the Parking Assistant. I wish I’d had xDrive and the DCT gearbox is inferior to the torque converter auto. The is especially the case if you try driving and VW or Audi with their dual clutch gearboxes.
I do enjoy the drive of most of the BMW’s I’ve been in. Can’t compare it to VW as I’ve never driven one, but I would say it all depends on the model and spec when compared with Audi’s.
Physical button on the steering wheel are the best. The interior is terrible, very outdated. The AC sounds like a technical issue with that specific car your in. No one really uses the start/ stop button these days lol so thats a none issue. Yeah BMW have taken a huge L with the plastic materials on the dash and below.
I think it’s personal preference on physical buttons for a steering wheel, I do enjoy some, but I think the modern look to the new Range Rovers and Mercedes suit the digital buttons. Interior though, can feel very outdated in BMW’s. The air con was 100% an issue with this specific car
So many points of you are irrelevant, but okay...
That’s the whole point
Plus climate control, don’t put the Max A/C, that’s almost all the time going through the windscreen because those are more powerful. And the “scratchy” material on the doors etc are most of the time appreciated by reviewers because it’s not typical plastic like golf’s etc, you’re the only one that’s saying that 😅 I mean everybody has its point of view but A/C for example that’s on you I think :/
But other than that nice video :)
I agree it’s really bland from the inside considering it’s a BMW. The A class looks far more luxury and modern.
@@NighatKiani yeah spot on, interior of Mercs is so far ahead
When I bought my A Class I couldn’t decide between the A3 and BMW but when I went for a test drive at Mercedes dealership I didn’t look back, your cocooned in ultimate luxury even in the baby Benz.
@@NighatKiani couldn’t agree, their current lineup is by far the best in my opinion in terms of luxury, across all the levels
Good for you, speak your mind without fearing intimation.
Best way to be mate! Not everyone has the same opinion, and it doesn’t bother me in the slightest if people don’t agree
@@OLTAUTOMOTIVE and that’s why I watch and respect your reviews. Love you wit too, really makes me chuckle.
18.5 degrees and you are saying you couldn’t keep cool ?
Mate come over to Australia if you want to know about heat
Didn’t realise this was a competition on where was warmer?
How can hete something about a bmw there beautiful
No matter the car, you’ll always find something you’re not too keen on!
It’s a steering wheel do t want it too fussy
I agree you don't want too much, but I personally want more than what's on offer currently
Only problem with your car is the badge on the tail gate IMO Pull the engine out and put a 335d engine in it. Problem solved
If it were my car, I’d agree
The climate control is nit great. Just bit it back as the heat turns to cold if you have the direction of the fan to the windscreen and footwell. AC is too good either. BMW said they recalibrated the heater. Mmmmmmmmm no the actual blower inside the engine isn’t good.
What you said!
I don't trust BMW. Why would it be so hard to trust a car that's a bit more expensive than other cars!
You tell me?
@@OLTAUTOMOTIVE too many negetive reviews over a certain milage. People actually warn not to buy this brand second hand. That's really bad. Scotty kilmer says that these cars are endless money pits after a certain mileage. It is sad how a car with such a high price can have such a low lifespan.
What would be your approach to buying these cars though? In my country, we have the golf gti, it's a high risk car. The value does not go down because of the demand. That's a nice car to have. But the cost is paranoia.
Bmw are amazing best car on the road
The value goes down because the people who buy bmw’s often drive like crazy and bad… so it’s used in a bad way and loses value
Error bro....
4-40 you would like to put your fingers through the gap in the steering wheel 😂 that’s a great way to break them 😮
Not really, many cars have this feature
I agree with the stop/start. It activates far too quickly
100%!
Your clearly not a fan of BMW. Perhaps you shouldn’t buy them.
I am a fan actually, look at the alternative video I’ve made of this, as well as on other BMW’s… oh and I don’t buy them!
@@OLTAUTOMOTIVE Shame you run the car down so much. I have a 128ti and I have to disagree with every fault you found. I guess it’s just personal opinion.
The only fault I have is when driving and you run over a cat's eye or markings on the road the car erratically trys to straighten the steering wheel which can be a little scaring is this the intellegence program
I imagine this is something you can probably turn off in the driver assistance settings? I haven’t looked, but on my Range Rover this is an option to disable. It’s a good safety feature, but I agree it can be frustrating sometimes, especially when switching lanes without indicating or coming off a slip road.
I’m looking for one right now but what I’ve noticed compared to the press reviews and the ones on sale ; none of them have reverse cameras. I find it surprising spending 30k + on a bmw that doesn’t even have reverse cams
Completely agree with you, there’s cars on the market for a third of the value of a BMW which come with rear view cameras as standard! It’s definitely something I think needs to be looked at by them, and it’s a must in most modern cars now
I have the camera and I almost never use it 😂 mirrors and head movements are more accurate than looking at a screen
Drove 2016 5 series and 2019 1 series and the steering wheel is disappointingly heavy and rigid on both models. I own citroen c5 aircross 2019 and the steering is super soft and fun and feels like rubbery and nice to grip - bmw leather wheel on 5 series felt sticky - its just the interior that got me hooked so bad tho
I can't say I have ever drove the C5, would be interesting to compare the two
I also found the steering wheel heavy or stiff in the Series 1 118 2019 model. Compared to say a Toyota Corolla.
Hold the wheel at 10 to 2
Thanks instructor.
@@OLTAUTOMOTIVE my pleasure
Holding the steering wheel there is dangerous and don't buy them, you saw the interior when you bought it 🤷
I didn’t buy it…
Fallen? Do you mean fallen behind?
@@sacredgeometry 100 character limit on video titles!
I wish the start /stop feature was never invented..very annoying worthless feature.
Only positive is it can be disabled!
what colour is this thanks?
Apologies mate, im not sure, but it wont be too difficult to find on BMW website etc as its a very common colour
Storm bay metallic
Hey
Whats the name of the Colour?
Mineral grey
As previously mentioned, mineral grey mate!
You like breaking your fingers?
????
You obviously hate Dysons!
Can’t beat their hoovers
Die Sitze sind katastrophal, die digitale Instrumentetafel hässlich und falsch, der Preis übertrieben, die Farbasuwahl sehr bescheiden, 3-Zylinder Motoren eine Zumutung…
What you said!
Honestly try not review cars again its just not ur thing bro
Why? Because I have an opinion that's different to yours?
I’m thinking of buying one and found it very helpful. Thanks
@@TheCazz10 massively appreciate that Cazz
Placement of the USB socket between the cup holders is a really bad idea.
I agree
There are 2 more usb ports one in the centre compartment and behind it for the back seaters.
Considering buying one but for an M sport I’m surprised no paddle shifters(auto box), no cooling glove box, no rear camera, rear seats feel a bit cramped, dash is ok, leather nice, plastics could be better, general looks I do like and nice to drive but considering VW Golf (which also not perfect) no backlight on dash buttons, front design could have been better, you still get quality but more for your money without having to pay for extra “options”, Mercedes A class looks good but headrests (front and rear) destroy your rear view, smaller boot, air vents look dated too, Audi interior has improved but general exterior looking dated even with a facelift. 16:37
Callate un rato 😂😂😂
I agree, no paddle shifters is surprising. I am not too fussed on a cooling glove box as its certainly not needed at all in the UK! No rear camera is not great at all in my opinion, for the price of the car and the competition it has. If I had to choose between this and a VW Golf, I personally think I would go for the Golf!
You are contradicting yourself.
You compliment a certain part, then say it’s okay & quite nice!🤔🤦🏻♂️🤣
Which part exactly?
@@OLTAUTOMOTIVE ….the steering wheel for a start! Saying it’s poor at the beginning & then praising it near the end! We are looking into buying one of these & I thought this was a bad & contradicting review👎
As much as you are knocking it, the vast majority of reviews are saying the interior of this new BMW is one of the best in its class.
Fill ur airco system…
Not my car...
U have no idea about cars
Clearly
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Crap cars, BMW not what they used to be!
I wouldn't say crap! But I haven't driven an older BWM to compare this one too
How about real issues like road noise? Haha
Road noise never seemed to be an issue with this one
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