Comments on: BMW 120d Efficient Dynamics Challenge

By: Cameron

Cameron — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:04:55 +0000

Great lil car. Hope the update has a little more space!

By: Tomr

Tomr — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:05:12 +0000

Ahhh but KM!!! Buy a used one OR buy one of these just before the new one comes out, DISCOUNTSSSSS
But I agree, buying it now would be silly.
It’s getting long in the tooth, hold on till the new one whenever it comes out.

By: KM

KM — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:05:16 +0000

This is a fantastic car!

Thanks Michael for all the posts… However I am stuck in a bit of a dilemma… I am interested in this car, however there are talks of a new one being released in 2011.

Anyone know about this?

Last thing you want to do is purchase a car for 60k finding out theres a new model out!!

Cheers

By: jimmy james

jimmy james — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:02:05 +0000

Thanks for all your posts Michael.

An auto 123d hatch with M sport package and hifi intrigues me!

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:22:24 +0000

oh yeah, if you have an even remotely dodgy back, I’d STRONGLY recommend getting the electrically adjustable lumbar support option, without that it has no adjustable lumbar support at all, only adjustable backrest width (which I must say is very good).

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:13:17 +0000

It was just under 58k on the road, though that was with met. paint, M Sport pack, Xenons, 18′s, and HiFi. It was also under the BMW corporate program so there are discounts that apply with that as well.

By: Bazza

Bazza — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:28:19 +0000

Hey Michael,

I too echo Damian’s question. I am in the market for a 120d – manual (with the new efficient dynamics). Just wondering if BMW are like VW, where VW inflate their RRP, only to give a nice discount offer at dealer level to make you think you are getting a big deal ?

….”Michael, can you please give us a ballpark figure as to how much you paid for your 120d in total?”….

Cheers

BAZ

By: Paul Maric

Paul Maric — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:02:11 +0000

Karl:

Averages varied between drivers, mine was around 80km/h, over a distance of around 120km.

By: Karl

Karl — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:06:08 +0000

Paul, when you recorded those consumption numbers, what kind of speeds were you averaging?(ie 110km/h)

By: Damian

Damian — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:18:05 +0000

“I get so tired of brands (namely Lexus) saying that you’ll get a certain economy and it ends up being miles away.”

Every car manufacturer overstates their fuel economy claims. Their figures are derived in absolutely perfect conditions, with no road imperfections nor aerodynamic drag.

Michael, can you please give us a ballpark figure as to how much you paid for your 120d in total?