What are you currently driving?

[amsemp]

Looking for a couple of pointers!

My trusty Corsa SXI has served me well(ish) for the last 3 years but she's now sadly coming to the end. I'm saving hard at the moment with a view to buying a BMW 1 Series 123d M Sport 2.0L sometime early next year.

Question is, can't decide if it's the hatchback or coupe that I want. I'm about 90% sure it's the hatchback I want but don't know for sure. Has anyone owned or know anyone who's owned a hatchback or coupe that can give me a few pointers/advice as to which is better? Any other suggestions are welcome too :thumbsup:

 

[Kent Shrimper]

I have an Audi A3 Sportback

 

[banjo saviola]

I've got a 1 Series 118d Coupe and I love it more than I've loved any woman! I personally think the hatchbacks look more like a hairdressers car. The M Sports are rapid though!

 

[TrueBlue]

Use to have a mark 5 golf R32 but now I drive a skoda superb

 

[amsemp]

I've got a 1 Series 118d Coupe and I love it more than I've loved any woman! I personally think the hatchbacks look more like a hairdressers car. The M Sports are rapid though!

Haha! I do really like the coupe and it has crossed my mind that the hatchback looks a bit hairdressery, but heard someone say the coupe is very bumpy to drive and doesn't handle as well as a hatchback. Have you ever driven a hatchback for comparison?

 

[Bielzibubz]

JCW MINI Cooper S - Rides as hard as **** but goes like stink and makes me smile every time :D

Can't beat BMW engineering.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

2009 Fiesta TDCi Zetec S. Looks good with loads of MPG

 

[MK Shrimper]

A car. Goes forwards, sometimes backwards.

 

[OldBlueLady]

A car. Goes forwards, sometimes backwards.

A Ka. Goes forwards, sometimes backwards. :winking:

 

[Mr Plow]

Haha! I do really like the coupe and it has crossed my mind that the hatchback looks a bit hairdressery, but heard someone say the coupe is very bumpy to drive and doesn't handle as well as a hatchback. Have you ever driven a hatchback for comparison?

The reason it was bumpy was most probably because it had M Sport suspension and possibly run-flat tyres which does give the car a very hard feel so if you have a lot of long-ish journeys to do (I assume this is why you're getting a Diesel?) take note as you'll feel all the bumps in the road. I had a 2010 118D M Sport hire car for work while waiting for the new company to car arrive and it got a bit tedious after a while although I did enjoy the handling it had.

Also remember M Sport is just a trim level and won't make it go any faster than a car in standard trim (engine power wise that is, the tighter suspension will obviously give it an edge going round corners), and they are a little cramped inside so if you plan on having someone actually use the rear seats at any point well...it's not the roomiest place to be, from a driver and front passenger perspective it's fine though.

The current 1 series coupe is getting replaced next year with the new 2 series so if you were thinking of buying new then bear that in mind.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-series/63997/bmw-2-series-coupe-price-and-release-date

I'd recommend booking some test drives to get a feel of the suspension/handling differences.

 

[pickledseal]

I've got a 2010 120d M-Sport - love it!

 

[chapperzUK]

A car. Goes forwards, sometimes backwards.

Pretty useless car if it can't go left or right. :winking:

 

[Pubey]

2011 Golf 2.0 TDi


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[TrueBlue]

Pretty useless car if it can't go left or right. :winking:

Must be an American car then

 

[Mad Cyril]

VW Touran 1.6 TDi

Great family car.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Pretty useless car if it can't go left or right. :winking:

Yer, does that too. It's a Nissan Micra, my wife's more than mine. Nothing fills me with boredom than anything to do with cars, so I apologise for posting on this thread!

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

Yer, does that too. It's a Nissan Micra, my wife's more than mine. Nothing fills me with boredom than anything to do with cars, so I apologise for posting on this thread!

Best car in the world. Easy to park, economic and really good at annoying other drivers when you drive at the correct speed.
And safe as houses as no self respecting car thief would go near it.

I had to hire a Corsa recently and this is so inferior to a Micra as it is possible to get. Really sluggish.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Best car in the world. Easy to park, economic and really good at annoying other drivers when you drive at the correct speed.
And safe as houses as no self respecting car thief would go near it.

I had to hire a Corsa recently and this is so inferior to a Micra as it is possible to get. Really sluggish.

Economic? £90 on petrol per month and she only works 10 minutes down the road :angry:

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

Economic? £90 on petrol per month and she only works 10 minutes down the road :angry:

Are sure she's telling the truth. She should be getting 55 mpg. :smile:

 

[MK Shrimper]

Are sure she's telling the truth. She should be getting 55 mpg. :smile:

Lol, she does drop little MK off at nursery and pop round mum's occasionally, so perhaps I was underselling it! I am amazed how thirsty it seems to be.