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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3613   
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I apologise in advance as this is none landy
so after 9.5 years of owning the BMW 118d hatch, it still goes great and feels like a sports car compared to the landy. however despite my affection for it the time has come to replace it and I'm set on a nearly new 120i which on paper is quicker. question is has anyone on here driven both and is there much in it, there are very few comparisons on the web and 120i seems to be the car the reviewers over look generally raving about 135s or 140s and saying how good the diesels are or how frugal the 116ds or 118s are. for me the 120i looks a good compromise but cant find a review. any guidance appriciated DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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27th Jan 2018 12:54pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2872
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Try Beamer forums
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27th Jan 2018 1:14pm |
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| Blacksheep Member Since: 10 Dec 2017 Location: Highlands Posts: 190 |
As a defender 90 and BMW 116i auto owner, both bring a smile and I can recommend both, albeit chalk and cheese.
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27th Jan 2018 3:05pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3613
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thats what I find they are both great in their own way as you say chalk and cheese, the 118d has been brilliant, but I keep my cars a long time and with the diesel thing fancied a petrol 120i which seams to tick all my boxes DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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27th Jan 2018 3:10pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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I was forced to change my 123d last December due to an absolute
 wit vw driver crashing into the side of my 1-series, I ended up with a new 125d M-sport 8 speed auto - love it, 225bhp, 50 mpg and the auto is good. |
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27th Jan 2018 5:37pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3613
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Thanks BP man I was thinking the auto would be nice but definitely fancy a petrol and the 140 135 are a bit hard core for me DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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27th Jan 2018 6:41pm |
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| xcentric Member Since: 17 Jan 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 247 |
not sure it helps but we had an M135i on a lease for a couple of years: ballistically quick, but remote and emotionless to drive, with fidgety suspension. Eco mode felt like the handbrake was on, standard was ok and sport had better gear change (auto box) but not a car I bonded with. Drove it hard but it didn't give much feel back to driver. It could well be that the 120i is a better drive, as you have to work a bit harder to get the performance and so might get ore reward. But I'd not have another one.... and my 10 year old Golf GTI Mk 5 remapped is much more more fun and rewarding.
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27th Jan 2018 10:24pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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Have a look on babybmw or m3cutters forums
If you are looking at a newer f series, they seem lighter and more responsive, also available with X drive |
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28th Jan 2018 9:13am |
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| Blacksheep Member Since: 10 Dec 2017 Location: Highlands Posts: 190 |
My 116i auto is transformed by winter tyres from a spinning top to something a little more sure footed, well it went up a snow covered Belach with no issues, so perhaps you don't require X drive. Time is precious, waste it wisely...
Defender 90 D200 |
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28th Jan 2018 9:51am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2496 
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My wife had a 116i and was completely useless in the snow. I'd describe it as an Ok car, however it was totally reliable and never let her down. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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28th Jan 2018 10:02am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3613
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thanks guys bit the bullet and the BM traded in.
New toy (nearly new) on Saturday will be nice to have a revvy petrol again and my first auto although will miss the mpg of the 118d DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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31st Jan 2018 10:47pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548 
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they are a great car, I've had 2 one series. The new ones are just an evolution, if you liked the early ones you'll think the new ones are fantastic! My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
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1st Feb 2018 9:16am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3613
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Well almost 1 week with the new one , its quiet , its smooth, and its quick. not sure about the auto yet but do like it in town. car dosnt feel as planted as the old one which was a go cart but my confidence will grow no doubt. Where I was averaging 42mpg in the old one I've got 35 in the new one, doing the same journey( in the 90 I get 32!! ) this is commuting from Solihull to Birmingham and back in traffic DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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9th Feb 2018 9:27pm |
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| Blacksheep Member Since: 10 Dec 2017 Location: Highlands Posts: 190 |
Envious of your 32! Time is precious, waste it wisely...
Defender 90 D200 |
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9th Feb 2018 10:55pm |
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