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Running costs of 35i
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Paul c said:Just ordered it Black 35imsport 19ins comfort pack, heated seats and wheel, lumbar support, grey windscreen band,
Service pack yum yum
I can't help but grin at the 'grey windscreen band'... how very 70's
sorry, as I say, couldn't help it. What colour did you go on the interior?p.s. nice choice on the black paint, just keep that bucket handy.
As I reach 60 in October I am a bit 70s and it was a cheap option which hope will help when the sun is low, car is all Black in and out even thinking about black grills what do you think, with regard to washing it hope to have more time for that when retirement comes in the next year or two.
All round black (grills etc) could look a little 'rice' as the americans say, not a look I like personally as it reminds me of the modded Vauxhall Corsa brigade. Looks good in a magazine but in real life can look a bit meh... BMW did a good job styling this car, I'm not messing with it too much.
I prefer a slightly more sophisticated look, sporty but elegant.
At least with a black interior, you've only half the upkeep I have. White inside and black outside is the most work EVER.
I prefer a slightly more sophisticated look, sporty but elegant.
At least with a black interior, you've only half the upkeep I have. White inside and black outside is the most work EVER.
I've not driven a 123 and you can't really compare turbo diesels (if thats what it is) to turbo petrols, its a very different animal.
But as a comparator to the 23i, the 35i (at least when run in) will make the 23i feel like it weighs 4 tons. Yes the 35i is quick, quicker than you'll ever likely need.
As an example of how quick, a few days ago I merged into lane 2 from lane 3 of a 3 lane carriageway that turns to 2 lanes after a set of lights. 5 cars back, I'm rolling in an empty lane 3 towards the lights at 10mph as the lights changed. Kickdown = full power took me past 5 cars just setting off in lane 2 from the lights, covered 100 feet in less than two seconds and merged in. Looked back in the mirror to see cars way back. Like a rocket..
But as a comparator to the 23i, the 35i (at least when run in) will make the 23i feel like it weighs 4 tons. Yes the 35i is quick, quicker than you'll ever likely need.
As an example of how quick, a few days ago I merged into lane 2 from lane 3 of a 3 lane carriageway that turns to 2 lanes after a set of lights. 5 cars back, I'm rolling in an empty lane 3 towards the lights at 10mph as the lights changed. Kickdown = full power took me past 5 cars just setting off in lane 2 from the lights, covered 100 feet in less than two seconds and merged in. Looked back in the mirror to see cars way back. Like a rocket..
35i/is are pretty cheap to run concidering the performance, even with ultra urban driving. Wish I was still in the 35i tax band lol! 
Seriously stick a decent chip tune on a 35i with some downpipes and you have no idea how rapid it can be. Standard 35i seems slow in comparison.
Seriously stick a decent chip tune on a 35i with some downpipes and you have no idea how rapid it can be. Standard 35i seems slow in comparison.