BMW 120i N20 2015

[Mike-R]

Hey guys, has anyone on this forum bought a new N20 120I yet. We are signing for a new one either today or tomorrow. Would just like to hear some experiences if any?

 

[IWannaGoFast]

Hey guys, has anyone on this forum bought a new N20 120I yet. We are signing for a new one either today or tomorrow. Would just like to hear some experiences if any?

I've just got one for today as a courtesy car. Very nippy car, good auto gearbox but imho interior quality is a bit poor... feels plasticky.Idrive system is very responsive, much more so than my current drive, a e92 325i. Also it may just be that I've gotten too used to my electric seats but the manual seats are a pain. It's a gorgeous car with the m sport kit.

 

[Mike-R]

Hey guys, has anyone on this forum bought a new N20 120I yet. We are signing for a new one either today or tomorrow. Would just like to hear some experiences if any?

I've just got one for today as a courtesy car. Very nippy car, good auto gearbox but imho interior quality is a bit poor... feels plasticky.Idrive system is very responsive, much more so than my current drive, a e92 325i. Also it may just be that I've gotten too used to my electric seats but the manual seats are a pain.

LOL,

Thats actually quite funny. The 1st thing i noticed when i sat in it was the manual seats. I guess were just spoilt with e90/92 Lovelyness...

Thanks for the info bud.

 

[tmamoojee]

Great car man..they are very slick..and super reliable.congrats

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[cOlDFuSiOn]

The 120i has replaced the 118i - are you 100% sure it's the N20 motor? I was under the impression it's a upped power N13 1600cc?

 

[Mike-R]

It's apparently a 2.0l

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[cOlDFuSiOn]

It's apparently a 2.0l

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Interesting indeed.

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http://www.bmw.co.za/en/all-models/1-series/5-door/2015/engines.html

Perhaps their info is out of date here, must check the engine bay to be sure I guess!

 

[Mike-R]

Eh, yeah i dont know hey. Its for the vrou, so i dont actually car what it is, as long as its good on fuel and reliable. But i think you are right, it must be 1.6L TPT

 

[R!Yo]

Mike, its the 1.6 turbo bro. Its quite an impressive little car, its no 335 :grin: but it goes well! And there's enough power for when you need it. Will def be a good buy for the wife, go for it!

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

We have the 118i (pre LCI) and if it's anything to go by the 120i will be an awesome car. It handles like a go cart, very flat around corners at speed, really a nice car. I like our 118i a lot. :rollsmile:

 

[Mike-R]

Nice, yes i had the Pre LCI 118i from BM for a few days last year, actually really enjoyed it.

So this is then called the LCI F20? ?

Im sorry, if it doest have 6 pots i dont knoew much about it:YesNo:

 

[tmamoojee]

I haven't seen the 120d's around in the N20..is this the replacement?

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[peanut125i]

I haven't seen the 120d's around in the N20..is this the replacement?

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Nope. 120i is a rebaged pre LCI 118i and the LCI 118i was the 116i. Guess it goes along with the 330i and 340i F30 LCI naming strategy. 120d is available as a LCI F20. Weirdly it's not as popular as the petrol models. Compared to 320d vs 320i.

 

[tmamoojee]

Weird for BMW to do that ..possibly some consumer research buying patterns in there

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