Is the BMW 1 series a REAL BMW? | One-year owner's review 2020 (F40) BMW 118i

The F40 BMW 1 series is not a 'traditional' BMW. But is that a bad thing?

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Ordering the car
02:09 - Why did I pick the 1 series?
02:26 - Positives: 1. Comfortable car & peppy enough
03:09 - Positives: 2. LED Lighting
03:53 - Positives: 3. Panoramic Sunroof
04:22 - Positives: 4. Great technology
05:30 - Positives: 5. Spacious (for a small hatchback)
06:02 - Positives: 6. Private leasing has been easy
06:20 - Negatives: 1. Harman Kardan
07:44 - Negatives: 2. Summer tires in winter
08:27 - Negatives: 3. Missing heated seats
09:45 - Negatives: 4. Paint scratches easily
10:43 - Options I wish i had
11:51 - Summary, is it a real BMW?
12:47 - Let me know what you think in the comments below!

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[bedlam]

Great review. I’ve owned my 118i in Australia for about 18 months now. It’s my 3rd BMW but first one I’ve owned from new. Love all the technology. Especially the wireless apple carplay. It’s great not to have to have to think about plugging in all the time. Just keep my phone in my handbag 😊 Mine has the head up display which is brilliant! Thanks again for the review.

[jakobzeppelin]

I found your Videos couple months ago and love your content. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪✌🏻

[erickim]

Loved your honest review! I also own a 118i in Australia and although I'd like a 128ti, it's still a great car.

[MrCostheboss]

Love your video’s Kerleem!

Discovered your channel 3 months ago and have been really enjoying your content! I also live closely to Amsterdam (Haarlem, but born in Amsterdam) and also own a BMW 1 series (e87 116i 2007)

Fell in love with car at first sight and still love to drive it everyday (even though fuel prices have gotten insane here in the Netherlands 😵‍💫)

Keep up the good work and again, love your video’s!

[Wim-Minnaard]

Hi Kerleem, Nice video again, thanks!

BMW in snow, especially on summer tyres, are renowned for bad driving.I remember a tweet from a police officer who encountered a struggling mercedes in snow conditions saying “well they can’t all be BMWs”.
Regarding adaptive cruise control, really go test drive that option before you get it. The behavior of the car varies between brands. My 2019 Mazda behaved like a jerk when adaptive cc is on and I can’t switch the adaptive part off to set it to standard cc. I know mazda has that option now.
Last week i drove with a friend in his Hyundai ionic and the adaptive cc proved to be a much better driver. Less abrupt breaking an better control of throttle.

[Matt]

Great review!! Ordered in November 2021 and was told an April 2022 delivery but the build date itself has now been pushed back to June (with possible further disruption) so I’m looking at a minimum overall wait of 9 months

[MrTheerow]

Nice Video 👌🏼 i‘ll pick my 118i sportline on thursday with almost the same options you chose. I‘ll have more than one eye on the heated seats 😉

[akaashkat]

Awesome video, I ordered the 118D m sport in mizano blue metallic, can't wait, fetching it tomorrow which is how I stumbled into your video... Also I've owned a few black cars and that paint swirl thing seem to be an issue with black paint. Had a black metallic 325i E90 and had the same issues

[earllachman]

Great honest review... Enjoyed watching it Kareem... Thanks!

The HK system glitch was a bummer to hear... I really love my music and that gives me a bad user experience. Fingers crossed for when mine comes in July.

[ganonymous]

Can't wait for my edition colorvision 118i. Good review 👌.

[vipboss]

I've Just Ordered This BMW 1 Series On 27/9/23. The Model I've Chosen is: 1.5 Turbo Diesel ⛽️ With 136bhp 116d M Sport Automatic in UK 🇬🇧:

• Sapphire Black
• Leather Seats
• Berlin Interior
• Model 116d Deletion
• Comfort Pack
• Technology Pack
• Connect Pack Plus
• Privacy Sun Glass
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Lumbar Seats &
• Black Kidney Grill

Delivery On My Birthday 🎂 27/5/24

[Slubicjusz]

2 months wait was quite short. I had to wait 3 months: 2 months for car being produced and 1 month for delivery. Have the same black (Schwarz 2) and it's known as being one of the hardest paint to maintain. Unfortunately HK audio is not punchy anymore. It used to be in older generations but not in actual ones.

[funkypaul]

Next time you could check out BMW's "business pack" offerings. Normally not accessible for private ownership, but with some cooperation from the dealership you can order those. And those packs are loaded, since they are increasing the resell value of the car at the end of the lease. And other car manufacturers like Audi, Mercedes, etc. have similar pack offerings. And believe me, the competition in the business automotive segment is huge.

[borisdevries]

hey man! i love the vids, what car are you thinking about for your next car? also, where you at the deatche autofest in assen last weekend?

[aadi]

Still prefer the previous 1 series, much nicer to drive and looks a lot better

[timvinall]

I've just bought a 118i in white 2020 model M sport and mine came with heated seats and electric folding mirrors as standard but the panoramic sunroof was an extra

[kubek-w-kubek]

Nice presentation :) I have 118i too but without sunroof - after your film I wish I had it in my car..it looks very nice. My only problem with the car is long oil interval - first service after 34000 km. In my opinion oil change should be after max 25000 km. I have 30000km done.

[RichHayterSkater]

Not sure whether to opt for petrol or diesel?
How has your fuel economy (mpg) worked out?

[cihandemirel]

Can you describe the tire/road noise level? Can you compare it with your old cars via naming them as well?

[koukoutsikoukoutsi]

I got mine on April. I like sunroofs but people convinced me against getting one for my car, because of possible future water leaks. How is your experience so far? I guess i should have gotten one, right?