Comments on: The Curious Case for the BMW 123d

By: new 123d

new 123d — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:54:05 +0000

I just collected my 123d here in Australia Nov 09. I used to own a Golf Mk V Gti. 123d is definitely a better car in term of handling and acceleration. I had more confidence overtaking going up hill. Power delivery is smooth and instance. 123d manages more than 700km in 1 full tank compare to 500km in the Gti. I am heavy foot driver. Insurance is cheaper in the 123d and it only needs 1 servicing every 20000km or once every 2 years. Gti needs servicing every 15000km or every year. I had lots of quality issues with the gti since day 1 but not with the 123d. Built quality is excellent compare to the gti. The only let down is the weak air-con. It’s the same with the gti.

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By: Ronald Switzerland

Ronald Switzerland — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:26:58 +0000

Well I just ordered one here in Europe, a beautiful blue 123d. As the writer noticed a 4 cilinder diesel car don’t have the sound experience of a gasoline car, but for that the driving experience, torque and fuel economy are wonderfull.
The reason that diesel is an enourmes success here in Europe has to do with exactly that combination (and ofcourse fuel is around 3x more expensive then in the US). At the moment a big pain point is the dollar-euro exchange rate. Since these cars are produced in europe there is almost no possibility to have them sold with profit in the US.

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By: 100$ GUY

100$ GUY — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:36:03 +0000

No appeal for me whatsoever, but happy you enjoyed it.

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By: BMW plans to offer four-cylinder diesels in the U.S.

BMW plans to offer four-cylinder diesels in the U.S. — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:46:18 +0000

[...] we’re quite excited to hear these news and after reading Andrew’s article on the BMW 123d, we’re even more sold [...]

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By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:47:32 +0000

Andrew, that was a brilliant article – keep it coming!

I really identify with you in your need of a practical, efficient, uncompromising sports car. I really feel that the 123d would do well in the American and Canadian market if given a chance.

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By: michael

michael — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:36:03 +0000

I thought this might be a bit relevant considering this discussion
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/11/report-bmw-plans-to-offer-four-cylinder-diesels-in-the-u-s/

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By: drew

drew — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:38:26 +0000

BRING IT!!!

(which isn’t going to happen I fully realise)…

but please BMW please bring the next gen 1er hatch stateside…

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By: john

john — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:42:28 +0000

the 1 series is a magical car that i wish i had the option to buy as a diesel wether it be the 116,120,123 …. i would trade my car in and buy the 1 series today if i could

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By: Elgee

Elgee — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:45 +0000

I have a 118d and i love it ! people, luxury and pleasure doesn’t mean big !

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By: Esteves

Esteves — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:04:58 +0000

It’s the top 1er diesel in Europe. 2.0 inline 4 with 204ps and 400Nm averaging 45mpg in our test cycle. It’s a sweet car. But you can also get lower powered diesel models. The lowest is the 116d, which just produces 115ps but averages 53mpg.

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By: michael

michael — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:46:29 +0000

see i didn’t realise there was a 123d
we only get the 120d here in Australia

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By: J.T.

J.T. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:34:43 +0000

Why must you tease us with the 1er, let alone a diesel and a M-Sport!. ;^;

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