BMW 125d M Sport

Prophet · 28 Aug 2015 at 12:52

I'm looking for my next company car and had been looking at the new Jaguar XE's but due to internal politics I may have to go down another route.

I've never been a huge fan of the 1 series but after going out in a 125d I'm quite taken by the performance and handling.

Can anyone with experience of these give me their feedback please. Including what options are a must.

Thanks

[TW]Fox · 28 Aug 2015 at 12:58

Pro Navigation, Automatic gearbox and Xenons are the essential options.

The Pro Nav makes the dash work properly and gives you a better featured more visually appealing infotainment system, the Xenons stop the front end looking crap and the auto gearbox removes the horribly frustrating powerband issues from the 2 litre engine and makes the whole thing drive really well.

Lots of other 'nice to have' options but those three would be my deal breakers.

Prophet · 28 Aug 2015 at 13:26

[TW]Fox;28496142 said:
Pro Navigation, Automatic gearbox and Xenons are the essential options.

The Pro Nav makes the dash work properly and gives you a better featured more visually appealing infotainment system, the Xenons stop the front end looking crap and the auto gearbox removes the horribly frustrating powerband issues from the 2 litre engine and makes the whole thing drive really well.

Lots of other 'nice to have' options but those three would be my deal breakers.

They're the three options I've already looked at

One of the other 'bonus' options I'm looking at is the upgraded sound system. I do lots of long trips so having decent sound is important. Any ideas how good or bad the standard system is?

MeAnBoY · 28 Aug 2015 at 13:39

I found the sound system to be pretty rubbish in all honesty. The only way to see if it's worth the additional investment is to hear for yourself.

Prophet · 28 Aug 2015 at 13:41

MeAnBoY said:
I found the sound system to be pretty rubbish in all honesty. The only way to see if it's worth the additional investment is to hear for yourself.

I'm heading to my local dealership over the weekend to check it out along with a test drive of an auto.

Stanners · 28 Aug 2015 at 14:22

The black panel information is worth the extra.(that is if it is still an optional extra, or it may come with the Nav)

leon4112 · 28 Aug 2015 at 14:28

The HK system is rubbish compared to rivals I've got it coming on my 225d in a few weeks but only because it's part of the msport plus pack the one in my Audi is a lot better.

Black panel comes with pro nav which again is worth it.

The only options I took on mine were pro media pack and msport plus pack in estoril blue ill post pick when it gets delivered on the 15th sept would have it sooner but on holiday till the 14th.

And they only do the auto in the 125/225d no manual.

Prophet · 28 Aug 2015 at 14:31

leon4112 said:
The HK system is rubbish compared to rivals I've got it coming on my 225d in a few weeks but only because it's part of the msport plus pack the one in my Audi is a lot better.

Black panel comes with pro nav which again is worth it.

The only options I took on mine were pro media pack and msport plus pack in estoril blue ill post pick when it gets delivered on the 15th sept would have it sooner but on holiday till the 14th.

Out of interest is your 225d business leased?

I prefer the 2 series over the 1 series but not sure it's in budget..

leon4112 · 28 Aug 2015 at 14:36

It's through work yeh was ordered in April so nearly 4 months from order to delivery. I test drove both and preferred the 2 series I've always had hatchbacks and rather have a coupe now.

Best thing you can do is go and test one I tested a 135i a 220d and. 225d and would have loved a 235i but it was too much from work so the 225d was my next choice.

rapid64k · 28 Aug 2015 at 16:35

The HK System is way better than the standard music player you get.

You will notice the difference.

Prophet · 28 Aug 2015 at 16:45

leon4112 said:
It's through work yeh was ordered in April so nearly 4 months from order to delivery. I test drove both and preferred the 2 series I've always had hatchbacks and rather have a coupe now.

Best thing you can do is go and test one I tested a 135i a 220d and. 225d and would have loved a 235i but it was too much from work so the 225d was my next choice.

Did you go direct with BMW or through a leasing company? My budget it around £480 a month so the 2 series is pushing it a bit.

SDK^ · 28 Aug 2015 at 18:07

Sport Auto is standard now on the 125d M-Sport.
In my opionon its only worth spending £2k on Pro Nav if you actually need road direction navigation, otherwise if you know where your going then it's not essential.

leon4112 · 29 Aug 2015 at 15:26

Prophet said:
Did you go direct with BMW or through a leasing company? My budget it around £480 a month so the 2 series is pushing it a bit.

Got it through the nhs so a lot cheaper than a normal lease think its under 300 a month including insurance and stuff!

blade007 · 3 Sep 2015 at 10:08

if it's any help I got an M135i on lease. It was a 'special' deal allegedly (cancelled build slot). Basic spec. Anyway, I wish I'd speccd the upgraded Hifi system. I thought a decent quality car would have a reasonable system in already, but no

leon4112 · 19 Sep 2015 at 20:15

Mine has come now came to my house on a truck on Tuesday just gone ill take some pics Monday as my gf has take it to work on friday on a 80 mile round trip so its already a bit dirty which im not happy about but ill clean it tomorrow and will post again monday or it will be in the bmw forum if interested

But for anyone interested im loving my 225d yeh its a D i would have a 228i but this is for work so regardless the look of the thing is nothing short of stunning.

estoril blue is so much better is person than anything on the books.

nam · 19 Sep 2015 at 20:49

blade007 said:
if it's any help I got an M135i on lease. It was a 'special' deal allegedly (cancelled build slot). Basic spec. Anyway, I wish I'd speccd the upgraded Hifi system. I thought a decent quality car would have a reasonable system in already, but no

was that the new shape 2015 m135i ?