BMW 1 Series Maxed out vs 3 Series standard

[frazer1977]

Im getting a new company car, I have the option of a 120d sport si fully maxed out satnav, leather the works or a standard 320d es (new shape).

Which would you have??????

[xm5er]

Its a tough one as you dont spend as much time looking at your car as you do sitting in it.

BUT I still cant get my head round the styling of the 1 series and I'm not sure I ever will. That said I think the new 3 series needs big wheels in the same way that the 5 does (from a stylistic viewpoint as opposed to a ride quality one).

Another thing to consider, if you spend a lot of time in the car, leather isn't as comfy as cloth (IMHO).

Satnav? Can you read a map?

[Donut]

frazer1977 said:

Im getting a new company car, I have the option of a 120d sport si fully maxed out satnav, leather the works or a standard 320d es (new shape). Which would you have??????

If you don't need the space I would go with the 120d sport, its nice to have a few toys and IMHO it is much more fun to drive!!

[r988]

why dont take each one for a test drive?

[Bill Carr]

Depends whether you need the space, and how heinous they'll be on tax for you. I'm a confirmed fan of the 1 series, and the 120d is probably the best one you can currently buy. So that's what I'd choose.