simon737 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Last week I finally got my hands on my new 123d M Sport Coupe, thanks go again to Gareth @ Bespoke for sourcing the car and sorting out the finance. Car itself is Alpine White, options include Leather, Bluetooth and Heated seats along with the twin spoke 18" alloys. I think it looks stunning in white and it definately is a colour that is on the comeback...I'll post pics as soon as I clean it..again. My previous car history includes Clio 182, Civic Type R, Honda S2000 and my recently departed Z4M, why did i get rid, well a number of reasons, mileage and issues with the car keep needing to be returned to BMW (see post on BMW chat). To be quite honest I wasn't sad to see it go. Anyway, the 123d so far I'm very impressed, 204bhp with 400Nm of torque available from 2000rpm so nice figures, it'll manage 0 - 60 in 7 secs and the 50 - 70 time at 5.5 secs only 0.5 secs slower than the Z4M and still return between 45 - 50mpg all day long! The first tank full returned just over 450 miles from a 51 ltr tank. I wasn't sure if was going to like the significant decrease in power but to be quite honest the roads i use and drive are to busy for the full exploits of the M's power, the 123d is a much nicer place to be, seems very quiet and the smoothness of power delivery from the torquey engine seems effortless, it'll easily push on to 100 without any issues, handling is also nice, greasy roads will let the back slip out slighlty if your a bit too eager, and the ride itself is very comfortable again much more so than the Z4's which was really stiff and twitchy especially under a heavy right foot. Its is a totally different driving style to the Z as now the redline as at 5k instead of 8k, and with more torque available gearchanges are less...which i keep trying to tell myself! The new efficeint dynamics auto stop/start function takes a bit of getting used to, first few times I've been out with people in it they think the cars stalled. As soon as you stop, go to neutral and take your foot off the clutch the engine cuts out, once the clutch is depressed again it kicks back into life...as i sad strange at first but hey. I've only covered about 500 miles so far so its a little premature to be giving a full review but at the moment I'm really happy with my choice and i can see this one being a keeper! Especially with a p-tronic box fitted it will see performance figures rise to 265bhp and 520Nm of torque with a 10 - 15% increase in mpg....(can't find the smileys anymore, but there are a few inserted here.....) Pics to follow tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensman Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Sounds good, The first tank of over 450 miles seems good too, was this with the start/stop engaged? Wonder what difference the start/stop makes to range, would be good to hear more from you regarding your car once its run in properly, Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 what is a p-tronic box? its the first time i've heard it mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I will be very interested in your reviews Simon, as the wife is keen on one :D Remapped it will be very quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon737 Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 http://www.p-tronic.co.uk/ Yes I've had the auto stop/start function on all the time, only works once the engine is warmed up and it can be turned off at the touch of a button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 123d is a very tempting car. Decent power and torque with 45+ mpg and not the price tag of a 335d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Looked good to me on collection Simon!! Keep it clean and get some "arty" photo's done. Cheers, Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 simon, have you experience of the p-tronic box? your post has got me thinking. 300bhp, woohoo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon737 Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Gareth - It certainly did, if it doesn't rain tomorrow, with my limited photo taking ability I shall certainly try! No experience with them yet, although there is a member on another forum who has already fitted one to his 123d, 1st gear apparently becomes almost redundant, beats the spider box on performance figs....im not convinced on increase in mpg though...i think the spider box would be better here, gizze can tell you more on this as i think it helped him more on his 120d. I reckon the p-tronic box is pure power only! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 The Spider box really helped mpg on the 163bhp 120d, on my 177bhp Efficient Dynamics car it hasn't made as much difference, on a run when taking it easy I am seeing 55mpg when I would be seeing 50mpg without it, but when pressing on I would say it maybe a bit worse, so down from 45mpg to maybe 40mpg. The box on the 120d saw an increase from 33mpg to 39mpg. If P-tronic offered a trial period of a couple of weeks I would try it, the gains on the 120/320d 177bhp are pretty good with 226bhp and 458nm of torque. I would guess I am getting around 210bhp from the Spider box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Get the pics up Simon, I really do like the new coupe in white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon737 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 That number plate can't be legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcarwire Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I love that car. I don't see anything wrong with it, from the design to the performance __________________________ A daily dose of Women Drivers and Autopartswarehouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNet Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Nice!! Same NM as 135i.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 123d is a very tempting car as I mentioned above. Looks great in white as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Very nice Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loafer27 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 looks fantastic thanks for the pics definately worth waiting for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I think it's gorgeous, looks fab in white. Part of me even prefers this to the 135...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 That looks the tits mate. You going to order any of the Performance range of extras?? Those bucket seats etc. looks amazing, and the sport steering wheel with rev counter and race meter built in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon737 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Funny you should say that, just been looking on another forum at the various bits. Like the seats although i specced heated seats so not sure if that can be transferred. I like the gear shift and the performance brake package and i'm sure they would be great especially with the a re-map or performance box...they'll prob be needed.... I've a feeling they'll be pricey though! Not sure on the steering wheel...maybe think thats prob more suited to the 135i.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon737 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 a close up of the wheel, it has led rev counter on either side:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Love the seats and the wheel. Any pricing from BMW UK yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winton Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Love the seats and the wheel. Any pricing from BMW UK yet? Dave, just be done and order one already!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Would probably go for the hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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