bmw 1 series & golf clubs

[slugger]

Thinking of getting a 120d (then chipping it ). Anyone got one and carry golf clubs in the boot, or indeed, can you fit golf clubs in the boot?

 

[cm_qs]

I've got a Galaxy - I could get a BMW 120d in the boot

 

[SammmeBee]

Thinking of getting a 120d (then chipping it ). Anyone got one and carry golf clubs in the boot, or indeed, can you fit golf clubs in the boot?

Not got one but a mate has - utterly useless unless you've got a pencil bag and take the driver out....or take all the woods out of a carry bag....

Don't offer to take a mate anywhere for golf either....

 

[slugger]

hmmmm.... maybe a 320d would be a better bet then. I really like the idea of a small hatch that goes fast and has rear wheel drive though. shame.

 

[brendy]

Get your bum round to skoda, have a look at the new superb, I am not joking when I say that you can actually fit 4-6 sets of clubs in long wise (not sideways like most motors) its is truely massive inside, I thought my occy vrs was big inside until I saw the superb. 565 litres to be exact.

 

[SammmeBee]

hmmmm.... maybe a 320d would be a better bet then. I really like the idea of a small hatch that goes fast and has rear wheel drive though. shame.

Still have to take the driver out and put diagonally across the boot - doesn't leave alot of room for other stuff, or you can put the back seats down, which is not ideal in the car park obviously....again forget about chauffeuring anyone to golf....

 

[Tommo21]

Thinking of getting a 120d (then chipping it ). Anyone got one and carry golf clubs in the boot, or indeed, can you fit golf clubs in the boot?

My brother has one and it goes well, but forget it, a Passat is the boot you want and you can chip them as well. I've got a 140 sport and it goes like stink and I still get 48MPG. This is my 4th passat and I'm due to sell it as I dont keep my cars for long. It's immaculate, FSH, anyone.

 

[haplesshacker]

Why?

Overpriced compared to the competition, lack of boot and rear seat space. Only reason I can think of for getting one is that it's rear wheel drive, or you're a posuer! Oh, and it's ugly! Seats are too low to easily lift kids in and out of car seats. There are better hatchbacks.

There, I've insulted you enough, sorry, but I just cant see the point of them. Each to their own.

And I daren't mention who (or what) drives Beemers!!!

(Expecting a flaming!!! )

 

[USER1999]

I like the looks of the 1 series, and it drives nicely, I drove one when it was launched. It isn't much more than the equivalent A3 or Merc compact. However, you can't easily get your sticks in any of them, so useless for a golfer. Same with the MINI.

Go big, get an E class.

 

[medwayjon]

Go for a passat or a merc. Wouldnt have a beemer if you gave it to me.

The beemer will drive no better than a mondeo.

Skoda's are excellent also.

As for chipping, dont waste your money. Car manufacturers spend millions getting the optimum settings for power/economy and dicking about with it will inevitably cause a loss somewhere, regardless of what blurb you hear. A guy I know does re-maps and he doesnt do his own cars (range rover sport, CLS320CDI and Audi A6 3.0TDI) as he says it is a waste of money, he makes a fortune doing it btw.

 

[User20205]

I used to have one. Its a nice car, good drive etc. However it is probably the most impractical car for golf. The boot is tiny. My bag minus the driver & rescue would just go in the boot. The longer clubs would have to go on the back seat.

There in no leg room in the back. My seat in the driving position left about 4 inches leg room. Also the the ride is incredibly hard as its got run flat tyres. I didn't mind it but my wife hated it.

I've also had an audi a3 and a ford focus. I'd go for the top of the range Ford everytime. Better still get a massive MPV and enjoy the space!

 

[slugger]

0-60 7.6 seconds; top speed 137 mph; combined mpg: 49.6. and that's before chipping!

Go for a passat or a merc. Wouldnt have a beemer if you gave it to me.

The beemer will drive no better than a mondeo.

Skoda's are excellent also.

Why wouldn't you have a beemer? because of the reputation of their owners? It's the same argument as not having a Skoda, only at the other end of the scale. Doesn't make them any better or worse cars.

BMWs are great cars.

To say that it wouldn't drive as well as a mondeo... you having a laugh? I've driven other BMWs before, and many mondeos and passats and i know what i'd rather have.

I like the look of the one series for it's small size, handling, engine and RWD. Yep, it's not the prettiest of cars, but at least it's not the same as all the others.

I'm not bothered about the room in the back, as our 7 month old daughter doesn't really have long legs yet

shame it's got such a small boot, as that may be the only thing against it at the end of the day. Shame.

 

[HTL]

"The 1-series is crap" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article401596.ece

Not my words, see link above.

HID wanted one when we were looking at cars, they are so overpriced for what they are. She wanted a 1 series I wanted an Alfa GT, ended up with a Seat Leon and a 5 stat first class holiday in Italy with the money we saved!

 

[slugger]

yeah... i read that a couple of days ago. made me laugh. Clarkson also likes Range Rovers...

Despite Clarkson, There's 1000s of folk out there that like it though, including me. Just a shame the boot size looks like ruling it out.

 

[haplesshacker]

I'm not bothered about the room in the back, as our 7 month old daughter doesn't really have long legs yet

Slugger, you must feel as though we're all against it!

However, regarding the above comment that you made. You are correct, but please consider this. I don't know if your child is in a forward facing seat yet, but she and you will notice that her feet will be up against the back of the front seat, especially when the child seat is put into reclined mode. This means that you will have to slide the front seat a long way forward, and therefore not leave much space for you in the driver or passenger seat. You also need to bear in mind that a childs legs are constantly growing, and if it's a problem now, it will be even more so in the future. Sorry if this comes across a little patronising, but I have a 2 year old and understand some of the issues.

Since having children, I've had to buy 'practical' cars, that were comfortable for the kids and us, and safe. Before that it was Spitfires and MR2s. Sadly I think you'll have the same problem in the spacially challenged 3 series as well.

 

[slugger]

thanks for the heads up on that. she's just gone into the forward facing seat and loves it. Maybe BMW should do what Seat did with the Altea and extend it a bit back the way! he he.

Thanks for all the input. Sounds like the car might just be too week to take clubs in it. I think i'll still take it for a test drive though

 

[medwayjon]

Just qualifying my prejudice against BMW, I know many love them and they are entitled to that oppinion, I am by no means right/wrong, just oppinionated!

Overpriced for what you get, poor build-quality for a premium brand, still using outdated instruments and switches, overpriced for servicing, parts & maintenance.

BMW regularly fail to do anything about common failures such as the vanos units, they know why they fail at £2000+fitting+vat per failure but ignore what they need to do to prevent the failures.

Ridiculous depreciation compared to other brands.

And yes, there is a huge problem with the image of BMW's.

I sell cars for a living, I very rarely touch Beemers even though there is a profit to be made, I only buy M3's or big-engined Z3's as they atleast have an edge to them which raises them above the mediocrity of the typical 3-series "mondeo man done good" type of car.

Mercedes-Benz every day of the week for me, the new c-class is stunning, modern, reliable, economical, will have good residuals for a premium car, comfort, wonderful drive and most of all it doesnt have the image problem.

 

[Smiffy]

I sell cars too and loved my Passat TDi until some git bought it.

 

[DCB]

"Thinking of getting a 120d (then chipping it ). Anyone got one and carry golf clubs in the boot, or indeed, can you fit golf clubs in the boot?"

My mate has one and struggles to get his battery for his trolley and his shoes in the boot at the same time!

 

[Canfordhacker]

Slugger - well done for checking though - school boy error to buy the car then discover the clubs and daughter don't fit in it!!