So then, what car are you buying next?

[Awry]

Well it looks like I got to the next car sooner then planned. Me and my fiance decided we needed a bigger car. I can't afford two cars so sadly I have to let my GTI go. For the meantime though it sure is awesome to have two cars.

Detailed the car earlier as I always do when getting a new one. Nothing like detailing a new car.

[MAW73]

Love the Audi. ^

Congrats on the new purchase.

[Spartacus]

I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.

You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.

Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
 

Choose :

£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard

No brainer really 

Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts

[Jimble]

The 135i doesn't have a paricularly high spec though, plus you don't have to have the fastest car to be an "enthusiast"! Plus if you have company cars you'll never spend 30k on a car, you'll be renting it for 3 years.

[Jimmymature]

I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.

You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.

Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
 

Choose :

£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard

No brainer really 

Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts

I can't figure out I you're deliberately trying to wind people up, my guess is you're not but you're just good at it.

[Raffe]

Have to admit I would take a lower specced 135 over a higher specced 125 if we are talking the same money

[kgreenway]

I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.

You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.

Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
 

Quote of the day for me

MAW73...I can confirm you will not regret your choice..

Have you been lucky enough to drive one yet?

I had to wave goodbye to my 2011 Candy White GTI back in April when I moved jobs as it was a company car.

I absolutely loved the GTI and have spent the last 4 months longingly looking at any which I see on the road.

I did consider going for another GTI, but the wife and a few friends convinced me it was time for a change.

So I ordered the 125i M Sport in Alpine White, with very much the same goodies as you.

I collected on Monday and let me just say this car is fantastic!

I was initially quite hesitant about getting the car because of my loss over the GTI...Almost like the feeling you are cheating on a girlfriend haha. However with each passing day I am loving this car more and more.  I have to say pictures of this car do not do it justice.  In reality the lines and stance of the car in general really make it shine.

The car feels so planted and the power and torque available really pleasing.  I haven't smashed it too much yet as running it in up to 1200 miles, but I have already sampled it enough to know that it will put the same smile on my face as the GTI did.

The visibility package really makes the car, with the xenon drl's really setting the car off in white.  Also you will not regret the Harmon Kardon.  My GTI was equipped with dynaudio, but this is nothing in comparison to the HK.

I have to say I was initially disappointed with the audio from the engine internally compared to the GTI. The 125i doesn't quite start up with the same purr as the GTI.  However having said that, have the sunroof/windows open and it sounds like a gem from the outside.  As you pull through the gears the twin power turbo goes with a real whistle.  It's also quite deceiving as you pull through, because for a 4 cylinder it sounds very much like a straight six.  It takes me back to the 328is M Sport I had a few years back.

Internally I would say the 125 surpasses the GTI by quite a long way.  The leather being much softer and of better build.  Also the general seating position and cockpit controls really very nice.  

So don't be put off or concerned by your choice...look forward to that pick up date because it will be a great day  

I have linked below to my post with a couple of pics of the Alpine White beast.

http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620

[dubber36]

I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.

You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.

Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
 

Choose :

£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard

No brainer really 

Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts

Like Jimble said who got here before me, it would be your company car. So for all your "I've got the best car" b0llox, it's not even yours.

[Mr GTD]

I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.

You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.

Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
 

Quote of the day for me

MAW73...I can confirm you will not regret your choice..

Have you been lucky enough to drive one yet?

I had to wave goodbye to my 2011 Candy White GTI back in April when I moved jobs as it was a company car.

I absolutely loved the GTI and have spent the last 4 months longingly looking at any which I see on the road.

I did consider going for another GTI, but the wife and a few friends convinced me it was time for a change.

So I ordered the 125i M Sport in Alpine White, with very much the same goodies as you.

I collected on Monday and let me just say this car is fantastic!

I was initially quite hesitant about getting the car because of my loss over the GTI...Almost like the feeling you are cheating on a girlfriend haha. However with each passing day I am loving this car more and more.  I have to say pictures of this car do not do it justice.  In reality the lines and stance of the car in general really make it shine.

The car feels so planted and the power and torque available really pleasing.  I haven't smashed it too much yet as running it in up to 1200 miles, but I have already sampled it enough to know that it will put the same smile on my face as the GTI did.

The visibility package really makes the car, with the xenon drl's really setting the car off in white.  Also you will not regret the Harmon Kardon.  My GTI was equipped with dynaudio, but this is nothing in comparison to the HK.

I have to say I was initially disappointed with the audio from the engine internally compared to the GTI. The 125i doesn't quite start up with the same purr as the GTI.  However having said that, have the sunroof/windows open and it sounds like a gem from the outside.  As you pull through the gears the twin power turbo goes with a real whistle.  It's also quite deceiving as you pull through, because for a 4 cylinder it sounds very much like a straight six.  It takes me back to the 328is M Sport I had a few years back.

Internally I would say the 125 surpasses the GTI by quite a long way.  The leather being much softer and of better build.  Also the general seating position and cockpit controls really very nice.  

So don't be put off or concerned by your choice...look forward to that pick up date because it will be a great day  

I have linked below to my post with a couple of pics of the Alpine White beast.

http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620

Great read mate, loving it in what too

[The Doc]

I love this thread.

And I love BMWs - I've got to get my ass down to BMW next week and sort this out as my 123d search is going around in circles and I'm not going to spend £25k+ ona 125d when I can get the M135i for 30k now am I.....