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I couldn't figure out why many big manufacturers don't make rear-wheel drive cannons? RWD enthusiasts have a large number of rear-wheel drive cars to choose from, and Hatchback enthusiasts have a variety of hatchbacks to choose from, but if you love both RWD and Hatchback, there are very few options. For example, this rear-wheel drive hatchback Corolla is ridiculously expensive in the foreign second-hand car auction market.
The toy attributes of the rear-wheel drive cannon far exceed the other attributes. For example, the "supercar" in the mini car, the Bosu Smart, is very flexible, light, and extremely fun to drive. However, this mini car, which is only more than 2 meters long, has two shortcomings that can never be eliminated: small space and high noise.
In order for consumers to pay happily, it is necessary to integrate handling and practicality into the small steel cannon at the same time, which requires the OEM to study many aspects such as design and tuning. One of the most successful cars is the BMW 1 Series, especially in China, the BMW 1 Series is almost the "only" option for lovers of handling steel guns.
The second-hand BMW 1 Series I tested on the road today is still an Estorian Blue 120i with M kit.
The appearance of Esto blue was first used on the M model, and in the generation of the F chassis, this color appeared on the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series at the same time, and in the hearts of many people, Esto Blue has become one of BMW's representative colors.
Coupled with the M package, the sporty vibe is about to overflow the screen.
Many young people who buy the 1 series still value its modification potential, and the former owner of this car is a female driver born in the 80s, and it is obvious that the scooter should not pursue extreme driving, so the chassis of the vehicle, power, etc. have not been modified.
The female owner has also made some functional upgrades, such as replacing the hidden dash cam.
It has also changed the large touch screen of the Android system, which can be compatible with BMW's iDrive system.
The female owner of the car is very clean and cherished. The interior is kept in very new condition and does not look at all like what it looks like for 60,000 kilometers.
The delicate workmanship of the interior and the sense of design details have been preserved intact.
There are slight traces of use in the front row, and there are almost no traces of use in the rear row. This condition is very rare among used BMW 1 Series of the same year.
The practicality of the hatchback is one of the main reasons for the popularity of this model. However, the interior space of the 1 Series is not large, and the layout of the rear wheel drive can only encroach on the interior.
However, the rear seats have a very useful feature, which folds down and connects to the trunk floor flat.
The small hatchback has a very strong load capacity.
Tell us about how the car feels to drive. Since the chassis and power of this car have not been changed, the original BMW flavor is maintained. Compared to its most direct competitor, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the 120i's suspension tuning is homely and comfortable, but its steering tuning is smarter than that of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
There's a lot of power, the gearbox responds very quickly, and it just feels like there's something missing at hand. If you add paddles, the driving feeling of the 1 Series will be much richer. My personal little suggestion, prospective car owners can upgrade the steering wheel by themselves, it is very easy to implement, if you need to refer to the plan, you can leave a message or private message to us.
Needless to say, the stability of the powertrain B48 engine + 8AT is too classic.
The 1 Series is actually equipped with a B48 engine, which is not stressful at high speeds, and it is very crisp to change lanes and overtake. As for the B58 above the M140i, it can only be described as passionate.
The chassis of the car is in very good condition overall.
During the inspection at the station, I found that the rear damping cushioning block was aging, so I paid special attention to the condition of the rear wheels during the road test. When driving at medium and high speeds normally, the vibration filtration is very sharp.
As is customary, it is still necessary to test the speed bump road. Passing through such a continuous bumpy road surface at low speed, the chassis has no abnormal noise, and the shaking amplitude of the body is not large.
The four tires are still very new, and the previous owner should not have used the car very often after changing the tires, which I guess may also be one of the reasons for the change.
Finally, let's talk about the second-hand market of this out-of-print rear-drive steel cannon. Hatchbacks are particularly popular due to the high demand for mini, small, and compact cars in recent years. Imported luxury brands such as MINI, BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-class, joint venture brands such as Volkswagen Golf, Polo, Honda Fit, etc., are all value preservation artifacts.
In the case of the BMW 1 Series, the hatchback version of the similar age has a slightly higher value retention rate than the sedan version. At present, Nono has acquired several hatchback BMW 1 Series cars in very good condition and condition for everyone to choose from.
If you like the appearance of Esto blue, you can choose this one from Shanghai Station, and if you like white, you can choose this one from Beijing Station. Both cars are priced under 150,000 yuan.
The white 120i sold in Beijing is also a 2018 model, with the M Sport package, which was licensed in 2019 and has a mileage of only 37,000 kilometers, and the condition is also very new.
If the requirements for year and mileage are not so high, the 2013 M135i is highly recommended. This 6-cylinder longitudinal rear-drive violent steel cannon has now fallen to about 150,000. The M135i on sale at Hangzhou Station has a mileage of 108,000 kilometers, and the former owner loves the car very much. The matte gray color change film of the whole car, the metal surface is basically determined to be the original paint state, and the mechanical condition of the vehicle is also very good. Moreover, the previous owner also upgraded the EVO host, Logic7 audio, the front door was equipped with a tweeter, and wireless CarPlay was also installed. Repair and maintenance records are kept in great detail.
Beijing Station also recently received a 2013 facelifted M135i with a mileage of 120,000 kilometers, which was licensed in 2014 and is slightly younger than the one in Hangzhou. The price is slightly cheaper than Hangzhou station. The vehicle has not yet been put on the shelves, interested friends can directly contact the sales of Beijing Railway Station to inquire for details.
If you want to get a 120i within 100,000, then you can place an order for this car at Chengdu Station. Chengdu Station recently acquired a 120i and is about to return to the store. This car is the leading model of the 2015 model, with a powertrain of 1.6T + 8AT and a mileage of 68,000 kilometers. The acquisition teacher has a very high recognition of the condition of this car, and interested friends do not have to wait, and directly contact the sales of Chengdu Station.
Of course, at the end of the rear-drive steel cannon, it had to be the M140i. The M140i on sale at Xiamen Station has transparent livery on the whole car. The driving skills of the previous owner are more than 60,000 kilometers, and the original paint of the metal surface is maintained. And this car comes with automatic cruise and lane departure warning configuration, when the new car this kind of optional items seem to be optional, in fact, with the car. Sometimes we look at the second-hand M140i, and we don't even have Carplay, it's not that the previous owner picked the door, and it can't be chosen. When encountering this second-hand M140i with optional equipment, friends must cherish it.
At present, the rear-wheel drive hatchback version of the BMW 1 Series is out of print, as BMW's last fuel version of the rear-drive small steel gun, the F20 generation BMW 1 Series is very in line with people's modern driving habits in terms of design, functional configuration, and tuning. The 1 Series is of course one of the many used car dealers in our unit who have their own car. Sun Xinyang, the rally driver of our unit and the owner of the 1 series, is "road testing" in the park to acquire the 1 series of the big guy Du Dong. I wish you all the best to have your beloved 1 series!