What to watch out for buying a 1 series 118?

Pip1968 · 26-05-2016, 04:01 PM

My daughter wants me to go along with her when she looks at a second hand 1 series. She has seen one in Essex which looks to be an ex hairdressers car ie cabriolet with white seats !!!??? Anyway what are the weak spots and things likely to have failed that I should look out for or ask about?

I think the one she has seen is a 2010 and if not that particular car then that is the sort of age of vehicle that she is looking at.

I have posted up on PH but drive chain has been the only thing mentioned. Is that it - bullet proof? Apparently from 2009 onwards this issue has been sorted.

I think the cabriolet is a bit of a dream/nightmare as not really practical for where she parks it.

Any pointers most appreciated.

Pip

26-05-2016, 04:01 PM	#1
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	What to watch out for buying a 1 series 118? My daughter wants me to go along with her when she looks at a second hand 1 series. She has seen one in Essex which looks to be an ex hairdressers car ie cabriolet with white seats !!!??? Anyway what are the weak spots and things likely to have failed that I should look out for or ask about? I think the one she has seen is a 2010 and if not that particular car then that is the sort of age of vehicle that she is looking at. I have posted up on PH but drive chain has been the only thing mentioned. Is that it - bullet proof? Apparently from 2009 onwards this issue has been sorted. I think the cabriolet is a bit of a dream/nightmare as not really practical for where she parks it. Any pointers most appreciated. Pip