2019 BMW 1 Series 118i Review - A Vehicle That Broke The Rulebook?

[@MrTipz1]

Being a BMW 1 series shadow edition owner myself I got to say I really enjoyed this video a lot! It’s a sub comment and like from me 👏🏾Guys lets get supporting my fellow KZbinr here doing wonders

[@ArmaganDemiral]

My guy, appreciate the support from you!

[@Joseph-y7z8f]

I’ve had my 118i for about 7 months now , it’s a 1.6l M sport shadow edition so it’s pretty nippy , I would personally say I’ve always been a bmw fan , these cars are an absolute dream to drive smooth on eco , comfort , very nippy perfect for a 1/2st car

[@deanothemanc5281]

Good review, I loved my 1 series. Had it from new around 2013, it was great. Practical, fun and economical.

[@nkosinathisitholejobe551]

Like this.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Definitely the best looking 1 series they ever made. Remap on any turbo car is well worth it

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Remap well worth it but anything past stage 1 is pointless bro.

[@tigerstripe3170]

@@ArmaganDemiral why is it worthless

[@av_tbk8605]

@@tigerstripe3170 the extra power you get from let’s say a stage 2 is not worth the reliability risk and not worth the money

[@drancyneuftrois3120]

Do you miss power since it is a 3-cylinder car? Is stage 1 remapping safe on the 118i models?

[@RasKiddo]

First time I'm considering a 3 cylinder engine as a 2nd car. Thanks for the review.

[@blakejohnson2862]

Definitely all round amazing car and great car for new drivers

[@infinite_azure_]

Nice vid, did the GoPro come with a headband mount?

[@blakejohnson2862]

Definitely the best car on the road BMWs are just a all around winner win over any car

[@Arda972]

such a cool video but i prefer driving camera view (forgot the name) and you could maybe fix the sound quality for that driving camera view in the future

[@ArmaganDemiral]

POV? Yeah will be doing that dw :) GoPro audio is always crap

[@patrickbateman7122]

Never be a rwd hatchback again. Instant classic 👌

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Future classic for sure!

[@pittmotoring]

Great video mate, nice and informative. They make great power from a stage 1 map don't they. I like the interior styling in these but I do prefer the 1 series coupe. Keep up the great work pal.

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Thanks Pritt - I appreciate the support. Would love to get behind the wheel of a 1 series coupe dude

[@Whiponized]

Nice vid you are so much more confident now compared to your older vids! 💪🔥

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Appreciate you recognised that dude, practice makes perfect I guess

[@Whiponized]

@@ArmaganDemiral yessir

[@rowaddles4287]

Is the BMW 1 Series reliable to own, because i am very interested in one but im not sure about the reliability since there is so many mixed reviews on them.

[@Stallzyx]

Nice video and review and definitely the POV angle is preferred or have both rolling at the same time if possible, or try a 360 camera that you can change where its focus is at in post so you can highlight things happening on the road etc. Not too sure about remapping these engines tbh but just looking at the 1 series or bmw 1.5 reviews as may get a Mini Cooper 1.5 that shares the same engine

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Don’t get a mini coooper

[@Stallzyx]

@@ArmaganDemiral could you provide more info as to why? that's a pretty bold statement lmao and I'm not talking new, good spec used ones can be had between like £11-14k

[@ArmaganDemiral]

@@Stallzyx it’s hard to find one with a good price and they go through brake pads like nothing else

[@Stallzyx]

@@ArmaganDemiral well I think I've found a decent one pretty sure, but I'm not too sure about the low seat height and a few other things which are just general to all of them

[@typicalpanda3252]

This car is bought massively by KZbinrs etc and people who love modding cars, only have to google the engine to know you should NOT be mapping or making any mods to it as it simply can't handle it, multiple videos from garages telling you not to mod it and even my mate mapped it with a company thats the main one used in his area and his 1.5 developed a engine fault and needed a new engine. Buying a 1 series soon the 118i auto with the 1.5 petrol engine but i won't be modding it and i suggest others do the same as remember its a 1.5 petrol engine its not meant to be thrashed or have mods on it which is what garages tell you its too much on the engine.

[@jessejaja5322]

how is it going?

[@fumiyafuse6374]

2nd gen outside looks looks more amazing than the new gen. As for me

[@Fhrivneoauf]

These B series motors are great with stage 1 tune. 120i can make approx 270ps, which turns it from nippy to fairly fast. Insurance companies sadly disagree.

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Insurance companies can suck one.

[@delallington4784]

How tall are you? How high does the seat go when adjusted. Don’t mind the low driving position but concerned at 5,8 I’m going to be too low.

[@Viikk785]

I miss my old 1 series

[@brianchris4520]

Would you ship one for someone to a foreign country(Kenya)

[@tyl3r992]

Just purchased one!

[@blakejohnson2862]

The car is just great

[@diotough]

3cylinder with the M Sport brake ... I wish the previous owner of mine had just spent the 750€ on the brakes as you're just not getting any decent deal on that brakes and buying spares costs more than buying the set for the 18" M Performance brakes ... ugh. Not a fan of the M mirror covers on a small engine car though. Looks too flashy for my taste. I'd definitely upgrade the screen for the larger 8.8" one - should just drop and an can then be encoded. While you're at it: pick a touch display add the better looking touch controller as well. They look better. You can also just encode Apple CarPlay (or pay for the BMW software upgrade)

[@SamWorthReviewing]

Seriously good and informative review Armagan! Did you like that Aston Martin by any chance? Haha

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Cheers Sam! - It sounded so nice, he did a little pull after the roundabout

[@SamWorthReviewing]

@@ArmaganDemiral I could tell it sounded nice from the look on your face haha!

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Most definitely

[@Bambotb]

Is 120d good in 2024?

[@rimz8127]

Where was this car tuned I got the same car but my stage1 puts out only 170bph

[@sankadedigama]

I've heard the 3 cylinder is not got for tunnning and it could cause engine failure as it is too much power for 3 a cylinder engine. Do you anything about it?

[@blakejohnson2862]

I heard if you wanted to turn one it’s best bmw to tune it won best engine award

[@typicalpanda3252]

Yes mate, loads of videos from garages etc explaining why not to map or mod this engine as it simply can't handle the stress even maps etc done by the best in the UK, 1 series are bought by KZbinrs and car modders and you only have to search the engine to see how many of them have needed new engines or rebuilds after mapping.

[@joelwoolley7063]

​@@typicalpanda3252lol ok

[@simonh870]

Nice cars, I fancy an m140i. Things I don't like is that the interior quality is poor for a BMW and no temperature gauge or spare wheel. (I hate runflats)

[@blakejohnson2862]

I got one and the interior is very welll made definitely best car on the road

[@blakejohnson2862]

My 118i I put the m140i style exhaust on but it custom full cat back from Toni banks sounds like a v6 actually sounds better the the actual m140i way more deeper sound

[@NAKMUAYACADEMY]

Very curious your opinion which one is all round better BMW 118i Vs 118 d Se or sport trim ? Very curious your opinion

[@ArmaganDemiral]

118i sport trim any-day of the week

[@NAKMUAYACADEMY]

@@ArmaganDemiral in your opinion is there big difference between 118i 118d in sport trim? What's the main difference as well between SE Vs sport? Is it mainly look or performance?

[@ArmaganDemiral]

@@NAKMUAYACADEMY Its mainly exterior and interior features. Both have the same engine don't they

[@NAKMUAYACADEMY]

@@ArmaganDemiral yes I think almost same engine thanks for reply

[@lazarcata4112]

Dont get me wrong,i like bmw,1.5 3cyl 134hp sounds good,rwd is fun.....looks and feels premium.....but the engine starting sound OMG sounds broken!

[@xxtomatopiexx]

If you've driven a golf/Leon how would you compare them to this? Thanks

[@ArmaganDemiral]

I’d get a golf if I’m honest. Nothing beats a golf

[@leventerethelyi8461]

​@@ArmaganDemiralwhyyyyyyy? 😮

[@Springwater786]

Just got one of these with the 3 cylinder petrol engine, very quiet when warm, van barely hear the engine when in the car, but it's pretty loud and noisy when starting from cold. Is that normal?

[@NorvinSmith-iv7zl]

Normal for any engine in the world, when the parts are warm the engine is running best

[@blakejohnson2862]

I’m getting mine ready for bmw show I’m showing it

[@jessejaja5322]

How did it go mate?

[@blakejohnson2862]

@@jessejaja5322 haven’t been yet it’s not till June

[@MrNitheen202000]

Can some one please let me know is the inner side of the headlight will work or it’s just for the show in day light light. Only outer side of the bulb is working in bmw 1 series m sport 118d 2019 model

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Wut

[@musa-hy9er]

no bulb in it

[@asefali8642]

I’m torn between the 116d and 118i, I’m leaning towards the petrol purely because I prefer petrol engines. And also, I don’t know whether to go for the manual or automatic gearbox?

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Manual 118i

[@TheSolarium18]

Sry no every expert will tell you to go with the automatic with the 118i

[@typicalpanda3252]

Depends on your driving if you do long distance then diesel obviously but if you mostly do short trips then you'll clog DPF etc, why anyone buys a BMW with a manual gearbox i do not know...to me BMW are luxury cars and not something you spend thousands on just to sit changing gears yourself thats why im going with a auto 118i.

[@philip244]

@@typicalpanda3252bmw are not luxury. Every Tom dick and Harry has one

[@yellowdeucetennis]

Where is the best place to get a remap and will it cause engine issues?

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Message owner, his link is in the description

[@ZERO_Zero0]

Defo rate the POV over the window angle

[@ArmaganDemiral]

POV style is back in the next video! (Well after the one I’ve just uploaded)

[@H.H22-oj]

can you provide the tuning companies name?

[@ArmaganDemiral]

It was more BHP for the tune

[@paul7t5]

DO not map this engine.

[@nickm5978]

The 2011-2015 BMW 1 series is better than the facelift

[@foodbitsninja8770]

Never going to get bmw ever again. Crap car cost too much when something goes wrong , expensive to fix and still broke no no never!

[@blakejohnson2862]

Crap car lol best car on the road for looks style and super reliable

[@blakejohnson2862]

I got to disagree I got one I never had a problem with mine and it’s fully modified and had no problems at runs like its brand new every day I can’t complain I recommend them best car on the road very reliable

[@philip244]

@@blakejohnson2862you’ll cry when it breaks then the way you go on about it

[@blakejohnson2862]

@@philip244 never will brake I been watching most reliable car brands and bmw come second with 65 out of 100

[@andrei2126]

Eeeeuh what? It is not 2019 model!

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Eh?

[@youraveragejoe1]

Eeeeuh yes it is…

[@andrei2126]

Sinse 2019 it is f40 model, this one is previous generation.... So eeuhh no, it is not

[@youraveragejoe1]

@@andrei2126 oh yes it is. You can literally look up the number plate. They made the f20 until the 69 plate. There are some 69 plate f20s as well

[@ajmufc2415]

@@andrei2126you haven’t got a clue what you’re talking about my friend