IrvesBMW Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Greetings to everyone It appears unusual to post on a BMW site, as I often engage with Alfaowner or MB Club! We have exchanged my wife's previous Abarth 500, which had 135,000 miles, for an exquisite Estoril blue 120i. We acquired it from Sytner as a certified used vehicle after evaluating several options. It is well-equipped and in pristine condition with a comprehensive history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDudette Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Automatic or manual gearbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrvesBMW Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Thank you, it is an automatic gearbox. I have observed that it accelerates more effectively in Sport mode, whilst Comfort mode exhibits a slight delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGuru Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 My vehicle is also automatic, and although this is my first automatic gearbox, I am uncertain if operating my father's 25-year-old Honda Civic with a four-speed automatic qualifies as experience. I configured my vehicle using the Carly app to initiate in Eco Pro mode, since it maintains lower engine RPMs, which is advantageous for a cold engine. Just my two cents. However, it operates with some sluggishness. After the engine reaches a moderate temperature, I transition to comfort mode. In sport mode, I saw that the throttle is more sensitive, and the engine revs higher as it shifts gears at a later point. The steering wheel becomes increasingly cumbersome, presenting excessive effort for me to manage. The automatic Stop/Start feature is exceedingly frustrating; therefore, please configure it to "last position memory." There is no necessity for further strain on the battery and starter for minimal fuel savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGuru Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 I possess the identical colour and model year for the 420i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoman Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 I suppose you are also in Scotland, given the presence of the Saltire flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrvesBMW Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Thank you! I was about to remark that! Those are, in fact, our neighbours! We reside in Guildford, Surrey, however my wife possesses Scottish ancestry. Last year, we undertook a road trip to Scotland to explore her family's origins, primarily along the East Coast. Visited numerous graves dating back several centuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoman Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Remarkable! Consistently cherish familial heritage. I reside on the west coast in Ayrshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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