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SimonH · 08-27-2008, 08:24 AM

Review of 123d Coupe against TT diesel and a few others for those interested

JohnnyBoy · 08-27-2008, 01:00 PM

What was the verdict??

MattD · 08-27-2008, 01:45 PM

The 123d won.

It was a big test with a bunch of very efficient diesels, so included the Mini D, Renaultsport Megane DCi etc

JohnnyBoy · 08-27-2008, 01:49 PM

Oooo nice

Makes a change... not surprised though, it is a cracking engine.

moff · 08-27-2008, 03:30 PM

Good to see it win, although the car pictured in the review pics was their long term 135i and not a 123d which makes me wonder if the 123d was actually there!!!???

Jon · 08-27-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

Good to see it win, although the car pictured in the review pics was their long term 135i and not a 123d which makes me wonder if the 123d was actually there!!!???

I noticed that and thought it a bit odd. Don't think it was their long term 135i though as the number plate was different.

JohnnyBoy · 08-28-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by M52

I noticed that and thought it a bit odd. Don't think it was their long term 135i though as the number plate was different.

Yes and it hasn't got xenons. Odd. Just got the mag, can't wait for my car :biggrin:

123D-M · 08-28-2008, 09:58 AM

Can you read the article online or don't they publish them there?

jrc · 08-28-2008, 10:08 AM

We in the US (at least me) are jealous of you 123D drivers. I will be in the UK sometime in the next couple of months -- what do you think my chances of getting a test drive would be if i just strolled into a dealership?

Jon · 08-28-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jrc

We in the US (at least me) are jealous of you 123D drivers. I will be in the UK sometime in the next couple of months -- what do you think my chances of getting a test drive would be if i just strolled into a dealership?

Slim, as there's not that many of them around.

jrc · 08-28-2008, 11:01 AM

^^Slim is better than none. I'd be open to 3 series diesels also, as it's primarily the powerplant I want to sample.

greyvents · 08-28-2008, 11:08 AM

jrc, I see quite a few 320d's and 330d's on the road. Not sure if they do a 123d equivalent in the 3 series....

nickc · 08-28-2008, 03:12 PM

123d is quicker than the 320d and the 325d

08-27-2008, 08:24 AM	#1
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moff Captain Drives: 135i M Sport AW / Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB Posts: 666 iTrader: (0)	Good to see it win, although the car pictured in the review pics was their long term 135i and not a 123d which makes me wonder if the 123d was actually there!!!??? __________________ Born 30/04/10: MY10 135i M Convertible, AW, Coral Red, Logic 7, Elec Mirrors, Ipod USB, Xenon's, Heated Seats, Wind Deflector, BMS DCI, JB+, BMW Performance: Exhaust, SSK, Handbrake, Pedals and Shadowline grills Gone! MY08 135i M Coupe, AW, Coral Red, Logic 7, Xenon's, Darkened Glass, Ipod USB

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08-27-2008, 01:45 PM	#3
MattD Legend Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	The 123d won. It was a big test with a bunch of very efficient diesels, so included the Mini D, Renaultsport Megane DCi etc

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jrc Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	^^Slim is better than none. I'd be open to 3 series diesels also, as it's primarily the powerplant I want to sample. __________________ "To add speed, add lightness." Colin Chapman

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