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£ (exc. VAT)
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Excess mileage charges apply. Full Maintenance & Tyre quotes available on request
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Business Contract Hire:
£ (exc. VAT)
Initial payment: £ (exc. VAT)
Excess mileage charges apply. Full Maintenance & Tyre quotes available on request
Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
Bluetooth | Driver Convenience |
Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter, leather steering wheel and trip computer | Driver Convenience |
Curvature Control | Driver Convenience |
Emergency brake warning | Driver Convenience |
Lane departure warning system | Driver Convenience |
Lane keeping aid | Driver Convenience |
PAS | Driver Convenience |
Selectable drive mode | Driver Convenience |
Vehicle maintenance monitor | Driver Convenience |
Warning lights | Driver Convenience |
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel | Entertainment |
180 degree opening rear doors | Exterior Features |
Automatic lights and wipers | Exterior Features |
Front fog lamps | Exterior Features |
Heated windscreen | Exterior Features |
High mounted stop lamp | Exterior Features |
High roof line | Exterior Features |
Kerbside side load doors | Exterior Features |
Power windows | Exterior Features |
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | Exterior Features |
Rear bumper with integral step | Exterior Features |
Rear mudflaps | Exterior Features |
Rear splash guards | Exterior Features |
Silver front grille | Exterior Features |
Wide bodyside mouldings | Exterior Features |
Driver's armrest | Interior Features |
Dual passenger seat tray and table | Interior Features |
Glovebox with A4 file storage | Interior Features |
Less easy clean load floor | Interior Features |
Lockable glove box | Interior Features |
Overhead console | Interior Features |
Polymer moulded glazed bulkhead | Interior Features |
Radio with remote stalks | Interior Features |
Reach and rake adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
Semi-automatic air conditioning | Interior Features |
Storage box under dual passenger seat | Interior Features |
Waist height cargo area trim boards | Interior Features |
Driver assistance pack 9 - Transit | Packs |
Seatbelt reminder on front seats and fixed rear seats | Safety |
2nd remote key | Security |
2 x 12V power outlets | Technical |
ABS + ESP + Hill start assist | Technical |
Electronic dynamic cornering control | Technical |
Extra heavy duty alternator | Technical |
Side wind mitigation | Technical |
Ful wheel covers | Wheels |
Single rear wheels | Wheels |
Metallic - Agate black |
Metallic - Chrome blue |
Metallic - Diffused silver |
Metallic - Grey Matter |
Metallic - Magnetic |
Metallic - Moondust silver |
Solid - Frozen white |
Special solid - Blazer blue |
Special solid - Race red |
SVO special - Custom |
Ashtray | |||
Cigar lighter | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
4 way power heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Single passenger seat (fore/aft) | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
4 way heated passenger seat | |||
4 way heated passenger seat | |||
4 way power heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Capitol City cloth upholstery | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
1 DIN mini overhead console | |||
Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
Beacon switch installation | |||
AGM batteries, 2 X AGM H8 95ah 850CCA | |||
Programmable battery guard | |||
RPM engine control | |||
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Cross traffic alert | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side parking sensors | |||
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | |||
360 degree camera | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Cross traffic alert | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Reverse brake assist plus | |||
Side parking sensors | |||
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
Automatic headlights | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front and rear parking aid + front fog lamps | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Latch shields and slam handles | |||
Replock | |||
Latch shields and slam handles | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Armourshell | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Armourshell | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping assist | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Reverse parking sensor | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping assist | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Surround camera system | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side park assist | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keep assist | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side park assist | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Advanced automatic park system | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side park assist | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Reverse brake assist | |||
Side park assist | |||
Surround camera system | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Automated parking system | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane change assist | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Navigation centre | |||
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Reverse brake assist | |||
Side park assist | |||
Surround camera system | |||
Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
Delivery | On The Road | 550.83333333333337 | 110.16666666666663 |
Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 290 | 0 |
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Easy fuel capless refuelling system | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Navigation system | Driver Convenience | 625 | 125 |
Reverse gear alarm | Driver Convenience | 50 | 10 |
Smart digital tachograph | Driver Convenience | 500 | 100 |
Standard fuelling nozzle instead of easy fuel | Driver Convenience | 30 | 6 |
Tyre pressure monitor | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
Touchscreen control packaged in the rear view mirror fixing + AutoFord Programmable battery guard control and real time vehicle data | Entertainment | 265 | 53 |
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights | Exterior Features | 550 | 110 |
Daytime running lights | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Dual side load doors - glazed sliding | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
Electronic high visibilty panels | Exterior Features | 1250 | 250 |
Engine Underbody Protection | Exterior Features | 200 | 40 |
Front mud flaps | Exterior Features | 55 | 11 |
Glazed Rear Cargo Doors including rear screen defrost | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Ladder rack at rear | Exterior Features | 275 | 55 |
Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
Power foldable and heated door mirrors | Exterior Features | 75 | 15 |
Power heated door mirrors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Rear wash/wipe | Exterior Features | 150 | 30 |
Rear window protection grille for glazed rear doors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Special solid paint | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
SVO special paint | Exterior Features | 800 | 160 |
Trailer tow attachments | Exterior Features | 325 | 65 |
Trailer tow electrics | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Ford branded Tie down hooks (pack of 10) | Interior Features | 50 | 10 |
Load box LED lights (x2) | Interior Features | 150 | 30 |
Advance pack basic - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Pack 1 Camera - Transit | Packs | 230 | 46 |
Advanced Pack 1b 360 Camera - Transit | Packs | 585 | 117 |
Advanced Pack 2 Camera + BLIS - Transit L2 and L3 | Packs | 880 | 176 |
Advanced Pack 3 - ACC, Camera + BLIS - Transit | Packs | 1180 | 236 |
Advanced Pack 3 with parking - Transit | Packs | 1400 | 280 |
Advanced Pack 3b ACC, 360 Camera + BLIS + RBA - Transit | Packs | 1400 | 280 |
Beacon preparation pack - Transit | Packs | 130 | 26 |
Converter high power supply system pack - Transit | Packs | 345 | 69 |
Enhanced electronic interface pack - Transit | Packs | 200 | 40 |
Seat pack 12 - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 13 - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 14 - Transit | Packs | 105 | 21 |
Seat pack 15 - Transit | Packs | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 27 - Transit | Packs | 580 | 116 |
Seat pack 29 - Transit | Packs | 575 | 115 |
Smokers pack - Transit | Packs | 35 | 7 |
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 940 | 188 |
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 750 | 150 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 680 | 136 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door and Tailgate | Packs | 755 | 151 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 575 | 115 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door and Tailgate | Packs | 650 | 130 |
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 1040 | 208 |
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 730 | 146 |
Ultimate Pack 1 - Transit | Packs | 1840 | 368 |
Ultimate Pack 2 - Transit | Packs | 2065 | 413 |
Ultimate Pack 2 with act. Park - Transit | Packs | 2290 | 458 |
Metallic - Agate black | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Chrome blue | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Diffused silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Grey Matter | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Magnetic | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Moondust silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Solid - Frozen white | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
Special solid - Blazer blue | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
Special solid - Race red | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
SVO special - Custom | Paintwork | 800 | 160 |
First aid kit | Safety | 25 | 5 |
Passenger airbag includes passenger airbag deactivation switch | Safety | 200 | 40 |
Wiring harnesses | Safety | 200 | 40 |
Keyless entry and start | Security | 325 | 65 |
Keyless start | Security | 0 | 0 |
Perimeter alarm | Security | 150 | 30 |
Remote central dead - locking | Security | 0 | 0 |
Thatcham category 1 alarm with Moulded bulkhead and 2nd remote key | Security | 250 | 50 |
TVL Antipick Replock | Security | 200 | 40 |
12v rear auxiliary power point socket | Technical | 30 | 6 |
3 Pin point power converter - 230V/400W | Technical | 60 | 12 |
56MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
62MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
70MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
Auxiliary fuse panel | Technical | 70 | 14 |
Auxiliary instrument panel console - 2 DIN Horizontal | Technical | 55 | 11 |
DPF manual regeneration | Technical | 430 | 86 |
Electronic parking brake | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Engine RPM controller | Technical | 55 | 11 |
Extra heavy duty battery | Technical | 220 | 44 |
Heavy duty battery | Technical | 100 | 20 |
Heavy duty front axle | Technical | 350 | 70 |
Heavy duty starter motor (-29 degree C) | Technical | 75 | 15 |
Mechanical parking brake | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Medium duty battery | Technical | 200 | 40 |
Pro power onboard | Technical | 900 | 180 |
Programmable battery guard | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Smart acceleration control | Technical | 50 | 10 |
Seat pack 12 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 13 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 15 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 29 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 575 | 115 |
16" alloy wheels | Wheels | 525 | 105 |
16" steel wheels | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
All weather tyres | Wheels | 400 | 80 |
Less steel spare wheel | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
Steel spare wheel | Wheels | 135 | 27 |
Tyre repair kit | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
CO | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
CO2 | Emissions - ICE | 186 |
HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Noise Level dB(A) | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 303 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 223 |
Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No |
Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1996 |
Cooling System | Engine and Drive Train | WATER |
Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Engine Make | Engine and Drive Train | Not Available |
Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL |
Fuel Type | Engine and Drive Train | DIESEL |
Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
EC Combined | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 36.2 |
EC Extra Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 39.8 |
EC Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 31.4 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 11.6 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.5 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 12.2 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.4 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 10.3 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.3 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 24.4 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 33.2 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 23.2 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 33.6 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 27.4 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 38.7 |
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No |
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? | General | No |
Badge Engine CC | General | 2.0 |
Badge Power | General | 170 |
Based On ID | General | Not Available |
Chassis Engine Number | General | Not Available |
Clutch | General | SINGLE DRY PLATE |
Coin Description | General | Not Available |
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Power Output Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Series | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Description Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Name Code | General | Not Available |
Exhaust System | General | EGR |
Front Brakes | General | DISCS |
Front Suspension | General | MACPHERSON STRUTS |
Generation Mark | General | 4 |
Ghost model for valuation purposes | General | No |
Hand Brake | General | REAR WHEELS |
Insurance Group 1 | General | Not Available |
Insurance Group 2 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV | General | Gold |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Safety Assist % | General | 68 |
Rear Brakes | General | DISCS |
Rear Suspension | General | LEAF SPRINGS |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 24 |
Service Interval Mileage | General | 25000 |
Special Edition | General | No |
Special Order | General | No |
Steering | General | RACK AND PINION |
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months | General | 120 |
Timing Belt Interval Mileage | General | 150000 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | General | N1 |
Vin/Frame No. | General | Not Available |
0 to 62 | Performance | Not Available |
BHP | Performance | 170 |
Engine Power KW | Performance | 125 |
Engine Torque LBS.FT | Performance | 288 |
Engine Torque MKG | Performance | 39.8 |
Engine Torque NM | Performance | 390 |
Top Speed | Performance | Not Available |
Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
RDE Certification Level | Test Cycles | RDE 2 |
Alloys? | Tyres | No |
Automatic Clutch | Tyres | No |
Plated 3rd Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Plated 4th Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
Tyre Make | Tyres | Not Available |
Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | Tyres | Not Available |
Wheel Type | Tyres | 16" STEEL |
Front Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1023 |
Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2771 |
Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 5531 |
Load Deck Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 703 |
Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2025 |
Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 2038 |
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches | Vehicle Dimensions | 1392 |
Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1748 |
Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1887 |
Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1208 |
Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1600 |
Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1200 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 11.9 |
Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1565 |
Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 3300 |
Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2059 |
Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2474 |
Boot Capacity Saloons | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 70 |
Gross Train Weight | Weight and Capacities | 7000 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3500 |
Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | 6.4 |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 750 |
Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 2335 |
No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 6 |
Payload | Weight and Capacities | 1165 |
Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 2150 |
Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1750 |
The entry level BMW convertible had, for as many years as most could remember, been the 3 Series but with that car creeping ever further upmarket, enough breathing room was created below it for another drop top - the 1 Series Convertible. Although it's open to debate whether the One satisfies the key criterion of an open car which is to look fantastic, that it satisfies the second, namely to make you feel great behind the wheel, is beyond question. Besides, if you've got this far you probably aren't deterred by its styling in the first place. Here's what to look for when shopping for a used example.
MODELS COVERED: (2 door convertible: [118d, 120d, 123d diesel, 118i, 120i, 125i, 135i petrol])
The BMW 1 Series Convertible was the fourth body style to be spun from the 1 Series platform and arrived in the UK in spring 2008. British buyers had already grown accustomed to the styling of the three and five door hatchbacks and the lithe two-door Coupe had been on sale but a few months had passed when the Convertible broke cover. In many ways it was a natural progression for the 1 Series and came against the backdrop of escalating rivalry in this market, Audi being hard at work bringing a soft top version of the A3 to customers, with BMW pipping Audi to the post by just a couple of weeks. Because the 1 Series was now a familiar concept to UK buyers used to its individualistic styling and its combination of decent power, excellent economy and emissions, firm ride and almost non-existent rear legroom, sales of the Convertible ramped up to speed more briskly than had those of the hatch or the Coupe. BMW's fears that the success of this car would cannibalise sales of the 3 Series Convertible were realised and since the 1 Series Convertible was launched the 3 Series Convertible sales curve has levelled off. The range launched with the 120d, 118i, 120i, 125i and 135i models, the Munich company then backfilling the line up with economical 118d and 123d variants in August 2008. The 2011 model year cars feature subtly revised styling, more generous equipment levels and the addition of Aero Curtain, an aerodynamics package that improves the flow of air around the front of the car and channels it over the front wheel arches.
The 1 Series Coupe was obviously designed with a Convertible model in mind. Both cars share a virtually identical silhouette, with long bonnets, short overhangs and set-back glassy 'greenhouse' proportions. The distinctive, horizontal shoulder line runs from the front of the bonnet, through the long, frameless doors, and onto the end of the boot lid. From the rear, the boot lid finishes in a discrete lip spoiler that houses the integrated third brake light and typical L-shaped rear light clusters use LED-powered light conductors. This drop-top model features a fabric roof that opens or closes in 22 seconds, and at speeds of up to 25mph. The roof material is available in classic black, beige or, as a world first, an innovative anthracite silver fleck which is a fabric material interwoven with fine shiny metallic fibres. Inside, BMW reckons that there's space for four occupants, though the cabin isn't as large as that of, say, convertible Audi A4s or a Saab 9-3s. Still, there's a respectable 305 litres of boot space with the roof up (260 litres with the roof down). A nice touch is a 'convertible' setting for the air conditioning when the roof is down. The high quality materials and solid construction always impress and it's this general classiness that makes it all feel special rather than any stand-out detailing. The major controls for the entertainment and ventilation systems are confined to a panel ahead of the gear lever and the rest of the stuff you need is clustered on or around the steering wheel where it's simple to access on the road. There are four trim levels to accompany the seven engines that make up the 1 Series Convertible range though the top powerplants only come with the plusher trim levels. Buyers choose from ES, SE, Sport and M Sport. It's the M Sport package that really makes the difference to the car's appearance, and the way it drives. Buyers at this top level receive sports suspension, sports seats, an M Sport steering wheel and the M Aerodynamic package on their car.
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The 1 Series has gained a reputation as a tough little thing and the Convertible is no exception. Check the usual things too - service lights illuminated, body nicks and scrapes, damaged trim, cellphone mounting holes in the dashboard and a cast-iron full BMW dealer service history. The 120d is a car that has attracted demand but some owners have 'chipped' their 118d up to and beyond the 120d's 163bhp output. This will have warranty repercussions so be careful if the 118d you're test driving is suspiciously rapid. If you are after a very rapid but economical 1 Series, this is one route to look at, and companies like Superchips can make a 135i virtually M3 V8 quick while still retaining decent reliability and economy. It's worth being fussy (avoid dull non-metallic colours and gloomy interior trim colours) so that, when resale time comes, you'll get a lot more for your part exchange than you might expect. If you really want piece of mind, buy from a BMW dealer - but be prepared to pay the premium. The hood itself has proven largely trouble-free but it's worth giving it the once over to check for bird lime damage and any rips, scuffs or interior discolouration.
(based on a 2008 1 Series Convertible 125i - ex Vat) A clutch assembly is around £130. Front brake pads are around £40, a full exhaust about £360, an alternator around £100 and a tyre around £40. A starter motor is about £120. A headlamp is about £165.
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