HERE'S WHY THE BMW 125i SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT CAR
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- Heres's why i think that once you've got a couple of years No Claims Bonus you should buy a BMW 125i as your next car. FIRST TIME DRIVER.
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Get a evo Calvin!!!!!
Jay Ali it’s on the list. Coming soon......
Will that one be uploaded at 6 or 5? 😂
You rock Calvin.. thank you
Haven’t seen anyone review a 125i before. Toppp job. Big fan!
Twin power turbo is twin scroll single turbo.
correct for petrol motors, but what confuses people is that BMW markets their genuine twin turbo diesels with the same nomenclature which is so stupid. I think it’s because the compression ignition motors need far more boost pressure than the petrol spark ignition cars which can manage with the simplified twin scroll setup.
Twin scroll.means the turbo vanes open up to create more boost as the Revs rise.
Low 6 seconds to 60 makes this bizarrely a bit of a sleeper, enough to dispatch Fiesta ST and rivals
Upload again
It’s enough to dispatch the bigger hot hatches too, like the Focus ST and Golf GTI. Seriously quick.
@@GH0ZT77 Off line at least, is only 224hp end of the day
@@ScottZ370 Over longer distances of course they come out on top. But to beat true hot hatches like those off the line, and to 60 is insane.
100% get it tuned Calvin would love to see the results! Great vid mate!
Result will be broken engine as these 4 pots are not famous for reliability. Engine is squeezed enough as it is 215 bhp , probably could achieve around 300 with a better turbo but will be very laggy.
It's on for sale not to be tuned
@@UndeadCrook 4 pot merc at 421 bhp now so how is 215 too much?
@@Elusive12 You said it - the merc one. Its an AMG hand build engine and meant to be 412bhp. The 125i is bog standard engine not meant to live at 400hp.
@@UndeadCrook All manufacturers specifically leave their engines in a de-tuned state where more power is available. BMW also does this. If you think their 2L 4 cylinder engine can’t handle more then idk what else to say lol.
Never mind the 21-year old. I'm 67 and need to move on from my Mazda MX5. Great 2nd car, which it was when I bought it to supplement my Honda CRV (now gone). But the MX5 is not at all practical as your only car (I'm a photographer so carry a lot of kit), so it's going. I want a rear wheel drive hatchback. BMW 1 series is the only option. M140i or M135i is too much so M125i seems to be the one. This video has helped confirm that. Will go for an auto gearbox with paddles. That's what we have on our X1 and it's great. Cheers.
@Calvin get it mapped stage1 and exhaust then do a comparison video !
On point with this video Calvin. I have a 230i which has the newer 2.0 turbo petrol and a manual box. I think in terms of everyday performance and economy it moves the game on massively from the old NA straight 6 motors (which I know both sound and rev way better). I would like to own a 3.0 turbo but mainly for the sound of I’m honest.
I owned a 1.0 fiesta ecoboost which I think is amazing for younger drivers/petrol heads on a budget and coming from that has given me genuine appreciation for mid range sports hatches/coupes like these. Enough power to pass without thinking and enough finesse to make you smile on a B road. The rear wheel drive and manual box are the finishing touches that make them true drivers cars.
I also currently have a fiesta ecoboost and I am also now looking at a 230i for my next car but i’d like a car that still handles well through corners and B roads so I am a bit tied with a golf gti but was wondering how you think the 230i corners and handles compared to the fiesta ecoboost?
One of the most underrated hot hatches out there... imo different league to GTIs, rear wheel drive and a little modifications it’ll give you a lot more smile per mile...
it may not be anywhere near as special a GTI, I admit, but it is a rear wheel drive hatchback... who else can say that
t g huh? What? You serious?
I’ve just got a 230i as a courtesy car from bmw, 2.0l turbo 252 bhp, highly recommend a drive in one, very underrated car!
Yes that’s the dream car I want. Best I think
Have to Calv, this channel is becoming one of the best out there for me, for a few reasons. First being you are a genuine enthusiastic bloke which is infectious to watch. Also i’m a business manager in a dealership myself so its really relatable too mate, keep up the good work 👍🏼
Rhys Atkinson what a comment. Thanks mate. Getting these videos up ain’t an easy task believe me. I really appreciate all the support I get in return.
Calvin's Car Diary Don’t know how you do it bro, I get in from work and thats me done, fair play for all the graft bro
I currently have a first gen 116i and I find the car to be very fun (first car). I have been drawn to a turbo 1 series because I have driven a tfsi A3 and even though it had a small engine it was very fun and exciting, but I still believe my 116i is a better drive and for that reason I want the 125i
Hi Calvin. Watched your videos for years mate, really enjoy them and came across this video a little while back whilst on the hunt for a new car. I’m only 21 so although I’d love a 140i but the Insurance is a bit steep. After watching this I was really keen to get one and after test driving one I just fell in love! I have had it for 3 months now and absolutely love it, so much car for the money and looking at getting it mapped soon! Keep up the good work mate, stay safe!
I’d just like to say that an open diff sends power equally to both wheels so if a wheel has significantly less traction it will slip. On the other hand an LSD will try to send more power to a wheel if it has more traction to limit the slip of the other wheel.
This is kind of correct but an open diff will actually send all the power to the wheel with no traction
Mate i own the 2012 bmw 125d i have it remapped to 270bhp average 45mpg its the best car ive owned by far!
Great car but the 125d has the exact same bhp from stock but has more than 100lb/ft more torque, plus much better mpg. Keep up the good work🤙
Owen Price but petrol sounds better than Diesel
i’d only buy a diesel to roll coal
Diesels are probably gonna be banned soon and especially if you live in london petrol is a must to avoid ULEZ charges for driving within the north circular
When people say oh no the noise of a petrol engine is better, I’d rather get an extra 10mpg and save money I’ve earned than have the privilege of listening to an adequate 2.0 4 pot petrol engine, which sounds okay...
James Cole can’t beat the inline 6 Petrol engine from Bmw though No diesel comes close .
13:24 if you can't find it grind it lmao
Got a 14 plate 120 m sport. Genuinely such a great car.
I assume that is estoril blue but your video makes it look a different colour. Noticed the same thing when you post videos of the Golf R
Yes I was thinking that he got the wrong colour for the golf but then I see his insta and it looks better. The blues seem all greeny
Andrew Hunter yep. I’ll sort that out one day.
@@CalvinsCarDiary thank you
Bmw RWD. Calvin sell the golf and get a M140i, you will have more fun in it
Celestial Being What’s the point of him going backwards and losing cash in mods? He’d rather upsize when he sells the golf, maybe a proper M car with an LSD
Doesn’t compare to a golf R genuinely will not win a race with a gold R or S3 because you can’t actually drive it fast because it’s genuinely dangerous
Id go for the rs3 but a 4.0i is always a laugh
The TwinPower Turbo (also called twin scroll turbo) is a single turbo powered from pairs of cylinders in an alternating sequence from two exhaust down tubes
My 120d has a stage 1 remap. 220 bhp and I get 48-50 mpg. Great cars.
Man like Calvin doing a build?!
Go on a little build for the channel would be sick 🔥✌️
I've just bought one. Had to get a sensible car as I'm moving out. Got it remapped to 290bhp its perfect 👌
Is yours manual, if so how’s the clutch holding up?
@@ShogunsDojo mines an auto mate
N20 engine? It is bulletproof with remap? Timing chain is a problem?
I've been running around in my 125i for about 6 months now. It's a wee peach. Comfy, practical, gets 40 to the gallon on a motorway, no one suspects a thing, then shove the foot down and the warp drive kicks in, leave people in your dust. Plus that extra bit of a butt-push around the corner from the RWD. Honestly, torn between wanting to drive it all the time and wanting to keep the mileage low so it lasts. Optimal.
just reading through the comments this surprised me as I have the older 6 cylinder 125 and it also manages near 40 on the motorway haha, half that in town though!
He had to emphasise that he is parking in front of the do not park size what a legend 👏
at the minute planing on selling my 535d and getting 1 series
Bang on, and with the new 1 series going fwd, this is only going to make them older 1 series hold its value for money or even depreciate especially the later 135/140i's. My gfs 120d with 190 brake will go around a.round about perfectly and that's without a propel diff. Perfect if your want to learn rwd .great video Calvin 👍🏼
Id take this over a astra vxr as fast as the astra Is they don't handle like a proper car like this . A limited slip differential is available from Litchfield !
Finally someone made a vid about a car I own 🚘🤩
Just bought one and went stage 1 300hp 435nm freaking rocket! Cant wait for my dragy to arrive
The 120i Is a 2.0 TURBO engine and i can say from experiance it may only have 184 BHP but its not gut less I had a 120i M Sport. Now the handling is a differant storey i only had it 2 months because i didnt like the handling on the front end it was vaige and all over the place could feel the front wheels fighting for grip all the time it got cheched out by 2 BMW dealers and they both said it was fine the last one said it was because it had run flat tyres on it. but engine and power wise spot on.
stephen moore the 120i is naturally aspirated
The TwinPower Turbo (also called twin scroll turbo) is a single turbo powered from pairs of cylinders in an alternating sequence from two exhaust down tubes. The Twin Turbo Power has two turbos, each fed by one of the two exhaust down tubes. Reference the below image to visualize the TwinPower Turbo technology
I’ve still got my old 2007 325i msport e90 it’s a car I never got tired of looking at I must get it back on the road and yes Calvin your right all bmw 4pots are macka
BINCA ... That would be a good name for a refuse tip lorry.
I have a LCI 125i as my second car and at stage 1 makes 295bhp. Looks as much like any other m140i too with splitters and springs/spacers etc
Are they reliable with remap?
Please let us know reliability
Insurance sounds really hard to get. I live in new zealand and we can insure any car at any age and it doesnt cost anything near what you pay over there.
Im soon to be 21 with 2 yrs no claims. I would love get this as my next car seems excellently built.
Twin power means twin scroll turbo or something like that, it makes the turbo spool up much faster than a regular turbo
When's your Bentley Continental getting reviewed? I'd like to see that looks sweet.
Haven't heard of 125i only heard of 125d and this looks quick think u have made my new choice of car thank you Calvin 👍
I drive a 2018 120i it's very fun to drive around town only notice the lack of power up high but very powerful down low surprisingly for what it is...
Just seen your picture and thought I’d let you know you are ugly
Kkkk 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@benjamind165 Wow wasn't expecting a comment like that on a car related channel 🤦♂️
Refreshing video it’s good to see videos on cars your average joe can afford
Hey Calvin, glad to see some content on the 125i. I've owned my LCI for the last 3 years and still enjoy driving it now as much as i did when I bought it. Agree with the points you raised about insurance, of course id have an m140i given the choice but the insurance premiums would just be crazy for me now aged 23.. Id love to see you do a stage 1 remap as i've been considering getting mine done lately. Keep up the good work bro
@@alexbenyon7850 Very nice, where did you get the work done ?
Pegasus G i had it on the dyno at sgr performance, I’ve had a jb4 fitted, de Cat, resonator delete, MST induction kit, dv+, performance intercooler and it’s on H&r lowering springs with spacers and a lot of cosmetics done.
@@alexbenyon7850 bet that sounds well, one complaint I have with mine is that the Stock sound is a little quiet. Would you say the res delete has made much of a difference?
Pegasus G yes I agree with you the stock sound was very quite, the downpipe helped with noise also the res delete did the induction kit has made it sound good with the induction noise.
@@alexbenyon7850 Can you give me an rough idea for build cost to go stage 2?
You might want to reconnect the speedometer so the mileage is correct.. I've got eyes like an eagle.
Carl white ??
When did you notice?
@@6thewolf you can see the needle is not moving I'm watching on 70 inch TV so that helps see it more clearly I suppose.
Woah, that's not right. Didn't believe it until I looked. Good job I don't plan on buying a car off of him lol
@@carlwhite1772 you're right I just watched it zoomed in and....it doesn't move....
Twin power turbos from Bmw are single turbos with twin scrolls. Twin turbos are abviously... two turbos.
Now that's a lot of car for 8k
No probs selling that
Remapping turbo cars (specially german) always get good gains petrol or diesel. These days engines are being detuned in less powerful so gains are even greater
Just bought one, cheers for the info 🤘
Ill stick too my m140i but gotta support the channel🤓
Nah Nat’s Not Me 93 what you mean is I have an M140 and I want everyone to know about it 😂
n55>b58
performance isn't as big a deal as handling, in my opinion.
It's lush Calvin, nice colour 😁👌
Also agree the badges are misleading now preferred when a 325 meant you got a 2.5
Badge makes it out to be something it's not
I"m thinking of purchasing this over the M140i. I was informed that the 125i has better balance however I need the car to also be quick enough - no turbo lag - so I can position myself favourably in traffic when needed. I can't expect the 125i to be as quick as M140i but if it's quick enough then it would suffice. Thanks for the review.
First Step I have a 230i which has a bit more power than the 125i and 228i but not by much. I’ve found it to be more than enough power in the UK to overtake/position the car as desired. Because of the strong midrange I don’t usually need to downshift either. What’s nice is that there is ample power but the chassis remains more capable than the engine so you can use pretty much all of that power. Even in the wet you’d only unstick the rear with conscious effort.
The insurance and running costs of an M240i were a little beyond me but I don’t feel shortchanged at all, though given the characteristics I like about my car if I could have either I’d get the M240i so bear that in mind. I removed the resonators so the car actually has an exhaust note and it’s quite good but it’s still not as exciting or as expensive as the 3.0 six. I hope you find this helpful.
@@ShogunsDojo Thanks for taking the time to detail your experience. It appears that the 125i would suffice. I test drive should confirm it. Cheers. J
Love it. Got one. Looking forward to a few mods on it... so many bolt-ons available because it’s the same engine in the 328i.
Good review Calvin
Best colour ever my misses has had one from new as company car (63)exactly the the same spec,you didn't mention in video it's a m sport as has to be to get that colour
Personally I find it a bit gutless unless you drive it overly hard and a bit tinny sounding to be honest compared to a 3.0 z4 we own
Even my v50 sounds more grunty
(Would be good to do a review on a 3.0 z4 if you get your hands one now summers comming)
Agree with you on the shape though Looks good
She's owned it 5 years now and it's not missed a beat ever!
Not a single fault in 5 years
Now that's reliable
I'll sell my golf 6 tsi bilstein b12 and buy one of these the engine is Perfect compromise of power and daily use
After watching this calvin a i got an insurance quote £3700 for me 😂 im 22 with 2 year no claims and a fully clean license
I'm the same age with one year less no claims and got my insurance for my 125i for £600.
Harry Bradbury
How many no claims do you have and did you put yourself as first driver?
Thought I clicked on a Doug Demuro vid with that title
Good video man Remap it to stage 2. Do a second part video. And is it more fun to drive to the Vw gti mk7?
Calvin you give me jokes when u added up 215 + 70 =285 another reason to watch 👍🏽
Time to sell the golf R. It got beaten so so bad lol.
CuteKitties beaten by a 125i???
A flat bottomed steering wheel and colour coded valance is what's missing from this car.
People that think twin power turbo means twin scroll.....wrong!!
Wouldn't say they're very reliable mine dropped a piston at 40,000 very solid car but I'd swap it for my old mk2 focus st in a heartbeat
Hi Calvin,i do like the 1 series BMW range,they are nice cars,it would be interesting to know what the servicing on these cost.great video.
13:23 & 14:11 Typical Car Trader Rag The Balls Off It Before It Sells!!🤣
If you get a fiesta mk7 st in stock would love to see a video on that. Never had one on your channel and they are awsome cars and would like to see your opinion on them.
The 114is can be remapped to match the power output of the 125i with ease
yeah cause they all use the same engine and turbo. just detuned
Nice one calvin
Keep up the good work bro always watching, im banned till august , been banned 18 months when over, only thing keeping me going is your vids! And man Ricky! Keep them coming g👊🏼
Hes name is calvin😂u got mixed up with ricky LLF
Tahmid Ahmed i waa talking about him and Rickys videos together. Mann i never knew his name was Calvin when it says Calvin car diary😂 and i watch every single vid every day lol its obvious i ment Calvin an Ricky, like the m4 vs the r. Plus i said AND man Ricky. 👍🏼😅
Nice work 👍🏻
Looks like somebody paid for the indicators as an additional extra then.
What did you say your job is mate didn't hear you ?
I would buy a mk2 focus rs. The best hot hatch money can buy in my opinion.👍
Lets see you on the race track. Only way to fully understand cars and yourself. Not good to be driving cars on the real roads putting lives at risk with higher speeds.
When u can drive properly u don’t drive under the speed limit Kel
Another Great video x :)
What about fuel consumption?
They share the engine with the F56 Mini Cooper s and people are seeing 300+ on those with minimal mods
N20 right? It is reliable?
I’m 19 with one years no claims and I’m getting quoted £1035 with no black box which is cheaper then what my shitbox corsa was this year😂
Calvin, you should get someone with a remap 125i Turbo and see how good the car is?
Yeah I won't be downgrading from my lovely thirsty 550i love it too much.
Single turbo 2 ports = power of 2 turbos in 1 turbo
stephen moore sort of . Its one turbo which is duel fed . Ots set up with four internals that run on a two and two basis. If he tunes it but attaches a extra pump and a rotary system with splitters it can achieve 375 bhp but you have to rail the esp and even then tge traction either rips the alignment out in a week or starts slipping the stock clutch in 2 months . You can remap with a higher rev and dip the pullys but its hard to get right plus thr torque lets makes you change to fast imo
Class vid mate! Hilarious you keep mentioning 21 year olds, I turn 21 in two weeks and am in the market for this an s3 8p or golf gti.
What's an 8p?
@@jonfranklin9849 8p is the S3 shape from 2004 to 2012
@@TEJPAL789 cool, makes sense now lol
Just checked the 125i are more expensive used than 135i. Oversupply of the 135/140i?
The Ironman where have you checked this? I can't see a 125i same year mileage as a m135i and being more expensive
In my opinion leather seats would make it 💯 👍
Don’t see enough Skodas on these channels
Xandroid36 lol my mates getting 535 bhp from a skoda its silly quick
I’m rockin a fabia 1.2tsi currently Pootin oot 110bhp....can take any 98 1.2 corsas at the lights sir
Decent tune at the start with the cinematic shots! What's the name of it?
Right car, wrong shape! Needs to be the coupe of you want to drive or the soft top if you want 90% driver car and bitchin summer days! As it's a downtuned 135i, for 300 quid you can remap it to the spec of the 135i. That straight 6 engine is a dream, rock solid, rapid, revs brilliantly, quick and sounds awesome for a 6pot in line lump! Amazing car! Digital clocks and an android head unit to bring it up to date and you have a future modern classic!
i have a 2015 125d mapped running 282bhp its a bit of a sleeper beast lol.
I was going to say mini until you said rwd they probably share the engine
I have a 125i! Stage 1 tuned. Love the little monster 😊 mine is Glacier Silver, 19 inch black rims
Rut Cornelis what sort of bhp did you get from your remap? Stuck between one of these or the 125D?
John Reeves - mine is now 293bhp!
do you have an insta account where you post pics of your car? im interested to see
Keep this and remap it exhaust lower it !!!
You should review the hyundai i30n. It's a great car 👍
Ellis Forbes i can just go ahead and sum it up in a word . Donkey
@@elizabethdorchester5307 a donkey that farts extremely loudly
The manual gearboxes on bmws are shite... absolutely hate the gearboxes and the cars.... try reverse gear !! 😐
It is a twin scroll turbo
How this can be my next car i just got licence and my country only accepts under 80kw cars for me to drive next 2 years shit i want this car soo much this is proper beast and good looking
anyone noticed how far he has the steering wheel sticking out lmao
U spastic he has longer arms because he is tall
1 turbo twin scroll
My mate's mate is looking for a 1 series
I'm a 120i M Sport owner and I'm fuming bro. It's not soulless at all. It's same engine but 20bhp less. Underrated cars and engine. Golf GTI killer. I am looking at the remap also but only 7k on the clock atm so maybe at 10
New car then? Not the same engine and 35bhp difference
@@K11ARLL You're right actually. The B48 is a huge improvement over the old engine. I speced the car myself tho and in the paperwork and brochure it's 192bhp, which isn't 35 less 🤷🏾♂️