The choice of 116d is simple, its what I can afford and what seems like a nice car to me. I am no longer a fan of big cars that Qashqai is. I want to buy used 116d from 2012-2013 at the lower possible millage.
I had a 118D for 5 1/2 years. Good car, no problems. BUT there is no way I would want the version with less power, much less power. Instead of being a good car it would be a very disapointing underpowered car with a BMW badge on the bonnet.
Suggest you get a good test drive in several versions before you decide, don't make an expensive mistake.
When I replaced the 118D I was very tempted with the new model 116i. Virtually the same power with no DPF worries. But when I looked round there were many other manufacturers selling cars in the same class with the same performance, better economy, more space and lower prices.
Don't get me wrong, my 118D served me well and I was happy with it and when the wifes car comes up for a swap a BMW may well figure on her wish list. But it won't be another 1 series.
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