The BMW 1 series is comparable to its big sisters. This has a compact and sporty aggressive look that leaves no one indifferent. Anyway I got it immediately caught the eye and after hesitating between several of its competitors I threw my heart on it.

Looking for a car in this range, we have scoured the half with my concessions Honda , Audi and Alfa Romeo before finishing at BMW. Honda is nothing new under the sun since we already had a Civic which incidentally we did nothing wrong and gave us complete satisfaction. But change issue was not really that.

The Audi A 3 by 3 doors we liked but did not practice and in Sportback 5-door was too much for our liking the appearance of a break. Spinning at Alfa Romeo Giulietta to see, we find it not bad, completely different from the German, whose interior is much more sober. But precisely what does tinsel not really packed. It's tough to choose! No way to choose one or the other.

So we decided to go see a series of BMW which had heard the most good. And there we fell in love. This line gives a smooth look that is both sporty and elegant. A test on the road completed to convince us. The engine is very quiet and nervous. The handling is impeccable, the steering flexible. The seats are fairly firm but very comfortable because they offer a perfect fit.

The stop function and automatic restart off the engine when it is in the red light. Simply pressing the clutch enough to restart instantly. Casually that helps limit consumption and pollution. For the woman I am, the fact of having wheels that can roll with confidence (and safety) with a flat tire to the nearest dealership through to tires Runflat is reassuring because I do not see change a wheel .

Mr. also appreciates the special tires because changing a wheel on the highway or at night is not exactly a picnic.

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Be careful, be careful Emile, think of your family and children! This song may remind you something? In any case it will be up again for this weekend of All Saints, one of the murderers according to road safety .

We have all these recommendations in mind, have the light foot on the accelerator, the watchful eye, keep a safe distance, be sober before departure, check the status of the vehicle, leave the phone in sleep to do devote themselves to the road. And yet nothing is done every day great start, despite the advice of Bison smart , we regret many accidents that news of the day we will unveil at the hour of dinner.

These macabre images move us for a moment we look towards this scene of desolation, and then we forget. Unconsciousness or presumed invincibility we take the wheel with reckless abandon. Yet when those who are dear to us on the road we are quiet when we know they arrived safely.
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I got my license in 1971 and although the conditions for obtaining were not as drastic today I want to keep it firmly. I have so far (knock on wood and monkey skin) never had an accident.

I think I have a responsible driving and I make sure to respect the traffic laws and speed limits. But I take exception sometimes the pressure is on when I see drivers including the location of some radars. Can we still talk about prevention when they are placed in areas not dangerous but very strategic. It makes me think more (pass me the expression) to pump money.

I am convinced that the speed need to be limited to prevent accidents and reduce the severity but can we really relaxed ride with an eye on the road and the other side permanently on the counter? My car is equipped with an audible alarm that I am scheduled to report exceedances of the 90 and 110 then regularly hear this little call to order as soon as I reach the 91 or 111.
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Those who do not know the smart Fortwo easily make fun of this model, probably confusing it with regard to its size with the carts without a license . Little clarification for those who do not know, the range does not Smart Fortwo in the models even if it's the most iconic of all. We can say that the Smart Fortwo is the what the refrigerator is in the refrigerator that is that there is confusion between the brand and model.

When we got into a Fortwo for the first time we are surprised by the passenger. Comfortable only two seats and no rear seat, only the trunk. Yet strangely it does not feel cramped and you quickly forget this difference compared to other vehicles.

Performance-wise it was Little Miss underfoot. Its starting to leave behind more than one. On the way she does not mind and happily swallows the miles. Do not believe you immune to radar because you exceed the 120 km / hour without worry. Of course it is more than big city traffic and short wheelbase is not a guarantee of comfort on long distances, especially if the coating has potholes. But no you will not crush the hens!

Of course you do not have the staying luggage for the whole family on vacation in his chest but he could still surprise you with its volume. I know an owner of this mini bomb is carried a shower screen which is not obvious a priori. While he accepts without difficulty up the luggage trolley.
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In November I have been unfaithful to my favorite brand of car (at least the one I preferred my last three purchases) and left Mercedes to try the new Honda Civic. Try it and adopt it and that's what I did. A deal the day after because of its sporty looks cracked I was conquered by driving and comfort.

Outer line very modern and a bit aggressive, a research design in every detail (door handles, exhaust ...), plush interior, futuristic dashboard, I succumbed to its charm. Convenience no complaints because the chest is broad and flexible, the seats can be folded in the blink of an eye. On this last point I would like to emphasize simplicity as to fold the seats is disarming, a child's play.

First observation on the road is a bomb. His new exiting and acceleration is better to have one eye on the meter to avoid license suspension. As the engine is very quiet it does not necessarily aware of the speed. Fortunately it is equipped with cruise control and an audible speed limit programmable. It has the most sophisticated equipment and a very sharp-board computer.
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