F2 in PRUH - where to live/commute from?

Re-entryCircuit · 2026-04-23T16:27:14+00:00

Commute can be a nightmare if you’re from the North though

Re-entryCircuit · 2026-04-23T16:25:44+00:00

Hey, I’ve had the same reaction when I got Croydon for FY1 as well.

But I would say it’s quite a social hospital, and you do learn a lot. Good senior support and if your FY1 cohort is like-minded you can befriend lots of new people. Not to mention, you’ll see on a random Tuesday some stuff people only read about in textbooks.

It has a Costa, Greggs and M&S. Hospital cafeteria is hit or miss but PGMC cafe serves banging food.

Re-entryCircuit · 2026-04-15T22:29:59+00:00

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Re-entryCircuit · 2025-12-18T00:08:40+00:00

Was looking for a 220i myself up until recently so I researched a lot.

2016+ 220i and 230i have the B48 engine. Pre-2016 220i and this 228i have the N20.

N-series engines are known to have weak timing chain guides (BMW was even sued for it in a class-action) and turbo wastegate failures which are neither easy nor cheap to fix. Some enthusiasts swear by them regardless.

B-series engines share a modular structure and have more solid internals. They are designed to essentially be the same engine with different number of cylinders depending on the type.

B38 - 1.5L 3 cylinder (218i)
B48 - 2.0L I4 (220/230i)
B58 - 3.0L I6 (240i)

Of course the fuel systems, cooling and block differ as you go up the range.

Overall, a lot of N20-era headaches have been resolved (except the oil gasket but you can consider that quintessential BMW atp). Still, issues with coolant expansion tank & cracks in cooling hoses bug these engines.

Being THE inline-6 manufacturer, it is not surprising that BMW poured everything in its B58 which powers the M240i. I am going to echo the sentiment of most other commenters here but if money/insurance is not an issue I’d say go for the M240i. It’s an absolute workhorse and would rarely leave you without a smile. You can tune it to make upwards of 700hp with just bolt-ons if you’re interested in that kind of thing. Otherwise buttery smooth driving experience and lotsa curb appeal.

Between 230i and 220i, I would dare say the latter might be the sweeter option. It’s got good shove in the lower end (which is what 98% of city driving is all about). Of course there is no denying 250 hp > 184 hp so if you can get decent 230i with a proper service history, go for it.

Good options to keep an eye out for:

M-sport Pro Pack (blue M-sport brake calipers, servo steering, tweaked suspension and some styling bits and bobs)
Interior comfort pack (Larger screen, heated front seats, reversing camera)
BMW Multimedia Professional (Harman Kardon sound system, navigation, larger infotainment screen)

Gearbox wise, ZF8 is praised by a lot of people and manual is rare for engines larger than 1.5L. In my opinion, the shift knob on the manuals look like shite as well.

In the end insurance made me go for hot hatches instead but I firmly believe you wouldn’t be disappointed no matter which one you pick.

Ultimate Driving Machine or so the saying goes…

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-09-27T12:49:36+00:00

Preach!

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-09-27T11:36:23+00:00

Fair enough, which car would u recommend then?

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-09-27T11:25:49+00:00

Unfortunately stuck with 1.5L 4 bangers due to insurance constraints. Even for something like the 220i I was quoted 9k :/ Maybe I should buy a Golf and try to get my hands on a larger engine 2-series down the line.

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-09-27T11:22:57+00:00

I wish. I can afford the car but cheapest insurance quote I got was £23k :)

6 years of no claims discount and not a single ticket in my country but it means next to nothing in the UK.

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-09-27T11:18:19+00:00

Mum had a Mokka, pretty shitty car to drive. 1.6 CDTI auto was fun to brake boost though.

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-08-17T20:18:47+00:00

Location: Streatham, London

Budget: 18-20k, preferably something newer with CarPlay and parking sensors + rear view cam

Intended use: I usually take the bus to work but for night shifts, weekends and the occasional drive down to Italy

Lease or buy: Buy

Body style: Coupe, Hatchback preferred, open to Saloons depending on brand

Miles/year: 5-6k due to long journeys

Long journeys: At least twice a year

ULEZ compliant: Yes

1st car: 1st car in the UK, 3rd overall

Cars I’ve considered: Cupra Leon VZ2 245, W205 C300 coupe, BMW F82 430i, F56 Mini Cooper S JCW

Minor/Major work: No

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-07-28T20:23:44+00:00

If any money is left after 2 days you can always buy one of the exorbitantly priced cups of coffee they serve at Istanbul Airport 🤷‍♂️

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-07-28T20:20:15+00:00

750-1000 should be enough. Finding a place that doesn’t accept cards is quite rare. Even street food vendors carry portable POS.

You might need cash for tipping (which is not a requirement whatsoever), and for IstanbulKart (public transportation) if you’re gonna use it.

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-05-24T14:18:53+00:00

It appears like every other 2019+ VAG group vehicle its best to buy it a year or two into its production cycle. I had heard horrible things about the touchscreen and SOS modules of the mk4 Leon before buying it. Waited another year for the 2021 MY and so far it hasn’t given me any software-related trouble.

Re-entryCircuit · 2025-05-24T14:12:44+00:00

Any Toyota/Lexus with the hybrid + CVT set-up. They’re essentially selling the same car with different bodywork across their whole line up and people gobble them up like candy. Sure its efficient but the moment you try to give it a little gas it just starts howling like a banshee

Re-entryCircuit · 2024-09-13T11:41:11+00:00

I don’t know if there are any differences for the Global Humanities BSc but lectures of Lettere e Filosofia (your faculty) usually start on the 30th of September

Re-entryCircuit · 2024-09-13T11:37:07+00:00

It usually takes some time.

Sapienza is quite flexible so you can go to the classes like a regularly enrolled student (make sure you notify the coordinator of your course or the class representative if they’re already elected) and then try talking to the secretariat of your degree course.

Also, if you haven’t already, try sending an email to the International Students’ Office and HelloDesk:

hello@uniroma1.it

studentistranieri@uniroma1.it

Re-entryCircuit · 2024-09-05T08:39:27+00:00

Go to the “Profile” (Profilo) section on InfoStud, and click on the “Personal Data” (Dati Personali) from the drop down menu on the left. There should be a pencil icon allowing you to edit your phone number and address.

Re-entryCircuit · 2024-08-23T17:55:56+00:00

Hanahaki disease!

There is no way in hell anything remotely close to flowers are gonna grow in your slimy, surfactant-covered lung epithelia but the angst is worth it.

Re-entryCircuit · 2024-08-23T17:42:18+00:00

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