M135i again
08 January 2014, 07:22 PM
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Interior looks great, the red suits the car well.
The 10.3s 0 - 100 time is almost identical to a stock SL55 (10.2s).... that is a quick car you have there!!! 
08 January 2014, 07:47 PM
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F1; I know it does seem rather nippy. Once it's run in, I will try some acceleration tests!
08 January 2014, 09:31 PM
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Very nice.
I sat in a vanilla 1 series the other day at the stealers, I was surprised at what a high quality interior it was. I reckon this car is going to be a hoot to drive, enjoy!
I sat in a vanilla 1 series the other day at the stealers, I was surprised at what a high quality interior it was. I reckon this car is going to be a hoot to drive, enjoy!
10 January 2014, 03:46 PM
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Cheers all! Just polished the paint (Dodo Supernatural Hybrid) and wheels (Planet Polish Wheel Seal and Shine). Just need to seal/protect the carpets once the spray arrives
Photos gone...
Now cleaned the exhausts - I missed them when I took the photos!!
Photos gone...
Now cleaned the exhausts - I missed them when I took the photos!!
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Nice one 
10 January 2014, 09:26 PM
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12 January 2014, 07:39 PM
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I went to see these today, same as matts, red leather etc. looked better in the flesh,
What I wasn't aware of was this baby, but the Kits is 4k, but I have to admit if I could get this on a spec I may have one, the wheels cost WAIT for it 3500
don't you think it looks nice, id lose the stripe though
What I wasn't aware of was this baby, but the Kits is 4k, but I have to admit if I could get this on a spec I may have one, the wheels cost WAIT for it 3500
don't you think it looks nice, id lose the stripe though
13 January 2014, 10:23 AM
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I don't like the white car - I prefer the more understated look of Matt's grey car. Plus that wheel and tyre combination just isn't practical in this country (well, where I live anyway) - they're a pothole nightmare waiting to happen.
13 January 2014, 10:39 AM
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We did look at a white (used) one and it looked better than expected with the grey wheels - kind of more sporty - but it's not really our thing. I've seen those wheels on a few 320ds with all the kit and I just don't really like them; too fussy and they would be a total kerb magnet. The standard wheels and tyres are easy to clean (the grey helps them hide dirt a bit too!) and the PSS tyres have a fairly good "lip" on them so I reckon they might resist the odd light kerb touch (maybe!). They'd be a sod to refurb though as the colour match will be tricky! I think you get inferior tyres on the bigger wheels too but I can't remember.
Some have put Ultraleggeras on white cars - these look good IMO and are very light too.
Just under a week in and we've tried a fair few scenarios to "test" it and it's passed all with flying colours. Stick it in Eco Pro and you have a pretty normal hatchback albeit with a lot of toys and a fair but of comfort. Comfort mode is the all rounder with an edge if you push it. Stick it in Sport and the throttle response is keener, the steering weightier and the exhaust gets louder - it really feels like it's goading you on to do daft speeds; it's bloody quick and the sound makes your spine tingle!
Some of the interior isn't as luxurious as say a 5 or 6 series (or even a 3) but it's only minor bits like the electric window switches, sun blinds and dash material. But we like it that way - the money has been spent where it matters - the drivetrain, engine and chassis!
Really pleased with it and I can't help but smile at the rather naughty noise it makes on cold start up… I know the looks aren't to everyone's taste at all but it seems to look better in the metal and we like it - subtle but with a wee hint of menace.
A great car for a great price - I'd say the ethos of the car is to keep options lightish (we've gone mid spec) to keep it from being a £40k car. IMO the middle nav and speaker system (BMW Advanced - extra speakers and a 250W amp) are more than enough unless you're a serious tech head. Black panel display (£125) is essential as a lot of info is then stuck on the dash (phone, nav, etc, etc) and so is the comfort pack (cruise and rear park sensors). We didn't want tinted rear glass and that helps it stay "under the radar" (plus you can't see out of the back at night or see that kids from outside when they're asleep!) which is unusual but TBH, a base spec 3 door manual would still be an absolute hoot - and lighter too. Add the top stereo (12 speakers - speakers are HEAVY), electric seats, mirrors (electric motors are HEAVY!) and a few other bits and I think the car loses it's focus a bit.
We nearly ticked adaptive suspension but found the standard set up to be really good; apparently many find the firmest adaptive mode too firm and the comfort too soft - the standard suspension is somewhere in the middle of the two.
The auto box is great though; it's SO quick to change! A massive step up from the 335d one.
Anyway it doesn't matter - the engine is a peach as is the chassis!
Anyone thinking about one, please join the gang!
Some have put Ultraleggeras on white cars - these look good IMO and are very light too.
Just under a week in and we've tried a fair few scenarios to "test" it and it's passed all with flying colours. Stick it in Eco Pro and you have a pretty normal hatchback albeit with a lot of toys and a fair but of comfort. Comfort mode is the all rounder with an edge if you push it. Stick it in Sport and the throttle response is keener, the steering weightier and the exhaust gets louder - it really feels like it's goading you on to do daft speeds; it's bloody quick and the sound makes your spine tingle!
Some of the interior isn't as luxurious as say a 5 or 6 series (or even a 3) but it's only minor bits like the electric window switches, sun blinds and dash material. But we like it that way - the money has been spent where it matters - the drivetrain, engine and chassis!
Really pleased with it and I can't help but smile at the rather naughty noise it makes on cold start up… I know the looks aren't to everyone's taste at all but it seems to look better in the metal and we like it - subtle but with a wee hint of menace.
A great car for a great price - I'd say the ethos of the car is to keep options lightish (we've gone mid spec) to keep it from being a £40k car. IMO the middle nav and speaker system (BMW Advanced - extra speakers and a 250W amp) are more than enough unless you're a serious tech head. Black panel display (£125) is essential as a lot of info is then stuck on the dash (phone, nav, etc, etc) and so is the comfort pack (cruise and rear park sensors). We didn't want tinted rear glass and that helps it stay "under the radar" (plus you can't see out of the back at night or see that kids from outside when they're asleep!) which is unusual but TBH, a base spec 3 door manual would still be an absolute hoot - and lighter too. Add the top stereo (12 speakers - speakers are HEAVY), electric seats, mirrors (electric motors are HEAVY!) and a few other bits and I think the car loses it's focus a bit.
We nearly ticked adaptive suspension but found the standard set up to be really good; apparently many find the firmest adaptive mode too firm and the comfort too soft - the standard suspension is somewhere in the middle of the two.
The auto box is great though; it's SO quick to change! A massive step up from the 335d one.
Anyway it doesn't matter - the engine is a peach as is the chassis!
Anyone thinking about one, please join the gang!
14 January 2014, 01:31 PM
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well I went to test drive one today, bloody fast, guy who took me out was a speed freak and did rallys at the weekend so he drove first,
I was actually nervous he was going so fast. Then it was my go, Was surprised at traction and handling, Liked the way the gearbox works keeping the revs if you knock the arm across, Paddles were fun
Power delivery was red hot apart from I did feel 2 or 3rd seems flat spot, but soon as it gets going blimey easy quicker than the scoob.
S3 drive next week, and then I,ll decide
best thing was knock it into D and comfort and the beast wthin goes to sleep and it becomes normal
I was actually nervous he was going so fast. Then it was my go, Was surprised at traction and handling, Liked the way the gearbox works keeping the revs if you knock the arm across, Paddles were fun
Power delivery was red hot apart from I did feel 2 or 3rd seems flat spot, but soon as it gets going blimey easy quicker than the scoob.
S3 drive next week, and then I,ll decide
best thing was knock it into D and comfort and the beast wthin goes to sleep and it becomes normal
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14 January 2014, 04:08 PM
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I actually quite like the white one, seems to show the lines better (without the stripe though) looks very cat like at the front with the black grill contrasting the white nicely.
Pleased you like it matty, i'm sure it will put a big smile on your face when the weather gets better and your a bit more use to it.
Pleased you like it matty, i'm sure it will put a big smile on your face when the weather gets better and your a bit more use to it.
14 January 2014, 04:43 PM
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2nd and 3rd flat spots are probably more related to traction and stability interventions than mapping or other fault. On many systems they will perform mild interventions without flashing a light in the instrument cluster, sometimes rear pads wear out before the fronts for this reason.
20 January 2014, 01:49 PM
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Well it's gone already...
Actually it a load of strange marks on the roof, a bit like the paint hadn't been mixed properly. Plus a small v shaped dent/crease on the back.
Initial reaction was a little lacking so after kicking up a small fuss, the sales guy drove upon a 420d we have while ours gets sorted.
He's a nice guy who I trust with the car so hopefully it'll be okay!
The 420d is a bit "all show not much go" but it's nice inside.
Actually it a load of strange marks on the roof, a bit like the paint hadn't been mixed properly. Plus a small v shaped dent/crease on the back.
Initial reaction was a little lacking so after kicking up a small fuss, the sales guy drove upon a 420d we have while ours gets sorted.
He's a nice guy who I trust with the car so hopefully it'll be okay!
The 420d is a bit "all show not much go" but it's nice inside.
20 January 2014, 04:04 PM
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Sorry, can someone humour my ignorance by telling what the 'M' stands for in M135i? I though that the M cars were the M1 M3 M5 and M6 and that all other models had numbers reflecting the series and performance - I've not seen a BMW with both 'M', series and performance indicators.
20 January 2014, 04:19 PM
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Sorry, can someone humour my ignorance by telling what the 'M' stands for in M135i? I though that the M cars were the M1 M3 M5 and M6 and that all other models had numbers reflecting the series and performance - I've not seen a BMW with both 'M', series and performance indicators.
It's around 30% "M" engineered, BMW called it an M135i, it's as quick as most M cars, it'll hang with an M3 on a track but it also does civilised motoring rather well.
The ones that go on and on about it not being an M car haven't driven one; more than a few journos reckon it's more M than most bloated, heavy proper M cars anyway.
20 January 2014, 04:43 PM
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Thanks.
I dont really care what its called, it looks like a flipping nice car and wouldn't knock it for having a particular shiny badge on the boot. If BMW deem it fit to put a M badge on then there must be a good reason and thats good enough for me, I just didnt know what that reason was. Anyway congratulations.
I dont really care what its called, it looks like a flipping nice car and wouldn't knock it for having a particular shiny badge on the boot. If BMW deem it fit to put a M badge on then there must be a good reason and thats good enough for me, I just didnt know what that reason was. Anyway congratulations.
20 January 2014, 05:01 PM
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I'm not sure about the whole "almost M" thing either but the cars seems to work.
There's an M550d (tri turbo loon diesel), the M235i is on it's way and probably more I've forgotten. But unlike the terrible M Sport its that are simply cosmetic, these semi M cars so actually have both chassis and engine input from the M boys.
It's confusing and a bit misleading TBH but I reckon an M135i is a lot more "M" than an X5M!
There's an M550d (tri turbo loon diesel), the M235i is on it's way and probably more I've forgotten. But unlike the terrible M Sport its that are simply cosmetic, these semi M cars so actually have both chassis and engine input from the M boys.
It's confusing and a bit misleading TBH but I reckon an M135i is a lot more "M" than an X5M!
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21 January 2014, 12:57 PM
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Well it's gone already...
Actually it a load of strange marks on the roof, a bit like the paint hadn't been mixed properly. Plus a small v shaped dent/crease on the back.
Initial reaction was a little lacking so after kicking up a small fuss, the sales guy drove upon a 420d we have while ours gets sorted.
He's a nice guy who I trust with the car so hopefully it'll be okay!
The 420d is a bit "all show not much go" but it's nice inside.
Actually it a load of strange marks on the roof, a bit like the paint hadn't been mixed properly. Plus a small v shaped dent/crease on the back.
Initial reaction was a little lacking so after kicking up a small fuss, the sales guy drove upon a 420d we have while ours gets sorted.
He's a nice guy who I trust with the car so hopefully it'll be okay!
The 420d is a bit "all show not much go" but it's nice inside.
You really want it back with a repainted roof and possbly rear if the dent won't massage out?
21 January 2014, 01:08 PM
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It's honestly very minor and most people wouldn't spot it. I'll want a free service or similar though and I will be bringing my death beam torch to inspect the finish. Anything less than perfect and I will reject it.