Owners intial comments on his BMW 140i

[vrskeith]

 

Edited 13 August, 2016 by vrskeith

[Aspman]

Might be the recording or You Tube but it doesn't sound very special to me.

 

Have never been able to come round to the looks of the 1 series but can definitely see the appeal in a small powerful car.

[vrskeith]

Owners stock exhaust sound of M140i.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12MDflBWI30.   

Edited 14 August, 2016 by vrskeith

[SuperbTWM]

The interior is very underwhelming, My superb interior is more interesting than that.

[Ootohere]

Likely that BMW knew they just needed to design a driving machine as they were unlikely to be Taxis or Hire cars and there was no need 

to impress paying passengers.

[vrskeith]

Reasonable deal? Those that know?

 

http://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/bmw/offers/bmw-1-series-m135i-sports-hatch-finance-offer

[Ally_bassman]

Reasonable deal? Those that know?

 

http://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/bmw/offers/bmw-1-series-m135i-sports-hatch-finance-offer

 

I've been offered one at £349 PM with a £349 deposit.

 

If I didn't have a baby due in the next 8 weeks i'd be all over it.

[vrskeith]

I've been offered one at £349 PM with a £349 deposit.

 

If I didn't have a baby due in the next 8 weeks i'd be all over it.

Congratulation Ally,hope all goes well - baby and Mum!

[Ally_bassman]

Congratulation Ally,hope all goes well - baby and Mum!

 

Thanks Keith :sun:

[vrskeith]

Joe stumbles on a M135? /M140i while out cruising in his M2 . Interesting run out drive and chat comparison.

 

[Brian69]

Might be the recording or You Tube but it doesn't sound very special to me.

Have never been able to come round to the looks of the 1 series but can definitely see the appeal in a small powerful car.

I'm a great fan of the 'bread van' looks (although I didn't like the initial 1 series) - I'd seriously have a 140 over a 240.

[vrskeith]

​Autoexpress review the BMW M240i convertible : http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-series/97167/new-bmw-m240i-convertible-review

[vrskeith]

How many member owners (or others) of M135i & M235i  have actually test driven the M140i & M240i yet. Your comparative comments would be good to read, in justification or otherwise  to replace old for new.

 

Any one negotiated a great deal with a BMW Dealership? 

 

Are they offering great trade-in and or discounts ?

Edited 4 October, 2016 by vrskeith

[Aspman]

New M240i makes the M235i look like a good deal.

 

Hmmmm spring soon.

[vrskeith]

Autocars review on M140i . Interesting when compared to the above owners and BMW fanatic Joe Chilles videos reviews.

 

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/1-series/first-drives/2016-bmw-m140i-review

 

Autocar conclusion quote :

 

" Despite not being as sharp as the latest crop of hot hatches, the M140i still has the ability to put a huge smile on your face. No, it’s not as tied down as a Focus RS, and no, it doesn’t have the point-to-point pace of Golf R or the outright grip of a Leon Cupra. But on the right road none of that matters.​"

 

However, not on the snow covered or rain soaked roads, I guess it may still have the same inherent issues. Remains pretty much the same? 

 

It will be good to get some feedback from owners of the M140i.

Edited 13 October, 2016 by vrskeith

[vrskeith]

Topgear  review M240i coupe. How close to the M2 is it ? Is it a better bang for your bucks ?

 

http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/2-series/m240i-2dr-nav/first-drive

[vrskeith]

Autocars review on M140i . Interesting when compared to the above owners and BMW fanatic Joe Chilles videos reviews.

 

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/1-series/first-drives/2016-bmw-m140i-review

 

Autocar conclusion quote :

 

" Despite not being as sharp as the latest crop of hot hatches, the M140i still has the ability to put a huge smile on your face. No, it’s not as tied down as a Focus RS, and no, it doesn’t have the point-to-point pace of Golf R or the outright grip of a Leon Cupra. But on the right road none of that matters.​"

 

However, not on the snow covered or rain soaked roads, I guess it may still have the same inherent issues. Remains pretty much the same? 

 

It will be good to get some feedback from owners of the M140i.

Another M140i review,this time by TG

 

http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/m135i/m140i-3dr-nav/first-drive

[vrskeith]

Topgear  review M240i coupe. How close to the M2 is it ? Is it a better bang for your bucks ?

 

http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/2-series/m240i-2dr-nav/first-drive

 

Joe Achilles latest review on the M240i ,after being loaned one for a longer period to give a more detailed review and comparison .

 

[WeirdKerr]

i know it has a 3.0 multi turbo inline 6 but the fact that BMW call it a 140i still seems wrong to me(i'm old enough to remember when BMW put a 4.0 V8 in the 5er and thinking that's badass) guess its me not being ok with the current BMW numbering system....but that said...I would love 1 lol

[vrskeith]

Evo does a review on the M140i & M240i. How does the BMW small chassis cope with 335 bhp ?

 

http://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/18422/bmw-m140i-and-m240i-review-how-does-bmws-small-chassis-cope-with-335bhp

 

For those members who don't mind following the link.

Edited 19 October, 2016 by vrskeith

[Aspman]

i know it has a 3.0 multi turbo inline 6 but the fact that BMW call it a 140i still seems wrong to me(i'm old enough to remember when BMW put a 4.0 V8 in the 5er and thinking that's badass) guess its me not being ok with the current BMW numbering system....but that said...I would love 1 lol

 

BMW numbering vs displacement has been off for a long long time. the E46 318 was a 2.0 and that was 15yr ago.

[vrskeith]

​Two lads enjoying their first West Country run out in their M140i & M240i .

 

General overview of the motors on some good roads.

 

[vrskeith]

Not a bad deal for those that want a playful manual M140i

 

Not bad for those who can't afford a new one, may be. Negotiable I'm sure.

 

http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/1-Series/3.0-M135i/Poole/3415256-605993690-3497157.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

 

 

BMW M140i 5-door £26,991

Exterior Colour:Metallic Mineral GreyInterior:Coral Red, Dakota LeatherRegistered:Sep 2016Mileage:1,500 milesTransmission:ManualFuel:PetrolMPG Combined:35.3 mpgRegistration:HJ66DUV

Marshall Bournemouth

49 miles from your location

0844 8094191

 

 

 

BMW M140i 5-door £26,991

 

Autos similarly priced- bargains to be had?

 

http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/1-Series/3.0-M135i/London/3415256-605966265-3497283.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

 

Note! Similar sale price to many a M135i on BMW used website.

Edited 23 November, 2016 by vrskeith

[Aspman]

That's some nasty depreciation for someone.

 

If there was a 240i at those prices I'd be looking closely.

 

Not sure if it would steer me away from an XFR but it'd certainly be cheaper to run.

Edited 23 November, 2016 by Aspman

[vrskeith]

That's some nasty depreciation for someone.

 

If there was a 240i at those prices I'd be looking closely.

 

Not sure if it would steer me away from an XFR but it'd certainly be cheaper to run.

Tried my hardest for you Aspman - don't get picky over the colour.

 

http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/2-Series/3.0-335bhp-M240i/Cheltenham/17702271-606039074-3497036.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_