M135i - best discounts and finance rates?
Discussion
Sir_Dave said:
Well, thoughts so far, after a quick 20 minutes test drive, will do a proper comparison when the M135i goes back (ill have both for 2-3 weeks):
1. M3 steering far better, i hate the lightness of the newer car, a real let down!
2. M3 throttle response far better, lack of turbo = much nicer
3. M3 pulls to the top end far nicer, no point taking the M135i past 5.5k, you can travel very quickly using just the first 4.5k rpm. Newer car far quicker off the line, around town kind of driving. It is deceptively fast, but gives a massive "boooost" feeling, when you go for it. 0-60 and 0-100mph are pretty much the same, its just the way the speed is delivered is different.
4. Brakes are a million times better in the M135i.
5. Noise wise, the M135i sounds like a 330i with a turbo, the M3 is totally bespoke/raspy/angry sounding, esp. on startup.
5. M3 has a nicer colour interior combo than the M135i, that is spec dependent though, the overall interior on the M135i is far nice looking, but the older car seems to have been put together better, with more expensive/harder wearing materials.
6. Overall, the M3 feels like a much older car, which it is. As a family daily, the M135i is by far the best car, but i dont need that, i need something that makes me smile just by remembering that i own it.
No doubt, when it needs fixing for the first time, i'll wish i was back in the M135i
It sounds like it comes down to the response of the engine, the more mechanical sound and general feel, which are certainly areas where the M135i is lacking. As I said on Babybmw, it gives the M3 a huge edge that the M135i can never replicate.1. M3 steering far better, i hate the lightness of the newer car, a real let down!
2. M3 throttle response far better, lack of turbo = much nicer
3. M3 pulls to the top end far nicer, no point taking the M135i past 5.5k, you can travel very quickly using just the first 4.5k rpm. Newer car far quicker off the line, around town kind of driving. It is deceptively fast, but gives a massive "boooost" feeling, when you go for it. 0-60 and 0-100mph are pretty much the same, its just the way the speed is delivered is different.
4. Brakes are a million times better in the M135i.
5. Noise wise, the M135i sounds like a 330i with a turbo, the M3 is totally bespoke/raspy/angry sounding, esp. on startup.
5. M3 has a nicer colour interior combo than the M135i, that is spec dependent though, the overall interior on the M135i is far nice looking, but the older car seems to have been put together better, with more expensive/harder wearing materials.
6. Overall, the M3 feels like a much older car, which it is. As a family daily, the M135i is by far the best car, but i dont need that, i need something that makes me smile just by remembering that i own it.
No doubt, when it needs fixing for the first time, i'll wish i was back in the M135i
Max M4X WW said:
Sir_Dave said:
So, today i got 2 options from Gateway2Lease, for my 18 months old M135i with 16k miles:
1. Buy outright for £23,800. Not exactly a good deal lol.
2. Hand it back for £596.23 (5 months rental, divided by 2, less the VAT)
Having put a deposit down on an e46 M3 on Saturday, im doing option 2, but i thought the buy price would be less, i could get a brand new one for £26.5k, or a 2nd hand one for considerably less than £24k!! Seems daft to try & get such a high figure when they simply get punted off to BCA auction otherwise ...
Put this on babybmw.net as well, but..1. Buy outright for £23,800. Not exactly a good deal lol.
2. Hand it back for £596.23 (5 months rental, divided by 2, less the VAT)
Having put a deposit down on an e46 M3 on Saturday, im doing option 2, but i thought the buy price would be less, i could get a brand new one for £26.5k, or a 2nd hand one for considerably less than £24k!! Seems daft to try & get such a high figure when they simply get punted off to BCA auction otherwise ...
Random, I've just had mine and the cherished plate docs. It will now be RF14 MHU!
My buy it now price is £24,650.00 with 14k miles.
The hand back figure (valid until 10th Oct) is more than I think it should be at £934.18. I got my car on the 13th March 2014, so would my last payment be 13th March 2015? Meaning I have Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb & March to Pay? (£727 I work it out as, rental is £303pm)
We're taking it because we're reached our mileage limit, it's due a service soon, and the Mrs has bought a better MPG car outright now.
Good car, but i've kind of fallen out of love with it now. It does nothing for me at all.
PTF said:
My handback now is going to be £610. £293 x 5 remaining payments, less the VAT.
We're taking it because we're reached our mileage limit, it's due a service soon, and the Mrs has bought a better MPG car outright now.
Good car, but i've kind of fallen out of love with it now. It does nothing for me at all.
Out of interest what are the excess mileage charge's one the lease deals? Pence per mile is....We're taking it because we're reached our mileage limit, it's due a service soon, and the Mrs has bought a better MPG car outright now.
Good car, but i've kind of fallen out of love with it now. It does nothing for me at all.
spicjt said:
Out of interest what are the excess mileage charge's one the lease deals? Pence per mile is....
20k over 2 years is 833 miles per month, & they charge you if you go over that on a pro-rata basis using:7.5p per mile between 100+115% of the annual mileage allowance
11.26p per mile over 115% of the annual mileage allowance
Mines on 17138 (should be on 15833), so i estimate an excess mileage charge of £97.85, pus the handback of £596.13.
Have now had the M3 for 8 days, cant say ive even thought about driving the 135i tbh.
Out of curiosity, are there a lot of m135i coming to end of leases soon? Wondering what might happen to residuals here.
I recall you could buy a bog spec manual for c £25k brand new in 2012/13 (i.e. Incl discount), and 2-3yrs on even the cheapest second hand ones are £20k. If you'd bought one for for £25k it's probably worked out v cheap motoring all things considered
I recall you could buy a bog spec manual for c £25k brand new in 2012/13 (i.e. Incl discount), and 2-3yrs on even the cheapest second hand ones are £20k. If you'd bought one for for £25k it's probably worked out v cheap motoring all things considered
mdowning said:
Out of curiosity, are there a lot of m135i coming to end of leases soon? Wondering what might happen to residuals here.
I recall you could buy a bog spec manual for c £25k brand new in 2012/13 (i.e. Incl discount), and 2-3yrs on even the cheapest second hand ones are £20k. If you'd bought one for for £25k it's probably worked out v cheap motoring all things considered
that's why I decided to lease rather than buy one, looked at the trade values few weeks ago 20-22 for cheap ones but still quite low mileage, next year they will be loads for sale as leases end and take few months to get in the nextworkI recall you could buy a bog spec manual for c £25k brand new in 2012/13 (i.e. Incl discount), and 2-3yrs on even the cheapest second hand ones are £20k. If you'd bought one for for £25k it's probably worked out v cheap motoring all things considered
Looking for some advice, I'm close to pulling the trigger on one of these but I've never bought a new car before so unsure of what is a good deal and how the website brokers compare to the main dealers.
I've been quoted roughly 300 a month at 10k miles over 48 months, with 15% down from a main dealer with a couple of options.
How competitive is this and where is good to look for the cheaper deals? I'd rather not lease as I'd like the option to buy and not sure about my mileage at the moment. I've had a look through the thread's more recent pages at some of the sites etc. but looking for some more general advice really.
Cheers
I've been quoted roughly 300 a month at 10k miles over 48 months, with 15% down from a main dealer with a couple of options.
How competitive is this and where is good to look for the cheaper deals? I'd rather not lease as I'd like the option to buy and not sure about my mileage at the moment. I've had a look through the thread's more recent pages at some of the sites etc. but looking for some more general advice really.
Cheers
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