M135i - best discounts and finance rates?
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JNW1 said:
Welshbeef said:
JuanGandini said:
Yep oil and filters. If you supply your own oil then you'll save money. Had my service last week and didn't have time to sort out buying oil for it unfortunately but the invoice had £102 + VAT for the oil alone. £288 total price which I'm told is about average-ish.
It might need vehicle check pollen filters micro filters fuel filter and fluids so then it's £550-600 and it's all down to the Condition based servicing. Edited by JNW1 on Tuesday 2nd February 07:20
If you speak to the lease provider they will tell you the requirements for servicing. All mine needed was provision of an invoice from a VAT registered garage. I used the specialist though to ensure the idrive information was updated.Mine goes back next week on 19990 miles at the exact 2 year period, so worked out well. The service indicator showed the requirement was date/time based rather than mileage - there was apparently 3k more miles left in it
Phateuk said:
I took mine to the local BMW indy which charged £95 inc vat for oil/filter change If you speak to the lease provider they will tell you the requirements for servicing. All mine needed was provision of an invoice from a VAT registered garage. I used the specialist though to ensure the idrive information was updated.
Mine goes back next week on 19990 miles at the exact 2 year period, so worked out well. The service indicator showed the requirement was date/time based rather than mileage - there was apparently 3k more miles left in it
Sounds more like it; you could perhaps double that price by going to a main dealer but that still leaves you the right side of £200 which seems more reasonable for an initial service! What's going to replace the M135i? If you speak to the lease provider they will tell you the requirements for servicing. All mine needed was provision of an invoice from a VAT registered garage. I used the specialist though to ensure the idrive information was updated.Mine goes back next week on 19990 miles at the exact 2 year period, so worked out well. The service indicator showed the requirement was date/time based rather than mileage - there was apparently 3k more miles left in it
Mine goes back beginning of March. 
sorting an oil change in the next few days.
What about tyres - 3-4mm left all round but shoulders quite worn at the front - what's the law - do I need to change them?
and will el cheapo £50 jobs off ebay do?
Interestingly I didn't think the quote to buy it was that bad - just over 20 grand - you get a year's warranty - only cat D's are cheaper really.
May explore that option.
sorting an oil change in the next few days.
What about tyres - 3-4mm left all round but shoulders quite worn at the front - what's the law - do I need to change them?
and will el cheapo £50 jobs off ebay do?
Interestingly I didn't think the quote to buy it was that bad - just over 20 grand - you get a year's warranty - only cat D's are cheaper really.
May explore that option.
Mark T said:
What about tyres - 3-4mm left all round but shoulders quite worn at the front - what's the law - do I need to change them?
Legal requirement is at least 1.6mm over the central 75% of the tyre; therefore, providing the wear is only on the shoulders, with 3mm-4mm left you should be ok!JNW1 said:
Phateuk said:
I took mine to the local BMW indy which charged £95 inc vat for oil/filter change If you speak to the lease provider they will tell you the requirements for servicing. All mine needed was provision of an invoice from a VAT registered garage. I used the specialist though to ensure the idrive information was updated.
Mine goes back next week on 19990 miles at the exact 2 year period, so worked out well. The service indicator showed the requirement was date/time based rather than mileage - there was apparently 3k more miles left in it
Sounds more like it; you could perhaps double that price by going to a main dealer but that still leaves you the right side of £200 which seems more reasonable for an initial service! What's going to replace the M135i? If you speak to the lease provider they will tell you the requirements for servicing. All mine needed was provision of an invoice from a VAT registered garage. I used the specialist though to ensure the idrive information was updated.Mine goes back next week on 19990 miles at the exact 2 year period, so worked out well. The service indicator showed the requirement was date/time based rather than mileage - there was apparently 3k more miles left in it
Phateuk said:
There's a lot of negative comments from owners on here but I must say I really liked my time with it and will be sad to see it go
I guess it all depends on a combination of what your expectations and reference points are! I've driven a could of M135i's and actually quite liked them but I think you need to see it for what it is; viewed as a relatively grown-up hot hatch I think it's pretty good but if you want something more akin to a proper M-car I think you need to be prepared to spend some money on after-market mods from people like Birds or ACS......Edited by JNW1 on Tuesday 2nd February 14:37
VerySideways said:
Due when it turns yellow - overdue when it turns red.
The idea being that when it turns yellow you can call and book it in, and even with a couple of weeks lead time you can still get it done before it turns red.
Well that's seriously annoying. 13.5k and under 2 years when most seem to be going back with no service requirements and plenty more miles on it. Even more annoying I'm hardly going to do more than 100 miles in Feb then planned to hand back early march. The idea being that when it turns yellow you can call and book it in, and even with a couple of weeks lead time you can still get it done before it turns red.
Must have been the committing :/
Will see what the docs say from the lease company and then lease plan themselves. Going to an Indy will be a lot more preferable.
JNW1 said:
Legal requirement is at least 1.6mm over the central 75% of the tyre; therefore, providing the wear is only on the shoulders, with 3mm-4mm left you should be ok!
Cheers - seems to be grey area though - tyre shop said you need at least a visible tread on the shoulders and 75% of the middle, whereas legal requirement doesn't mention shoulders.confused but think I'll chance it.
-Ad- said:
Well that's seriously annoying. 13.5k and under 2 years when most seem to be going back with no service requirements and plenty more miles on it. Even more annoying I'm hardly going to do more than 100 miles in Feb then planned to hand back early march.
Must have been the committing :/
Will see what the docs say from the lease company and then lease plan themselves. Going to an Indy will be a lot more preferable.
Why not hire a car to do the 100miles far cheaper than a service. Must have been the committing :/
Will see what the docs say from the lease company and then lease plan themselves. Going to an Indy will be a lot more preferable.
Could be your driving style is very hard / little mechanical sympathy?
Welshbeef said:
Why not hire a car to do the 100miles far cheaper than a service.
Could be your driving style is very hard / little mechanical sympathy?
Think the service indicator has already gone yellow so it will show as needing a service regardless of whether he does any more miles in it? Seems a bit off to question someone's driving style or level of mechanical sympathy without knowing them! Besides, won't the driving conditions (number of short runs, cold starts, etc) have at least as much of a bearing on how quickly the car needs a service?Could be your driving style is very hard / little mechanical sympathy?
JNW1 said:
Welshbeef said:
Why not hire a car to do the 100miles far cheaper than a service.
Could be your driving style is very hard / little mechanical sympathy?
Think the service indicator has already gone yellow so it will show as needing a service regardless of whether he does any more miles in it? Seems a bit off to question someone's driving style or level of mechanical sympathy without knowing them! Besides, won't the driving conditions (number of short runs, cold starts, etc) have at least as much of a bearing on how quickly the car needs a service?Could be your driving style is very hard / little mechanical sympathy?
Fact is condition based servicing decreases the service intervals based on driving style and types of trips ie lots of short trips v long motorway trips v smooth driving v thrashing it to bits.
As he has it popping up sooner it might be down to that - all that matters to him/her is it now means extra cost of a service which wasn't factored into the ownership cost.
-Ad- said:
Well I've enjoyed the last 2 years with the car, but I can't say I'm going to miss it. She's been a faithful commuter, great for some longer drives, but I haven't been on any truly memorable drives as the car just cannot give you that as a proper sports car would. I'd get in the DC2 any day for a fun drive out to the highlands!
Now, how have people handed their car back when it's close to the service interval. I got mine at the start of April 2014, so due back end of March. I'm around 3600 miles left until the first service, but now the service indicator has just turned yellow and also said the date 02/2016. How does the car work, is it condition based and you have to service whichever it hits first (date/mileage)? I obviously don't want to have to service her before handing back.
No point in handing back early as I'd only have March to pay anyway, so the return admin fee + 1/2 remaining month payment would come to more than just paying for the final month as normal.
It has hit the date on yours, mine was the same. It must be 2 years from leaving the factory rather than 2 years from delivery as mine was actually 1 year 11 months Now, how have people handed their car back when it's close to the service interval. I got mine at the start of April 2014, so due back end of March. I'm around 3600 miles left until the first service, but now the service indicator has just turned yellow and also said the date 02/2016. How does the car work, is it condition based and you have to service whichever it hits first (date/mileage)? I obviously don't want to have to service her before handing back.
No point in handing back early as I'd only have March to pay anyway, so the return admin fee + 1/2 remaining month payment would come to more than just paying for the final month as normal.
As I mentioned a few posts ago, take it to an indy - shouldn't be more than £100, which, IMO is pretty decent for 2 years motoring. Cheaper than handing back early and paying fees.
Cheers guys, useful help as ever
And no, welshbeef has the lie of the land. I haven't driven the car with as much vigour as I should have. It's mainly been a commuting hack with a few trips down to Glasgow and middle England, then some fun drives into the highlands. Seems the BMW condition based calc in the OBC doesn't like my commute as she's had more mechanical sympathy than my beloved FC2, but then she loves to be ragged
With a service now confirmed needed, at least I can get on with enjoying the car if the weather improves for the next 8 week period.
And no, welshbeef has the lie of the land. I haven't driven the car with as much vigour as I should have. It's mainly been a commuting hack with a few trips down to Glasgow and middle England, then some fun drives into the highlands. Seems the BMW condition based calc in the OBC doesn't like my commute as she's had more mechanical sympathy than my beloved FC2, but then she loves to be ragged
With a service now confirmed needed, at least I can get on with enjoying the car if the weather improves for the next 8 week period.
I've been offered the option to keep my 135, for the same monthly rate, gaining 833 additional miles each month until July (due back in April at the moment). No additional deposit required. This would allow it to be returned at the point a build slot for my next car is available. Seems like a bizarrely good offer.
So, never driven or been in an M135i but I am soo excited to be picking mine up tomorrow.
I put a deposit down on it last week based on me liking it when I saw it in the flesh. However, when it landed in the dealers on Tuesday I thought sod it, I'll just take it.
I didn't sleep last night and I doubt I will tonight. Exciting times.
For context, the fastest car I've ever owned is my current 2014 F10 520d!!!
I put a deposit down on it last week based on me liking it when I saw it in the flesh. However, when it landed in the dealers on Tuesday I thought sod it, I'll just take it.
I didn't sleep last night and I doubt I will tonight. Exciting times.
For context, the fastest car I've ever owned is my current 2014 F10 520d!!!
Stupeo said:
So, never driven or been in an M135i but I am soo excited to be picking mine up tomorrow.
I put a deposit down on it last week based on me liking it when I saw it in the flesh. However, when it landed in the dealers on Tuesday I thought sod it, I'll just take it.
I didn't sleep last night and I doubt I will tonight. Exciting times.
For context, the fastest car I've ever owned is my current 2014 F10 520d!!!
That's quite a difference in size of vehicle and comfort of seats. I put a deposit down on it last week based on me liking it when I saw it in the flesh. However, when it landed in the dealers on Tuesday I thought sod it, I'll just take it.
I didn't sleep last night and I doubt I will tonight. Exciting times.
For context, the fastest car I've ever owned is my current 2014 F10 520d!!!
None the less it will be a hoot to drive
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