M135i - best discounts and finance rates?
Discussion
My M135i is due to go back in two weeks and I will be sorry to see it go. Debated buying it, could get it for around £20,000. Not bad, but not cheap enough for it to be a no brainer
Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
matt21 said:
My M135i is due to go back in two weeks and I will be sorry to see it go. Debated buying it, could get it for around £20,000. Not bad, but not cheap enough for it to be a no brainer
Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
Come on then best mpg ever in the car & worst plus general average you achievedAnyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
Auto or stick shifter
3/5 door
What options?
What next?
My PCP is up in May so I've decided to go down a similar route. I've ordered a new 340i and with the discounts on offer it's going to cost about the same as I paid for the 135i. I'd have liked an M3/M5 but I can't be bothered with all the cost, security and attention that goes with them, and while I like cars and I don't like them that much. And anyway if I used one to anywhere near its full potential I'd get a ban.
I thought long and hard about the chnage - keep the 135 for a couple of years or buy new again? In the end vanity prevailed to a certain extent, and the lure of shiny new metal proved too much, although using the car to cary three full grown adults around was a factor as well (not that the 135 was bad for that, just that the 340 should be better). The 340 will cost me almost the same as I paid for the 135.
Come trade in, I found with enough shopping around one dealer was prepared to actually look at the spec and offer above book to the tune of £1500. My car has auto + prof media (and a few other things which as I expected didn't count for much). My p/ex was £19.5k for a 3 year old car with 16k on the clock. With the benefit of hindsight if I'd waited another 3/4 months the new discount on the 135 would have been better - I got 9%, I could have got 20%.
No track days I'm afraid. Worst mpg 27, best 35 (I'm amazed at 38 with an average of 80 TBH, mine was more like 31/32 at those speeds)
In conclusion, it's been the best car I've ever had, I really liked the auto box and the two cars in one (cruiser / hot hatch), reliable and cheap to run. Anything I'd critise? I'm struggling with this, the boot is a little small maybe - but it's not a big car and it was always big enough.
I thought long and hard about the chnage - keep the 135 for a couple of years or buy new again? In the end vanity prevailed to a certain extent, and the lure of shiny new metal proved too much, although using the car to cary three full grown adults around was a factor as well (not that the 135 was bad for that, just that the 340 should be better). The 340 will cost me almost the same as I paid for the 135.
Come trade in, I found with enough shopping around one dealer was prepared to actually look at the spec and offer above book to the tune of £1500. My car has auto + prof media (and a few other things which as I expected didn't count for much). My p/ex was £19.5k for a 3 year old car with 16k on the clock. With the benefit of hindsight if I'd waited another 3/4 months the new discount on the 135 would have been better - I got 9%, I could have got 20%.
No track days I'm afraid. Worst mpg 27, best 35 (I'm amazed at 38 with an average of 80 TBH, mine was more like 31/32 at those speeds)
In conclusion, it's been the best car I've ever had, I really liked the auto box and the two cars in one (cruiser / hot hatch), reliable and cheap to run. Anything I'd critise? I'm struggling with this, the boot is a little small maybe - but it's not a big car and it was always big enough.
matt21 said:
My M135i is due to go back in two weeks and I will be sorry to see it go. Debated buying it, could get it for around £20,000. Not bad, but not cheap enough for it to be a no brainer
Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
No. Mine went back last week ( Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
). It was briefly inspected by the driver, who worked for BCA. I've since had leaseplan contact me due to them not locating the book pack etc having now done their own inspection.On the day he just checked tyre tread, mats present, mileage etc. The car was pretty dirty inside and out tbh due to recent weather so checking chips and dents wouldn't have been easy.
I would personally get it fixed yourself. The driver told me they charge a few hundred per wheel for a refurb despite them having a contract in place which costs them £39/wheel
Just a quick one; I've had my car for about 18 months now.
It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
Tom_Spotley_When said:
Just a quick one; I've had my car for about 18 months now.
It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
MPSS for normal driving in the UK but winters more appropriate in the Alps?!It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
JNW1 said:
Tom_Spotley_When said:
Just a quick one; I've had my car for about 18 months now.
It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
MPSS for normal driving in the UK but winters more appropriate in the Alps?!It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
JNW1 said:
Tom_Spotley_When said:
Just a quick one; I've had my car for about 18 months now.
It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
MPSS for normal driving in the UK but winters more appropriate in the Alps?!It's been faultless over the last 13,000 miles, but I do get the sense it's ready for some new tyres.
Are there any recommendations?
I'm off skiing in a couple of weeks' time and driving to the alps from Manchester, so I'd rather get them done before I go rather than on my return.
Had thought of Winters, but pretty reluctant to buy a set when I need new summers anyway. Impending house purchase and work trip to New York means that I can only really justify one set of new tyres at the moment.
Plus we're going with the OH's family; they've been to the same resort in any number of BMW's over the last 10 years or so on summers with no issue so I think I'll talk my chance.
I don't know what I am going to buy. Been to look at M3/M4s but can't stomach the depreciation. Will cost me twice the M135i, and that's serious money
I am fortunate that I have a CSL too. I will probably run that a little more to get my fast fix and may run an XF S that a family member is selling soon.
Got a guy coming to fix the dent. Reckons it will be about £70. Easier just to get it done
The wear on the MPSS is amazing. They seem to have stopped wearing! On 19k now and good tread left
The 38mpg to be fair was probably at 70-80, what I would call a leisurely drive In a car with that much poke. It rarely dropped below 30mpg, and the computer on mine was almost bang on accurate
I am fortunate that I have a CSL too. I will probably run that a little more to get my fast fix and may run an XF S that a family member is selling soon.
Got a guy coming to fix the dent. Reckons it will be about £70. Easier just to get it done
The wear on the MPSS is amazing. They seem to have stopped wearing! On 19k now and good tread left
The 38mpg to be fair was probably at 70-80, what I would call a leisurely drive In a car with that much poke. It rarely dropped below 30mpg, and the computer on mine was almost bang on accurate
matt21 said:
I don't know what I am going to buy. Been to look at M3/M4s but can't stomach the depreciation. Will cost me twice the M135i, and that's serious money
I am fortunate that I have a CSL too. I will probably run that a little more to get my fast fix and may run an XF S that a family member is selling soon.
Got a guy coming to fix the dent. Reckons it will be about £70. Easier just to get it done
The wear on the MPSS is amazing. They seem to have stopped wearing! On 19k now and good tread left
The 38mpg to be fair was probably at 70-80, what I would call a leisurely drive In a car with that much poke. It rarely dropped below 30mpg, and the computer on mine was almost bang on accurate
What about an XKR? 5ltr v8 supercharged and what 530bhp?? Stunning looks bags of noise and gear unit. I am fortunate that I have a CSL too. I will probably run that a little more to get my fast fix and may run an XF S that a family member is selling soon.
Got a guy coming to fix the dent. Reckons it will be about £70. Easier just to get it done
The wear on the MPSS is amazing. They seem to have stopped wearing! On 19k now and good tread left
The 38mpg to be fair was probably at 70-80, what I would call a leisurely drive In a car with that much poke. It rarely dropped below 30mpg, and the computer on mine was almost bang on accurate
matt21 said:
My M135i is due to go back in two weeks and I will be sorry to see it go. Debated buying it, could get it for around £20,000. Not bad, but not cheap enough for it to be a no brainer
Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
I have just handed mine back 3 months early - the guy from BCA was pretty thorough with his checks, think he had a checklist of things he needed to go through. In the end he said it was in pristine condition and said he could see no damage whatsoever. He did mention a second check was done by leaseplan.Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
Going to miss the car - definitely the best I have had. It's being replaced with an Audi 1.4 Sport - it was the best lease deal I could find that would be delivered in time. Saving £100 a month so not all bad. Will look for a fast hatch replacement in 2 years time after the Audi goes back.
maniac886 said:
matt21 said:
My M135i is due to go back in two weeks and I will be sorry to see it go. Debated buying it, could get it for around £20,000. Not bad, but not cheap enough for it to be a no brainer
Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
I have just handed mine back 3 months early - the guy from BCA was pretty thorough with his checks, think he had a checklist of things he needed to go through. In the end he said it was in pristine condition and said he could see no damage whatsoever. He did mention a second check was done by leaseplan.Anyway I have a small dent in the door when some idiot opened their car door onto it. Very small crease about 6cm long. No paint damage. According to wear and tear it needs fixing but not got round to it
If you have had yours collected how thorough were they with the checks? If they give it the green light upon collection am I in the clear? If the do charge how expensive is it vs getting it repaired myself? Car is perfect in all other ways
Going to miss the car - definitely the best I have had. It's being replaced with an Audi 1.4 Sport - it was the best lease deal I could find that would be delivered in time. Saving £100 a month so not all bad. Will look for a fast hatch replacement in 2 years time after the Audi goes back.
Off topic, but given my leased M135i sat parked Monday-Friday while my wife drove her 15 year old E46 to work we took the plunge with a cheap........ Citron C4 Cactus deal for 18 months so she can have the 'new car' thing for a bit. £130pm, all in (1+17) for 18 months. Can't really complain!
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