New Toy - M140i
Discussion
I picked up my first new car on Friday - a 3 door M140i
Coming from a Clio 200 Cup, the car is a perfect blend of quick and comfortable - while being small enough to drive around SE London easily. I'm still running it in (and will be for some time, given I bike to work), so sticking below 4,500rpm, but first impressions are that it's as quick, if not a little quicker in gear, than my old E39 M5.
idrive is great (pro nav, so has all of the online widgets) and being able to plan a journey on my phone and send it to the car satnav (from inside the house/office) is brilliant. HK speakers are really quite good.
In short, I'm happy. I'm looking for an S1 Elise as a second car soon, which will give me my perfect (non-millionaire) garage.
A couple of quick pics:
Coming from a Clio 200 Cup, the car is a perfect blend of quick and comfortable - while being small enough to drive around SE London easily. I'm still running it in (and will be for some time, given I bike to work), so sticking below 4,500rpm, but first impressions are that it's as quick, if not a little quicker in gear, than my old E39 M5.
idrive is great (pro nav, so has all of the online widgets) and being able to plan a journey on my phone and send it to the car satnav (from inside the house/office) is brilliant. HK speakers are really quite good.
In short, I'm happy. I'm looking for an S1 Elise as a second car soon, which will give me my perfect (non-millionaire) garage.
A couple of quick pics:
I bought mine too. I wanted a few extras so leasing got pretty expensive - especially as I wanted a 3 door (I'm fairy tall so felt like I was sitting by the door pillar in the 5 door).
I got about £8600 off the list price. In hindsight, I maybe could have got a bit more as getting that wasn't a struggle.
I got about £8600 off the list price. In hindsight, I maybe could have got a bit more as getting that wasn't a struggle.
Krisj88 said:
What is the exhaust sound like? I've ordered a 140i for January when my Golf R goes back. The golf is great but sounds a bit crap
It's ok - start up is nice but it quietens down quickly. The engine note is nice though. I might end up with the upgraded exhaust, but wouldn't want a drone when I'm on the motorway, so need to hear one first. 
Maxf said:
idrive is great (pro nav, so has all of the online widgets) and being able to plan a journey on my phone and send it to the car satnav (from inside the house/office) is brilliant. HK speakers are really quite good.
Nice car!! Does it have Apple Carplay/ Android Auto integration ?
Maxf said:
In short, I'm happy. I'm looking for an S1 Elise as a second car soon, which will give me my perfect (non-millionaire) garage.
Melbourne red looks great 
They really are great all-rounders and I can confirm they make a perfect partner for an Elise. I had a M135i a few years back (and a 111R) and I've just got a M140i and still have the Lotus. Happy days 
Maxf said:
Krisj88 said:
What is the exhaust sound like? I've ordered a 140i for January when my Golf R goes back. The golf is great but sounds a bit crap
It's ok - start up is nice but it quietens down quickly. The engine note is nice though. I might end up with the upgraded exhaust, but wouldn't want a drone when I'm on the motorway, so need to hear one first. 
Got mine on a PCP. £8700 off list.
One thing to check guys is the condition of your wheels and exhaust rattles. Painting of the wheels is a known problem. Shocking quality and in my case lack of paint entirely. Going in for a FOC refurb next week. There are a number of people on the forum that have had exhausts and valves replaced on the exhaust due to a rattle on cold start. Mines done it a few times but not enough to worry me.
Very nice, looking good in 'melbourne red'! Really suits it IMO.
You guys are obviously still running them in, but any initial thoughts on the power delivery? How does the B58 feel in the 1er? Oh and one more thing: seeing those deals makes me envious. Can you really get one for ~ 27k GBP in the UK?
Really made me wonder if there is a way of buying a LHD one in the UK to re-import.
You guys are obviously still running them in, but any initial thoughts on the power delivery? How does the B58 feel in the 1er? Oh and one more thing: seeing those deals makes me envious. Can you really get one for ~ 27k GBP in the UK?
Really made me wonder if there is a way of buying a LHD one in the UK to re-import.
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