BMW M135i Info needed

[Digger]

Digger said:

Any one found a 5 door auto to testdrive in centralish london?

Anyone?

[dontdobends]

How's the insurance quotes turning out on the M135 good-bad?

[JuanGandini]

Digger said:

Anyone?

Check out Autotrader. There are three on there (2 of which are 5 door). All based in the South, so shouldn't be far from London.

[Digger]

Aah. . . that is definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments!

[paulmon]

dontdobends said:

How's the insurance quotes turning out on the M135 good-bad?

I fancy one of these and have just obtained a quote from LV which was £150 cheaper than the renewal for my 2.2D Evoque and only £150 more expensive than the wifes VW UP. Figure that one out.

[Wolands Advocate]

About £500. Half what I paid last year for the M5.

[Oli.]

Digger said:

Anyone?

Barons of Hindhead have one, not London but not too far

[Digger]

Oli. said:

Digger said:

Anyone?

Barons of Hindhead have one, not London but not too far

Thanks for that. Gotta call late yesterday from Park Lane asking if I still wanted a test-drive, so booked for next Thursday. Hardly perfect test-drive roads. . . nevertheless will have a go at besting my Park Lane lap-time!!

[PauloV12V]

WOW!

Car ordered 18th September.. just arrived to garage today!! 13 October thats really quick!!!

Just been to see it, delighted. Busy for a few days so collecting it Thursday.

Keep you updated, may even post a picture with my resume.
Regs all.

[dontdobends]

Nice one Paul, don't forget the pic's

[Tomatogti]

can't decide whether to go for auto or manual - currently got a Mk V Golf GTI with DSG and it's very impressive but having just been on holiday and rented a manual I do miss the interaction. So would like to hear experiences of both. 8 speed auto is meant to be superb (from reviews) and also have a longer top gear than the manual so better motorway economy. I will try both but still interested to hear views...

[Digger]

May have already been commented on but just noticed that the 135i M Sport Coupe is more than £2k more expensive than the M135i!

[J4MIE_P]

Just picked up my M135i last thursday from myself...lol

[Digger]

J4MIE_P said:

Just picked up my M135i last thursday from myself...lol

I note from your profile that it's well run-in.

Edit: just realised it could have been a demo car also!

[dontdobends]

J4MIE_P said:

Just picked up my M135i last thursday from myself...lol

Nice one

Is there any dealers around Manchester with a demo car?

[Smuler]

For anyone interested, I've just watched a video on the News section on this site. The M135i beats the Audi RS3.

[FamilyDub]

You refer to this Harris video?

[ady702]

Very good that M135i, but wouldnt you spend afew more k and get a 1M?

[JNW1]

FamilyDub said:

You refer to this Harris video?

Quick little motor that M135i; 0-60 in 4.5 and 0-100 in less than 11 is pretty impressive for an auto hot hatch. To get 38mpg in more sedate driving isn't too shabby either (especially as I suspect Monkey gets a move on even when he's doing sedate!). Still not a fan of the looks but I accept that's a personal thing; cracking car overall!

[dontdobends]

ady702 said:

Very good that M135i, but wouldnt you spend afew more k and get a 1M?

But it's not worth 10k more and in the real world it would be no faster on the road.