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So after being really impressed by an M135i on a test drive (much more so than the A45 AMG I tested it back to back with) I gave my local BMW dealership my ideal specification and waited to see how long it would take them to source me a car. Within a week, I'd bought this:
A 2017 M140i in Alpine white, with Coral interior.
The spec isn't huge- basically just ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox, heated seats, comfort pack and privacy glass.
It's my first automatic and first turbo six, and so far it's been fantastic. Only covered a hundred or so miles, most of which have been the the rain, but so far I can't fault it- even the ride on run-flats is pretty good.
A 2017 M140i in Alpine white, with Coral interior.
The spec isn't huge- basically just ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox, heated seats, comfort pack and privacy glass.
It's my first automatic and first turbo six, and so far it's been fantastic. Only covered a hundred or so miles, most of which have been the the rain, but so far I can't fault it- even the ride on run-flats is pretty good.
Ten days in and it's already been damaged by some cretin in a supermarket car park. Parked behind it, left handbrake off, rolled into the rear bumper.
Thankfully appears extremely minor but I'll have a proper look in the daytime. Old gent responsible was mortified and very apologetic, but still very frustrating.
Thankfully appears extremely minor but I'll have a proper look in the daytime. Old gent responsible was mortified and very apologetic, but still very frustrating.
ManOpener said:
Ten days in and it's already been damaged by some cretin in a supermarket car park. Parked behind it, left handbrake off, rolled into the rear bumper.
Thankfully appears extremely minor but I'll have a proper look in the daytime. Old gent responsible was mortified and very apologetic, but still very frustrating.
bad luck but good luck in that he was honest. it will look like new again at his cost!Thankfully appears extremely minor but I'll have a proper look in the daytime. Old gent responsible was mortified and very apologetic, but still very frustrating.
these are such a great car, hope you continue enjoying it.
Met up with a couple of friends in Bristol, took a drive then headed back to Clifton for some food.
I think I've sussed why the ride is so pliant compared to other cars I've tested- having looked up the tyre codes, it turns out they're non-run-flat Pilot Super Sports rather than the run-flat versions.
General opinions- keep model badge and M-badges on the wings, or remove them? I'm leaning towards remove at the moment.
I think I've sussed why the ride is so pliant compared to other cars I've tested- having looked up the tyre codes, it turns out they're non-run-flat Pilot Super Sports rather than the run-flat versions.
General opinions- keep model badge and M-badges on the wings, or remove them? I'm leaning towards remove at the moment.
Edited by ManOpener on Sunday 25th February 20:57
Fastest colour 
Had mine almost a year now and still smile every time I drive it. Imvho, ditch the badges - they're a bit "Halfords" and unless you need to be telling TDI owners why they're being allowed past, pointless. Mine is currently running 17" steelies for a bit of additional stealth
Chris
Had mine almost a year now and still smile every time I drive it. Imvho, ditch the badges - they're a bit "Halfords" and unless you need to be telling TDI owners why they're being allowed past, pointless. Mine is currently running 17" steelies for a bit of additional stealth
Chris
sc0tt said:
Interestingly it's badged as a "4.0" as the 3 litre turbo lump has the same output as a 4.0 N\A
Not sure it works like that, the numbers are just a performance index, the days of relating to cubic capacity are long gone. How would you measure what N/A equivalent of a turbo diesel is for instance?
ScoobyChris said:
Mine is currently running 17" steelies for a bit of additional stealth
How do 17" wheels fit over the brakes? Any clearance issues? I was thinking about a set of 17" winters but having spent a bit of time digging through the Apex Wheels catalogue, I'm wondering whether the standard Style 436M's wouldn't be great as winters and whether I could justify something like SM10s or FL5s in 18x8.5 ET35 all-round.ManOpener said:
How do 17" wheels fit over the brakes? Any clearance issues? I was thinking about a set of 17" winters but having spent a bit of time digging through the Apex Wheels catalogue, I'm wondering whether the standard Style 436M's wouldn't be great as winters and whether I could justify something like SM10s or FL5s in 18x8.5 ET35 all-round.
They're from the X1 (E84 IIRC) and fit over the brakes comfortably Don't forget to budget for the TPMS, which are an extra 100 quid on ebay for a set of 4.Chris
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