M135i/128ti Lease deal

M135i/128ti Lease deal

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Graeme123

157 posts

79 months

Saturday 12th June 2021
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Joyrider1 said:
Had my 135 for nearly 2 weeks now - noticed when I have the windows open that in 1st/2nd gear the engine sounds noticeably ‘rattly’ under load, with really loud turbo whistle too - is everyone else’s the same? It doesn’t sound very smooth in those gears but is fine once it gets up to 3rd - never been in one of these before so nothing to compare it against….don’t want to waste time getting it looked at if it’s just normal
From what’s been said on babybmw forum is perfectly normal apparently.

If your not on there I’d recommend joining as loads of new and longer F40 owners on there with some great advice

duckson

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1,242 posts

182 months

Saturday 12th June 2021
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Joyrider1 said:
Had my 135 for nearly 2 weeks now - noticed when I have the windows open that in 1st/2nd gear the engine sounds noticeably ‘rattly’ under load, with really loud turbo whistle too - is everyone else’s the same? It doesn’t sound very smooth in those gears but is fine once it gets up to 3rd - never been in one of these before so nothing to compare it against….don’t want to waste time getting it looked at if it’s just normal
That’s normal.

Joyrider1

2,902 posts

171 months

Saturday 12th June 2021
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Cheers guys thumbup

cslwannabe

1,406 posts

169 months

Saturday 12th June 2021
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What pressures are people with 18s running?

The rear of my 135 feels nothing like as planted as it did with golf Rs. The pressures are as per the lower sticker figures and have done 150miles now so mould release should be pretty much gone.

Arnold Clark insisted on washing it before delivering it to me with 30 miles on the clock. Surprisingly dusty inside. Also a few light scratches on the gear selector and centre console trim but they’d happen sooner or later anyway I guess.

Jkamizl

67 posts

59 months

Sunday 13th June 2021
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cslwannabe said:
What pressures are people with 18s running?

The rear of my 135 feels nothing like as planted as it did with golf Rs. The pressures are as per the lower sticker figures and have done 150miles now so mould release should be pretty much gone.

Arnold Clark insisted on washing it before delivering it to me with 30 miles on the clock. Surprisingly dusty inside. Also a few light scratches on the gear selector and centre console trim but they’d happen sooner or later anyway I guess.
Im on 36 psi fronts and 33 psi rears. Can’t compare to Golf R but it feels planted enough.

Tony Angelino

1,971 posts

113 months

Sunday 13th June 2021
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Gunslinger18 said:
Big time! I had plastic covers over front seats and carpets weren't down. Just hope the PDI was done correctly.
Have you complained to AC?

Gunslinger18

352 posts

58 months

Sunday 13th June 2021
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Tony Angelino said:
Gunslinger18 said:
Big time! I had plastic covers over front seats and carpets weren't down. Just hope the PDI was done correctly.
Have you complained to AC?
I just raised the issue about the spec of the car on Friday. I'm going to speak to him about the handover as it armature at best.

ThePrisoner

1,056 posts

208 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Just out of curiosity

Why are these deals from AC not cosmetically prepared . They should be presented in a clean condition.

Hell....its a new car and should be presented as one.

To me there should be no difference between a cash sale .PCP or Lease deal. smile

Edited by ThePrisoner on Monday 14th June 11:16

Steve vRS

4,845 posts

241 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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ThePrisoner said:
Just out of curiosity

Why are these deals from AC not cosmetically prepared . They should be presented in a clean condition.

Hell....its a new car and should be presented as one.
I am hoping that the poorly presented cars are the exception. You tend to complain quicker than you praise companies. I suppose I’ll find out on Thursday when mine is delivered!

ThePrisoner

1,056 posts

208 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Steve vRS said:
ThePrisoner said:
Just out of curiosity

Why are these deals from AC not cosmetically prepared . They should be presented in a clean condition.

Hell....its a new car and should be presented as one.
I am hoping that the poorly presented cars are the exception. You tend to complain quicker than you praise companies. I suppose I’ll find out on Thursday when mine is delivered!
Fair enough . thumbup

duckson

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1,242 posts

182 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Didn’t have a problem with mine, the seat and door protection were removed by the car transporter guy.
Car was slightly dirty from being on the transporter but that was unavoidable given it couldn’t be kept under cover like if it was actually at a dealers.

Graeme123

157 posts

79 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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I have had 2 of my lease cars driven delivery so AC using a transporter is a lot better than being driven trust me.

Thing with leasing is if you want the deals you get them from anywhere over the U.K…

If you want the brand new car feel and service I would suggest getting one from a local dealer where you can collect.

Sounds harsh but that’s the reality of leasing sometimes

Steve vRS

4,845 posts

241 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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I suppose when lease you don’t get a bunch of flowers with the car either.

duckson

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1,242 posts

182 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Graeme123 said:
I have had 2 of my lease cars driven delivery so AC using a transporter is a lot better than being driven trust me.

Thing with leasing is if you want the deals you get them from anywhere over the U.K…

If you want the brand new car feel and service I would suggest getting one from a local dealer where you can collect.

Sounds harsh but that’s the reality of leasing sometimes
Yes agreed, of the previous 3 leases 2 have been driven to me and 1 I was picking up from a localish Seat main dealer.
Just give it a wash and it should be gleaming!


PS spot the Mineral grey M135i over the road! Common as muck!

Pixelpeep Z4

8,600 posts

142 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Glad i got a better deal from my local inchcape dealer.

Looking forward to handover day, at a dealership, with some freebie merch which i've already laid the foundation for laugh

Graeme123

157 posts

79 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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So just had an update from AC on my March order M135i order (I had to chase) and it’s been delayed by 4 weeks now until the start of September and it won’t have the wireless charging (expected this)



Edited by Graeme123 on Monday 14th June 12:55

harrison1991

56 posts

34 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Graeme123 said:
So just had an update from AC on my March order M135i order (I had to chase) and it’s been delayed by 4 weeks now until the start of September and it won’t have the wireless charging (expected this)



Edited by Graeme123 on Monday 14th June 12:55
My order placed on the 25th of March is now saying 9th of august when it was originally the 3rd of July delivery date.

Going to be 2 months without a car now... not sure why they’re saying September to you.

Debating cancelling even though my deal is unreal.

Gunslinger18

352 posts

58 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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ThePrisoner said:
Just out of curiosity

Why are these deals from AC not cosmetically prepared . They should be presented in a clean condition.

Hell....its a new car and should be presented as one.

To me there should be no difference between a cash sale .PCP or Lease deal. smile

Edited by ThePrisoner on Monday 14th June 11:16
My worry is if they even do the PDI correctly or just tick the boxes. You would think they would notice something up with the spec

Graeme123

157 posts

79 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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harrison1991 said:
My order placed on the 25th of March is now saying 9th of august when it was originally the 3rd of July delivery date.

Going to be 2 months without a car now... not sure why they’re saying September to you.

Debating cancelling even though my deal is unreal.
Would watch that date as I placed mine on the 24th March…

David assures me it should move back but how can he when it’s BMW who have control not AC


Gunslinger18

352 posts

58 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Anyway went to town cleaning it

2 bucket wash
Fallout remover
Wheels cleaned and dressed
Hovered & polished

Just minus the red bits cry