M135i/128ti Lease deal
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Test drove an M135i the other day.
As a comparison to my Cupra 290 it’s got much better interior quality and finish as expected. The exterior is nicer to look at imo too.
Drive- feels like a luxury/hot hatch with less road noise and better over rough roads whereas the Cupra “feels” faster and more fun.
Sound- Cupra is louder with pops and bangs. M135i exhaust note has a nicer tone and no pops and bangs
Tech- M135i miles ahead
Overall happy with the decision and definitely an upgrade!
As a comparison to my Cupra 290 it’s got much better interior quality and finish as expected. The exterior is nicer to look at imo too.
Drive- feels like a luxury/hot hatch with less road noise and better over rough roads whereas the Cupra “feels” faster and more fun.
Sound- Cupra is louder with pops and bangs. M135i exhaust note has a nicer tone and no pops and bangs
Tech- M135i miles ahead
Overall happy with the decision and definitely an upgrade!
Jkamizl said:
Test drove an M135i the other day.
As a comparison to my Cupra 290 it’s got much better interior quality and finish as expected. The exterior is nicer to look at imo too.
Drive- feels like a luxury/hot hatch with less road noise and better over rough roads whereas the Cupra “feels” faster and more fun.
Sound- Cupra is louder with pops and bangs. M135i exhaust note has a nicer tone and no pops and bangs
Tech- M135i miles ahead
Overall happy with the decision and definitely an upgrade!
Cool, thanks for that. As a comparison to my Cupra 290 it’s got much better interior quality and finish as expected. The exterior is nicer to look at imo too.
Drive- feels like a luxury/hot hatch with less road noise and better over rough roads whereas the Cupra “feels” faster and more fun.
Sound- Cupra is louder with pops and bangs. M135i exhaust note has a nicer tone and no pops and bangs
Tech- M135i miles ahead
Overall happy with the decision and definitely an upgrade!
My Cupra 290 lease goes back once the M135i arrives.
Gunslinger18 said:
Just been informed my 128ti is confirmed as end of May delivery. Tempted to pay the extra and ditch the Cupra which was due back September.
Who is your Cupra with? Mine is with ALD and I think they charge 100% of any outstanding payments although mine is due back end of July.
duckson said:
Gunslinger18 said:
Just been informed my 128ti is confirmed as end of May delivery. Tempted to pay the extra and ditch the Cupra which was due back September.
Who is your Cupra with? Mine is with ALD and I think they charge 100% of any outstanding payments although mine is due back end of July.
Mines is with VWFS I'm sure in the 2nd year it's 45%
amz333 said:
Seem to have got lucky with picking up one of the old AC deals for the 128 ti. £245pm on 6+35 8K per year with BMW service pack and performance tyres. It's misano blue - ideally was looking for storm bay but BMW quoted me £405 for the same car but different colour!!! Mid may delivery to the dealership.
Any links ?duckson said:
Gunslinger18 said:
100%?!
Mines is with VWFS I'm sure in the 2nd year it's 45%
Yep, my original first lease (can’t remember who with) on a Fiesta ST back in 2015 was also 100%....infact think AC is as well?Mines is with VWFS I'm sure in the 2nd year it's 45%
VWFS is 55%.
Joining the club here after a week of umming and ahhhing over the 128ti or the hybrid A Class (I know, I know) heart has ruled head and I’ve just had some blinding quotes from Arnold Clark so wanted to say thank you to the guys who have recommended. Has anyone who placed order received theirs yet?
Charlie2021 said:
Joining the club here after a week of umming and ahhhing over the 128ti or the hybrid A Class (I know, I know) heart has ruled head and I’ve just had some blinding quotes from Arnold Clark so wanted to say thank you to the guys who have recommended. Has anyone who placed order received theirs yet?
Had an update that mine is still mid June, this update was this morning. Charlie2021 said:
Joining the club here after a week of umming and ahhhing over the 128ti or the hybrid A Class (I know, I know) heart has ruled head and I’ve just had some blinding quotes from Arnold Clark so wanted to say thank you to the guys who have recommended. Has anyone who placed order received theirs yet?
Literally just had an email saying mid May now. Was quoted August/September initially. Graeme123 said:
duckson said:
Do you know what happens when it's taken off?
eg you ask them to take it off which means you need to source the normal plates before it goes back or does it actually go back with your private plate and then they put it on retention for you?
Taken off before it goes back, the cars original plates should come with the car still so you just have to put them on when they collect. eg you ask them to take it off which means you need to source the normal plates before it goes back or does it actually go back with your private plate and then they put it on retention for you?
You will want it to be off before they collect so you can be 100% sure you still have your personal reg.
duckson said:
I queried the end of lease and taking the plates off with Lynn and she said the car goes back with your plate on and they arrange with the DVLA to put it back on retention for you (if you aren’t getting another car from them that is otherwise they can transfer it over).
Interesting... Complete opposite to other lease companies I have used in the past such as VWFS ect, but guess the difference is AC will probably keep the cars to sell in their own used car superstores so they go back to an AC facility
SanjayG said:
Gunslinger18 said:
Literally just had an email saying mid May now. Was quoted August/September initially.
When did you place your order? Mine was confirmed on 1 April and I was also told August / September. Would love for mine to come in May but would rather have less expectation! Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff