Really liking the 135. Right size for UK roads and smooth drive. Auto gearbox is great and technology is great too. Good practical daily driver

Yes Joe! Going to keep an open mind to this car after your upcoming reviews. I know which way it is swaying at the moment. 🧐

Nice one mate, genuinely looking forward to seeing how you get on with the car. I think we all need to get over the fact it isn’t a M140i. It is gutting but it was never intended to be its replacement. From my short experience with it, I am in a similar boat to you I think. As a car it seemed very capable, just need to approach it without the 140 in mind! Regardless keen to hear your thoughts after some proper time with it and no doubt putting it through its paces!

@mikeyfreestyler64

3 жыл бұрын

They should be comparing it to the previous 135i not the 140i, I dont get it?

Great vid as always Joe. Having owned an M135i, M235i and now an M2 Competition I’ll be watching this with interest.

Hi joe lovely video made, just wanted to ask when you go from a 7 for your work to the 2 or the 1, do u feel the difference in ride quality , and do u prefer the waftyness of the 7 with the power?

You need to bring your cars to the Isle of Man. No chance of getting caught speeding as roads are unrestricted. Best drive over the mountain course.

How will the 6 points you got affect the content you give us? Not a hater by the way, coppers will do anything to give out points and a fine

Great vid ..! Also perfect 2 car garage with the M2 as well 🙌🏼

Thank YOU for creating the best content on KZread and being an awesome person!

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, appreciate you always taking time to watch it! Also thanks for talking the best pics ever 😍

HI Joe, how the MPG on this car compared to the M140i you had?

Hey Joe, do you know which tyres the car has supplied when you choose the 557 19' alloys with the Plus Pack? Im looking at tyre insurance and cant find any info as to wether theyre standard or runflats?

Looks like an interesting car Joe. A dose of practicality too over M2/M4 etc. Good video.

Cant wait to see more videos Joe on this, as I like the look of cabin so much 👍🏻 even the outside I quite like now

Thank you for your content, Joe! Greetings from Bulgaria and Crawley, UK!

Alright Joe? I am going to enjoy listening to you as you get to know and review this car - certainly how it compares with the Golf R and the S3. All the best, as always 👍🏼

Will you be getting your hands on an A35? I completely get (and like) this M135i, I am struggling with the front end though.

How about back to back drives with other hot hatches to compare it to? As always, great video! We all really appreciate the videos you put out.

Just ordered my new m240i. Do I need to run it in at all in your opinion????

If that was a teaser video then the full review and long term feedback will be an absolute must watch! It doesn't immediately strike as the kind of car that the full beans can be enjoyed in? Not because it's not capable but maybe there's a sterility to it? Would love to see vid with a run down a great twisty bit of B-road with the new one and the 140i straight after. Cheers matey!

Anyone else actually grown to like the front of the m135i? I do haha

@taladon6420

2 жыл бұрын

I like the 2series gran coupe - but the 1 is hidious

@welcomecreator7653

2 жыл бұрын

@@taladon6420 yeh it's OK but the rear is awful

@kipdrordy6858

Жыл бұрын

​@@taladon6420 bruh the front of the 2 is literally almost the same like a 1 lol

One of the best car reviewer. Deserves a lot more subscribers... For real.

I have just picked up my new M135i..absolutely love it! The only thing that is bugging me is the finish on the wing mirrors and front grill surround is horrendous for water marks? Any idea on anything that can be applied to help stop this?

I actually like it, looks also grows on me. btw how much is that ctrlandshift sticker option?

Love the wireless charging, heads up display and panaramic roof. Other that that I'll keep my M240i thanks.

How effective is the the adaptive suspension feature, particularly on a bad road surface? I consider this feature for Australian roads to be essential if you want a comfortable ride or a sporty ride on a good motorway surface.

Joe just locked on to your channel after watching you rag the shit out of RICKY'S M4 when it was new. Love your honesty oh... And your driving.. Peace and love from Ireland..

As you know I had a Birds 135i and now a LCI M2, both enjoyable cars in their different ways. I had a loan G series 320, again high spec. Like you said the new platform is a very nice place to be, times are changing as is the market. Perfect combo is an effortless daily and then something like a 964, 1M, E46 CSL, Lotus Exige etc.

it's been a bit since i didn't watch a joe video. and this one is a good one to jump back :) I'd definitly want to watch a track day with this m135i and how it compares to the old m135i :) But to be honest, the front end is arguable for sure but what a gorgeous back end ! it would've been a lot better looking with bigger wheels though.

Does it ‘kick down’ in manual mode, and does it change down automatically in manual mode like the Golf’s do?

Thanks Joe, I'm thinking of buying one, I wasnt keen when first saw it too but it is growing on me, it's probably more a daily driver than a m140 was because it's more comfy by the sounds of it, would love to see you compare with others like this one, Audi s3, golf r, and megane rs 300 and not forgetting the new focus st, to see how different they are in everything including what you get for the price.

If you spec this M135i with 18” wheels to get the adaptive suspension is it not possible to retro fit 19”S. Surely wheel arches are the same?

I have just upgraded my 1 series sport after a 4 year pcp , fantastic car with absolutly no problems . Yesterday i picked up my new 1 series m sport 1800 , the only upgrade we have had is the powered hatch (£500) my wife is 4 ' 6 so comes in handy, you can also change the wheel selection for no charge . For a family man who enjoys driving but is not a commited petrol head who drives the car daily with safety in mind because it makes sence with my wife and kids its a good car It is a nice looking car that comes with a resonable amount of equipment and drives well , can i tell the difference between rear wheel drive and front wheel drive "no" driving at the speed limit , I presume i will in winter in snow and ice . Its got a new engine am i underwhelmed no because i drive it like a normal person . I tried a few cars out before picking this ( which i chose 8 weeks ago and non where in the country ) i enjoyed my previous 1 series and i know BMW did a lot of research and development on this car its very early days but i am happy . To buy this car it came in at £28,408 but i am on a pcp. Oh and its £ 32.00 a month cheaper than a Toyota corolla.

Hi Joe, sounds all good... please keep up the M2 Competition videos though! It's such an awesome car and no doubt attracting views and subscribers!

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

Will do buddy 👊

Joe this is a great opportunity to have this car for a couple of months. Being a huge BMW fan, I want to see Mr BMW (yourself’s) thoughts

I own an M140i and have driven this new M135i. It’s not a bad car by any means in it’s own right, as you’d expect from BMW. My initial impressions are much like yours Joe. it sounds pretty decent for a four cylinder (probably enhanced, but it doesn’t sound fake if it is), it feels very stiff in terms of the body shell (like an M car to me), it’s more refined (less road and engine noise), still some wind noise, it feels very planted and secure with the 4 wheel-drive, it’s pretty fast, it does torque steer under hard acceleration, the gearbox is much slower to respond to manual changes than the excellent ZF unit and it’s slightly roomier in the back, but only slightly and I felt had less headroom. Driven in full auto mode it’s a perfectly decent car. A lot of drivers will be perfectly happy with it. I probably would still have it over the competition. Where it falls down a bit is with enthusiasts, especially those, like me that own a 140, which feels a good deal faster, sounds better, has better steering with no torque steer, a much quicker gearbox, has lovely balance and looks more muscular. We know it’s not perfect either, it can get ragged at the limit suspension-wise if you really push it, it isn’t the roomiest in the back if you really need to carry rear passengers all the time, the looks didn’t win everyone over either, but as an overall package and particularly the drive-train, it is in a different class. With the 6 cylinder, it just feels special and quality. I think the new v old car is more they are a different proposition. Maybe direct comparison isn’t entirely fair. I think enthusiasts should wait and see what the new 4 coupe and 2 coupe have to offer in the next couple of years. If you don’t need hatch practicality, they may be a better M-lite replacement. Thanks for a fair appraisal of the new car. I’m looking forward to seeing what you make of it on a longer term basis.

Best thing about this car is the seats. They look so much better than the leather on the previous model.

Let’s see how it holds up to the daily use Joe. Som great features on the car, I will certainly miss the 6cylinder turbo. I’m looking at the e36 328i sport for old skool fun.

Firstly great channel. You are the reason for me actually coming around to converting to BMW. Are you going to do a proper drive/review on the M340i. Almost pushing the button on one but have not seen a detailed enough review on how it actually drives/covers ground.

Would you buy this as an everyday use car over the 330i ? Thanks

I know this is off topic but have you or can you do a review on the fwd cupra 290 please , I’m in the process of leasing one for cheap money over two years and just wanted your opinion.

Hi there joe, I am from RECIFE in Brazil South America, and I’d like to say that I love your videos, and yes it’s funny how you’re always involved with BMW so much, it’s a great thing don’t take me wrong as a matter fact, I love your vids please keep up these lovey videos, keep up the good work, may God bless you and God bless the UK as well through this Brexit deal...

is it better than vw golf 2020?and why dont you just get a 3 series

Isn’t the M140i a nightmare to drive in the wet? Especially when the road start getting slightly icy. I’ve got a JCW had had the m140i to test drive when it was dry and I loved it. Currently got the M135i to test today.

Thank you for choosing bmw, and thank you for your videos 😉

Drive it into the Thames Joe !! 😂 1000000 million trillon views by this time next week 👍 Just kidding matey, looking forward to your next videos 😊

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂👌

Thanks for the videos Joe, love watching your stuff 😊. Going to take some effort to win me over with this thing though. I'm an m240i owner itching for an M2C. Tell me more about that 😂 Is it worth the jump ? All the best 👍

We purchased the last 140i available in bmw Dealership last year and absolutely love it.Intend to keep the mileage low,presently just 2000, as We see it as a keeper .Wife is to frightened to take it out of comfort mode as am I most of the time! We probably will never use it to anywhere near it potential,but it is just nice to know that it is the last of a great breed.The new m135i is far more plush with a few more gizmos and probably a lot safer for me and the missus, but what the heck! Maybe we should have one of each😀Love your passion and honest opinions on your beloved BMW’s.

I love the new M135i and plan to buy one next year - can't wait :) (maybe a new M140i will be out by then?)

I’m an E81 owner and I’ve seen these around town and I have no shame in saying I like them way more in person than I do on video. Doesn’t do them justice

@prr49

4 жыл бұрын

lloyd True 👍🏻 I’ve seen a few and they look really good in person

Looks like a nice motor mate. Enjoy it for what it is rather than what it isn't. ;)

How comes you have not gone for the JCW F54? Better interior? similar performance? You even test drove it a few weeks back?

wow you've been busy, soooo much content to catch up with....binging it now!

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

An honest review Joe. Big fan of RWD but get the BMW justifications for this change. I just wish X-drive would put more power to rear. Looking forward to your "journey" over next few months. You might persuade me to buy one (in Australia). Keep the reviews coming. You are "Mr BMW"😄

I've had an m135i (6 pot), an m235i then finally an M240i before leaving the brand for another and I like the look of the new m135i. My 135i was very skittish and the M240i a lot more planted, so maybe this new m135i for drivers like me will be more sure footed. Don't get me wrong, I like tail driven cars, but I'm hoping this car is better than your initial thoughts as so far, I'm not tempted to go and drive or consider it yet. I like your reviews, always honest and I thought your last review of the press car was very objective. Looking forward to more videos of it, will keep an eye out! Thanks

Great Choice Of New Daily Driver Car

Hi Joe, I'm gonna buy a new 330i soon, what sort of discount would be realistic

Hi Joe! I sincerely enjoy your channel and have done so for a long time. I have a small wonder I figure you could comment on, how does the X2 M35i compare to the new M135i? (I think the X2 looks quite a lot better...)

The “Control and Shift” option is the best thing this car has going for it.😳😬🤣🤣 love the color tho on a serious note.👌🏽

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

😂👌

@scottfromengland2303

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's me but the Darker colours look better, the lighter colours highlight that strange looking Smile at the front of the car 😀

@chrismunsey3185

4 жыл бұрын

Scott agree

I thought it was the new focus when I saw the thumbnail

Great drive Joe - maybe a Welsh road test to discover its dynamics further?

How are BMW bringing out a M135i after the M140i? (M135i - M140i - M135i that has a Merc front grille & smaller engine 🤢)

Will this get winter tyres as you got it over the winter season

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to get some Michelin Alpins on it

faffed around for ages looking at A35 and S3 but collect the M135i for my wife next week after she's had 3 x M140's. I think she'll be pleased but I'll miss the B58

Absolutely love mine 🙂

Joe I need some help pleaseeeee! I am a owner of a 4 series convertible 420d and looking to change it for a M135i…… is that a downgrade or a good choice

Milage on the m2?

I have just this month ordered one. First venture back into BMW ownership having owned a 640 GC half a decade ago. It ticks so many boxes for me, will it sound like the V8 I've just sold, no... but will it put a smile on my face in all conditions and still be comfortable and refined on long journeys for a fraction of the running costs...? Yes it will. Looking forward to it.

Got a new 135 in July, coming from fast fords. Build quality etc is obviously another level. "Smile on your face" driving factor was missing for me, until I went for a proper blast on some B-roads in the countryside yesterday, in "proper" sport mode (lever over to the left). It's obviously never going to scream like the 6cyl, or have the back end fun BMWs are renound for, but when pushed hard, the fun factor is definitely still here. I can't say I'll have it long term, but as an all round car that's quick, very comfortable, loaded with good tech, there's nothing remotely close to the price I paid for it - and seems the prices have crept up further recently. PS- It's definitely missing the noise that a hot hatch should IMO have, but I feel adding an aftermarket exhaust will just tip the car into being a bit tacky. GPF is ofc what's done it, and the fact BMW have mapped out the pops, but they were a too artificial anyway and remind me why I got rid of the Fiesta 😂

I drive a X1 F48 xdrive 20d, similar platform and awd system with the FWD bias and it has amazing grip. I am not man enough for RWD on the wet muddy roads of the UK lol

Hi Joe, it was great meeting you at the start of the Petrol Head Tour to Spain. Will be looking out if you ever travel with Brittany agin. :)

Will be good to see a comparison with the A35 amg?

Subscribed after your driving in ricky LLF BMW M4 but some great videos 👍👍

Look forward to your take on it Joe. It’s a different kind of car for a different kind of customer. A lot of us struggle with the concept because we grew up with BMW in arguably its finest era - 80’s’90s, and the reality is that BMW today is a different company. They make five+ times as many cars as they did in circa 2000, the brand has adapted and in doing so has had to give up or dilute some of its principles to gain wider market appeal. I have no doubt it’s actually a brilliant car - if I had to live with it everyday I have no doubt I would love it. But it’s never going to be the kind of car we romanticise about. Will it hurt BMW? Doubtful. I imagine they will sell plenty more to the wider market which is where the numbers are at rather than the core enthusiasts.

I've decided on the new 1 series, the 118i m sport auto, been offered £500 towards deposit also which isn't bad! I think I'm going to go for the storm bay! I was considering the blue but it seems a bit too light, baby blue ISH. Not sure how Joe has found it on the z4 when he went on the press drives or the new 1 series on the press drives! Exciting.

This vs an A35 AMG?? Maybe a denim blue non aero pack one? ....let’s do it Joe! 😜

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's not a bad idea 🤔😉

Ooh a podcast! Searching now 🤙

@rokstaz

4 жыл бұрын

And very jealous you got the 135i m for a test car...

Lovely spec car. Joe how do you rate it against the new JCW Clubman?

@papa_pt

4 жыл бұрын

aren't they the same car?

They should of just brought the m140i xdrive over here

Does Joe still have his m140i

You can do a series of drag in dry, wet 0-62 mph vs m2 competition

Great review Joe. It’s not a bad car and I took one out today for a blitz and it’s ok.

@JackSwatman

4 жыл бұрын

"okay" says it all really, and for that price point I'd want a bit more that "okay"

Hi Joe, Which car feels more sporty and fun to drive: M135i or M340i?

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

M340i in just about all areas

I always have driven diesel Bmw, and as a truck driver I would make a comparison with all my pleasure just to try that M135i for your videos; there might be some customers to convert to petrolheads!

I’m watching all your older content on the M135i as I’ve got to move on from my M240i this year. Bit depressed. Be good if you could team up with a PCP / lease company to see what metal we can get in different monthly price ranges. It’s a nightmare at the moment! I’m sure that would be content many of us would love to see at this crazy time!

@JoeAchilles1

5 ай бұрын

Good idea 👍🏽

C segment cars are very often the only car of the family, it makes this new one series good because of for rational reasons. Just wait for the new 2 coupe and you will get your in line 6 and your RWD :).

It's too expensive in essence. Will be interested to know how the DCT box is compared to ZF in real world driving.

What happened to the m5 comp video?

Hello Joe im also looking at getting the M135i ( old shape ) as the insurance is not that bad . What mileage do you think is still acceptable ? im thinking under 60k

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

That car must be the bargain of the century at the moment 👌 Yeah anything at or around 60k should be fine, I know my original 2013 one is still burning around with 120k on the clock 🙏

@mrstudio5389

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeAchilles1 Yes around £12k now which is awesome value for your money , great to hear that your original one is still going with so many miles.

Not a fan of the looks at all but it's here now and it is what it is. The interior and those seats are lovely mind. Be interesting to see some direct rivals Joe like the a35 and albeit older, Golf R 7.5. I cant see this stealing sales from the merc or new golf but it'll be good to see if the m135i can hold its ground. Also please do a review of the m340i touring when possible ;)

Hey Joe, I’m thinking of changing my stock exhaust on my 2014 M135i, what would you recommend, are Cobra exhausts good? I’m not looking for anything ridiculously loud just to give the car the sound it should have!

@harddiillion

4 жыл бұрын

James E go remus bro !

@ItzD3fW1sH

4 жыл бұрын

An MPE will be perfect for you. It really lifts the noise but keeps it oem and isn't asbo. And as its only a back box it's a cheap install. Lots come up used for around 350 quid.

@ItzD3fW1sH

4 жыл бұрын

@Jack ///M240i there isn't a mid box on the m135i... He is best getting an MPE for what he's after

Hope they make a new m140i with the b58, AWD would be good but rear wheel biase 👌

The most imporant option is of course the ctrl + shift sticker ;)

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😉😂👌

@td8552

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeAchilles1 just stating the obvious ;)

Hi Joe BMW gave me one of these for 4 hours & to be honest while they look & drive ok the engine is massively slower than the M140i the gear box is slow and lumpy, some cheap plastics for a 40k car!!! And the exhaust note as in your vid is awlful, I for one will be looking else where when i replace mine, I could not wait to get back in my M140i. Its ashame the have made such a mistake with this new 1 series.

@stevejan100

4 жыл бұрын

@Richard Williams Yes they asked for my view before i took the car.

@samcourt6228

4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t feel the supposed leap on from my F20. Once the drivers seat was right for me, there didn’t seem to be much more room. Most of the additional tech does nothing for me (HUD and adaptive cruise being the exception). BMW’s digital dash is a bit rank too (colour and shape of dials).

@stevejan100

4 жыл бұрын

@Richard Williams Their words... right ok i will let the sales manager know. They then went to look at my car & said my advise is hold on to it. Which I am going to do.

@stevejan100

4 жыл бұрын

@Richard Williams Are you in our BMW club? #BMPHC loads of help etc.

@stevejan100

4 жыл бұрын

@Richard Williams O the rare one, nice choice.

Hi joe, I'm an m140i owner (partly due to your reviews) and I'm looking forward to your long term thoughts. The new m135i is on my list as a replacement option, as a daily driver for myself, so it'll be interesting to see what you like and dislike. As for the looks, its challenging, but at least it's not boring!

@dombilano

4 жыл бұрын

I drive a daily 60 mile commute, at various speeds. Theres more to life than out dragging Focus RS's and Golf R's on the A1 every day. The M140i chassis is not good enough at full tilt, and the new M135i is just one of the options I'm considering

for all those M135i, M140i, M240i drivers who say it's the end of BMW have missed the point. It's not designed for them - its designed to grab buyers from VW (Golf R) and for the small families or older people who don't need or want a pocket rocket. Also I had a M135i and wanted x-drive with but couldn't get it. People who love the M135i. M140i etc will just have to keep buying old cars or move up to an M2 comp (in my opinion)

@Tracertme

4 жыл бұрын

It's a shame, it reminds me immediately of a BMW flavoured Honda Jazz which supports all of your comments above... it is such a shame...

@racey1979

4 жыл бұрын

I agree to some extent, there are plenty of people out there that choose AWD MB or VAG variants purely because they are AWD. A number of my friends infact would not buy an m lite purely because they are RWD. However, the problem for me is the looks. Yes it's subjective and its each to thier own....but if I wanted a fast AWD hot hatch I'm afraid I would be leaning over towards VAG..... either an S3 or Golf R and that's coming from a big BMW fan.

@prits5976

4 жыл бұрын

So if some people arent looking for a pocket rocket why would they be looking at 300bhp cars that do 0-60 in sub 5 seconds?

@andyjackson9313

4 жыл бұрын

I dont think the original M-lite brigade are missing the point at all. The simple fact is, BMW has made this car for aficionados of the brand and model first and to entice others away form Merc/Audi/VW second. We've known for some time that the days were numbered for RWD 3l 6 cylinder cars. Fans of the original cars are gutted because the pull that thye had over those other cars was 'but its rwd, but is that straight 6, big engine, its that sound'. It didn't matter that the Audi and Mercs went half a second quicker. The fact they were turbo charged 2 litre cars meant they were all short skirt and no knickers compared to the M140 and last M135i. So I think the issue boils down to the fact that BMW have taken away the USPs of their car and now put it in a straight shoot out with its rivals. It still looks a fabulous car. The one thing you'd hope, which from Joe's two reviews to date, is that it stays totally driver focused. It sounds like it's so planted when you push it on challenging winding roads. But when it's lost all of the things that made it special, that's the very least you'd expect. £40+K for fully loaded models seems excessive too. But it's an M-Lite that drives brilliantly and has probably the best interior in class and external looks that I think will grow on people.

@kenw1295

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I've been looking for a good daily drive but something I can also enjoys as well as we are a one car family. Have been considering the R, not keen on the A class (Too digital and to boy racer with the AMG kit on) the M135i fits the bill perfectly, had a test drive and far better then I expected.

Nice video despite the wind and the rain. I love the channel and I am very glad it does well. Joe, why are you out of breath while introducing the car (in this video and previous videos)? Relax, take your time ;) Maybe film the car and add a voice-over.

@JoeAchilles1

4 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm usually in quite a rush, I never realise I'm breathing so heavy until I start editing my vids 🤷‍♂️ I'm not a fan of voice over, I need to practice it though...

Personally I hated the look of this car at first, but it’s growing on me now

What about consumption? And btw great video and very honest!!

Think you could get this model for about £350 a month?

The M140i is a different animal. This is still a good car.