Because 6 cylinders are better than 4, enough said.

@Prince-rn9pi

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@eyebrow7240

3 жыл бұрын

Is RWD better than launch control and AWD? Wouldn’t like too drive an m140i in the rain lol

@xanthopoulos1825

3 жыл бұрын

@@eyebrow7240 are you a moron? You don't exactly floor it everywhere when it's pouring, even in awd slick roads let you slide

@eyebrow7240

3 жыл бұрын

@@xanthopoulos1825 feisty lol, naw you don’t floor it everywhere but wouldn’t want too end up wrapped around a lamppost in shit weather

@Toorin69

3 жыл бұрын

@@eyebrow7240 takes more skill to drive the bm, personal preference wether you prefer to hammer it around a corner (audi) or slide around a corner a lil (bm)

Very well edited for someone with 1.1K subs! Also very well presented

@lookship

4 жыл бұрын

Ty dude 👏

@vinniebullterrier6456

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

The m140 is the king of the hot hatches simply because it's rwd,which offers much more engagement as we all know and for the price,you get so much for your money.Anyway,you made a great choice mate and great video

@antwindies12.

3 жыл бұрын

What if you dont want that feeling of being engaged with the car as it rear wheel drive. Wouldn't you say awd system is better for comfort

@phantom2k10

3 жыл бұрын

@@antwindies12. if you're a true car enthusiast why wouldn't you want engagement from your car? tbf,awd or rwd doesn't determine the comfortability of a car,the suspension and steering feel does.i've got adaptive suspension in my 240 and in comfort mode it drives like butter

@antwindies12.

3 жыл бұрын

@@phantom2k10 i just notice bmw drivers drive like crazy. Maybe im just maturing so i like elegant driving cars now

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

I'd take the Hyundai n or Audi s3

@Ty-J_250

Жыл бұрын

By “engagement”, do you mean more likely to kill you if you’re not careful?

When I get in my m140i and drive it to work, it’s luxurious, solid, sensible, and reliable. When I leave work, put it in sport mode and get seated properly, I hit that first bend, put the power down, and I immediately feel that M car genetics spill out as that rear wheel drive system pushes you through the turn, and when you really ring its neck, you get that lovely fight back in the steering that is exciting and unlocks the child in you. I love my M140i because it is a true sports car set up. The other cars are no doubt superb, but I don’t think they have that excitement in the end. It’s funny because I have turned my m140i to 420bhp with a piggy back tuning box, it’s frighteningly fast, but I have since removed it because I prefer driving it with stock power. When buying these cars I understand people are looking to tune them and make them “better” but actually, the stock package is remarkable and you won’t be disappointed.

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Only reason I'd tune it is because I get bored to easily but there aren't many things you can go faster in for the price unless you start looking at older M5s, RS4s etc and they come with hefty day to day costs. M2 Comp will be the only thing I'll sell this for now I think 🙂 Unless I win the lottery - gotta put it on first though 🤣

RIGHT CHOICE! i was in your situation 3 yr ago, in fact i made a really good choice. the B58 is the crazy 2.0 hatch killer.

Great vid bud, if I hadn’t have looked I’d have assumed you were about 100k subs, proper quality editing a commentary, really enjoyed👍🏻

First video I've seen of yours and it was very, very good. Great editing and presented in a comprehensive but informative format. It was nice to see some fair real world comparisons there, not many people go into the detail of parts and servicing. Subscribed!

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude 👊

These videos are put together so well. Keep it up mate 👍

Wow, what a quality video. Such good and relaxing vibes from this video. You will go far my friend. Keep at it bro!

Lovely little video really enjoyed your narration, can't go wrong with any of them

Keep up the videos mate! Fantastic job!

Great video! After two years of trying out multiple hothatches (S3, Golf R, I30n, Sti, Focus ST, A35amg,etc...) i tried out a M140i, two weeks after i bought one, I fell in love with the engine.

This is a fantastic review. Well done and a great choice!

Ok damn. I've seen loaaads of vids about the exact same question, why the 140 over its rivals, but this was just brilliant. No faffing about, short, sweet and straight to the point. Keep it up!!

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Ty 👏

Really great video. Looking forward to some more content m8. Enjoy the m140i. I have a one which has just turned 3 years old from new and love it. Had an m135i for 3 years before that so you can see I kinda like em. Lol. Stay safe.

Loving the humour and honesty! Excellent production too! Keep up the amazing work!

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud 👍

mate, your videos are quality 👌 Keep em coming!

Good video, really liked how you narrated it. Subbed

Great video mate! My previous car was an E92 M3, I now own a 981 Cayman S, and I'll probably be buying a manual M140i next down the reasons you covered; as nice as it is having the flagship full blown M (etc), these M lites are superb bang for buck and I do love value for money! The practicality of a hatchback cannot be ignored either.

I’ve had mine for 3 months and I actually love it. Everytime I drive it I smile. I get bored really quickly normal but with this car every drive is like the first.

Great vid. Ha ha, I did the same nearly 3 years ago and still loving it every day. With winter tyres from November to April it's a laugh all year round. Oh and so practical - two bikes in the back and me and my brother tour Germany.

Great vid man top quality 🙏

Looking forward to seeing what your going to do with your m140i Picked up mine in June similar to yourse but in Valencia orange

Lovely motor... So close to going the PCP route on an M340i Touring... pulled the trigger on the a 2018 340i Touring with MPPSK, very happy, and glad I’m not in any debt!

Awesome! I’ve had mine for just over a year and it’s a phenomenal bit of kit. And you’re right about the Shell garage. I’ve begun to enjoy my Monday morning pit stops at the local Shell.

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

I no longer have to go food shopping I can just live off the rewards I get from filling up 😂 Hotdogs, Costa, crisps...ideal! 😆

Popped up in my recommend. Very good watch 💯

nice video mate, the same process I went through a couple years ago, had my M140i from new back in April 2017 and couldnt be happier. Also, a cheeky remap and exhaust later and its 400bhp of practical fun :)

@tobleroneuk

3 жыл бұрын

@Kyle Saynor a long as the roads dry and the tyres are warm it's really good but can spin in poor conditions as there is no slip diff. Tbh I only hammer it getting on to a motorway anyway!

Great video. I have a M140i and I went through almost the exact same process of choosing it against the same cars here! I ended up getting a low mileage BMW approved M140i because I did not want the worry of "what if" something breaks. I absolutely love this car and it's been a sort of personal ambition of mine to own one. With it being RWD I am in no doubt I would not be skilled enough to do a balls to the wall race against a Golf R, S3 or A45 on a public road though. At least if any corners are involved! All these cars pick up speed with such ferociously I know it would only be a matter of time before my luck ran out. That said, I'm almost 40 years old so I just enjoy it for what it is.

Continue making videos like this and you will be big one day!

Very, very good video this. Looking forward to more videos on this.

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Ty buddy 👍

I'm currently in the same boat, I have a Toyota JZX100 Chaser at the moment, it's my only car, I love it, but I love the idea of having something newer, with even more power. Looking at either an E92 M3, or an M140i, bit different choices I know. The reliability of the B58 engine is very welcoming! Also the modding capability of the M140i is also insane already! Loved the vid, and subscribed!

Great video mate 👍

I've had mine since nov 17, absolutely love it. Will be gutted when I have to hand it back at the end of the pcp period next year.

bloody good comparison video mate!

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

You're in luck. Another one coming soon ☺️

very clever choice with stunning ratio pleasure / polyvalence / best engine etc...

Great vid, subbed❤️

Top video this mate really impressed. I'm lookin to upgrade to one of these from a tuned mk8 fiesta st, should be interesting 😁.

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Ty dude 👏 You won't regret it 👍

Nice video editing 👌🏼

"sorry if you're epileptic" 🤣 6:55

Nice production quality for such a small channel!🙌

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Ty dude 👏

I sold my M140i a month ago after a lot of working from home and likely not needing a car but it feels it's left a void. Missing it a little so tried to find other more 'fun' cars and simply couldn't find anything that ticked as much boxes; it really is a car of split personality: fun yet comfortable and practical. Possibly getting myself into another this coming Saturday! A Melbourne Red with a 3rd pedal (ZF Auto 8 speed is a great option too).

@afegasdf76y123e

Жыл бұрын

did u geit t?

"I'll tell you that for free" just got you a sub haha. Nice video too

Same thoughts as you. Just picked up an M240i but slightly regretting not going manual!

@lookship

4 жыл бұрын

Can't not take advantage of these auto boxes imo, absolutely brilliant piece of engineering 🙌

I am currently going through the exact same decision and have landed on the Golf R. I must admit my first car was a 1.9 TDI Mk 4, so that is severely hampering my ability to think about anything other than my love for Golfs.

Cracking video mate subbed straight away found myself looking at these 4 cars last few months and ive came up betweens golf r and m140i too although a 1500 insurance premium is putting me off:(

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Ty bud ☺️

I made the same decision about a month ago now😂 went for a black 5dr m140i

Something you didn't touch on, a lot of people go from an M3 or M4 down to an M140 as they are hard to live with on the day to day due to the firm chassis and suspension and also the jerky dct.

Great video! also cant believe that i live around the corner from you in marske hopefully see you about :D

The three reasons I have for choosing my m140i are: Engine, Engine and the Engine. The Golf and A3 definitely have a nice quality interior though.

Currently own a F56 JCW, looking to upgrade. Waiting for the new golf r to be announced to see what that's all about but these m140is are really grabbing my attention.

Awesome vid keep it up

Had a good giggle watching this haha, im so torn i cany decide whether i like the merc or bmw better, although the merc wins it on looks hands down!

Nice video mate

Well made video.. great review and yes you made the best choice.. can’t go wrong with a B58 👌🏼

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Ty dude 👏

One month ago I've ended with S3 limousine mainly because of quattro and because it is beautiful :) Also you have enough space to carry four people with a bit of comfort. I like BMW interiors but outside the 1 is just not looking good enough. I live in a country where almost half of a year it's wet and I had fast RWD car before but it was too annoying that all the time you can use only a half of your power.

Amazing video.. 👊🏽

Great honest vid! If I had to pic one though it’d be the merc

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

If you could pick the Merc up for 20k with low miles I'd be struggling to make a choice...

I think they’re really good cars. The S3 was removed from sale due to WLTP reg issues when I was looking so that was removed straight away. The Golf R looked perfect on paper and was pretty practical but the GTI looks better and it left me totally cold. I actually like the BMW’s interior; the idrive is better than the equivalent in the competitors and the driving position was better than the Golf and leather was standard. The A class interior looks nice but it feels soooooo cheap and badly made when you actually started to touch stuff. I think the running costs are pretty reasonable; VED is £150, rear tyres are £300 each, three years servicing was £300 etc. Mine is stock power, but with a few cosmetic mods which pushes the insurance up a tad bit I’m fine with that.

Mate, I had exactly the same decision at the start of this year. I looked at everything in my budget and wish-list. The car had to be a do-it-all one-car daily. I wanted something quick, practical, tune-able, not 'shouty', and unique. I went for an M140i too, a 2017 auto. It's fucking brilliant. The #1 reason for buying another car, was FUN. The M140i wins that by several car lengths over it's competitors. Remapped to 411/576nm now, and I'm looking at a sports cat, xHP gearbox map, and maybe an LSD too. I love it.

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

The gbox maps make these things unbelievable to drive apparently 🙌 Plenty of videos to be made with this I think 🙂

Bro honestly the M240i is a better buy, I mean VS an M2, your M140i is perfect

I have also a M140i with 6 speed manual (hard to find) I have chosen the manual gearbox instead of an automatic because i want to have more control over the car. The only real con of the manual is that the engine runs about 2100 RPM @ 100 KM/h. But the upside is i dont have to shift down due the torque the engine delivers, i can shift down but i dont have to. The engine rev matches automatically during downshifting. The only mod that is installed is MHD Stage 1 + top speed limiter removed. Very fun car to drive. English is not my primary language

Are you a video editor by profession or something because your production value for someone with 1k subs if obscene. Love the content, love the production. Solid new sub for my watching habits Nice one mate. Big up the 140 crew

@lookship

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man! Nope I'm just a guy making videos with a mobile phone 🤣

@neil2470

4 жыл бұрын

Blimey, what software do you use then? Great quality vid

@lookship

4 жыл бұрын

@@neil2470 an app called Kinemaster. All depends on how capable your device is and if you want to pay for the extra features but it's worth it ☺️ Might make a video on it to be honest...

Similar situation here but I had slightly less but ended up In a lci 135i defenitly made the right choice

@acasserole9558

3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a 135i coupe atm lol you enjoy yours?

@xanthopoulos1825

3 жыл бұрын

135s are great cars! It's a fun rowdy car with tons of tuning potential, I've got mine on ohlins and 10.5 inch tires square and I'm waiting for stage 2 turbos right now. Nothing better for the price

I love this car, but I also have a baby. It scares me. Got a A5 3.0 tdi V6 quattro at the moment. I've also heard that the fuel consumption on the B58 can be good if driven steady.

They're all great cars but for me it boils down to a straight choice between the sonorous howl of a six and the dull blat of four-pots...

I don't even care about cars and I watched the entire video... Great editing and commentary

Saw you & your car tonight mate, near Wilton/Lazenby

Great video 👍

I’ve previously had a 120d, then swapped to a Java Green Audi s3 2014 model which was 20k with spec (pan roof etc), hard to get a decent s3 without Spending 25k ish ....the car so far seems great and not many about in that colour... I just found the Bmw pedals to be too offset to the right so struggled with back pain and same with 3 and 4 series, the audi is great so far and launches with ease etc just don’t get the 3.0l exhaust notes!

@DiegoPaulo2023

3 жыл бұрын

Which model year 120d did u have. I currently own a 2019 120d and love it

@GamingCornerYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@DiegoPaulo2023 I had a 2013 model, was manual so probably didn’t help, BMW are made for left hand drive, when produced in the UK the steering column is put to the right but they leave the transmission gearbox as is so it means the pedals get offset to the right, the clutch was directly in line with the wheel where the brake should be, it’s probably not as bad in auto, just struggled with the manual version, car was great and never had an issue mechanically (did 60k with no issue) just the position forced me to sell

@DiegoPaulo2023

3 жыл бұрын

@@GamingCornerYT I have the automatic so I can't relate much but I love my car. An S3 is great

You did good my friend 👍

I’m stuck between a45 amg and m140i Merc has more power looks better and if it snows the 4wd is better. But is a 3.0 gunna out better power out when mapped would I get bored and want rwd? I just don’t know 😖

Nice vid as always mate. Sorry I was inebriated all weekend. Would have loved to have had mine be part of it. Give us a heads up in advance next time 😂

@lookship

4 жыл бұрын

Haha will do bud 🤗

Stumbled across this but great vid bud 👌 I'm in the same boat at the mo. Albeit looking to spend about 18k and need something fun but practical if I take the kids to school. Ive Had 3 N54s so I'm familiar with the turbo 6s and the m140i is on the shortlist or maybe m135i lci pending budget. For engine Sound, value for money and tuneability the m140i is second to none. Mhd map sees 430bhp stg1 or 470bhp stg2. I've used mhdflasher on all my n54s. I highly rate it for performance, ease of use and value. And xhp gearbox flash on my last 2 n54s. Massively improved the old zf gearbox. Only thing putting me off is trying something different after 3 n54s. The A45 is too pricey and poor vfm in my eyes and cheap plastics inside. S3 saloon is lovely but again they attract a high premium being an audi. The Golf R is a close contender, arguably its better looking than the bmw, cheaper to run as you say on insurance, tax, petrol etc but I don't find you get much for your money, an m140i or m135i lci can have pro nav, hk audi, heated leather and auto transmission where As most golf's Rs are poverty spec with only dsg. However the appeal of 4wd in the coming winter is swaying me, although tuning isn't as easy or cheap on the golf compared to mhdflasher on the Beemer. I think ultimately it'll depend which one comes up for sale first in the budget and spec I'm after. May grab a golf for 6 months and swap to the m lite next spring. And to throw one in the mix, I've also got an eye on the 435i gran coupes 🙈 Keep up the good work mate. Be good to see some more in depth of each of the above and driving characteristics etc. and look forward to the progress on the m140i

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding something fella 😉

I have had the 135i (2016) and a 2019 S3. Yes the BMW is a much better drivers car given the engine and RWD and pulls harder especially when doing silly speeds but I have to say the S3 is most definitely the better overall car. And when is comes to a B-road blast it is just as fun given the grip!

Just bought one myself... I've got my mod pipeline all planned out and don't even have the thing yet LOL. What a weapon of a car. BTW, I got the same colour as you, but mine is 5d.

@lookship

Жыл бұрын

Good choice sir

Personally, I would choose golf R because it is 4x4 and very good overall. But this video is just perfect, you pointed out the main pros and cons of all three cars.

Enjoyed the video

nice 1 mate!

I went for a 69 Plate Golf R, in Oryx White volkswagens most expensive paint option on the golfs and a Akrapovic exhaust system which is also a 3 thousand pound option from volkswagen, but I did look at M140's and i do still really like them but for daily use the Golf just seemed way more practical... Great vid 👌

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud ☺️ You'll have to link me to your Instagram, I wanna see the R 😉

@JoshYaDunoe

3 жыл бұрын

@@lookship @hellvwr mate 👍👍

Because 6-cylinder and RWD. ~The End~

My dad has an m140i and on one full tank (fast but not as fast as possible) did a 600/614 km drive on one full tank

There were some crazy cheap lease deals on the 140i Black Edition. Unfortunately I saw them after I got my Golf R. I love the R though as it has grown with me - when I first bought it, I had a GF and lived with my parents. 4 years later I'm married, with a mortgage and a 1yr old...the R's practicality meant I can fit a pram in the boot and car seat in the back, 4WD amazingly got my Mrs to the hospital in snow when she was in labour (crazy day!), and its not that costly to run overall even if you drive it hard - tyres, servicing etc is cheap. At the end of my lease now and I'm keeping it...too attached to get rid of it.

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah a mate of mine is expecting his second kid soon and he's getting rid of the 140 for something a bit more practical. Even with 5 doors they're nowhere near as spacious as the R. He's the dude with the white 140 in my latest upload 😄

Great video very informative I’m looking for a 140i golf r or s3 myself thanks

@willpark7483

3 жыл бұрын

Out of interest, what abit the Cupra Leon?

Good choice the one and only thing that bugs me with the m140i, the wheels they just don't look aggressive enough

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

V true. 763m are the best imo.

I am in the market for these cars, and i want the M140I- best engine and i really like BMW but, it worries me that it just cant put its power down well for probably half the year! Even my Z4 Coupe with 260BHP, wanted to spit me sideways even at 3/4 acceleration on cold/damp roads!

It's 3 words for me. Rear. Wheel. Drive.

After weeks and weeks of scrolling though auto trader I’ve come to the same decision. Not sure yet whether to take the dive yet, I’ve currently got a Subaru WRX so to go from that to the BMW scares me a little with the rear drive. Funny though, it is literally these four cars for this price point

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

You'll get used to the RWD. It's not scary, it's fun 😉

Hey there. Im from Germany and also looking for the fabulous m140i, but i actually want the xDrive. Do you think this is a good choice? Im thinking about bad weather, snow, etc. and generally better grip and acceleration with the 4wd... Or could i "loose" so much driving fun without "only" 2wd? As far as i know the xDrive primarly is rear wheel and when it looses grip the frontwheels get some Power.... So there should also be the Option to "Drift" with the 4wd doesnt it?

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

As far as I'm aware buddy I don't think the M140i is available with xDrive. Not sure about vehicles on the continent but here in the UK I don't think that's an option. Alternatively, you could go for a 3 series which definitely has the xDrive option but if your heart is set on a 140 it might be worth the sacrifice of just having RWD.

@madhoshy9164

3 жыл бұрын

@@lookship Hey there Buddy! The xDrive is available in Germany for sure. My thoughts we're about If i loose some fun using the xDrive over Rwd...

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

@@madhoshy9164 ah sorry I misunderstood 😅 I haven't actually driven an AWD BMW before so I'm not sure if I can properly answer your question for you. Maybe check out some of the forums and see if there are people who've made the switch from the RWD platform to xDrive. Unless you drive on the edge all of the time I can't see there being much difference to be honest. It's a neat little party trick being able to kick the tail out but drive from all 4 wheels is satisfying in a different kind of way. And if you can potentially knock xDrive into a RWD only setting it seems like the sensible thing to go for if the roads you're driving on are a bit tricky in harsh weather.

That B58 engine is a beaut. Had the 240i before moving to the M2C

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

How are you finding the swap to the S55?

@carl9184

3 жыл бұрын

@@lookship Yes love the car ..it's a lot more planted on those sprited drives and deceptively quick. The ZF box along with the better ride of the 240i makes it a better daily for the traffic grind imo thou

Car looks great but you need that little spoiler on the back 👍😎

Should the M140i hold value better as well being the last rwd 3litre ?

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed 🤞

Looking out my window at my 228i m sport wishing it was a proper m car :(

Drive it normally on 30 mph roads you get almost 30 mpg. Almost. Mine, brand new cost 25.5k shadow edition

If anyone wants to know the first song, it’s spring time stroll

I just upgraded to a stage 2 in my m140i and i got 480 HP with 640 nm. This car is such a sleeper. 😅

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

Nice what upgrades are you running? Sports cat I guess? 🤔

@Sinan.M2C

3 жыл бұрын

@@lookship i got a HJS 300 Downpipe and a Full Akrapovic Exhaust catback with a stage 2 from MS-Tuning.

Btw what are you paying on insurance for the M140i at the moment?

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

I can't remember exactly tbh. Over £700 I think. I'll be diving into all the paperwork for the running costs vid I'll be making soon-ish...

I went golf R, happy with my choice atm

@lookship

3 жыл бұрын

All great cars to be fair I just couldn't find a decent R with the Pretorias and other options I wanted for the same price as the M140 👍

you choose it because you know , you are a real car lover

How’s the fuel on this , driving normal , what’s the mpg ?

@lookship

Жыл бұрын

From memory about 30, but you can stretch it out on long runs like in this video... kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZXegp7d_ocyxZ5M.html

Good vid