Trying To Review a BMW M135i In The Wet
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6 жыл бұрынThanks to my friend Alex at Stratton Motor Company (Alex@strattonmotorcompany.com), I got to review a car I've been wanting to get on the channel for a while - the BMW M135i.
Unfortunately, thanks to the weather - it rained the whole time we were out. So here are some soggy thoughts on the M135i.
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@jimftr 2 жыл бұрын
M135 is definitely a brilliant all rounder that can be turned into an almost proper M car with an LSD and a set of good shocks/springs. Even a stock M135 is still a lot of fun. The best luxury hot hatch, especially for the money.
@whatwelearned Жыл бұрын
It's faster than a M1 so I'd say BMW can keep their 'proper' M
@lukeskywalker1666 Жыл бұрын
@@whatwelearned m140i is way better then 135i the b58 engine in the 140i is night and day difference
@15october91 6 жыл бұрын
An M135i is a great all round car!
@ImBarryScottCSS 6 жыл бұрын
Small world... This is my old car. Strange to see you driving it James! Being that your videos are one of the reasons it ended up at Stratton in the first place. Say hi to Alex for me, loving the Elise.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Haha, I'll pass on the love. Nice car, but you made the right choice.
@henryrees7211 5 жыл бұрын
Even smaller world this is my new car!
@DomWayne 4 жыл бұрын
Henry Rees 😂😂😂😂
@cajomc7034 3 жыл бұрын
this comment is gold
@ryanmccormick2150 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review James....as always 👍
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan!
@paulepaule4246 5 жыл бұрын
the m140i zf 8 transmission is a peach and as for that 3 ltr 6 pot awsome
@simonh870 9 ай бұрын
They are not too bad in the wet once on decent tyres. Bin the standard runflats or PS-4's and fit either Goodyear Assymetric 6 or Michelin PS-5 and the car is much improved in the wet. (Mines an M140i)
@anthonyhawkins592 6 жыл бұрын
Detailed review - good stuff. I have noticed that there are not many camera views of the dashboard whilst your on the move in your videos. Great to see what wheel your holding, cockpit etc Anyhoo good stuff as always and always look forward to your vids Jay.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, we have started experimenting with doing that - some cars it is easy to get a good angle like that, some not
@EternitySoundDesign Жыл бұрын
Got a 120i (2007, got it for a sing, with 20200 kms on the clock!), and even that is a bit tail happy if you put your foot down even just a little bit, in the wet.
@markrhoden68 4 жыл бұрын
I'm almost a year into owning a m140i and totally agree with the sport+ thing.......drive it with care in bad weather, infact don't do it. As for performance, there's plenty I personally have trouble getting anywhere near its limits so I guess that speaks for itself
@sidewayssam 3 ай бұрын
great vid as ever
@sean82sylt 5 жыл бұрын
Great review! I´m happy with my Mineral Grey 2013, great fun to drive and reasonable running costs. Easily works as a daily driver. As seen in the video, the black chrome tailpipes fitted from factory does not age well. Mine was even worse, so I´ve replaced them with the chrome ones from the basic (non M Sport/Sport Line) 335i
@sparko2012 2 жыл бұрын
How was yours in the rain and winter conditions? I'm thinking of getting one but don't want to be going side ways round corners haha
@sammygirlie345 6 жыл бұрын
Lovely shirt lovely car your starting to remind me of Eddie izzard a bit now
@peterharris7862 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review 👍just ordered a 120i M Sport can't wait i know it's not as fast as the 135i but will be plenty quick enough for me
@Omar-kw5ui 4 жыл бұрын
Having owned both an M140i and a 116i 4 cylinder, I can tell you that the 116i handles way better because of the lighter power plant.
@redarmy1778 4 жыл бұрын
Omar M Khalil 😂
@MrSamstackz 3 жыл бұрын
Omar M Khalil really?????
@Zsword92 4 жыл бұрын
I have a n54 135i and totally agree, while it's brilliant and responsive from 1500rpm it really drops off over 6000.
@RogerBaileyOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Great review, Not a car I would choose but then I do have an idiosyncratic choosing process, take my latest car, a 911 GTS - I'm finding that not everyone gets it. I'd welcome your view J , care to take a look ?
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
I've been meaning to watch your latest video on it Roger
@trustgtr33 6 жыл бұрын
my ocd got to me after seeing that blackened exhaust tips...
@StakedWealth369 6 жыл бұрын
Great video again man.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@StakedWealth369 6 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars Your videos are really nice and informative. I think with limitations of car you can test your channel is the best. I really missed Chris Harris on cars and I find your channel and Carficton are close to that. I am wishing you at least 500 000 subscribers for the next 2 years.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
That would be nice wouldn't it!
@jordan22.85 6 жыл бұрын
Great review ! Just seen you in Bedford near the hospital the Evora looks great 😍
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Haha yep that was me. Visiting Torque Automotive!
@MrKeyboardCommando 6 жыл бұрын
Cletus, there's nothing wrong with testing a car in the rain, because, believe it or nor, it does rain in other parts of the U.K. Furthermore, on a smooth, dry road, most cars can put in a pretty decent performance. It's what they're like when the weather's foul that's more important. And, as long as you don't drive like a pillock, the M135i does very well in adverse conditions. Naturally, if you stick the boot in with a powerful, RWD car, you're going to visit the scenery; but if you don't realize that, you're a bit on the dumb side. By the way, how is Clovis getting on with his MR2 repair❓
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
The MR2 is going well. We were supposed to film an update today but Clovis has been unwell
@MrKeyboardCommando 6 жыл бұрын
"Unwell"⁉️ There's no room for backsliders in JayEmm on Cars, get him back on the coal face‼️🤨🤨🤨
@aljowen 6 жыл бұрын
I think its a little optimistic to suggest that these have a good chance of being a first car. I'm not sure I want to know what the insurance would be like on a 300+bhp rwd car for a first time driver.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
I was referring to the 1 series as a whole, rather than the M135i. It is likely however to be a first "performance" car
@FatTonyMaranzano 5 жыл бұрын
I've gone from a 116i to an m135i so I'd class the m135i as my first performance car
@AliveGhost13 6 жыл бұрын
When really "pushing on" or on track these "M lites" start to fall apart, particularly with rear axle location. These aren't full M cars no question, the M2 comes alive above 8/10ths, the 135/140is fall apart above 8/10ths and when new the manual box is horrible as well but that can be solved with the excellent ZF auto
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
The ZF is very good, I drove the M235i with it in
@mpowermaps 4 жыл бұрын
when pushing on in an m2 it falls apart at 9/10ths where as the csl comes into it's own above 9/10ths
@dauwg99 2 жыл бұрын
needs chassis bracing all around and rear bushing upgrades!
@JB-F10-M5 6 жыл бұрын
I thought 💭 for a minute I had picked the wrong channel because when you took your hat 🧢 off your hair had a striking resemblance to Don Kings 🥊😂 love the brand content if not the weather 👍🏽
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Haha, cheers. Weather beyond my control sadly!
@JB-F10-M5 6 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars are you going to the Bmw show at Gaydon this year? That’s got to be an awesome content upload 👌🏽and the British Motor museum too ....💁🏻♂️
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
I've got a very busy summer planned, I dont think i will get to many shows. Show videos never do well anyway, but I prefer just looking at the cars and talking to people anyway
@sseb6902 5 жыл бұрын
Nice shirt
@JayEmmOnCars 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@PatrickEVRAable 6 жыл бұрын
The LCI 2 M140i is really miles ahead of these early M135i's interms of interoir, engine is step on too (new B58 unit) and the body has been revised to be more inline with the 2 series for handling dynamics
@markrhoden68 3 жыл бұрын
And hence why I got one, end of production great deals from BMW
@cupra2Jock. Жыл бұрын
naa, new control arms and kw coilovers with a good jock will be no different and your saving 8-10 grand lol
@1970boggy 6 жыл бұрын
Don’t get the M lites mixed up they really are fantastic cars. Wife has a M240i bloody quick car of which blew my NA Evora away 😢 One of the reasons you don’t buy a NA Evora it simply isn’t quick enough. The M240i is basically an old M3 in a 2 series shape 👌 Fab Video!
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Boggy. An M240 should be a LOT quicker than an NA Evora. Huge amount more power and torque, better gearing
@1970boggy 6 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars Agree 👍 Still trying to decide on either an Elise, Exige or an Evora. You saw my post on Seloc. The Mrs is buying an X3 or X5 so it’s purely a toy
@smilepermile888 6 жыл бұрын
I'm sure these M140i/M240is are more than capable on public roads but I would definitely get an LSD by M performance or Quaife for more predictable traction and for the occasional skids. They really are exceptional value for money and pretty remarkable on fuel. But seeing how the low mileage M2s are worth circa £37k (and probably depreciate quicker once the unpleasant sounding yet more powerful M2 Competition appear on used markets) , I guess the potential buyer under 30 y/o would have to see the difference in maintainance costs, insurance quotes between the M2 vs the M-lites, and how important having the practicality of a hatchback body is over the better looking coupe-exclusive M2. Having said that, Its a bit unfortunate that insurance quotes for these M-lites increase every year because of how attainable they are and often driven in the style of Sidways Sid and Monky London haha
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Yup, BMW has always been the go to car for people who aren't experienced enough with high power, RWD
@Krasshirsch 6 жыл бұрын
I guess that's how I ended up with one :P
@cutdepiefails6596 5 жыл бұрын
But then 1 year old high specced m140i are at 20s. With barely any miles and still on warranty. If it is between a new m140i and an used m2, it's not even a choice lol.
@marshmellow377 5 ай бұрын
The new M135i takes the old m135i and refines/solidifies the platform even more. Yes its not a "pure" RWD car, but its a AWD machine. A real daily driver. 45-50mpg when you want it, and 310bhp to have enough fun on the weekend. P.s the 1 series your mother had is worth some serious money now!
@drumnbass8 4 жыл бұрын
Follow up video please ( I have a M135i i can lend you )
@petea7323 6 жыл бұрын
You get the impression that the 3.0 unit is barely breaking a sweat at peak power or torque. I bet u can get a lot more than 300 odd horsepower out of it.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
You can!
@TheM5Dog 6 жыл бұрын
The n54 is best for more power as it is forged from the factory. The n55 isn't as strong. You will see more bigger power n54 cars than n55.
@redarmy1778 4 жыл бұрын
Mike L the n54 is an open deck engine as is the n55, the crank on the m135i and m235i has the same forged crank as the m2, so, strength wise there is no difference, m2 n55 is also open deck
@26Tackle.reviews 6 жыл бұрын
is this a better drive than your e46 m3 and does it feel faster im thinking of getting a nice e46 m3 or 1m as just sold my bmw m4 comp pack
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
I'd be getting the newer car myself. After an M4 the E46 would feel quite slow. I think I genuinely prefer the drive of these too
@26Tackle.reviews 6 жыл бұрын
its just that sound of the e46 m3 that takes some beating many say
@JB-F10-M5 6 жыл бұрын
jonny jones I’ve got an E46 M3 and love it and them. After I sold my last one which i deeply regret I had a S4 4.2 and the a Cayman S ( which was its equal) but not practical. The E46 M3 for me is still by far the best drivers car. I have upgraded mine with a relatively cheap suspension upgrade by H n R and it’s on rails and the induction noise is in my opinion the very best in all cars 😎👍🏽 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f6iJobx6qJ2Xm2Q.html
@winzfeld1 5 жыл бұрын
There was never a e85 m135i it was just a 135i. A45 amg and rs3 are significantly more expensive and are rivals to the m2, not an m135i 🙄
@mudgatebronn4438 5 жыл бұрын
where did you get that hat?
@JayEmmOnCars 5 жыл бұрын
Sweden
@StefABtv 6 жыл бұрын
*great car, typical English weather lol! For the money now they are a bargain for sure*
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Deffo. A guy was on my last track day with a later 135i, black, 1M front, gold wheels, looked the business
@ridhaysingh821 3 жыл бұрын
M140i books 340hp but on dyno real power 365hp
@nikb6528 6 жыл бұрын
RIP friend. Oh, otherwise a good review.
@audimetallica 3 жыл бұрын
A friend and I, borrowed a mutual friend hes M135I 320Hp, about a year ago. It was pretty cool, nice engineroar and great seats.. It was Dark grey with some sparkle you know. But those old orange/semi yellow speedo, is SO damn dated. Looks like shiat...
@paulw5822 6 жыл бұрын
Should have been a 10 min introduction on the car, before the "to be continued", 20 mins seemed too long. Look forward to the REAL review.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
If I manage to get it again the second part will be pure performance, this was all the other bits
@ahmadbodayr7203 5 жыл бұрын
Want to see 140M
@TheM5Dog 6 жыл бұрын
Good vid but I cannot get excited about M-lite cars. I have only ever owned 3 BMW's and all of them M5's. I know the n5x and b58 engines are good and tunable and will run rings around my M5 in a straight line and even possibly corners, but owning a proper M car to me just feels more special. Plus V10. :D
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
I desperately want an E63 M6, but I know it would ruin me
@TheM5Dog 6 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars I know, every time I get out of mine I'm listening for a spun shell lol. It's getting them done next weekend so no more worries after that. Now fuel economy, that's a whole different ball game. Nearly half a tank done yesterday doing less than 30 miles lol.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
They were either 30 blindingly brilliant, or absolutely horrific miles
@TheM5Dog 6 жыл бұрын
Horrific. Bobbing around town. Hoon time is limited. You should post more on PH in the YT thread, your previous posts on there are sensible and informative.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, I tend to avoid it - the annoying thing about PH is I am not allowed to post links to my own videos!
@OldSkoolUncleChris Жыл бұрын
Are you jason dawe?
@lordmas2099 6 жыл бұрын
My M135i was classed as a total loss last week, im devastated :(
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
That sucks!
@danburgephoto 2 жыл бұрын
Stop comparing it to an elise🤔
@bunkaaa8726 6 жыл бұрын
The absolute fucking WORST thing about this bloody country is ; the only time you get to drive your car is mainly weekends, either the weekends are raining meaning you cant go hard, OR its sunny and there is bloody WEEKEND wafflers on the road meaning stuck at 30mph - E - V - E - R - Y - W - H - E - R - E !!!
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
Yep, pretty much
@shadowchrome_ 6 жыл бұрын
Should’ve tested the M140i
@LawrenceTimme 6 жыл бұрын
0/10 vauxhall astra door locks. A class has same issue.
@user-el2zj3pw5r 5 жыл бұрын
Who chooses clothing you wear its hilarious 😂
@JayEmmOnCars 5 жыл бұрын
Me, mostly!
@RogueBrit Жыл бұрын
Clarkson span off because he had the traction control off....
@caffeineisking8132 Жыл бұрын
Still a real possibility with it on after having a ride in my mates, feels dangerous as fuck under hard pulls in even the smallest bit of damp
@resnonverba137 6 жыл бұрын
A car that has an awful lot going for it... apart from looks.
@Mark13091961 6 жыл бұрын
Christopher Bell which is exactly where the M235 M240 comes in
@robinhosleftfoot 4 жыл бұрын
New one is same, possibly worse looking!
@fredwinter2978 Ай бұрын
have to say that review was pretty much a waste of time. Should have waited until the weather was dry, or not have bothered. Continuous views of the bonnet were not useful. I normally like your stuff!
@BarryCorbett-bs5ru 4 ай бұрын
Does this guy brush his hair and teeth in the dark
@garymcgregor7048 Жыл бұрын
Very boring 💤 sorry
@roberts773 5 жыл бұрын
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah !! How long does it take to say this car is shit in the wet !!!!
@scanspeak00 6 жыл бұрын
The ugliest BMW of all time, cheap interior and the exhaust noise is fake. But its biggest issue will be its maintenance costs.
@JayEmmOnCars 6 жыл бұрын
It's much cheaper than an M to maintain, and the exhaust noise from outside is not fake!
@machidaman 6 жыл бұрын
Agree about the looks 😣
@staggabob 6 жыл бұрын
The looks can grow on you- I think it looks squat and purposeful from the rear but the front is definitely not the best looking. I like the interior, it doesn't feel cheap (apart from the plastic around the gearstick)- the switchgear all has a quality feel, everything is well screwed together. Yes, it's not up there with more expensive models but it's certainly on a par with VW and a clear step above Ford, Renault etc. The exhaust noise on the outside is real, on the inside it's enhanced but at least it's boosting the ACTUAL sound of the engine, unlike what you hear in a Golf R or other 4 cylinder hot hatches these days. Listen here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atyUmsKAu9bGfJ8.html and it sounds the same, just quieter than with the "symposer" switched on. Maintenance costs...well that might be a worry. I've already had one scare that fortunately came to nothing but that's another story...
@scanspeak00 6 жыл бұрын
staggabob I’m comparing the interior quality to the previous 3 series and to Mercedes and Audi. By that measure its cheap.
@voivod6871 6 жыл бұрын
Maintenance costs compered to what a Merc or Audi coz they are well known for being cheap and reliable.
@kevinthompson2217 6 ай бұрын
Terrible review
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