Picked up my M135i today- gentlemen get your Kleenex ready for some car porn...

[vrskeith]

What will the future hold beyond M2.

 

http://bmw-newsuk.co.uk/20RV-42W8B-GV9BPG-20EDHD-1/c.aspx

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/bmw/bmws-centenary-a-live-blog-from-munichs-100th-birthday-party/

[vrskeith]

Enjoy the 100 years pic etc.from TG

 

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/classic/gallery-some-greatest-bmws-ever-built

[vrskeith]

Some good new owner videos: haven't see these before.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdjerVKeuF4

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCx-wllgQYM

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg0lxIfT00E

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L-7leSE_ks

Edited 22 March, 2016 by vrskeith

[Wardy]

Love how this thread is continuing, even when Tom doesn't have the car any more!

[Furbytom]

Love how this thread is continuing, even when Tom doesn't have the car any more!

Haha yeah it is quite amusing :-) There is a part of me that's tempted to lock it but I don't mind seeing it rumble on for abit longer lol

[Lady Elanore]

I thought you let me adopt it :(

[vrskeith]

Some good new owner videos: haven't see these before.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdjerVKeuF4

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCx-wllgQYM

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg0lxIfT00E

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L-7leSE_ks

 

 

Haha yeah it is quite amusing :-) There is a part of me that's tempted to lock it but I don't mind seeing it rumble on for abit longer lol

Tom,

I thought the above guy's M135i reviews were very informative and your thread was a very good vehicle for getting a good overview from an individual who has some good experience of both models.

 

Hope you don't mind.

 

Shame your JCW is not in "General Chat", unfortunately it appears quite isolated, with very little input from potential owners or actual owners feedback.

 

Perhaps its all on a BMW Mini Owners Club site.

Edited 23 March, 2016 by vrskeith

[Furbytom]

I thought you let me adopt it :(

Haha don't worry Amanda ;-)

[Furbytom]

Tom,

I thought the above guy's M135i reviews were very informative and your thread was a very good vehicle for getting a good overview from an individual who has some good experience of both models.

Hope you don't mind.

Shame your JCW is not in "General Chat", unfortunately it appears quite isolated, with very little input from potential owners or actual owners feedback.

Perhaps its all on a BMW Mini Owners Club site.

Yeah those vids are good. He's a decent chap and on the BabyBMW forum a fair bit. :-)

I deliberately tucked my JCW thread out of the way this time lol.

As you say, people can use google/YouTube/the mini forums if they want any proper info ;-)

[Lady Elanore]

I have just had an offer for a very nice car from my local dealer. £5k down and £550 a month for 48 months for a...

[hmmmm]

I have just had an offer for a very nice car from my local dealer. £5k down and £550 a month for 48 months for a...

M3 from TRL?

[john999boy]

I have just had an offer for a very nice car from my local dealer. £5k down and £550 a month for 48 months for a...

 

Either of these?

 

 

[Wardy]

I have just had an offer for a very nice car from my local dealer. £5k down and £550 a month for 48 months for a...

 

M4.

 

[Lady Elanore]

You win the bag of sweets

[Lady Elanore]

Seriously tempted but I was saving for some new camera gear

[Evil Miyagi]

M4s Rock!!!

[Wardy]

Slight bit of cheating really, seeing as I had prior knowledge of M2 vs M4 deals, at the same dealer

[vrskeith]

I have just had an offer for a very nice car from my local dealer. £5k down and £550 a month for 48 months for a...

Amanda,

Decisions,decisions, camera or Car!

Is that PCP or Business Lease? What annual mileage , what would be the settled figure if purchased?

Good PX on offer?

Edited 24 March, 2016 by vrskeith

[Lady Elanore]

I think Camera and lens would be the better bet, as I am still enjoying the M135 and can get thrills from it at 'relatively' low speeds. Although I am going to chat to my Dealer about it...'just in case'

 

Cracking deal though if anyone else fancies it. They have a similar deal on a Convertible M4 with DCT and £50 a month more.

[vrskeith]

Thanks Amanda, seems like a David Cameron response to Corbyns questiom at PMQ'.

Enjoy the Camera and accessories investment!

[Lady Elanore]

Thanks Amanda, seems like a David Cameron response to Corbyns questiom at PMQ'.

Enjoy the Camera and accessories investment!

Sorry I thought you were doing a self parody thing.

My overall finances on this deal and my M135 are personal I'm afraid

[vrskeith]

Sorry I thought you were doing a self parody thing.

My overall finances on this deal and my M135 are personal I'm afraid

Great deal then! Wasn't asking for that level of touchy detail Amanda.

[Lady Elanore]

Very strong deal with around 10k put in by BMW. Not sure if there is room to haggle on top, but I doubt it as they don't have many cars available.

[vrskeith]

Amanda,

 

Weakening in under 18 months of ownership - I don't believe it. Well you still have summer left. lol
 
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"Having driven my RWD baby Beemer in the sleet the other day, I can see the attraction of AWD Roundabouts were a bit more than just fun! Wouldn't swap it just yet though"

Edited 12 April, 2016 by vrskeith

[Lady Elanore]

Driving in sleet is no biggy on the motorway. After all I can stop as well as any 4x4 on similar tyres and traction isn't too overwhelming to keep moving. Actually just popping the car into eco-pro reduces the throttle travel law to such a large degree it makes the car fine to drive (peak torque of 323lb/ft  at only 1,300rpm can be a little interesting in sleet with a rwd car). not weakening? The M4 deal was very strong and if I had been offered it at the time of buying the M135 I'd have been very likely to take them up on it. having said that, my car does sound better