2014 BMW M135i Review - This Car Is Nearly Perfect

I take the BMW M135i out for a drive and find out whether I would take this car on a road trip...
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[@markrhoden68]

I generally adjust my seat (manual or electric) before setting off rather than doing it while driving but that's just me

[@mrwriter86]

I have a 2013 120d M Sport and have driven from the UK to Italy four times, and also UK to Southern Spain. I’ve never once felt uncomfortable in my seats. The design is the same as the leather in your video, but I have the alcantara/cloth combo. I’m 5ft 9, maybe my height works for the seats, but people often comment on how comfortable my seats are when they jump in. I don’t think it’s fair to say it wouldn’t be good for a long trip. You don’t buy a 135i for the economy. I’m about to upgrade to a newer 140i and would absolutely take that to Italy with no hesitation. Maybe your height is an issue, as you say (don’t know how tall you are) or maybe you just haven’t found that sweet spot. Either way, I’ve owned my 120d from new and covered 120k miles. Eight years and it still feels like a new car, and I never get bored of driving it. I’m looking forward to jumping in to a 140i.

[@mrwriter86]

For the manual seats, place your left hand on the top of the steering wheel, hold on to it then use the levers to adjust your position. Your left hand can control your body weight. It’s infinitely faster than using those really slow twisty knobs.

[@ziikobon642]

100% agree. Can't stand those slow electric seats especially in a 2 door when you're outside trying to move the seat forward for someone to get in the back. Takes forever but manual is easy and quick.

[@georgesandiford1141]

You press the volume button in to pause music

[@gavmackenzie]

The manual chairs are excellent. So adjustable in every imaginable direction.

[@vaisakhans]

Please turn down the background music volume a little bit. Otherwise great content. Waiting for more 👍

[@Navojjj]

Whole video he’s complaint about the manual seat 💀💀💀

[@samcourt6228]

Seats are fine and easy to adjust. The levers / adjustments are the same as those from the E46/39 etc. I’m a big fan of the M Sport seats and find them really comfortable for long distances etc. They’re not the best packaged fast hatchback out there, but they’re the last of their kind. I’m glad I have an M140 on order.

[@M00SEY84]

Nice review but please fact check. You dont get any more power in Sport mode. And the adaptive suspension is an optional extra that people may not realise

[@starshippower88]

Video about what your plans are for 2019? Maybe a collaboration with Matt/Tommy/Jess or something like that?

[@anejz1637]

This video is perfect for me i'm want to buy the M135i xDrive so i can also use it in the winter and this video gave me the info i need it thanks.

[@howardkahn4330]

i have this car 2014X1 35i, AWD, it's the M sport equipped, fully loaded, msrp almost 50,000 dollars, as of today 2/4/23 just turned 46,000 miles....any advise to clear up plastic headlights. someone told me to rub lemons on them.....Other than that issue i have a cherry..... Reply

[@drnh4444]

Good point on the steering. It does take some getting used to

[@fabianoc7423]

I wish you had a video about a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, i think the whole internet agrees.

[@Weirdnamed]

Great content!

[@AlistairBullock]

Thank you!

[@15october91]

What’s your PHD in?

[@sparko2012]

Complaining about BMW seats.

[@lexian2k90]

Is it worth spending the extra money on an Lci or are the early models just as good?

[@djibby1157]

I've got an LCI and have to say I would rather have saved 4 or 5 grand and got the older shape. The only difference anyone will notice is the shape of the rear (which you cant even see when driving). Save the money for fuel, tyres, tax and insurance (you'll need it). If I could do it again I'd get a 2014 m135i and spend 1k on tuning it to over 400bhp. A 400bhp hatchback for £16k is better value for money than anything else on the road.

[@peterw616]

nice review! You've pointed out all the things that would wind me up! :)

[@sparky6996]

For a 120d xdrive..looking to change up to something like this..great review...my seats are manual took about of getting used to but it does save weight

[@adamcrisp9898]

Whats the average MPG?

[@nicolabravetti6811]

How many miles this car has?

[@sammysmither1986]

I currently have an f20 120d and thinking of buying an m135i lci I’m just curious as to how many miles you get from a full tank???

[@danielatkinson4639]

Roughly 350

[@sammysmither1986]

Daniel Atkinson Are you sure??? I currently get around 400 on my 120d but I do have a pretty heavy right foot ahahah

[@J4Z666]

I have one and it's about 20miles if you like the sound of your exhaust - seriously the most I can get out of it is around 30MPG in eco mode but if you're looking for econmy it's not the car for you. Only had it a week so can't answer the actual question yet. brb...

[@charlessmith9788]

@@J4Z666 You never came back... :(

[@J4Z666]

@@charlessmith9788 lol was about to... average is 24mpg, that's about 250 miles per tank @ £70 - I think that makes it 28p a mile

[@anass2035]

This is a terrible review. Stop complaining about the seats.

[@gregmort3656]

You contradict the hell out of yourself constantly

[@thepub245]

Watched a couple of reviews on this car and found them to be crap. Feckin kiddie music blasting and inaudible commentary. Started to watch this one and thought, this is going to be better and then had to listen to a rant about the seat for 10 minutes from someone who is well above average height. At least there was no kiddie music.

[@cormacbcb]

What's next Ali

[@AlistairBullock]

More car reviews, hopefully a roadtrip and car news

[@boomerang2]

#Dr_AliB, Better than the mk7 ST?

[@AlistairBullock]

Around town yes, on longer motorway journeys probably but more fun? No, I'd rather have the ST as it's more fun when you're just out for a drive

[@dungareesareforfools]

I test drove a mk8 Fiesta ST and a 135i and it was a very tough call, but I went for the BMW. The Fiesta is absolutely amazing, it made me smile as soon as I set off, the steering and gearbox are perfect and it feels quicker than the 135 - but - the BMW's interior and refinement were better than I expected. The Fiesta was let down by some poor quality interior parts - something I thought would never be a priority for me, but the fact is that both cars overall were so good, that's what it came down to in the end.

[@dungareesareforfools]

...oh, and the Fiesta's Recaros are better for a fast car than anything I've seen in a BMW!

[@xxJayDee]

Not impressed with the swearing though! Like I'm not been a snowflake here. But for a "professional" review. Don't wanna hear swearing throughout the video! And the seat adjustment is you talking rubbish. I'm 6'4" and my m140i is spot on, I have the electric seats, but my pal has the manual ones, and they're just fine!

[@markorfila3832]

Rear leg room and boot size is also a joke

[@M8143K]

This car suffers from carbon build up. Terribly! I have BMW m240i with same problem

[@sparko2012]

Is it an expensive fix? I'm thinking of buying a 135i.

[@salvatorepili]

@@sparko2012 no I did mine for 70£..a guy came to my house with a van ..he had this expensive machine inside..he hooked it up to my car and after 30 min was done ..could feel the difference in how smother and better the car felt after 100 miles. Look it up online..it's a new way of cleaning your engine with gas explosions.

[@andrewjenkinson7629]

says manual gearbox 1.20, but its clearly auto lol

[@BepisMan420]

There’s a manual mode on the gearbox

[@BepisMan420]

@@jordanmatthews9859 thanks Jordan for that information that I was completely unaware of

[@dwyercolt]

schway video brother

[@posniknelb6114]

go for the manual,much better.

[@Lexington125]

In some cars yes, but not compared to the ZF8.

[@1666matt]

As a whole I don't disagree with most of what he's saying BUT ....... unfortunately he is also woke, such a shame 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wyattearp4081]

dum dum

[@markorfila3832]

The title made me laugh ! …nearly perfect ? It’s a rear wheel drive, an auto , a rust bucket and over priced ! Hahaha