Why I Bought A BMW M140i

[@HMVIERA]

My dear friend, I bought half year ago a BMW M140I X-drive. I'm still happy to drive it every day. Good choice. You will not regret it!

[@OllieC100]

ZF auto. Not a DCT.

[@mattyrallye]

OllieC100 I mentioned this when he did the video before. He liked the comment. Proves he knows nothing about cars... like we care why he got a bmw 140i anyway. Just another influencer who will tell you everything the manufacture has told him without testing it properly and making up his own mind. Yey.

[@AR-fw5bn]

mattyrallye why didn’t he like this comment as well ?

[@OllieR928Youtube]

@@mattyrallye Why does everyone have this need to bash people without actually knowing them. Leave the guy alone, let him get on with his life and get on with your own life, if you don't like him or his content for whatever reason don't watch it. Easy enough surely?

[@mattyrallye]

Oliver Ross struck a nerv? Ah it just irritates me that people make money out of videos about stuff they know nothing about... happens in no other “job” on the planet.

[@Alistair89]

@@mattyrallye I partly agree with what you're saying but I disagree that car salesmen do this everyday and ditsy women fall for them all the time

[@willieerasmus9028]

We all have our preferences, if you love driving you will get it once you drive it, looked at several options and ended up getting the M140i and no looking back, it gives me a smile everytime I hear that engine. Enjoy the drive.

[@kinda_ineffable4275]

You need to get a pro nav installed

[@TimHarmer]

Great choice. Welcome to the m140i club!

[@hampshirephoto]

Thank you!

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Best Hot hatch at the price point, and will give cars twice its price a surprise. Get it lowered, add the LSD, stage one remap and you will have 440bhp under your right foot 😎. Hope your enjoying the B58, one of the best engines around today!

[@hampshirephoto]

I’m loving it so far! Modification plans are well underway!

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@hampshirephoto dont forget the under-body rear brace too, it does make a difference. LSD at 2k is alot of money but a very worthwhile mod and needed to unleash the true potential of the car and get all that power down

[@Riceyminimad]

I preferred your golf R if I'm honest, the interior almost looks like a step back.

[@StringerBellz]

True but the engine is a massive massive step up

[@Riceyminimad]

I'd prefer a nice looking car interior and out than a faster engine. That's just me though..

[@jamielegg8553]

Timmy boy please be quiet

[@Riceyminimad]

🤣 "Timmy boy" yeah ok 🤣🤣

[@AR-fw5bn]

Tim Rice 🤫

[@2candan1]

You’ve made a good call - probably the most characterful hot hatch ever made and likely to never be topped with all the emissions laws, downsizing and safety rules

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Characterful, wtf. Ugly, too small, can’t use all power, awful in anything but perfect weather. Rs3 is way better.

[@brianjackson7499]

Nice choice and colour. To those saying get an M2, I’ve owned my M140i for 2.5 years from new and have just test driven the M2 and it’s nothing overly spectacular as a fast road car against the 140. Enjoy the car 👍

[@chrismarshall7080]

Those arches though

[@tsholohelojrkeagaelejwe7601]

M2 is definitely something spectacular lol 😂

[@callumwilson6897]

@@tsholohelojrkeagaelejwe7601 Also drove an M2 and I own an M240 as I was gonna switch. It's nowhere near as different as people make out. If anything the diff means you can't drive it like as much of a dick on the roads. I'll save my money and just tune the 240..

[@cdotmac]

So much negativity towards the last of the 3L, 6cyl, RWD hatch..🧐 I’d take this over the boring and slower 2L, 4 pot, AWD options everyday; Golf R, A35 etc Zzzzzz 😴 this ticks all boxes and is a proper drivers car, not for everyone I guess but congrats buddy! From experience easy mods to improve the ride and aesthetics even further, lower on eibachs, spacers, underbody brace. Remap easily achieve 430+bhp and you’re winning 👌🏼

[@Smartsparky]

I would love a Golf R more. But let’s face it. Cars are subjective. As long as your happy that’s the main thing. Just keep doing what your doing mate. Can’t wait for all the adventure still to come! 😂😂

[@hampshirephoto]

Thank you!

[@thefinalseries]

Still can’t stop thinking this is just a sideways step. You test drove some Proper performance cars ( A45 & RS3 ) could have even got an M2 which are reasonably affordable. A step up would have been a proper M car.. these things look proper bland too. Coulda just kept the R, had it mapped it it’s easily a much more capable car 🤷‍♂️

[@philjay6188]

Totally agree here 👍

[@blakspark6825]

Yep, deals on the M2 comp are incredible at the moment

[@dennis.r1064]

thefinalseries tbh mate I nearly unsubscribed when I see he got this over all the other cars 🤦‍♂️🏽

[@thefinalseries]

Dennis .:R I know, makes little sense. Boys got the wonga to buy outright, why on earth would you buy one of these?

[@blakspark6825]

Dads given him a budget?

[@GY9944]

“Why not” is the real question

[@hampshirephoto]

True 😂

[@patucca6399]

Two words, Audi RS3

[@samcourt6228]

Nick Savage slight difference in buying and running costs though. The RS3 is an M2 competitor.

[@stevenrotherforth8332]

Absolutely awesome car. Mines almost two years old and it's the first car I've owned that I wouldn't swap. Every time I drive it,it puts a huge grin on my face. A real wolf in sheep's clothing. People don't realise just how insanely rapid they are.

[@markjarrett6931]

Maxton design needed its just looks boring . I know you don’t want to make it look chavy but it just needs a little something .

[@nicksullivan2212]

Hope you’re enjoying your new car be very careful specially in the winter they tend to bite you good luck with the new one mate

[@richiestw]

I commented on your other video and just wanted to say again, you won’t regret buying one of these mate, they’re fuckin awesome cars. The Golf R is a really really good capable car that’s fast point to point and they look decent. But they’re not in the same league as an M140i. They just aren’t. They’re not as fast, don’t sound as good, no where near as much fun. They’re so exciting to drive, I’ve had mine nearly a year and I still get excited when I drive it. You’ll soon see it for yourself.

[@charlesouellet6969]

"Rear wheel drive is alot more fun to drive" cant wait to hear your opinion after winter

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Weird comment if driving on the road. As a daily driver in any weather the golf r is miles quicker.

[@gavinlewis3049]

I'm hoping to get the new m135i as soon as I can swap mine without losing too much, I would definitely suggest speaking to the guys at motech when your ready to do some mods.

[@MY-mp6bq]

last of a kind engine. so you will never regret this purchase. outdated car nonetheless. with the right tuning parts it will look awesome

[@andrewlee5237]

Totally agree, the stock looking car looks dull but there is something addictive about the 3L, 350hp with 500nm torque. The B58 engine has enormous potential and if done right becomes an absolute rocket, with more potential still in reserve!!!

[@MY-mp6bq]

Update: ironically i bought myself a m135i last month :)

[@tom_f87competition16]

Suspension, diff, stage 3 (600bhp on pump fuel with no meth) and a few other little touches like carbon mirrors. I’ve got a manual one & love it

[@johnjackson12]

Very soon you will have a choice of a 2l 4pot and 4wd that's your choices! Rwd 3l and 6cyl engines are a thing of the past these days so you got in there at the right time! Don't regret my 340i decision either

[@Haykosify]

Insurance is cheaper because Golf R’s are in top 5 most robbed cars in the UK lol

[@hampshirephoto]

Exactly that!

[@welloilbeefhooked4984]

true. i know from personal experience. waited 6 months for delivery back in 2015 and stolen 3 weeks later. doh

[@keithskoglund10]

Jack Amir why?

[@henryhealy]

I love the choice of the M140i. I think you need to bring it down to Motech and get their magic touch.

[@CrayCrazy]

Bought one a few months ago it’s rained everyday. Wrong time of the year for this car but I highly doubt you would end up in a tree on the side of the road. I floor mine all the time in the rain. Scares the hell out of passengers, so could end a relationship or two but you just have to come to terms with that. I won’t be taking my mum out in it anytime soon. Can’t wait to see you floor it

[@hampshirephoto]

I have - off camera 😅

[@paullockwood7219]

Great choice. The last of its kind. Only an M2 would edge it in terms of choice for me. 👌

[@ronniemcintosh2937]

I’ve got an identical one, it still makes me smile every day. Anyone who slags off an M140 has probably never driven one. Enjoy! 👍

[@AdrianBordoy]

4 motion too rear wheel drive, a bit of a downgrade in my option!

[@gsmini1749]

Drive a golf R and then a m140i back to back and you’ll come back saying different trust me.

[@henrymacleod6592]

A matter of perspective ... a massive upgrade, for sure :) (my 50 Cent)

[@spenno90]

He obvs cant drive with AWD. Amateur

[@porcelains2856]

Why do journalists at eg Evo rate the Golf higher then?

[@henrymacleod6592]

@@porcelains2856 ask the journalists, not me ...

[@scottfromengland2303]

Just you wait until you put it in sport on a dry day & floor it..... Amazing 👍🏻

[@twbtl2372]

Lovely car. Confused about some of the negative comments I’ve seen. Congrats.

[@hampshirephoto]

Thank you very much!

[@prob8644]

I went white with red leather.. Absolutely love it 😊

[@Shakeydavemajor]

Gonna miss my 140i when the time comes to change soon. As your drag video shows, it can utterly pump RS3s A45s. when rolling, which is real world. RWD, big power, torque and so much fun. I hate the new 135i, but I know they have a new 140i in the pipeline, so that will be interesting to see what it brings.

[@mr.airgun6921]

I always thought an x drive m140i would have been cool with the 3.0 twin turbo. I don’t blame you going for this to be honest. Plenty of people butt hurt over it I see but you make valid points and a grand cheaper insurance is nice enough for a car that blows away a golf r. Just take care with the RWD this winter.

[@paulwynne1811]

Cant get 140 x drive in uk. God knows why it's the one country that needs it lol

[@mr.airgun6921]

Paul Wynne Indeed, why I said it’d be cool. It’d probably be a car I’d buy. I’m not big into RWD after a 3rd gear corner exit accident in my cossie 20 years ago in freezing weather. Mind you these modern cars with traction are probably a lot safer. I’ve pretty much had imprezas for the last 20 years (with the odd Evo/skyline etc)

[@paulwynne1811]

@@mr.airgun6921 the tyres on these cars and computer helps massive nowadays though. So can enjoy the slides n think we are better than we are lol

[@Juggerslaught]

@@mr.airgun6921 If you get an m140i you will have a big grin on your face, regarding the traction control you can feel it biting just as the back end starts to go lol but it works very well

[@kalheer]

Finally a proper drivers car 👏

[@danielwarren2355]

Great choice, the box and engine combo is immense and the tuning potential they have should you wish to go down that route 🔥

[@danielgraham3830]

Love the new car, b58 ftw! But btw it’s not a DCT it’s a ZF

[@NuttiGoat]

It's not a DCT

[@Nordkapp65]

It's not a three cylinder either 😁

[@aronmurphy9614]

Torque converter gear box which is used in the RS6

[@rodneywright2271]

I think that's a nice choice of car. That M140 hatch is something we can't get in the states. Have to admit I was a bit disappointed when you ditched the R. I have the same R here in the states except mines manual. Have to love a 6yr/72m warranty. Sadly it keeps me from modding the car. Enjoy the 140, I have an e91 and an e88 at the house as well...

[@carl9184]

Everyone should experience a RWD car at some point. And BMW make very good ones! 👍

[@unknownip6741]

Its 4 wheel drive right? you are right BMW is king of the RWD COUPES

[@cmdrjinxo7846]

Its a nice car, I prefer the R but I am biased in that regard as I have an R. Still good to see other cars being featured and apart from mapping the R not much more you could do really for content. I still think the A45 or RS3 would be what id call an upgrade over the R but ofc insurance, running costs etc will also be more so the BMW is a good move for a different experience.

[@mikebanbury3783]

Congrats pal, just got the new g20 330i which is my first Bmw! Epic bit of kit 👍

[@ArcticRob]

Howre you finding it?

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks!

[@mikebanbury3783]

Rob T fantastic mate, if you haven’t got then go for a test drive! I swapped my 2018 S3 because it was night and day! They gave me a 430d while having a 6 week service and that was garbage compared to the new G20! The handling is unreal and the interior has massively stepped up 👍

[@ArcticRob]

@@mikebanbury3783 I was looking at 330i's but was a bit too pricey! Maybe for my next car but the new 330i is the only new bmw I like the look of especially in blue!

[@mikebanbury3783]

Rob T yea I got the potimao blue, it’s the only colour! Wait a few months and they’ll drop, I should have waited but lads and their toys 😂

[@richyc5220]

Hope you enjoy your new car Luke, however i am surprised you didn't wait until next summer to enjoy properly.Yes it is awesome in a straight line on a dry surface, did you watch Jeremy Clarkson's video when he matched one against a GTi ??????

[@danhall5761]

Richy C that was an m135 and top gear faked the spin out for dramatic effect.

[@MrH88]

Great choice of car. Got one for my 2nd car and will not be swapping it any time soon. 6 cylinder makes alllll the difference

[@15october91]

Made a great choice!

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks!

[@RenoveAutoService]

You can put some carbon touches into the interior too why not??? I’m a big fan of carbonfiber in gloss version!!!

[@zaink7037]

Agree there. I'd wrap those silver bits in 8D carbon fibre.

[@v811gfg]

After owning mine for over 3 years this is the first car I have decided to buy after the PCP finishes . I just don't think there is anything else out there that would give me the best value and fun you get with the M140i

[@andylee-hh3su]

Value for money yes your bang on with that ,ive been considering the 240i ,awesome choice dude 👍

[@KAZUYADOG]

The reason is simple it came out top in that 6 car hot hatch hoon you did recently.And i put this comment on before i watched the video !!

[@hampshirephoto]

😂🙏🏻

[@nickyjohn9108]

Wow how much is your insurance if you saved a grand!!!!! One of the good things about being an oldy is my insurance is ridiculously cheap. Can you now do a comparison over the next year of the difference on running costs against the golf r. Keep up the excellent work and ignore the silly negative comments. It’s exciting to see how many options are out there to choose from. Mal

[@BarashiAnime]

I think that after this BMW stop doing hot hatches and go onto things like Performance saloons and coupes and SUV's. That's just what I think overall it's your choice and opinion on what u want to do.

[@Maz-wf3eg]

Love the new car! Looking great!

[@hampshirephoto]

Thank you!

[@Omar-kw5ui]

I usually drive mine in DSC OFF mode and I can barley get the back to slide (probably because I've been driving RWD for 5 years now so I might just be tuned to being careful) unless I am really hammering the throttle and going insane. Don't worry its not as scary as people make it out to be. To go into DSC OFF just hold the traction button down until you get DSC OFF on the dash (should be about 5 secs)

[@andrewlee5237]

Great video,great car, I’ve had mine for a year now and I agree it has its limitations in wet weather, but it makes you a better driver and with a bit off courage you can still spank most things on the road no matter what the conditions. 😁😎😁😎

[@TheFlameFoxx]

What was the total cost of this car, if you don't mind saying?

[@Sam-ChesterFC]

BMW M140i is an absolute machine. Best ‘Bang for Buck’ in the marketplace IMO. Great choice. Enjoy :-)

[@hampshirephoto]

Thank you!

[@davidtot812]

Golf was better! You should choose the RS3

[@robertwignall325]

Good for you, get a car you want, change is good, need to try a few to have an option about what suits best. Thought depreciation is a thing to consider, seen a low mile 2018 140i for under £20k locally and did consider, but have a Focus RS and still happy with that for now. Keep up the great videos and enjoy the new wheels 👍🏼

[@davidespley-jones7074]

Well I'm collecting my used M140i on Monday. I'm going from an S4 which in a way is similar to the Golf R..after buying it do you feel like you've upgraded? Does it feel like there's noticibly more Power?

[@davidespley-jones7074]

I see this video is old but hey...

[@blackflagpirate3444]

In the dry it will be faster over the 1/4 mile but in the rain that’s a different story mate.Mine is 0-60mhp in 4.4 secs yours is 4.7 I think .Mine is only 333.3bhp yours will be 355bhp on a dyno 🤔 💭 Cracking car mate and good video 🏎💥💨💥💨

[@roybatty4687]

I'm thinking of getting one of these now in 2021 but a 2019 car is around £26k to £27k now after the post covid price increases. Is that much of a rise as I'm hesitant?

[@fbf01]

Nice honest video 👌

[@hampshirephoto]

Thank you!

[@jame64176]

I would defiantly recommend trying to source an upgrade to the professional navigation/infotainment system. Didn't have it on my old bmw but I do on my current car. Makes so much diffence in everyday use and helps with bringing the very old style interior from around about 2013 up to modern standards.

[@jayoyarzabal4783]

I have to say I've watched the last few videos on the various test drives you did from Churchs and was convinced the A45 was the one you'd go for as you seemed bowled over by it. I understand you get a newer car for your money and the rear wheel drive fun factor is a contributor, and for me the next major step in that direction would have been the M2. Although it is more money, from experience of driving both vehicles it is far more car! Each to their own, its a lovely car, very capable and I look forward to seeing you develop and modify it as time goes on.

[@15october91]

No pinned comment, so that must have been everything

[@oli_I_7_I]

Hey Luke, I’m going to be buying a M240i mid to late January. Let me know if you want to meet somewhere to do a comparison video!

[@joshmancini9673]

Can you do a dyno test with and without a tdi tuning box? Would love to see what gains it’ll really get

[@simonb530able]

What was the close contender in order from the cars you test driven in your previous videos.. it would be interesting to know what you thought.

[@mattsbeamer]

I would love an m140i. Mines a very basic 116i, but it’s easy to work on, hence why I mAke diys on it :) have fun

[@Itsyourboy8329]

Would you not think a s3 is more comparable to a m140I then a rs3? Considering how much more expensive the rs3 is

[@carlhughes8312]

But can you drive it on a cold rainy night in stoke without it spinning up?

[@Sambob]

Fellow M140i owner great car! Lots of potential. Not a dig just a general question why did you go for such a basic/standard spec one?

[@Sambob]

P.s gloss black trims in these scratch like crazy

[@band1t620]

Mods you should get in this order LSD Good tyres(ps4s work vest with these cars) Upgrade your brakes(steel lines and pads) Underbody brace if you dont have one yet M4 Lower control arms and tension struts Then you can do stage 2, exhaust etc I personally advice getting gearbox remapped with xhp map stage 2 or stage 3 works wonders along with stage 2 engine map I recommend bm3 I must be honest, these cars are not the best at handling when stock, few simple mods transform these cars so much There are numerous evidences of people beating M cars on the track such as M2 or M4 which people say are so much better which is not the case

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Good engine, good drive layout but they look so boring. Could be a diesel, that might be a positive point for some.

[@superduper2100]

The reason its cheaper is because they dont hold value for shit 😂 enjoy tho 👌🏻

[@tomosmoss8699]

Super Duper Last RWD 1 series, straight 6, buy a high spec shadow edition and keep it in good condition and low miles and these will have kept their worth in years to come, or will even be worth more

[@fbf01]

Tomos Moss lmfao couldn’t disagree more, markets flooded with them so I can’t see this at all!

[@aronmurphy9614]

The new 1 series isn't going to be desirable by the fan base if it was they would buy a golf r instead as it is a proven platform, with the m140i being the last of its kind it will hold its value, also the new 1 series is ugly as fuck looks like a new focus from the back and a posh Dacia from the front

[@KRATOS97]

They will now especially with the botched new 1 series facelift

[@superduper2100]

Aron Murphy makes no difference, people will still buy the new 1 series simply because its new then the market will get flooded with them yet again and the prices will drop yet again. The only models that dont drop and will always be desired are proper M cars. Just like audi’s RS range, the focus rs and so on. If i were him, id have bought an even cheaper low mileage 16 plate to take less of a financial hit in the near future

[@Matthew-nq9lj]

Did you ever get round to driving the a35 if so what was your opinion

[@hampshirephoto]

I’ve driven one before - great car but needs heavily modifying to be as good as the A45

[@C.W.]

For "I bought" read "Daddy bought"

[@hampshirephoto]

Oh shut up

[@fbf01]

These cars aren’t crazy expensive, most people with a half decent job can afford one of these comfortably, so I think your very wide of the mark. Maybe try working harder yourself to be in a fortunate position to buy one as opposed to slating those that can.

[@C.W.]

@@hampshirephoto kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnPMnH97Z9p-jbs Daddy got cash. Good on you mate, enjoy the channel but if you can honestly say you haven't had some help then fair enough.

[@EverythingElectricCar]

Would love to see a 0.60mph showdown between the Beemer at a Golf R in the wet!

[@beeedoh4802]

Gobs of power and torque and no AWD sounds like trouble to me! Be careful!

[@ArcticRob]

Would've loved an m140i but insursnce was astronomical for me so I had to get an S1 but would've loved the sound of a 6 cylinder

[@hampshirephoto]

The S1 is a great car nonetheless!

[@ArcticRob]

@@hampshirephoto yeah its good but sounds like a diesel

[@adamblythman3203]

Debating whether to get this or new m135i.. be cool if you could do a comparison video

[@samcourt6228]

Love mine. It does all I need it too; boring stuff and the fun stuff are just dealt with. RWD cars are fine these days with better tyres, traction systems etc....none of the three I’ve had have killed me. Just don’t treat the throttle like an on/off switch. Running costs seem amazingly cheap given the performance on offer. I looked at a Golf R but I found it dull. For me the ZF8 is better than the DSG, the driving position is better, it sounds better etc.

[@stevenl4262]

Fairplay for taking the new car down those country roads lol brave man

[@mikesear482]

Question..please answer. Why do you continually incorrectly refer to the transmission as a DCT?

[@hampshirephoto]

Both videos were filmed within a day of each other. If you look at the screen you’ll see a correction I added in the edit...

[@SuperSimmy01]

Pro Nav is a must in these cars.

[@shorty1072]

Good luck with the car mate

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks!

[@stan1036]

"I keep getting sidetracked" - yeah, that's the RWD innit :-)

[@silvadadi]

IMO spraying satin grey canards with black plasti dip improves the looks - £10 mod!

[@edward92128]

The B58 still exists? You can get the engine in multiple BMW models

[@lukewilliams1012]

Great video mate 👍

[@mr.d8312]

Great choice !

[@kb101ist]

congrats man, thats a very nice car.

[@cambridge.eclipse]

Hope you enjoy your new motor :D

[@ariframzan8602]

Is this the BMW series 1 ? M140i is top spec ?

[@alex31721able]

"I missed having to drive the car" so I bought an automatic

[@felixsommer5572]

I absolutely agree. I also love my M140i with its for me incredible sound during starting it. Greetings from Germany. :-)

[@juanvarleta7853]

Runflat tyres or normal tyres?

[@peterbennpan7288]

Did you buy it out right, finance or lease it?

[@hampshirephoto]

I bought the car outright 👍🏻

[@lewislewis6799]

hampshirephoto can i be cheeky and ask what you do for a job to afford cars like these outright?

[@peterbennpan7288]

Lewis Lewis doesnt he have something to do with cars or selling cars?

[@xDAAAZEx]

@@peterbennpan7288 His Dad has a dealership

[@ThePedalDance]

New Yorker here! Nice hoodie:)

[@epitomyofbs8268]

A45?best car in the market

[@harryquenault]

RWD Mid Engined will be your next car after you drive one 😉