I Rejected My BRAND NEW BMW…The Result!

[@slen6293]

You had a bad experience. One I would say is pretty rare. I’m on my 6th BMW. Of those that includes an m140i and 2x F40 m135i with no issues at all. Personally I prefer the m135i over the clio. Slagging the car off as boring is a bit sour grapes, just rise above it. It’s still a great daily that’s been enjoyed by a lot of people I’m sure you can appreciate that

[@TomSimonss]

I can appreciate it yes of course, but it is boring for what I’m after and I said that from the day I bought it. Just so happens my one and only experience was negative so I will not be going back

[@sinclairs.rhythm]

Have had the same experience, took order of a i20N, received it Febuary 2024, did 2400 miles in it; it broke down, RAC came out to look at it, the alternator failed. Hyundai took it back, 1 month after I didn't hear a peep from them, so contacted them; "we can't see a light on the dashboard, one of our mechanics will look into it" then again no contact for a month, so got in touch again with this reply "well one of our mechanics will have to test drive it for a week to diagnose the issue" even though the issue was already diagnosed 2 months prior. Months later of being ignored, or seemingly having no interest; 6 months in total, it's being returned. First new car I've ever owned and this is the experience I've had, totally put off, will just carry on owning older cars. 🙂

[@TomSimonss]

Same as me, puts you right off. Glad it’s over now

[@andrewpollitt5692]

Enjoyed the BMW Journey, Tom ,thank you

[@TomSimonss]

Glad you could join me 🤭💪

[@TheLatestSounds]

Glad it's all sorted

[@TomSimonss]

Thank you 💪

[@W33K3NDMU51C]

I think you have just been unlucky. I've had BMW's for the past 8 or 9 years with Sytner BMW and never had any major issue. Small issues I have had, they were awesome with dealing with them.

[@TomSimonss]

Potentially unlucky, but as a first and only experience, it’s enough to turn me away!

[@sugarcoatltd]

Tom, it's a shame you didn't enjoy your BMW experience, that is certainly not the plan of any manufacturer or Dealer partner. I have a 2024 F40 M135i purchased new in March this year, covered 8000 miles so far and it's been a fabulous daily, it does everything extremely well. Regarding the mileage charge, if we stay commercial that feels really fair to me. BMW have refunded you everything and restored you to the point you were at before buying the car, and they now have a car with 4000 miles covered which of course that can't sell as new. So paying towards the mileage you covered is a fair request as you've driven them. Move on and enjoy life, it's far too short to carry stress... Best wishes.

[@TomSimonss]

Completely agree. Only issue I have is I first made them aware of the issues & the fact I want to reject the car at 750 miles…hence my annoyance with the charge. It could’ve all been resolved ages ago

[@paulfarina1134]

Happy to hear you got that figured out buddy :)

[@TomSimonss]

Thank you 💪

[@1kilohawk]

Glad you got that sorted! I went through a similar experience, unfortunately left it too long to get refunded.

[@TomSimonss]

Ahh that sucks. Sorry to hear that

[@Prompy4521]

anyone who says the bm is a better drivers car is absolutely wrong. what a car these 197/200s are

[@TomSimonss]

Exactly, not comparable

[@King_Of_Persia]

Really does depend. If you mean car for value then 100% the Clio wins every single time, I loved mine, was fully track spec and brought the widest of smiles. However, now I've got a full track spec E92 M3 and it wipes the floor with everything and anything the Clio had. However, one cost 10k and the other costs 50k

[@computerscience6579]

I was the one commenting m135i is better.. Dismissing the BMW M135i as a "bad car" based on one bad experience overlooks its superior performance, technology, comfort, and build quality compared to the Renault Clio 200. The Clio might be fun in specific situations (like twisty B-roads), but in terms of overall capability-whether it's speed, handling precision, practicality, or refinement-the M135i is simply in another league.

[@TomSimonss]

Yeah you are right, but them leagues aren’t the ones I care for

[@computerscience6579]

@@TomSimonss well respected bro. Enjoy your new toy :D

[@Supraifyification]

the m135i is just pathetic when you have driven the older m140i with not only a b58 straight six but also rear wheel drive, more torque and more horsepower. Its such a downgrade from the old model and now offers absolutely nothing over a Golf or an Audi competitor. Its still a good car but its really nothing more than a mini cooper at this point.

[@computerscience6579]

Sure, the M140i had a B58 straight-six and rear-wheel drive, but let's be real for a second-how often did you actually need all that torque just to get stuck in traffic or cruise to the grocery store? The M135i may have "downgraded" to a four-cylinder, but it’s hardly a slouch with 302 horsepower and xDrive all-wheel drive. You can still hit 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds-oh no, a whole 0.3 seconds slower than the M140i! How will you ever survive that extra blink of an eye? And let’s be real-were you really out there drifting your M140i around every corner? The M135i’s all-wheel drive gives you better traction in real-world conditions, so while you’re busy reminiscing about track days you never went to, the M135i is giving people actual confidence on the road.

[@Supraifyification]

@@computerscience6579 Strange logic, by that logic a VW Up or Aygo will do you just to get groceries too. You don't even need more than 50 hp and 60 torque tbh. The m135i is a downgrade in every possible way and is essentially just a rebadged mini. Thats why its not selling and that 1 series in general has not been popular or well liked by anyone. No its not slow but its worse than the old one which is why it sucks. The old m140i isn't some car that slides around everywhere. I don't know if you are aware of the fact the m140i also had xDrive if that is what you wanted from a car. Sounds like you are a m135i owner coping about the fact you bought an overpriced mini. I have driven every 1 series including the f40 128ti and its just worse in every way except the tech. You are literally just agreeing on every point i made, the car is slower has less torque has fwd based x drive instead of rwd x drive as the current GOOD m cars have.