I think there is confusion in many comments. the 140i, unlike the type r megane rs or I30N, is not ready from stock to go on the track as unlike the others it is more of a GT. but it has some interesting features a 6-cylinder B58 superior in every way to the others even to the n55 of the M2 and many components in common plug and play with the real M2-3-4. So from stock the 140i will go fast on the straight to make it go fast on the track it needs modifications which if done becomes a truly unique hot hatch! at the nurburgring the 140i with the right modifications set incredible times!
@jackbernard4843 ай бұрын
Best bang for your buck at that price point. As you said above it is flawed especially in the handling department but for the same price no car has a better engine.
@DIZZYDAZZLER20113 ай бұрын
Thousands of miles the engine is thrashed that the next owner will never know 🙈
@Birdy12842 ай бұрын
Not the engine necessarily, but already under good conditions the turbo operates at its rev limit at 500bhp output.
@dappergent94222 ай бұрын
One of the biggest concerns about buying any sports cars like these are the amount seen been ragged at the Nürburgring. Thousands of cars yearly, driven by people who think they can drive. Sadly, as you said, unsuspecting buyers will never know the abuse the cars have suffered.
@Honda1993CivicАй бұрын
Someone needs to give that thing a right good detail!
@Thuds5933 ай бұрын
I’ve reported him to DVLA for the mileage blocker. People like this don’t deserve to drive nice cars.
@jusalii2 ай бұрын
Keep hating mate. No need to cry if you can’t get on his level
@petaflop36062 ай бұрын
@@jusalii on the level of a mileage blocker? what does that even mean..
@bigkaswrx8115Ай бұрын
@@jusalii Imagine you buy a clocked back car from a dodgy seller, then the engine goes on you, then you end up in a pile of debt. You wouldnt be so chippy if that happened to you or your family. The guy isnt thinking anyway, hes advertising the blocker on youtube in front of thousands 😂
@Yhyujss3 ай бұрын
A big smile on your face and at the same time a little poo coming out that's what these cars all about😂😂
@accelerateyoutube3 ай бұрын
@@Yhyujss 😂 that is the best way to describe this car! - Drew
@DjNikGnashers3 ай бұрын
I had an M140i for 4 years. I took it from a 2 year old standard car, to 455bhp/634nm and upgraded many parts, brakes etc. It was a very good car, superb daily, comfortable when I wanted it to be (adaptive suspension), and as fast as almost anything else on the road when I wanted to. It just never felt 'special', and always seemed to be very good until I wanted to push the limits, and then it never felt like it was happy. The ride was just so bouncy over repetitive bumps, the back end wiggled around constantly, it always felt like it wanted to kill me if I pushed too hard. And it almost did, in traction off mode, sideways on a patch of diesel coming off a roundabout on a dual carriageway, slid which I held, but soon as I got back to grippy road again, it sopat round the other way so quickly I ended up backwards off the road into a tree. I then got an OG M2. It's not quite as fast (although it is just as fast to 60mph as my old M140i due to much better traction), but in EVERY other way, it is a level above. The ride and damping is so settled, the handling, chassis balance, cornering, steering, everything is so much better. I feel like I can drive it at 9/10ths and it never feels like it will kill me. When it does start to let go, it is predictable.
@TsZen8763 ай бұрын
M140s need an LSD to be fitted to get that predictable feeling, and adaptive suspension is great for daily cars but for proper driving at 9/10th+ you want Coilovers
@DjNikGnashers3 ай бұрын
@@TsZen876 Yes I know, I have owned several tuned cars, and worked in the motor trade for many years. But, just fitting a Limited Slip Diff in an M140i does not automatically turn it into an M car. The rear subframe mounting bushes on an M lite are too soft as it's not a dedicated performance car, it's designed for daily comfort, so those all need changing, then the dampers need upgrading, coilovers are a decent option, but the control arms need changing for M3 items to give you a more track style setup at the front, more camber for better steering feel, and even then the front track width is a limiting factor, an M car has a wider track and wider tyres/wheels. I genuinely considered every option for the M140i, but to make it track like an M car, you need to spend a LOT of money, and then you could have just bought an M car anyway. There is a fantastic track m140i in Scotland, he's on KZbin, called 'Hulk' it has every mod you could possibly do, and it is a weapon. But, it has cost him so much money to get there.
@TsZen8763 ай бұрын
@@DjNikGnashers although I already knew these I appreciate your response I kept my initial comment short because that is enough for most road users, however for track use you’re definitely right, a lot needs to be changed for true 10/10ths performance
@DjNikGnashers3 ай бұрын
@@TsZen876 Apologies if I came across as trying to educate the educated, thank you for your kind reply. Peace.
@TsZen8763 ай бұрын
@@DjNikGnashers No worries at all, many people will find your response very useful, always good to see people spreading actual knowledge on the internet!
@davidstuart4915Ай бұрын
Needs a smart awd set up, and suspension + diff upgrade to be more manageable - this in greasy conditions combined with hayfever, wouldnt last very long....
@El-hefe_3 ай бұрын
Are you guys able to remap a 70 plate x1 20i? noone seems to be able to do this yet with the ecu's on this model.
@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts3 ай бұрын
I do like a M140i 😈
@accelerateyoutube3 ай бұрын
@@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts thought you might like this dude! I'd still take an E60 👀 lol - Drew
@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts3 ай бұрын
@@accelerateyoutubeThe E60 is nicer looking 😍👌🏼
@alaindunkerque593 ай бұрын
Belle vidéo 👌 😉. Super 👌. Bien que suis Audi TT 👍 😉. Malgré tout j'ai possédé une BMW Compact 3.16 I, équipée Hartge et j'en ai gardé de très bons souvenirs. 👍🏴 🇫🇷
@BOSKILLZX3 ай бұрын
Anyone using a mileage blocker is a complete loser
@E92jamesy3 ай бұрын
I loved my stage 2 M140I, shame all the chavs got hold of them now, there the new Ford Fiesta ST lol! Great engines, will look for another b58 but installed in something more grown up like the 340i/440i/540i,X340i, less unobtainable for the youngens now days ;)
@Ru5tY872 ай бұрын
Now you've a fiat 500 🤪
@E92jamesy2 ай бұрын
@Ru5tY87 Wrong. Bmw 330d. I had the 500 for 3 months last year. 😄
@afegasdf76y123e2 ай бұрын
2.5 mpg? bro how the hell
@asharibchaudhary58443 ай бұрын
the mileage blocker 😂😂
@E92jamesy3 ай бұрын
Oh dear, don't buy this if you see it up for sale. 😂 What a fool. All for an M lite.
@bmwsincekid3 ай бұрын
Stupid guy
@chinchu70003 ай бұрын
Lool I didn’t even see it had to zoom in 😂
@WEFLIPANYCAR3 ай бұрын
How can you tell? I can’t see it
@asharibchaudhary58443 ай бұрын
@@WEFLIPANYCAR speedo ain’t moving 😂 means the cars registering 0 miles
@sv-rh4dz3 ай бұрын
The only good thing is the engine and gearbox. The suspension is awful and gets unsettled so easily . Its not a drivers car . I don't miss it
@accelerateyoutube3 ай бұрын
@sv-rh4dz funny enough, we have a full review coming in a few weeks and we explain that it's not the fastest it could be as it does feel unsettled, but it does put a smile on your face. Thank you for watching! - Drew
@francescosaia44753 ай бұрын
You can fix easily!
@francescosaia44753 ай бұрын
You can fix easily with lsd and suspension geometry!
@pasma19832 ай бұрын
We dont care what you like or not!😂
@DAWAXFAX3 ай бұрын
THIS TITTLE IS STRAIGHT FROM A JAKE SCHNATTER VIDEO💀
@shanehughes61023 ай бұрын
Isit 480 490 or 500bhp lol?
@leechamberlain57063 ай бұрын
Stage 2 plus 🤣 you hate the stage lol.
@accelerateyoutube3 ай бұрын
@leechamberlain5706 it made me Twitch everytime I said it 🤦🏻♂️😂 - Drew
@leechamberlain57063 ай бұрын
@@accelerateyoutube Bless you mate
@davidstuart4915Ай бұрын
1/2 a MPG??????????????????????!!!!
@menshealthforwealth23684 күн бұрын
that sheep tho
@dappergent94222 ай бұрын
I was looking to buy one of these last year, and so glad I didn't. The majority I have seen have been driven by idiotic chavs like they were stolen. Such a lovely car too, but sadly the owners leaves a lot to answer for.
@Thuds5933 ай бұрын
Too fast destroys the drive ability of the M140i
@Lewis5S3 ай бұрын
LSD fixes it
@accelerateyoutube3 ай бұрын
@@Thuds593 I imagine these things with more power become a bit of a handful! - Drew
@accelerateyoutube3 ай бұрын
@@Lewis5S I am very curious to see how they drive with an LSD. The owner of the featured car has an LSD on his shopping list. - Drew
@Yhyujss3 ай бұрын
@@Thuds593 for me the sweet spot is around 450hp
@MaackyD3 ай бұрын
@Lewis5S Doesn't fix it entirely. The chassis is still really mediocre compared to any hot hatch out of the box. Even track spec ones struggle keeping up with many somewhat stock hot hatches
@Carl-yx1ww3 ай бұрын
Death trap.. I had one brand new 2017 in 2017 too much power for chassis. Shame on u bmw
@francescosaia44753 ай бұрын
You can fix that easily
@MaackyD3 ай бұрын
@@francescosaia4475 easily? You're spending at least 3k worth of mods to get it to handle like any other stock hot hatch