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[@JoeAchilles1]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@shaheenevans]

Joe Achilles seasons greetings from Oz - I bought my m140 ! Because of your reviews - thanks bro for the great content looking forward to 2020

[@richardcorns8553]

Merry Christmas Joe. Thanks for the great content.

[@m2kev789]

Merry Christmas to you too Joe - thanks for all the great video content - look forward to next year! 👍😀

[@bloodstockvip2176]

Great video and merry christmas to you and yours mate

[@osdavid71]

Merry Christmas Joe, thank you for doing what you do. You are one of the main reasons I bought my M2 🙌😊

[@fredrikoberg6544]

If you buy one, then I'll believe you. Until then... 🤔🧐

[@bingerslaroo2249]

As an m140i owner i was underwhelmed by the new m135i at 1st but having driven one all i can say is drop the rwd straight 6 bravado and try it, fappin hell its a brilliant car and you can use all the power, interior is leagues above too. Excellent video Joe. Spot on.

[@LivingLifeFastLLF]

Now that's a video, felt like a film

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy, big praise coming from you bro 👊♥️

[@hasan.baksh1]

Video quality/cinematography/editing with a bit of budget has come on leaps and bounds 👌 well done sir 👏

[@pimpimmans]

Spot on ! I’m so glad I bought one, a smile on my face everytime I drive. It is another era ... but it is a nice car at the bottom ..’ and I do not need drama, I need a car that gives you that confidence rather than drama.

[@andrewlee5237]

Merry Christmas Joe, slick video but I won’t be changing my M140i for the M135i anytime soon. Looking forward to seeing many more videos from you in 2020.

[@anuppatel624]

This car is growing on me. I currently own a m140i. It looks like a cross between the 2 series active tourer and bmw x2.

[@harryc266]

Love the 1. Can’t wait to own the new generation of M135i. Amazing video, you deserve so much more recognition. Bravo Achilles.

[@MrWhiteguy6]

Superb bit of videography, absolutely brilliant!

[@hobbbsy]

Great video, was like watching a proper car review, personally think that’s your best commentary on a video. Genuinely great stuff, loved the cinematics and polish to it. Well done and thank you!!!

[@dansutherland70]

Merry Christmas, Stunning video, definitely your best yet and it was a high bar. The advertorial thing is tricky to balance though, especially with a car this marmite. I kind of feel car makers should make good cars and then take their chances with reviews. Paying someone as talented as you guys to make a film like this where you do everything you can to find something good to say about the car and never shoot it from the front is unfair on you and an admission that this generation of 1-series totally sucks. They owe you far more than the cheque for taking it this hard for the team.

[@martech3596]

I'm absolutely blown away by this car. Amazing video and beautiful scenery. Triumph of a video.

[@Ajojets]

Great video Joe, I changed from a 120d to a 140i mostly after watching your videos on the 140, went from the 140 to a 220d, sadly missing the 140, so after watching your 135i videos I now have one on order, obviously it wasn’t just your videos but the information content helped me decide, if BMW produced content like this I’m sure they’d do far more sales.

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Merry Christmas Joe. Thanks for a year of great videos. This one is beautifully shot. Looking forward to the new 4 series and 2 series coupes over the next couple of years or so, that will retain rear drive, albeit maybe rear biased X drive, I suspect.

[@wayneedwards9990]

I'm fortunate to have been under the CBS umbrella for a few years and have enjoyed a succession of powerful, top end BMWs. Whilst the m140i remained an itch unscratched, I have experience the B58 and ZF box a few times. I am now in the m135i xdrive and enjoying it immensely. Yes the B58 is a belter and the ZF box is hugely better than the Aisin but the newer car is just refined enough whilst maintaining the ability to thrill and cover ground at ridiculous speeds. I'm sure that 10% of the time a m140i would be quicker and 30% of the time it would be more thrilling but I prefer a car that doesn't scare me when I'm less than perfect behind the wheel. Enjoy your m135i/140i whilst you can, if you're good enough, but embrace the future when it becomes inevitable. Don't forget that BMW cannot ignore the A45 AMG for long too........

[@135eddy]

Clearly a well produced, edited and planned out video however, feel it’s lacking honesty. I love the way it looks and the cabin is a massive improvement over the F20 but it’s no B58 / ZF / rear drive M140i. Shame. We all know it’s not an improvement/step on from that car. The engine, gearbox and front wheel drive bias xdrive system are all backward steps.

[@kobbetop]

The title says #ad, seems pretty honest to me. They get paid and we get more free content, win-win. I’m not a fan of front wheel drive Bmw’s either but it’s clearly a good business decicion and the car still seems to be fun.

[@areyouavinalaff]

feel free to start your own car production company and produce cars which you feel consumers want without pandering to other corporations and governments' interventions. I'll wait for your first amazing car.

[@Alistair89]

Totally agree Edward, Tony would ask for the keys back immediately if Joe slagged it off

[@scottfromengland2303]

Nailed it❗

[@phantom2k10]

Big facts.i want to know how much BMW paid Joe to do this smh.as much as I like Joe,one thing that keeps people engaged is honesty,which this and other videos lack smh.they say a car that received criticism usually tends to grow on people,but I've been seeing these on the roads and they still look like shit,sound like shit and are clearly underperforming/underwhelming.joe said this car still retains the BMW soul lmfao

[@areyouavinalaff]

absolutely love the colour of this car, similar as seen on some Audi specials... it's like a pastel gray... kinda 'gray primer with a gloss finish' look... a beautiful subtlety. Merry Christmas Joe x

[@StefABtv]

*stunning video mate! Well done to both you and Patrick*

[@MatthewKanniah]

Absolutely awesome! Love this Joe 🙌🏽

[@andrewf7822]

Great vid thanks Joe. Happy New Year. Keep up the good work.

[@sAmiZZle82]

This was a great video! Always value your opinion on these cars! I just got my hands on an M140i and absolutely love it! Brilliant cinematography, you've really stepped things up here!

[@simple-simon]

Another great video and review Joe. Thanks for giving us something worth watching on Christmas Day, tv’s been shite as normal ! 😁

[@olliemorgan974]

Wow guys, serious bit of cinematography this, awesome work, a great watch. Also love this video style Joe 👍

[@MotorPersona]

This is an incredible edit, and the equipment you have used makes it sound incredible. Good job!

[@CarMadDad]

Great video Joe. Awesome look into the car and you thoughts... Great to hear that BMW gave you some level of support to produce this. I’m shooting one in early Jan and am really interested to see what this holds for the future of the hot hatch at BMW. Merry Christmas to you and yours matey. Look forward to seeing what 2020 holds for you. CMD X

[@knaussgy]

Loved my 130i sounded amazing with BMW induction kit and a few other mods.

[@bengisborne51]

Great video, so professional. Also really enjoyed the tone of the video and the story telling of your journey. Thank you

[@andrewstait]

A fan of the Joe Achilles brands, the camera work and production of this video are spot on, a Petrol Head Tours like this would be totally awesome. I hate to say this but you should have made it really clear in the intro that this is an advert for the new M135i rather than your own honest opinion / review. Great work, but just be careful that sponsored adverts don’t damage your reputation.

[@joshbaxter4829]

It does say #ad in the title

[@stevevincent1974]

Fantastic thoughts on buying and driving the M135i many thanks for sharing

[@KV89-b3c]

Next level intro, awesome content. Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@florianbonne1683]

Amazing scenery, thank you for this beautifuly video Joe, very well put together

[@CASFAN]

I must admit, I have always enjoyed your videos and they are well produced pieces. I know you state in the video that everyone is different and recommend that people test drive this car, but I can’t understand how anyone can really enjoy this car. I had one in November for a few days and whilst it was nice inside and a practical hatch, the driving experience was far from enjoyable. There was an annoying lightness to the wheel which increased as you turned into a corner. It almost seemed like BMW we’re trying to artificially create an oversteer feel in the steering. I loved my old M135 and the M140 was a superb car also, with the improved B58, but this M135 just left me cold. I ended up going for the new M340, which is an outstanding car. Obviously it’s more money and a bigger car, but it retains the fantastic feel that BMWs are renowned for, whilst delivering amazing grip via the rear biased xdrive system. For me BMW have just got it wrong with this car. I feel that the 1 series is a great hatch and the lower models should do very well, but this model just lacks what made the old M135/M140 special. The fun, drama, noise and feel have gone and all is left is a stale but fast version of the basic car.

[@arnoldemergence5978]

M340 is not even that much more expensive that this new M135i using man maths. New M135i with three required options = £535 per month. New M340i = £583 per month. Both with deposit at the same as the monthly figure. £600 per year extra for the M340i. Both quotes based on *The Legendary TRL* and his public price list.

[@CASFAN]

Arnold Emergence indeed, I’m only paying £530 pm for my M340 as well.

[@leefoster8015]

@@CASFAN seems prices have dropped a lot. Just ordered a 1 for a hair under 40k list with options and paying 414 a month. Managed to get 3800 discount and at this price I think it's compelling when you think that puts it in the bracket below s3 golf r etc.

[@CASFAN]

@@leefoster8015 each to their own. It’s certainly a capable car and I quite like how they look, but I just really didn’t like the way it drove. For people who aren’t really into the driving side of things and just want a fast, hot hatch, this is a pretty good option.

[@leefoster8015]

@@CASFAN I've always driven VAG cars and never driven the old 6 pot so I'm not coming from that angle. I cancelled a Cupra 300 for this (same monthlys). So for me it will be a nice upgrade.

[@snowboard360]

Great vid... Well done for dropping content on Xmas day... Now go enjoy a mince pie.... Lol... Enjoyed that road myself not too long ago... In my 3.0 E89... Lucky me only lives 30 mins from it... Have a great 2020

[@Dannyjones1]

Pretty unconvincing pat on the back from you, but my time on a test drive made me buy one anyway. Great car!

[@nismo4321]

Hi Joe. Stunning video. Keep up the good work. I own a m140i and have driven this new m135i and in my opinion m140i is better in every way apart from the interior. M140i feels light and nimble in comparison and is so much more fun especially in manual.

[@TheMattprune]

loved that video! So tempted by the 1 series too, looks epic

[@PetrolheadTours]

Superb video Joe. Great video, drone, chat, editing, scenery... just brilliant 👌

[@cdpower123]

Great review and some epic shots. As someone who is looking for the right M140 this is certainly giving me some food for thought, like you say it’s worthy of a test drive

[@ObsLevelCrossings]

Fantastically produced video !! Awesome car.... stunning scenery... must pay a visit there!👍🏻

[@richhughes4259]

Another awesome video.. happy Christmas and new year mate

[@paullockwood7219]

Joe. This is brilliant. I'm baffled as to how I missed this. Wonderful intro. 👌👏 Thanks to you and KZbin for throwing it my way. 😊

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it! Patrick took this video to another production level 😉 Happy New Year!

[@michaelSprung]

Beautifully done. I am going to test one soon.

[@LukeW1090]

Buy a BMW M135i? Yes! A 2012-2016 model though, of course!

[@rajakhan12346]

2017 is good too and 2018

[@LukeW1090]

@@rajakhan12346 the bmw BM135i wasnt in production in those years. The M140i replaced it.

[@rajakhan12346]

@@LukeW1090 oh yeah. M140i are sick.

[@richardward9177]

Top notch vid and content Joe 👌👌 You have changed your opinion on this car somewhat Joe! Yes, good car in the same way all the other 300ish bhp 4wd 2 liitre cars are. However BMW are late to the party in this respect, if this is your thing a Golf R is a better proposition..particularly the estate version from a practical standpoint. Sorry but the only thing the new 1 has in common with the F20 is the badge on the back. Happy Christmas fella, looking forward to your content in 2020 💪

[@musawenkosindhlovu9980]

I can’t stop watching this, your intros are in another level

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy appreciate it 👌❤️

[@myporscheadventures]

what an amazing video 👌🏽 what a scenery!

[@tonyosullivan2382]

Another great vid 👌love it.

[@brucekendall52]

Top video production,thks.Thks for the years entertainment.Happy Xmas.

[@Si-Drive]

This is a mega video Joe! Well done 👌🏻 I opted for the F22 M240i for aesthetics but I’d definitely have the new M135i over the new M235i gran coupe which I think has a hideous rear end (like the current X4!)

[@SuperJano1994]

Lovely video! Great scenes!

[@JUSTNTEH]

Honestly in my entire life i've never seen a beautiful intro like this 🙌🏼

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you 👌

[@motorbikemumblings]

Great vidoe. Lovely drone work, music, roads, peferct.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you! 👊

[@Tony-ob2ts]

Merry Christmas Joe, hope you get 10’s of thousands more subscribers in 2020!!!

[@hmi1750]

Loved the production. Makes me miss that road and my M135i

[@billyashley4482]

Great video. After watching this and then testing driving it, I’ve ordered mine. Delivery in Nov! Can’t wait!

[@markrobinson1872]

Great video and so well produced.... doesn’t make me want to go out and put my faith in a new M135 though unfortunately. Rather look to a used M3/4 or Audi RS4 for that price I’m afraid..... Happy Christmas 🎄

[@srowlandson]

Such a well produced review. Loved it.

[@crashdrumschool1]

A belter of a video Joe, really sold the car and the hot hatch genre well. Great job 🙌

[@jrgenjrgen1165]

Pure class Joe! Very nice video.👍

[@Scala598]

Great Christmas day viewing 👍🏻

[@Konlaw]

Merry Christmas ! thank you for an awesome automotive year .

[@memduherdogar150]

Great video Joe, I value your opinion very much, when this car first came out I was like no way I would have one but now I am really warming up to it, I like the way it looks, I know it doesn’t have the glorious b58 but as a daily it may be just the car you will ever need, the m135 is on my shortlist when it’s time to replace my 330d. Looking forward to your future videos on this car, maybe some hard driving and the sound of the engine.

[@henryhealy]

This is a wonderfully shot video Joe. Some amazing camera shots. As for the car, I haven't driven it and have no doubt it drives well. However, it has lost its USP in RWD and 6-cylinder engine and although it's subjective, doesn't look as good as an A35, Golf R or S3.

[@gerarddehoog9677]

Great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinlambo4310]

Merry Christmas great vid very well edited excellent enjoyed it had my m240i now for 3 weeks love it so much my arse has never left its seat 😜

[@anthonymitchell3960]

This has to be my favourite review on this car. Well done Joe, love this video / review

[@jrushen4235]

A really classy presentation. Thank you.

[@LucianBarbu]

awesome video, one of your best i would say. First 3:30min were great. awesome car. Keep up the good job man.

[@johnblair9502]

Hi Joe. Quality video. Won’t tempt me away from my M240i. I have just booked Plas Gwyn on seeing the cottage on your video. Will be trying the road and may get to go zip lining too.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Ahh mate that is mega news, you won't be disappointed man! Say hi to Jim from me, can't wait to go back again next year 👌 Happy 2020

[@rickymills8612]

Beautifully filmed Joe 👌🏼

[@thadgiannetti790]

You and Patrick should consider a travel channel, you make every filming location look amazing, it’s a very seductive edit, great vid guys! Happy 🎄 Christmas 🎄!!

[@lancerevo1983]

Happy new year! What's the road you were driving on? It looks beautiful!

[@nils140393]

Really enjoyed this vid👍👍

[@daddysmith1376]

Nice video joe!👌🏻...Gotta say though I must try one of these although I don't no if I could ever part with my e87 130i!..

[@garciaicrag]

What sort of mount is being used to do that in-cabin behind the driver shot? Is the camera on a gimbal? Beautifully shot video mate!

[@BLX]

Epic video, great collab, very impressed mate

[@rtr1901]

Nice video Joe! I also switched from M140i to M2 competition but this sprays some positive flavour for the new M135i...

[@mrjamesmay3548]

Great vid! I think peeps are putting the m140i in to much of a pedestal, yeah it’s a shame we lost the gear box and engine in the new car but if the handling is as good as people make out then it’s a decent compromise I’d say.. especially for 99.9% of the driving that can be done on our roads

[@jamesharwood2443]

Merry Christmas Joe, great video, a really good Boxing Day watch! Admittedly not driven the thing so maybe my opinion would change, but from what I've read and watched it's the one I'd pick out of the current crop of 300bhp+ hot hatches, over the Merc A35, Audi S3, Golf R etc. But would as a current F21 M135i (or if I had a M140i) owner trade in for it? I've come to the decision no. No doubt a brilliant car, but does it have the same magic that the old 3L 6 cylinder had...? All the best for the New Year, looking forward to the content in 2020!

[@marshmellow377]

My first ever BMW was an M140i (2017) I sold that for a 320d (long commute) then sold that for a 530e (ULEZ) now I am back to a M135i (F40). I just love it, they are an addictive practical car ( I am 6ft 2)

[@squarewheels9853]

Great video mate, thanks for sharing your story… amazing car… don’t own one yet… but is on my my shorted list… take care

[@iantovey273]

Merry Christmas Joe. Great review, great video. I wish we could get theM135i in the USA.

[@paullockwood7219]

Wonderful Joe. Great story. 👌

[@EddieHayes]

Nice video Joe but have say it’s an advertorial, not an independent review. I’ve been following you a long time and enjoyed your passion and independence till now. I’ve owned 1x 135i before you did and 2x 140i’s unfortunately; the new 135i has lost the plot in every way mate.

[@bloodstockvip2176]

Go drive one. You might be surprised in a good way. I had an 135, 140 and 2xM240i coupes.

[@braveheart40kglasgow56]

A little aggressive for one's that say they were fans. Maybe just quietly unsub rather than spew out unless your looking for a bit of drama

[@Adam-M1]

Braveheart 40k Glasgow Studios agreed. Bunch of little girls.

[@JoeAchilles1]

It says #ad in the title and paid promotion at the start of the video Eddie, you don't "have to say it's and advertorial", I've already said that.

[@EddieHayes]

Joe Achilles Thanks for the comment and clarification Joe; you see I’ve always followed you as an independent and didn’t give a thought to it being an ad till you pointed it out.

[@xplanet2112]

That cottage looks amazing, car’s not bad too. Great video!

[@carl9184]

Merry Chrimbo Joe 🍻🎄. Another great vid m8

[@alwynhowie738]

Great video. M135 is on my new car list. Currently have a 5 series so a big change, but it looks like the One can do everything I want and need from a car. Will take a test drive 👍

[@Zermatt1]

Production quality on point 👍

[@damiene9563]

I bought my old m140i off the back of one of your previous vids Joe, and I've just bought the 135 off the back of this one....I pretty much agree with everything you've ever said on them fella...Thanks for putting the effort in with these things!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you buddy, really appreciate you letting me know 👌👊

[@damiene9563]

@@JoeAchilles1 between you and the lads at 44Teeth you’ve cost me a fortune 🤣

[@Perazzi11]

Great video Joe, this looks promising for the hot hatch market and maybe the M version will be a real a45 killer!

[@nigelperry9988]

Did you have the Adaptive Suspension option on your test car? Most cars currently in stock and available don't have it unfortunately

[@rustystuff]

I remember your blue M135i 😃 cracking video as usual bud.

[@jimmyjt16]

Just go for the previous 6 pot RWD model. Save your money!

[@gingerbreadman5265]

||||upjidasoid 140i is a better drivers car?

[@gingerbreadman5265]

||||upjidasoid it just comes down to preference, for me it’s a shame they have just followed the market because now it’s just another fwd 2.0 turbo nothing really puts it aside from other hot hatches, doubt we will see a 6 pot RWD hatch again.

[@nigeinblack1]

Thanks Joe just ordered one of these 👍🏻although looks like a lengthy wait, this video certainly helps, great cinematography

[@MrRenobarbican]

Great vid as usual, but as per the 99.8% of other comments there is no chance whatsoever I will be buying this car, I will keep my m140 a bit longer, and if I need to I will switch to Audi before buying this m135, it’s been ruined. Merry Christmas to all

[@scottfromengland2303]

Completely agree 👍🏻

[@DreadsideNubuner]

Yo Bob Mate, Also Considering That Switching "Up" To An M135 Would Increase Your Payment A Lot, It Would Be Sickening To "Upgrade", Pay More, And End Up In A Soulless 295hp 4 Cylinder Yawn-Fest, That's More Depreciating Than An Evan Rachel Wood Film Review.

[@clementdelattre8689]

One of the best video I’ve ever seen concerning a try of a car ! Sensational 👍

[@CMOVlogs]

0:49 wait, is that the other camera man laying back there behind the couch? haha

[@djibby1157]

Production on this video is outstanding Joe! All the best for the new year

[@ChipZilla69]

That's because he had a bmw sponsored camera crew with him with professional editing.

[@djibby1157]

@@ChipZilla69 were you there?

[@Furry_Viking]

Love your videos sir. I have a 228i MSport and it's great for my daily commute and occasional trips through the smokey mountains here in the U.S.. Once I've paid the note off the plan is to find a certified used M2. If only BMW would send the 1 series to this side of the Atlantic. I tend to like my cars small, quick, and functional. The new 1 series seems to tick all three boxes.