Should you buy the new BMW M135i | Hot Hatch |

[@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 🙌😊

[@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.

[@fredrikoberg6544]

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

[@LivingLifeFastLLF]

Now that's a video, felt like a film

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy, big praise coming from you bro 👊♥️

[@edward92128]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@TrustMeIKnowEverything]

This m135 will murder the old m135. Old m135 has a great engine but it's handling was terrible and the interior was disgusting

[@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.

[@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........

[@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.

[@arnoldemergence5978]

*Great Quality Video Joe* Yes this is a "hot hatch", but a ludicrously expensive one. A few options puts it over £40k, an amazing reach considering it is sub 300hp (when dynoed). Discounts around 10-12% are the minimum right now, but BMW needs to be way more generous for it to be viable. TRL has them at £1k deposit then £499 per month PCP (47 months), big money for this car. Value after 4 year PCP is £16k, a huge total when combined with the £24,453 paid over 47 months (including the deposit). That is for a weak spec car - add _minimum required options_ HK sound, leather and adaptive suspension and you are at £535 per month). There are 53 previous gen M140i with under 10k miles on Approved Used BMW, starting at £20k. They are reliable, look better, sound better... you would have to be mad to turn down a £25k M140i and pick a £38k M135i. My *expert* opinion: buy an M140i (and get one pre OPF filter if possible). There are at least 12 on BMW sub 10k miles and without OPF. PCP at £500 per month for a *hot hatch* is *INSANE*

[@hasan.baksh1]

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

[@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.

[@martech3596]

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

As a proud f20 owner, this one doesn't unfortunately scratch my itch. Not a big fan of the front fascia, love the back 3/4's though. Love the additional room inside but I'd miss the rear wheel drive shenanigans and manual option that my current one has. What it gets in the practicality department, I feel like it misses on the enjoyment department. Love the video nonetheless, keep it up!

[@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.

[@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.

[@harryc266]

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

[@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)

[@jimmyjt16]

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

[@thatsjustme1990]

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

[@thatsjustme1990]

||||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.

[@niklaspernelind768]

Hell no!! I would choose 140 without doubt😎

[@evrensokmener6768]

The new 140 is not out

[@GRfourfun]

Merry Christmas Joe, sorry but this new 135i is minging. I know you’ve had to back track and we all know why. We all get that and I admire you for trying to sell this car, but only non Petrolheads will buy it.

[@scottsmith2657]

NeverL8 inaV8 rubbish I’m a petrol head and I’ve bought one, yes people won’t like it but I think it’s a great all rounder

[@MadafakaG]

@@scottsmith2657 same for me. Bought one and its a great car for everyday. Go to work, go to the grocery store have low petrol cost and still if you need 300hp Still love my e63 650i for the weekends but for everyday the M135i is really great

[@AUTOIDTV]

Unreal video mate. The quality is next level!

[@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.

[@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.

[@JUSTNTEH]

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

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you 👌

[@musawenkosindhlovu9980]

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

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy appreciate it 👌❤️

[@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.

[@MrWhiteguy6]

Superb bit of videography, absolutely brilliant!

[@Dannyjones1]

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

[@latlak]

I had the F20 118d and now the F40 118d. The suspension is in every term better than the F20, the efficiency is aswell and it's way more aerodynamic than the F20 without M sport package and you can really feel the difference on the Autobahn at high speeds. I personally liked the new optics after a while. The fun in the F20 was the clear steering feel and the ability to just floor it in a corner to make it dance. Now you can't do that in the F40 anymore and if you try, it's very frustrating how it struggles. The fun with the F40 lies in fast daily driving under the limits. The steering feels really responsive, the suspension is comfortable while minimizing tilt and when you have some S turns you can actually feel how the rear end gets light. It's not a small 3 series anymore, but it became what this car category is.

[@timwakelin4769]

Where abouts are these roads Joe? I’ve got my 135i coming next few weeks and want to experience them for myself, they look outstanding

[@leefoster8015]

Have this car and love it. Most haters never tried it or don't see the need for an all weather all rounder.

[@AlexSeddon11]

The looks are growing on me, the interior in fantastic. But for me it’s like comparing the S3 to an RS3, going for a smaller, less performing and worse sounding car. The price point is all wrong imo, if the M135i was around 30k then it would draw a lot more people in, but mid 40 with a few options is crazy. You ask anyone who has a M140i and they’ll argue til they’re blue in the face with their mates who own (S3,Golf R, A45) and what do they all say... yes I don’t even need to. Losing what the f20/21 had going for it, it makes it like the rest and for me, has killed it.

[@TheBeebg]

Cmon Joe.... pure bluff ! Cars piss n you know it, decent car but not a patch on the M140i

[@stevevincent1974]

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

[@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 🤣

[@knaussgy]

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

[@nigelperry9988]

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

[@markmahood2019]

A BMW sponsored video. Hmm. I guess the really big question is, will you be buying an m135i? Until then it's a no from me.

[@sam_and3376]

Its his daily driver now.

[@cliveturner7643]

Test drove one. Wasn't blown away, In fact I'd go as far as disappointed. Then took out a 2018 M140i Shadow Edition that was on the forecourt. Could not stop smiling. For me, it's got to have the Wow factor. The new M135i didn't. The M140i so did! Bought one the following week! Best decision ever 😁

[@jtwitchett]

Great shots and edit Joe. Quite telling that the only driving positive over the m140 is stability, though. I still can't see many enthusiasts, particularly BMW enthusiasts, being excited about this car. This review tells me that its a good, practical, every day car, therefore surely the answer is 118?

[@braveheart40kglasgow56]

I test drove one the other day as I just sold my M135i rwd. I also test drove the Golf R. Gold R was better but still not for me, M135i has much better interior but that was it. In fact, the drive itself felt rather underwhelming. Auto gear changes felt weirdly loose and not as smooth. Dealer said it was due to it being new. I'm really not sure what to go for now

[@StefABtv]

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

[@JamesMonty]

I’m looking back on your old videos, superb by the way! I have an M240i, love the B58, sound and RWD. However, living in the north of scotland there is only about 5 months I can get the power down. At the moment I can’t use a third of the power and although sliding around roundabouts is fun, it’s become annoying for a daily driver. I’ll be checking this one out, shame about the front end! Maybe a totally black car will help.

[@RMK67]

I cannot in all honesty believe that a front wheel driver M/V irrespective of the XDrive will give the sheer enjoyment of my previous owned M140 model and why I ordered and took delivery of the M340 recently - Such a shame to see such a wonderful car denigrated into a platform which won’t give you “Sheer Driving Pleasure”....

[@Whocaresetc]

I bought one, LOVE IT

[@JohnDoe-uy3es]

i bought one too.. but already had my testdrive...was so much fun. Its wayyy enough for me

[@cameronjones3657]

I have compared this to the AMG A35, the A35 wins out, if you want the toned down look just go without the aero kit. As a small city luxury car, looks and interior feel are very important and the mercedes wins here. I think the only thing BMW can beat them on is price. The 135i isn't a car you can walk away from and do a look back stare, you'd be disappointed every time.

[@roadtuned1416]

Exactly, BMW was owning the game with the old 1 series 6pot and rwd - a unique car. Now - everyone offers the same crap - Mercedes, kia, audi all the same... bmw can't beat them at their own game with the 4pot crap. They should stick to their original rwd setup.

[@markleith7348]

Cracking video Joe. Just can’t help feel phrases like “goes about with no fuss” and “the car is so stable” just detaches the driver from the driving experience. For me a hot hatch should be all about the driving experience on great UK roads. For me drama and character is key in a hot hatch. This just looks like it has none... :/

[@bengisborne51]

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

[@michalleszcz007]

S3 or 135i ??

[@zemekiel]

While this is a lovely video, my advice to people would be to buy a second hand M140i or M240i of the previous generation!

[@roadtuned1416]

Exactly much better value for money - rwd 6 pot excellent engine, fun. This one is grocery shopper for grannies

[@JohnDoe-uy3es]

@@roadtuned1416 u drove one? i guess not...

[@tgspur]

Realise I'm a bit late to the party but great video! As a 51 yr old I was looking for a grown-up hot hatch I could live with every day but have fun in when I wanted & I love my M135i as it ticks all the boxes for me

[@SlowCarToChina]

Is it really that quiet inside or did you filter out the road noise?

[@andyallen6087]

For the many commenters who feel affronted by the new car and continually drip about it.... Firstly, This is not a replacement for the M140i. It’s not claimed to be. So stop slating it as though it is. It’s simply the fastest version of the F40 that’s available now. Secondly, most of us think the S3, A35 AMG, golf R, etc. Are fantastic cars which we are very glad exist. None of us give them the kind of hate you lot are giving the F40; but in all the comparisons I’ve seen so far the F40 beats them all. If you are a BMW fan you should be very happy that this new car is really that good! Thirdly, the new car looks so much better in the flesh than in photos that I urge you to go and see one before you gob off about how honking it looks. Side by side it makes the F20 look very dated (which it is). Fourthly, this thing is a top drive. It’s a riot. If you haven’t driven one then I recommend that you do. Again, before jumping in the auto-hate bandwagon. Fifthly (if that’s a thing), no one is going to take your F20s away from you. They will remain the awesome things they are now. Stop acting like spoiled babies because BMW hasn’t kept to your beloved formula for its latest car. I understand that this is a channel subscribed to predominantly by die-hard RWD 6cylinder F20 fans, and is essentially an echo-chamber for F20 loving. Throwing the F40 M135i into this demographic is like throwing Hillary into the middle of a Trump rally. (So I’m posting this at my own risk) Sixthly, I went to the dealer to buy an M140i but while there I saw and drove the new F40 demonstrator. it became a fairly easy decision. I’ve bought a new M135i. Putting my money where my mouth is so to speak. Seventhly, I’m not some 4WD fan boy that doesn’t know what RWD is like. I’ve owned, among other things two M3s and two TVR chimaera 500s (you don’t get much more RWD than those!). So I get it. But RWD is not the be-all and end-all that some of you narrow minded folks seem to believe. This new car is better to drive in a whole load of areas than the F20. You just can’t chuck the back end out: boo-hoo. Ive also had a z4-35i. So I know what the previous M135i engine was like. It’s pretty good to have one in a one series but it’s not amazing, it’s not an “S” engine and there’s not as much drama as people seem to make out. It’s more smooth than dramatic. The B58 is the same, powerful and smooth but not all that exciting. Neither is it going away, you just won’t see it in a 1er. Finally, I’m a big fan of the old m-lites, how could you not be. Is it sad that the new one series is not RWD and doesn’t have a 3ltr 6pot ? Yes, of course it is. Does that mean we should automatically hate the new car? No, of course not! That would be like cutting off our nose to spite our face. BMW are now making a very different car, but boy have they done a good job of it. I for one will continue to love BMW’s RWD offerings while simultaneously being very glad that I own such a badass little BMW. Sorry to try and swim against the tide of hate, I just find it all a bit boring and thought I’d intervene if only for the sake of variety. Keep up the good work Joe. (I’m not sure that paid adverts will help you maintain you credibility though) Cheers

[@markrhoden68]

I love my m140i but sadly I'll not be looking to upgrade to this car, saying that I'll not be looking at a similar type of car. My love is with the engine and its gearbox and unless I'm willing to go for a bigger car 340i which as i have no children so no practicality issues is unnecessary so as a couple I'd be looking at going into a z4 m40i perfect solution and a great deal cooler to be seen in. I appreciate this car is a means to an end and I'm sure somebody will like it very much.

[@shaheenevans]

Mark Rhoden agree totally - m340 for me next

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Me neither. Despite what some say, it’s hard to see moving from a straight six to a 4 pot as anything other than a downgrade. I have done that in the past (from a 330i to a 328i) and whilst BMW’s 2 litre engine is a great engine, it just doesn’t quite have the smoothness, noise and just feel of the six. The economy difference isn’t night and day either in day to day driving. I’m interested to see what the next 4 series coupe (due 2020 I think) and next 2 series coupe (which keeps rear drive) and due 2021 or possibly 2022 are like. I assume they will come in M440i and M240i versions, presumably the 374hp unit in the latest M340i. That also has standard X drive, but thankfully rear biased, so I guess we can expect that to transfer over too. It should mean the new 2 is based on 3 series underpinnings, just as the F series 1 and 2 cars were.

[@AttyHo]

Ive got one of the last m140i new builds and dont regret buying a old model at all what a car total legend and will become if not a classic. I told bmw i did not want a mini jcw with a different skin as there no difference in all manufacturers hot hatches anymore. Mrs has a mini countryman hybrid and its brilliant with great handling. I love joe and one of the best on KZbin watch all his vids and the reason i went for the m140i top guy but just one question be honest if you had a m140i or m240i or the new m135i keys for that road which would you chose? Its a great road that not been in car yet but been on my bmw s1000rr and its just awesome. Have a good xmas.

[@markrhoden68]

@@AttyHo m240i I like the look and it has the under body suspension brace that doesn't come on the m140i from factory anyway. I understand it helps stabilise the rear under hard acceleration short of the full LSD.

[@AttyHo]

@@markrhoden68 im looking for place in north west of England that supply and fit as im rubbish at that stuff. I agree the m240i is not practical for me or the z40i but would rather have both then the new m135i. They might tell you otherwise but they have standardised the 1,2 series x1 x2 and mini only 3 series and above on rwd platform. I was looking at the m340i but its 45k and im not paying government £500 a year in road tax

[@NeilDuly]

Dying to get your advice on if it's worth getting the adaptive suspension or not?

[@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

[@gus8840]

I’m interested to see if/when they bring out the M140i version of this new platform, what it will be like. The talk of electric assisted power and 400+ BHP should be fairly interesting and make it stand out amongst its rivals.

[@arnoldemergence5978]

Good point, there might a proper version eventually. Best to wait for that then!

[@craigbannister4924]

hi. brilliant video. out of curiosity, where is that road ?

[@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 💪

[@MrEMIT777]

I bought the 1 series m sport over the A class AMG which I am scheduled to collect mid January 21.. With so much negative comments on the internet I wonder if I made the right decision! Have you tested both cars Joe?

[@Gez492]

Looks and proportions are still a challenge visually. Also I remember in previous videos you complained about the Audi arm rest as one of the reasons you prefer the BMW, is not this 1 series afflicted with a similar thing it looks really low on the door to me. Strange also how journos are now extolling the virtues of AWD now that BMW are rolling it out with increasing speed especially on their performance cars. Where the same people criticized Audi as not as much of a drivers car as a RWD BMW. The times they are a changing..

[@motorbikemumblings]

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

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you! 👊

[@band1t620]

Maybe new m135ix is easier to drive, maybe its better all rounder no matter the weather but it will never be as fun as m140i or m135i Its not only about the engine or the gearbox but rwd really requires you to actually know how to drive or it will bite you, thats what I love about my 140, i always have to be careful not to push my foot down too hard in the corner, counter steer if it steps out on you I absolutely love that, I cant really explain it but to me 140 feels more of a drivers car than m135ix will ever be I know 140 is far from proper drivers car but we can all agree its(m)lite version of drivers car Cheap, easy to get in - hard to master, reliable engine and gearbox, plenty of power, tunability To me new m135ix is another golf on the market, they all do the same thing and tbh I'd rather to get golf R because to me it looks better and there are far more parts I hope my next car is going to be proper M car, M3 or M4 if im lucky enough :)

[@dipeshpatel8974]

Joe where would you rank this M135i in comparison to other hot hatches in the same class?

[@ChasingRabbits.]

A big and heavy sunroof, a drivetrain that rips all the fun out of exiting corners and a set of comfortable seats are supposed to be the essentials of a 1-series? I must have gotten something wrong. 🤔

[@TheMattprune]

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

[@philb4031]

Hi Joe - What road are you on? it looks stunning, also are you aware if there are any plans to pet a manual in this model?

[@clementdelattre8689]

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

[@lbnewell23]

To make the perfect 1 you need to take the body (maybe except the front bumper) and interior of the new m135i and put them in that wonderful drivetrain of the m140i

[@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 🎄

[@MatthewKanniah]

Absolutely awesome! Love this Joe 🙌🏽

[@smoggy1964]

I’ve got one - superb car and I’ve had A45s and S3s

[@JohnDoe-uy3es]

u got the 2020 Model? Is there absolutley no pops and bangs?

[@Leader246]

This is a fantastic video, even three years on. I hope to buy a M135i next year and videos like this certainly help me know what to look forward to. When I get it, I will definitely book a weekend in Bala. Thanks also for introducing me to Jameson Nathan Jones. What a great piece of music!

[@MrStickybunn]

Hi there like your videos, but how do you de-badge your cars ? I see it’s easy to get the old ones off, but what about the sticky stuff off ? Thanks

[@Rich-fr9xn]

Hi Joe,cracking video as always.I need a bit of advice.I’m thinking of buying a Mini Clubman John Cooper Works (JCW) but undecided what to get,a JCW or a BMW M135i.I have been told that both cars have the same engine which is the 306 BHP.Which one would be the better car to buy in terms of quality and running cost ie service etc.They are both about the same price but which would be the better car for your every day drive including doing the school run etc.Your help and knowledge would be much appreciated.

[@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!!!

[@bloodstockvip2176]

I know this is an infomercial ad but I also saw your first real drive in the press car, one which was from the heart as you discovered it for the 1st time. I love your usual reviews and followed you from the start pretty much. You were the reason I went to m135i f20 rwd (no uk 4wd on old car) and one of the influencers to test drive this new f40 model for 48 hours which is what swung it for me. Long story short, I'm 9 months into ownership of this new model. Did I like the front design? Not much, no. Has it grown on me now? Yes and I do like it now I'm used to it espeically seeing the other new bmw range with this dna. How did I make mine better? With a Remus Sport exhaust and Motech stance (Eibach setup) which transforms the car into an infinitely better proposition (both in looks and handling) over the previous one. I do 14k per year so spend quite a lot of time in it. As a daily driver, this car is way way better. Interior is not comparible to the old car. It's light years ahead, more a baby 8 or x5 for sure. Screen mirroring so useful, adaptive leds incredible and the tech pack worth every penny. Power is enough for uk. 4.8 secs to 62 from standstill is quicker than most stuff on the road and the 306 horses go down in any weather, unlike my old rwd car unless dry below 3rd as you well know. Sure, I miss the 6 pot soundtrack and rwd occasionally but nothing else from the old car at all. Silly things like idrive7 and 10" digital cockpit plus the best standard alcantara seats I've ever sat in. Ambient lighting is just lovely at night and if you have Bimmercode, so much more customisation of the displays/features. Just my thoughts, maybe noone will agree but I've genuinely had both, loved the old car a lot but this new model overall is a significant jump up improvement and I am absolutely loving this new model. Subjective this next statement... on my favourite country road, I'm convinced it's quicker you know! Point to point. Keep up the good work mate, you were right both times. 👍

[@WimalSamarasinghe]

What's the name of that road in Nothern Wales?

[@andyhunt457]

We need to get over the fact it is not rear wheel drive and not a six pot.It is not a direct replacement for 135/140.To compare one against another is pointless.Its a great car and will prob sell more than the M140.As normal design is subjective,people did not like the early iterations of the 1 series when it first came out.

[@GBFeb72]

Great video Joe. But I’m not sold in it, it isn’t making me want to part with the M140i. Isn’t there an updated M140i coming in 2020?

[@Ashton_2176]

It's a shame, that BMW doesn't sell the 1 series hatchback here in the United States, and Canada, because I really want to buy the new BMW m135i hatchback! It be really nice of BMW to release such an amazing hatchback to all of North America!

[@deandakin3196]

Swapped from an A7 Black Edition into an M135i...no regrets, great car that does everything you want from a daily driver.

[@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!

[@xplanet2112]

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

[@howardrowlands1115]

Hi Joe I’m Shropshire based so spent many rides out on my bike around North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 but wondered where you shot the vid? I thought it looks like the mountain over towards Bala? I have a 2016 M135i estoril blue and love it for all the reasons you said. 👍🏻

[@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.

[@simodthebod4256]

Normally love your videos mate, but where is the actual content about living with it day to day after 2 months? Has the gearbox improved? Is it just as quick as a M140 in day to day driving in UK damp roads? Etc etc. Nicely shot though.

[@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

[@zetcelsiuss]

A peaceful house , a man of taste and end of era of 1 series.It's about bmw making money by compromising of their precious driving pleasure..

[@nickbutler7422]

Great video, just rubber stamps why I bought one exactly like it. Sublime pace and handling lending to lots of fun.

[@michaelhennessy5672]

Great video Joe. I'm about to pull the trigger on the M340i as a family car to share with my wife (children 7 and 5). Do you reckon I could consider this one instead?

[@brianoconnell3237]

Very well produced and presented video about a great car. Well done.

[@alexbolt6474]

Can anybody tell me what road this is in Wales please?

[@qutetech]

So I guess we don’t love rear wheel drive and the feel of the back coming around Thant was what everyone said they love

[@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

[@michaeljacobs3477]

Hi Joe. Would you buy the M135i or the 330i M Sport Pro?

[@bluesboy11111]

I’ve had both 330i was boring tbh

[@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!