Will A Manual BMW M140i Become A Future Classic? | Driven+

I take a trip down memory lane as I get in the driving seat of the BMW M140i for the first since 2020! This time I have a manual gearbox to contend with which is a very unique experience for a past M140i owner with a ZF8 gearbox!
But this has really changed my approach to the M140i, it drives much more playful and fun than the auto!
Massive thanks to Gaz and the team at A1 Autohaus for supplying me with this car to review!
Check out his website: a1autohaus.co.uk

[@keithronson2624]

Max. The M140i is surely a classic already? What a car! Nothing compares! RWD. That engine! And let us not forget the looks! The M140i [in fact all this series of BMW 1 Series in 3 door hatch look fantastic!] Dimensions and just the use-ability of these amazing cars. Without doubt on so many people's 'must own list. BMW at its best. Love it! A real 'Q' car.

[@Whiponized]

bmw's don't feel right in a manual the zf8 is incredible and reliable

[@ronnieyates7117]

Also out the box most cars are actually achieving 350 to 360 bhp

[@ronnieyates7117]

M140 does 0 to 60 in 4.2 standard bmw say check out Calvin car channel he got a 0 to 60 in 3.9 stage 1 maybe se his boys for map

[@phiIiptx]

No too many of them about

[@michaelheathcote9488]

M140i manual plus 3 door. Had mine over 6 years and 98k miles. Manually shifting and then that big shove of power. Why I haven't been able to let her go.

[@MaackyD]

Really can't see it becoming a classic with how many are about. Potentially in 30+ years with sub 5k miles but the car doesn't handle well and that is all a hot hatch is, lacks a lot other than the engine compared to all other hot hatches.

[@Big_H2]

M140i will always be a classic but the manual on this is 💩 compared to ZF. Not worth the getting the manual when you're paying that price for it when all the fun is with the ZF. But I guess to each their own.

[@davida7713]

A m140i a future classic 😂😂😂😂 wise up

[@darrenboston342]

That will be as much as a classic as a caviler!!

[@brianjackson7499]

Got a 3dr manual shadow edition registered August 2018 without the GPF. Owned M2 in OG and Competition but always come back to a 140.

[@UltraM140i]

Great video!! Sums up everything about the m140i nicely

[@garystowell-lh4co]

Max great review absolutely loved it thank you 🙏🏽 💪🏽😮‍💨

[@FatJackRides]

That's a motor and a half ! Great video !

[@sc2320]

winner kidd deffo 🔥💯💪🏻

[@geazyskids]

Very professional review. Keen to know how you compare it to the w204 c63 and e92 m3

[@richardmurphy546]

Owned one, great cars… when modified. It’s the perfect project car. By no means an m-car, BUT, there’s loads of things you can do to these. Would I do it again? Too right! I’ve owned a few cars over the years and this one above all provided many smiles.

[@Magic_Vince]

It will hold its value very well, that’s for sure

[@HollandN54]

Yh agree with @duncan94

[@philipbales4921]

Possibly to a certain buyer...but they're never real M car's that's the downside...I own E92 M3 DCT LCI I of 500 mineral white...hopefully that will become a classic...👊👊🔥🔥