The M235i and the M240 will be a great option too. Few more years they will be priced close to the 135i now. I don't think the 135i will go any cheaper than it is. You can find a good example 135i for $15,000 USD or a M235i $25,000 USD.
i got one last year. 2011 135i m sport @ 55k miles. previous owner already installed dinan intercooler, oil cooler, exhaust, and bbs ch-r wheels. went back n forth with all the models that were about 10 yrs old. have no regrets picking the bulldog.
I want the M2, I can afford the 135i. Since the only thing I would be losing out on my purchasing the 135i over the M2 is the wide body and the diff. The power and everything else can me equated. With a tune, suspension upgrade, wheels and tires it's 99%✓ of the M2. The engine, DCT, interior, seats! All amazing bargain! I can't believe this car exists! It's going to be a classic 💪
I don’t know is this car will continue to go under the radar for years to come but trust me. If you really drive this car how it likes if you push it and make it come alive. It is an absolute monster from factory. It just roars and picks up like a motor bike.
This is 135i, the m135i was the f series hatchback. I had n 08 n54 135i with an mhd stg1+ map and it was awesome. Great cars! Now I've got the e91 335i for family life as I need 4 doors. Miss the coupe but love the touring stance albeit a heavier car. Each to their own but that burble would drive me mad, mines set to medium but only 1sec duration. Just enough to hear it but short and not ott.
I had the aggressive burble for a week then turned it down. It was fun while it lasted, but it was just too much. Not worried about cost of fuel really, but I sure did decrease my mileage by a lot having the burble. 2008 135i M-Sport with 60k miles currently in the shop for a massive coolant leak. Why are these water pumps so expensive? MHD is the best tuner for these cars. Change my mind.
My car sounds exactly the same as this one with the pops and bangs ONLY when manual mode is selected and I hit the gas and then leave in overrun. When I leave it in regular auto mode with or without sport mode on there are no pops and bangs.. so you could say I can choose when to have them or not
Just a quick point, the old m2 your referring to was called a 1M. This car doesn't have the same engine as a 1M. 1M has n54, early 135i did have the same engine. This one has an n55, which is an early version of, but not the same as the M2 engine. Those pops sound crap.
Had a hella of alot of fun in my 135iM but it not having an Lsd really killed it for me. Also I turned the burble tune off, it was annoying to me after awhile
I think this is Doug Demuros favorite car. Hard to find here in the USA. Very cool car that I would love to drive except for the gun shots coming out of the exhaust. For now, the M2 will have to do here in the States or... just drive an Abarth. Also, might be only 15k cost but has 95k miles which is quite a bit.
Am I the only one who thinks this sound stupid ! I own a M140i Shadow edition with the M performance exhaust so I’m not hating. The straight six sound be about tone not over the top bangs
Apparently, "literally gun shots" - Really??? I thought it was exhaust noise and, correct, it does sound ridiculous. Just what you want to attract plod. Maybe if I still wore shorts to school it would be good. Not knowing the details of the car but if it is really a M135i, the chassis is certainly not "great" in fact, it's absolute cr4p and does it really have a DCT gearbox?
This is an interesting vid but it's good content for those aspiring to own top performance on a reasonable budget. The sound of the exhaust is off putting, a simple trajectory of contemporary turbocharged car: fast, massive bhp with fake pops and bangs. Please do feature some naturally aspirated sports cars on your channel to inject more diversity of programme. Nice car in terms of the looks but I would not want to live in the same street as the owner, it sounds anti-social.
love the channel. However, I know it sounds petty but. The car is covered in filth, rims are dirty. I understand the focus is on the performance but..... 02:00 and pause.
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Stef ABtv what’s the actual model of his alloys?
What’s that song at the end of the video??
Great video! But it’s a 135i not an M135i mate
Thanks mate. Corrected the title but can’t really change the edited footage lol
@@StefABtv Edit the info too, the M135i is a totally different car as you now know 👍
The M235i and the M240 will be a great option too. Few more years they will be priced close to the 135i now. I don't think the 135i will go any cheaper than it is. You can find a good example 135i for $15,000 USD or a M235i $25,000 USD.
Its a BMW 135i M sport
gassx77 bmw make M going for everything now days soon they will come up with m320i lol
Had a manual 135i with Birds quaife package and very good. It's doesn't need more power in stock form, but if you do go big numbers, it needs the LSD.
Nice car but sounds stupid with the exaggerated pops on overrun
Thats just the tune.. moron
i got one last year. 2011 135i m sport @ 55k miles. previous owner already installed dinan intercooler, oil cooler, exhaust, and bbs ch-r wheels. went back n forth with all the models that were about 10 yrs old. have no regrets picking the bulldog.
Really underrated cars these
I want the M2, I can afford the 135i. Since the only thing I would be losing out on my purchasing the 135i over the M2 is the wide body and the diff. The power and everything else can me equated. With a tune, suspension upgrade, wheels and tires it's 99%✓ of the M2. The engine, DCT, interior, seats! All amazing bargain! I can't believe this car exists! It's going to be a classic 💪
How did ya choice go? I personally prefer the feel of the steering on the 1 series
I don’t know is this car will continue to go under the radar for years to come but trust me. If you really drive this car how it likes if you push it and make it come alive. It is an absolute monster from factory. It just roars and picks up like a motor bike.
This is 135i, the m135i was the f series hatchback. I had n 08 n54 135i with an mhd stg1+ map and it was awesome. Great cars! Now I've got the e91 335i for family life as I need 4 doors. Miss the coupe but love the touring stance albeit a heavier car. Each to their own but that burble would drive me mad, mines set to medium but only 1sec duration. Just enough to hear it but short and not ott.
Yeah man great cars for the money 🙌
I had the aggressive burble for a week then turned it down. It was fun while it lasted, but it was just too much. Not worried about cost of fuel really, but I sure did decrease my mileage by a lot having the burble. 2008 135i M-Sport with 60k miles currently in the shop for a massive coolant leak. Why are these water pumps so expensive?
MHD is the best tuner for these cars. Change my mind.
How was the reliability on the 135. Looking at them and idk if i should spend 6k more for a 70k one or go for 120k km
Nice car, shame about the pop and bang map, really don't get on with those.. fun for 2 minutes and then you are just annoying everyone and yourself.
Agree %100. Pop here and there is okay but it just ruins it for me when they constantly spam the burbles.
My car sounds exactly the same as this one with the pops and bangs ONLY when manual mode is selected and I hit the gas and then leave in overrun. When I leave it in regular auto mode with or without sport mode on there are no pops and bangs.. so you could say I can choose when to have them or not
Would love one of these low miles , it is a mini M2 👍
Was seriously considering one of these before my Abarth but the running cost hurt + I'm only a student ! Great vid as usual man !
I was looking at some too, but I thinking about going for a BRZ
I think the m2 is an alternative of the 1 series.
The crackle maps sounds ridiculous... and not in a good way.
Nope, I have and will always like MHD map in its most aggressive setting. Sounds bonkers 😂
Just a quick point, the old m2 your referring to was called a 1M.
This car doesn't have the same engine as a 1M.
1M has n54, early 135i did have the same engine. This one has an n55, which is an early version of, but not the same as the M2 engine.
Those pops sound crap.
A dream would be the actual 1 Series M in Orange! But not those bangs and pops please. Great vid as usual !
*1M Alternative*
Best cheap turning car in the world
Had a hella of alot of fun in my 135iM but it not having an Lsd really killed it for me. Also I turned the burble tune off, it was annoying to me after awhile
I recently purchased the same car. Quick question with the burble tune does it drink more fuel?
Just sold my n54 manual 135i With kw suspension. Great performance and such Good valse.
any particular reason for sale?
Any rubbing issues with those wheels? Whats the tyre sizes
They’re quick with simple bolt ons
Love this car very nice . also noticed that's enfield whitewebbs lane and cuffley hill I do this route everyday lol
Great vid again. 135i M Sport 👍
Thanks dude 🙌
@StefABtv - I know it's been years, but any chance you know where he got those aftermarket DCT paddle shifters?
It’s missing something....ah that’s right, it doesn’t have an abarth badge.... :p all jokes aside amazing content as always!!
Thanks dude 🙌🙌
Le Mans Blue? Colour is brilliant but by god it needs a wash
Yeah it’s a great colour! Haha yeah it does. Clean most of the time but Sod’s law for this video 😂
This is insane wow 😍
Would like to know how the gear box puts up with the power when hybrids are on.
Nice machine - mate where did you get those paddles?
Are these Avant Garde M359 wheels?
Nice review stef 👍🏻
I think this is Doug Demuros favorite car. Hard to find here in the USA. Very cool car that I would love to drive except for the gun shots coming out of the exhaust. For now, the M2 will have to do here in the States or... just drive an Abarth. Also, might be only 15k cost but has 95k miles which is quite a bit.
Hip Hop History Guy I own my 135i and if I get a offer for 15 k I would tell the buyer to keep looking
What are the actual alloys he has on? As they look like they fit. I have M359s that don’t fit and they look the same
Saw a 135i on Craigslist last week w/ 150K miles on it for $4800 USD automatic though
That automatic will outrun the manual transmission set up
Yes bro videos epic I currently do RUclips what software do you use man 👍
Cheers man. I use Final Cut Pro
Am I the only one who thinks this sound stupid ! I own a M140i Shadow edition with the M performance exhaust so I’m not hating. The straight six sound be about tone not over the top bangs
M140 sounds epic mate
Need to tone down the burble. Quite frankly it's annoying.
Let’s have it!!
🙌🙌
Very nice!
Oh yeah yeah thanks man 🙌
So... can someone give me some info on those paddles?
Stef, where are you, I can see your shadow, LOL!
Should have found an n54 135i with bolt ons and you would have really experienced the way the budget 1m was really like.
John Forsyth exactly. I’ve got an E92 N54 with everything and it’s scary🤙🏼.
Nice car, I guess he lives in an area where there's not many speed humps!!!!
😂😂😂
Hahaha pure turbo n54 ftw 😂😂
M135i.....🤔
Just corrected the title 🙌
What’s the tune hés running?
Sounds stupid and is too low which is a shame as the rest of the car is decent.
Agreed with a lot of other guys here, nice car, sounds stupid
My neighbours would HATE me if i had that i would litererly has an ASBO lol
Apparently, "literally gun shots" - Really??? I thought it was exhaust noise and, correct, it does sound ridiculous. Just what you want to attract plod.
Maybe if I still wore shorts to school it would be good.
Not knowing the details of the car but if it is really a M135i, the chassis is certainly not "great" in fact, it's absolute cr4p and does it really have a DCT gearbox?
I GOT THE NOTIFICATION! Lol!
Whoop!!! 😂
This is an interesting vid but it's good content for those aspiring to own top performance on a reasonable budget. The sound of the exhaust is off putting, a simple trajectory of contemporary turbocharged car: fast, massive bhp with fake pops and bangs. Please do feature some naturally aspirated sports cars on your channel to inject more diversity of programme. Nice car in terms of the looks but I would not want to live in the same street as the owner, it sounds anti-social.
It’s a dsg gearbox not dct
I own one it's a Dual Clutch Transmission
Fast car, but damn those pops and bangs are so played out. Car sounds like it's gonna shit itself lol
the fact you dont drive it, make me leave .
love the channel. However, I know it sounds petty but. The car is covered in filth, rims are dirty. I understand the focus is on the performance but..... 02:00 and pause.
Good video but might work on the Title - you say 370 but title reads 390bhp? And it's not an M or M light :)
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music??
Bootleg British Brendan Schaub
N55 👎