Had an M140i for 4 years, until 6 weeks ago. Spent thousands on it, upgrading everything, transmission, brakes, engine, it was a missile in a straight line. Unfortunately, no matter how much anyone spends on them, they will never be an M car. I had a moment in traction off mode, hit a patch of diesel on a dual carriageway and left the road backwards. Insurance wrote it off. So with the payout I bought what I should have done the first time round, an OG M2. It is slower than my M140i, but it is levels above in every other way, steering, suspension, ride, handling, cornering, and of course, looks.
@@quattrocam Will look forward to it ! I'm absolutely in love with it, everything feels so raw and mechanical, which I never expected from such a modern vehicle.
What was maintenance like on the m140i. Currently have a Clio hatchback that isn't super cheap to maintain since it has a lot of sporty parts. I can't imagine a 1 series being too much more expensive to maintain, even with the 'BMW tax'. I'd expect maintenance to be similarly priced
@@randall96 Oil & filter service isn't too bad, around £200 inc labour at my local BMW indy specialist. Obviously it's going to take more oil as it's a large 6 cylinder not a small 4. Full service is pricey compared to a 4 cyl small engine, 6 expensive spark plugs, the filters I always used genuine BMW so quite expensive, you could probably get OEM cheaper. Think around £600 for big service. I had the ZF8 gearbox transmission oil and sump/filter changed with ZF longlife fluid, and the diff oil,. that came to about £700. Tyres are 225 x 18 fronts, and 245 x 18 rear, and I always put Michellin pilot supersports on, full set around £700 fitted. Hope this helps.
I had a 135i N55 in coupe form, had a DCT box so was quite quick! I most remember the front brakes, absolutely massive! Even bigger than my Z4 G29 M40i I reckon.
Wouldn’t really call 1 series entry level. I’ve had 320i, 335i and not the M140i. Would have to say this is easily my favourite and most advanced car in terms of tech. Love this car, coming from N54 I am so scared of damaging the engine but I know it’s very reliable. Tuning tonight
Yeah that’s a shame, there was still talk of a quad piped 1 series in testing back when we made this video but it looks like that may have been axed or was maybe never a new 140 👎
Ah yeah the BMW 3L engines 😍 Had one in my Z4 3.0si Coupé and then one in an M240i Coupé… loved every kilometer with those. The M340i I have now is nowhere near the hatchback fun those were.
Not a huge Megane fan tbh, not out of these options anyways, personally I would go RS just for rarity and I prefer AWD but if you are outside the UK an Xdrive 140 would also be a car I would really like to own…. Tough choice for sure!
@@quattrocam thanks brother, I’m in Australia here the megane is around 15k Aussie dollars less than the other two cars it’s almost a bargain. The m140i is tempting me also we only got the RWD 4 door versions like England.
@@dehechenka The 140 and RS should hold some good value now they aren’t made anymore, could be worth the extra money over the Megane but if it’s loads cheaper then it’s still a great car 👍
Personally, I'd get the M140i. Of the three you mentioned, I have owned two. The Megane was very unreliable and the M140 is never getting sold. Haven't driven the Focus RS so can't comment on that.
@quattrocam later on yes, for me that was and always would be the first modification to the m140i wanted to do more but then thought if your gonna spend money making it into or as near as possible to an M car why not simply get an M car. As it turned out my circumstances and needs completely changed so went for a roadster instead
@@markrhoden68 100% agree with you, there has to be a limit to modifying, sometimes an upgrade is needed no matter how insane the tuning potential of what you have 🔥
First thing you do with a 140i is the LSD. Had an OG M2 for 2 years. Great car but a bit hard core for everyday. ..... @DjNikGnashers 7 months ago Had an M140i for 4 years, until 6 weeks ago. Spent thousands on it, upgrading everything, transmission, brakes, engine, it was a missile in a straight line. Unfortunately, no matter how much anyone spends on them, they will never be an M car. I had a moment in traction off mode, hit a patch of diesel on a dual carriageway and left the road backwards. Insurance wrote it off. So with the payout I bought what I should have done the first time round, an OG M2. It is slower than my M140i, but it is levels above in every other way, steering, suspension, ride, handling, cornering, and of course, looks.
The thing that makes it special is the engine. The rest of it is essentially the same as any other 1 series and it will handle the same way as they share identicle parts. I guess thats a good thing as it means the parts will be cheaper to replace. As far as I am aware the entire car is the same as a 118i m sport apart from the grey wing mirrors and a b58 motor.
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Had an M140i for 4 years, until 6 weeks ago.
Spent thousands on it, upgrading everything, transmission, brakes, engine, it was a missile in a straight line.
Unfortunately, no matter how much anyone spends on them, they will never be an M car.
I had a moment in traction off mode, hit a patch of diesel on a dual carriageway and left the road backwards.
Insurance wrote it off. So with the payout I bought what I should have done the first time round, an OG M2.
It is slower than my M140i, but it is levels above in every other way, steering, suspension, ride, handling, cornering, and of course, looks.
M2 is an awesome car, got a video lined up on it in the near future!
@@quattrocam Will look forward to it !
I'm absolutely in love with it, everything feels so raw and mechanical, which I never expected from such a modern vehicle.
Yeah and doesn’t hurt that they look epic! By far the best M car looks wise in my opinion
What was maintenance like on the m140i. Currently have a Clio hatchback that isn't super cheap to maintain since it has a lot of sporty parts. I can't imagine a 1 series being too much more expensive to maintain, even with the 'BMW tax'. I'd expect maintenance to be similarly priced
@@randall96 Oil & filter service isn't too bad, around £200 inc labour at my local BMW indy specialist. Obviously it's going to take more oil as it's a large 6 cylinder not a small 4.
Full service is pricey compared to a 4 cyl small engine, 6 expensive spark plugs, the filters I always used genuine BMW so quite expensive, you could probably get OEM cheaper.
Think around £600 for big service.
I had the ZF8 gearbox transmission oil and sump/filter changed with ZF longlife fluid, and the diff oil,. that came to about £700.
Tyres are 225 x 18 fronts, and 245 x 18 rear, and I always put Michellin pilot supersports on, full set around £700 fitted.
Hope this helps.
I had a 135i N55 in coupe form, had a DCT box so was quite quick! I most remember the front brakes, absolutely massive! Even bigger than my Z4 G29 M40i I reckon.
Wouldn’t really call 1 series entry level. I’ve had 320i, 335i and not the M140i. Would have to say this is easily my favourite and most advanced car in terms of tech.
Love this car, coming from N54 I am so scared of damaging the engine but I know it’s very reliable. Tuning tonight
Great video mate! Love the info you gave on things to lookout for on the B58 components, really insightful
No worries, glad it was useful 😊👍
They’re not making a new 140i, the 135i is the new flagship 1 series. 2.0 Haldex AWD like everything else now 😂
Yeah that’s a shame, there was still talk of a quad piped 1 series in testing back when we made this video but it looks like that may have been axed or was maybe never a new 140 👎
Ah yeah the BMW 3L engines 😍 Had one in my Z4 3.0si Coupé and then one in an M240i Coupé… loved every kilometer with those. The M340i I have now is nowhere near the hatchback fun those were.
I got 140i stage 2+ only downpipe and TU high pressure fuel pump and gearbox map, with MHD map (490) bhp all for about £2000
But the m340i won't try to kill you
@@markrhoden68 where is the fun then🤣
What do you recommend, focus RS megane RS or m140i? Looking for a car
Not a huge Megane fan tbh, not out of these options anyways, personally I would go RS just for rarity and I prefer AWD but if you are outside the UK an Xdrive 140 would also be a car I would really like to own…. Tough choice for sure!
@@quattrocam thanks brother, I’m in Australia here the megane is around 15k Aussie dollars less than the other two cars it’s almost a bargain. The m140i is tempting me also we only got the RWD 4 door versions like England.
@@dehechenka The 140 and RS should hold some good value now they aren’t made anymore, could be worth the extra money over the Megane but if it’s loads cheaper then it’s still a great car 👍
@@quattrocam RS and m140i good ones are around 35-50k Aud, megane 275 liquid yellow is around mid 20s. But I might get the bmw
Personally, I'd get the M140i. Of the three you mentioned, I have owned two. The Megane was very unreliable and the M140 is never getting sold. Haven't driven the Focus RS so can't comment on that.
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M140 xdrive perfect daily car
keep going !
Love my m140i but that rear end 😨
Moved onto the Z4 big engine great gearbox but drop top two seater style
Both great cars for sure! Did you have the LSD in the 140?
@quattrocam later on yes, for me that was and always would be the first modification to the m140i wanted to do more but then thought if your gonna spend money making it into or as near as possible to an M car why not simply get an M car.
As it turned out my circumstances and needs completely changed so went for a roadster instead
@@markrhoden68 100% agree with you, there has to be a limit to modifying, sometimes an upgrade is needed no matter how insane the tuning potential of what you have 🔥
Got mine for 2 month I m so happy with it already drove a lot of cars but this m140i rwd is ICREDIBLE
Better than 335d?
My choice is 140i 3 door manual gearbox rear traction and mod kw suspension and m2 arms for me is the perfection !
that's mine and I am selling it
You also have the Xdrive versions of 135 and 140 which i'm looking for right now
First thing you do with a 140i is the LSD. Had an OG M2 for 2 years. Great car but a bit hard core for everyday.
..... @DjNikGnashers
7 months ago
Had an M140i for 4 years, until 6 weeks ago.
Spent thousands on it, upgrading everything, transmission, brakes, engine, it was a missile in a straight line.
Unfortunately, no matter how much anyone spends on them, they will never be an M car.
I had a moment in traction off mode, hit a patch of diesel on a dual carriageway and left the road backwards.
Insurance wrote it off. So with the payout I bought what I should have done the first time round, an OG M2.
It is slower than my M140i, but it is levels above in every other way, steering, suspension, ride, handling, cornering, and of course, looks.
Ayy that’s my e82 135i😂😍
Why didn't we get these in America wtf
Because it's a hatch and we don't get any of the cool hatches :(
I'll sell mine to you in 10yrs time for £100k
You can import one cant be so difficult
@@BadgerKoning got to be 25 years older first
@@lowverte3693the car or the owner ?
The thing that makes it special is the engine. The rest of it is essentially the same as any other 1 series and it will handle the same way as they share identicle parts. I guess thats a good thing as it means the parts will be cheaper to replace. As far as I am aware the entire car is the same as a 118i m sport apart from the grey wing mirrors and a b58 motor.
BMW master tech here. You're wrong. For a kick-off, the suspension and brakes are completely different.
Wtaf are you talking about
Mercedes had the A200 turbo!
Yes, but it's a Merc.
Show the car the car not ya mug !
Overrated.
You ever owned one? Exactly. Pipe down.