I just swapped out my 115i to the 128Ti and it’s incredible. Love reading the comments here too, all of us driving round with a massive grin!! The sound and gear change is spectacular. Even the change down with little rev just makes me smile so much.
I just bought one 4 weeks ago, 23 plate, and it's awesome. I love it. Stick in sport and push over to sport, plus I smile from ear to ear so much fun. The wife will use it for work and just drive in comfort, and it drives like an everyday car. Superb little car
Love mine had it 2 months and no regrets. Put it in sport and grin from ear to ear as it takes off. I tried a Golf GTI but couldn’t get past the slide/touch controls. Plus there are very few about, so quite rare compared to its rivals. Great review 👍
Agree with everything you say bought my 128ti 2020 Nov in White,Just ordered new car deliver May.Seen news that facelift 1 series will be out beginning of this Year,been on to local dealer he tells me that nothing has been disclosed to them as yet ,mmm.
Have mine for over 2 years now, same spec as the video but with the leather seats. What an exceptional car, I still absolutely love driving it, fantastic interior and a really mature and relaxed driving experience when you need it on the daily commute or long journeys. Couldn't recommend it more highly :)
I went from A45 amg to new 128ti, purely because a white one looked great and my AMG was 7 years old. It’s not as quick but a fantastic car to drive. 😊
7:35.. this 128ti comes with ZF or Aisin gearbox? Btw, I’m from Malaysia and where I live, BMW didn’t bring in this model. So sad. Have seen M135xdrive on sale from grey importers.
Matt, yes it is the hidden gem! The jewel in the 1 Series crown. Probably the best 1 Series. Certainly capable of beating a GTi, S3 and A Class. Just does every thing. Correct me if wrong, i have read best on standard 18 inch wheels? And for me spec without the red 'bits' [De-red, if you will.] Stealth! Thank you for bringing the Ti back to the channel's attention.
Love mine, however if you’re testing make sure you check the tyre pressures. The BMW ones are way too high and cause a bit of torque steer so be careful of that.
I thought the ZF gear box was only on the rear wheel drive autos. Isn’t this another manufacturer on this model?. I had the 320i auto and the gear charges on that compared to the 128ti were a lot slicker. In my opinion
I’m currently “stuck” making a decision between a new 128ti and a new M135i… I know a difficult problem to have…. Maybe this video has landed just at the right time for me.
@@billionbear Hi Arran I’ll be honest i didn’t want to pay for the additional Road tax that’s why i purchased the 128ti. With the options I have on my 128ti the cost is now over the £40000 threshold where you’ll pay the extra tax. The seats aren’t the best in the 128ti the 135i seats are far better, overall it just look’s better. If your buying new see what deals they offer as this model is due a LCI facelift. You may find it’s as cheap to buy the M135i and you’re more likely to get the options you choose.
@Arran Stoy, Hi Arran, I own a 128ti and it absolutely is a fun car to drive. Comfort for cruising, Sport for pleasure, hot hatch moments. The 2022 M135i xdrive has been updated, partly because of the good handling performance the 128ti has. It was just more fun than a M135i xdrive. Have’t driven a 2022 M135i xdrive, but would recommend because it should handle better than the pre-facelift.
Just test drove this today, loved everything about it but found the suspension really stiff. Even going over speed bumps super slow 5mph felt really uncomfortable.
S3 is in same bracket as the m135i, because of the 4 wheel drive and power, this is front wheel drive and less power that's why it is more like a golf gti, not sure if audi have their version of that.
No, they're sh1t box death traps and they're ancient tech now, plus they look like an old rollerskate, front is far too long for that stupid 3L engine which belongs in the true M models not in a 1 series daily which is also why there's no back seat space...
I love my M140i, great charismatic engine, amazing ZF gearbox and RWD fun. I don't mind the new M135i looks wise but it just isn't the same is it. BMW have created a Golf R clone, complete with souless 4 cylinder engine.
@@simonh870 absolutely I got mine mapped stage 2+ with Downpipe and high pressure fuel pump running 485bhp for a 1 series best bang for buck, mind you also got it lowered with spacers on and lsd fitted handles like a go cart
I just swapped out my 115i to the 128Ti and it’s incredible. Love reading the comments here too, all of us driving round with a massive grin!! The sound and gear change is spectacular. Even the change down with little rev just makes me smile so much.
Amazing! Glad you are enjoying it
Just bought mine in white, pick it up next week ……. So excited!
I just bought one 4 weeks ago, 23 plate, and it's awesome. I love it. Stick in sport and push over to sport, plus I smile from ear to ear so much fun. The wife will use it for work and just drive in comfort, and it drives like an everyday car. Superb little car
Mine is arriving 1-8 October. Getting impatient 😂😂😂
What mpg you getting for commuting duties?
Love mine had it 2 months and no regrets. Put it in sport and grin from ear to ear as it takes off. I tried a Golf GTI but couldn’t get past the slide/touch controls. Plus there are very few about, so quite rare compared to its rivals.
Great review 👍
I got a new one in white last December simply outstanding and fun as you say. Tremendous performance when needed too.
Agree with everything you say bought my 128ti 2020 Nov in White,Just ordered new car deliver May.Seen news that facelift 1 series will be out beginning of this Year,been on to local dealer he tells me that nothing has been disclosed to them as yet ,mmm.
It’s not got the ZF gearbox but so wish it did on mine 😤
Bro the camera quality is amazing!
I am about to get one of these and now watching reviews to get hyped up even more 😂
Thanks man 👍🏼
Have mine for over 2 years now, same spec as the video but with the leather seats. What an exceptional car, I still absolutely love driving it, fantastic interior and a really mature and relaxed driving experience when you need it on the daily commute or long journeys. Couldn't recommend it more highly :)
What mpg do you get when driven sensibly?
I went from A45 amg to new 128ti, purely because a white one looked great and my AMG was 7 years old. It’s not as quick but a fantastic car to drive. 😊
Picked mine up 1st March 24. Skyscraper grey, propack, sunroof. Its mint, refined, quick and feels very premium and no red bits !
I’m upgrading from a 118i to exactly the same as you! Can’t wait I pick it up on the 28th!!
You won't regret it 😊
7:35.. this 128ti comes with ZF or Aisin gearbox? Btw, I’m from Malaysia and where I live, BMW didn’t bring in this model. So sad. Have seen M135xdrive on sale from grey importers.
Matt, yes it is the hidden gem! The jewel in the 1 Series crown. Probably the best 1 Series. Certainly capable of beating a GTi, S3 and A Class. Just does every thing. Correct me if wrong, i have read best on standard 18 inch wheels? And for me spec without the red 'bits' [De-red, if you will.] Stealth! Thank you for bringing the Ti back to the channel's attention.
No, a gti clubsport is faster
@@billx4266bmw m140i would obliterate both
So it should at the price it is.@@lukeskywalker1666
Love mine, however if you’re testing make sure you check the tyre pressures. The BMW ones are way too high and cause a bit of torque steer so be careful of that.
Not zf gearbox mate. I've had mine two years and love it. I had the m140i before this. This is much more fun but no where near as quick. Still love it
Lovely video...i am enjoying my storm bay 128 ti..
Glad to hear it.
Be interesting on your thoughts for a comparison against the updated M135i.
Great review, thank you!
Come take some photos of SIX of these at The Motorist in a month's time!
I thought the ZF gear box was only on the rear wheel drive autos. Isn’t this another manufacturer on this model?. I had the 320i auto and the gear charges on that compared to the 128ti were a lot slicker. In my opinion
Yes this one is Aisin, not ZF
I’m currently “stuck” making a decision between a new 128ti and a new M135i… I know a difficult problem to have…. Maybe this video has landed just at the right time for me.
I bought the 128ti and wished now I’d purchased the M135i
@@peterskelton7435 How come, Peter?
@@billionbear Hi Arran I’ll be honest i didn’t want to pay for the additional Road tax that’s why i purchased the 128ti. With the options I have on my 128ti the cost is now over the £40000 threshold where you’ll pay the extra tax. The seats aren’t the best in the 128ti the 135i seats are far better, overall it just look’s better. If your buying new see what deals they offer as this model is due a LCI facelift. You may find it’s as cheap to buy the M135i and you’re more likely to get the options you choose.
@@peterskelton7435 Thanks Peter, appreciate your thoughts.
@Arran Stoy, Hi Arran, I own a 128ti and it absolutely is a fun car to drive. Comfort for cruising, Sport for pleasure, hot hatch moments. The 2022 M135i xdrive has been updated, partly because of the good handling performance the 128ti has. It was just more fun than a M135i xdrive. Have’t driven a 2022 M135i xdrive, but would recommend because it should handle better than the pre-facelift.
Not a zf gearbox
Shame that there is no manual gearbox. It would be a proper hot hatch then.
Just test drove this today, loved everything about it but found the suspension really stiff. Even going over speed bumps super slow 5mph felt really uncomfortable.
Absolutely beautiful motor that for the money
Fab car
is it better than s3
S3 is in same bracket as the m135i, because of the 4 wheel drive and power, this is front wheel drive and less power that's why it is more like a golf gti, not sure if audi have their version of that.
It’s a different car. Lighter, more agile, more dynamic
It's a shame this car doesn't come with a manual as an option.
Talking about ZF gearbox, you clearly know your stuff mate 👌
Obviously not, this model has an Aisin gearbox which isn't as good as the ZF fitted to RWD models.
Bmw m140i >>>> any other 1 series
No, they're sh1t box death traps and they're ancient tech now, plus they look like an old rollerskate, front is far too long for that stupid 3L engine which belongs in the true M models not in a 1 series daily which is also why there's no back seat space...
@@SonicTheLedge stick to ur 4pot u deluded salty clown, u probably got gapped by 140i 🤣🤣🤣
I love my M140i, great charismatic engine, amazing ZF gearbox and RWD fun. I don't mind the new M135i looks wise but it just isn't the same is it. BMW have created a Golf R clone, complete with souless 4 cylinder engine.
@@simonh870 absolutely I got mine mapped stage 2+ with Downpipe and high pressure fuel pump running 485bhp for a 1 series best bang for buck, mind you also got it lowered with spacers on and lsd fitted handles like a go cart
Not a BMW