@@LtColRayButts Very pleased. To qualify my statement, I swapped the Misano blue one after 2 weeks - because the actual car I wanted was sold when I visited. However the deal fell through and the black one with the Pro Pack was available again. I had to part with a bit or money to change but no regrets. I wanted the 19s and Harman Kardon. I’ve come from a Golf R and I’m delighted with the M135i. The Golf mk8 didn’t do it for me.
@@paulbulley1968 funny you say that I test drove both a M135i and golf r on the weekend and loved the R and hated the M. Maybe the R got lucky being on the right road and me gunning it, where as the M.... maybe I was to soft with it, it just felt soleless, which was gutting as I wanted one badly
Shame to see it go! I picked mine up 4 weeks ago and now I’m used to what this car can do, I’m enjoying it so much. Like you said matt, wish the sound was more but I’m sure if BMW could, they would have upped the sound from the exhaust. But what I car! I’m often just trying to figure out excuses just to drive it, it’s so fun! Hope you get the 235i GC to try out, I would be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
Thanks for the videos Matt they have been great to watch while I have been waiting for my M135i to arrive. I have been told this week it’s on a boat on route to dealer so not long now. I went for Storm Bay with Pro and Tech pack I ordered at the start of May so will be about 10 weeks roughly. Look forward to seeing what car you get next 👍
You are very welcome, I wish I could of made a lot more videos on it, fingers crossed I get another one. Ohhh great spec that! Won't be long until it arrives! Exciting times! Thank you for watching.
Totally agree with everything said in this video. I have an m135i, it does burble on start up and there is a lot of turbo noise with the windows open. Mine is Misano Blue, so I don’t have the Black paint issue. I totally love the car.
Great review. Did that particular model have the adaptive suspension? I'm looking to order one early next year without it. Do you think the ride would be too harsh without it or ok? I'll also be sticking with the standard 18" alloys so hopefully that should help? 👍🏼
This one had the standard suspension and it was absolutely fine, although I have driven them with adaptive and it is very good! I would say though that on 18s and normal suspension you will be absolutely fine!
@@mattsmartcars cheers for the response bud. i know the 19 sounds a bit more aggressive then the 20 plate. mine is due to arrive in September with a new reg just wondering if they've made any adjustments.
@@bilaalk4838 you are welcome pal, I sound like I'm being totally negative about the sound, it's not bad at all, ut still sounds pretty good. I will keep an eye out for the new ones as they arrive, I am based at a BMW centre for my job so will keep you updated.
Can't wait for my Misano blue 135i to arrive, ordered in May should be here in September. I totally agree with your comment regarding the sound of the exhaust. It would make it a perfect addition to change the sound
What made you want the other 19in wheels over these - I think the ones you have are M135i exclusives and I preferred them, hence ordering them on mine (due September!). Also the dealer told me that they are holding chips back so the H&K sound system is available to all M car orders. I was told hands free boot and wireless charging remain an issue though.
Excellent video mate, shame to see it go. I’ve had mine 3 months, I love it, the biggest let down has to be the sound though. As you said, warm start sounds great then it’s just mute. I understand the emissions laws etc but my brother has just taken delivery of a MK8 golf R and the pops n burbles on that are in a different league to the BM, massive disappointment. Doubt BMW will be doing anything about it either
hey Matt, what about streamlined noises? Don't you think this car is quite noisy inside and prone to wind? expecilly front windows (it feels like part open window even when you drive about 40-50 mph)
Picked up my M135i last week from Shrewsbury BMW. Fantastic dealership, this is my 5th car from them. Shout out to Kiran. Take your test drive to Ellesmere - British B-roads at their best. Sorry to leave the M140i but honestly, this looks and drives bute.
The market hasn't gone mad for these sort of cars hence no stock there's a shortage of all cars because the company that makes semiconductors that fit into modern cars hasn't got any, there are no new cars being made therfore the secondary market has gone crazy.
@@LewF20 I have made a bit of a miscalculation with regard specification, mine went over the tax threshold by £1600 because of options. Oh well it'll be great when it comes
Thanks for the video Matt, they have been great, I had the call from my dealer to say my M135i car was on a boat on its way so should be due here soon. I ordered start of May and went storm bay with pro pack and tech pack, I cannot wait. Look forward to seeing your new company car. 👍
What's the juice like when driving it in eco mode mate? How much was you putting in a month? Just ordered mine ya see.. Also do you reckon I might be able to get away with changing the tyres on a 4 year lease
Hi. I back up your sound about the exhaust burbles on start up which is great if they carry on doing it but bmw themselves mapped it out of the ecu due to making there cars less noisy.. its a shame.😭😭 I have a m135i misano blue 2020 with panroof. Tech pack. Comfort pack. Black leather interior. Berlin trim lighting. Adaptive suspension on 18 inch wheels but makes a big difference in ride comfort. Fitted a bmw front splitter. Bmw Side skirt.bmw black front grill with cerium diamonds. Maxton diffuser. Maxton roof spoiler.
@@patrickjhorton1 how much RAM does the phone need to have? Mine has 12GB and Android Auto is still pretty crap in this car. I just don't use it anymore. The phone gets really hot cos of Android Auto.
Glad it’s been a positive experience, and reassuring for me because I collect my Misano blue M135i tomorrow.
Quite possibly the best colour for it in my opinion! Enjoy it!
How are you finding the car 1 month in?
@@LtColRayButts Very pleased. To qualify my statement, I swapped the Misano blue one after 2 weeks - because the actual car I wanted was sold when I visited. However the deal fell through and the black one with the Pro Pack was available again. I had to part with a bit or money to change but no regrets. I wanted the 19s and Harman Kardon. I’ve come from a Golf R and I’m delighted with the M135i. The Golf mk8 didn’t do it for me.
@@paulbulley1968 funny you say that I test drove both a M135i and golf r on the weekend and loved the R and hated the M. Maybe the R got lucky being on the right road and me gunning it, where as the M.... maybe I was to soft with it, it just felt soleless, which was gutting as I wanted one badly
Shame to see it go! I picked mine up 4 weeks ago and now I’m used to what this car can do, I’m enjoying it so much.
Like you said matt, wish the sound was more but I’m sure if BMW could, they would have upped the sound from the exhaust.
But what I car! I’m often just trying to figure out excuses just to drive it, it’s so fun! Hope you get the 235i GC to try out, I would be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
Yeah I suppose so, however why tease us with the pops on start up? 🤣 it's just mean.
@@mattsmartcars I agree, I often get the tease of the cracks and pops all the time. Just wish it did did it after start up 😔
Thanks for the videos Matt they have been great to watch while I have been waiting for my M135i to arrive. I have been told this week it’s on a boat on route to dealer so not long now. I went for Storm Bay with Pro and Tech pack I ordered at the start of May so will be about 10 weeks roughly. Look forward to seeing what car you get next 👍
You are very welcome, I wish I could of made a lot more videos on it, fingers crossed I get another one.
Ohhh great spec that! Won't be long until it arrives! Exciting times!
Thank you for watching.
Totally agree with everything said in this video. I have an m135i, it does burble on start up and there is a lot of turbo noise with the windows open. Mine is Misano Blue, so I don’t have the Black paint issue. I totally love the car.
Great review. Did that particular model have the adaptive suspension? I'm looking to order one early next year without it. Do you think the ride would be too harsh without it or ok? I'll also be sticking with the standard 18" alloys so hopefully that should help? 👍🏼
This one had the standard suspension and it was absolutely fine, although I have driven them with adaptive and it is very good! I would say though that on 18s and normal suspension you will be absolutely fine!
@@mattsmartcars thank you so much for your prompt & honest response. Wishing you a happy new year & looking forward to more content from you 👍🏼
@@mariosneocleous1418 you are very welcome! Have a great new year.
Great vid pal. Any idea on whether the 21 and soon to come 22 plates are better sounding then the 20 ?
I can't image it would sound any different to be honest but I will be sure to check it out once they start to arrive.
@@mattsmartcars cheers for the response bud. i know the 19 sounds a bit more aggressive then the 20 plate. mine is due to arrive in September with a new reg just wondering if they've made any adjustments.
@@bilaalk4838 you are welcome pal, I sound like I'm being totally negative about the sound, it's not bad at all, ut still sounds pretty good.
I will keep an eye out for the new ones as they arrive, I am based at a BMW centre for my job so will keep you updated.
@@mattsmartcars keep us in the loop! great content.
Had my misano blue m135i 10 months now and still absolutely love it
Can't wait for my Misano blue 135i to arrive, ordered in May should be here in September. I totally agree with your comment regarding the sound of the exhaust. It would make it a perfect addition to change the sound
What made you want the other 19in wheels over these - I think the ones you have are M135i exclusives and I preferred them, hence ordering them on mine (due September!).
Also the dealer told me that they are holding chips back so the H&K sound system is available to all M car orders.
I was told hands free boot and wireless charging remain an issue though.
In all honesty I think the other 19s suit certain colours of the car more than these, plus I just like change!
Excellent video mate, shame to see it go.
I’ve had mine 3 months, I love it, the biggest let down has to be the sound though. As you said, warm start sounds great then it’s just mute. I understand the emissions laws etc but my brother has just taken delivery of a MK8 golf R and the pops n burbles on that are in a different league to the BM, massive disappointment. Doubt BMW will be doing anything about it either
hey Matt, what about streamlined noises? Don't you think this car is quite noisy inside and prone to wind? expecilly front windows (it feels like part open window even when you drive about 40-50 mph)
Getting mine in a bit more than a week to run it on unrestricted Autobahnen 😎. Thanks for sharing your experience.
If you can, please lobby for the new M240i to be your new company car. Heard it's launching in July. Fingers crossed it sounds better
Now that is a car that I am desperate for! I can't wait to drive one!
Sad to see this thing go! 😭 Hope you get either as you said M235i or a Manual M3! 👀
Very sad to see it go, but it's always exciting waiting to see what comes next.
Picked up my M135i last week from Shrewsbury BMW. Fantastic dealership, this is my 5th car from them. Shout out to Kiran. Take your test drive to Ellesmere - British B-roads at their best. Sorry to leave the M140i but honestly, this looks and drives bute.
I've had mine for three months and it's nice but I do miss my 140i...
Ditto from me. Gave my 140i back in February. Miss the soundtrack but the 135i is not too shoddy!
Any news on the sound? Has it changed on the newer versions? Or still muted to to emissions blah
Still muted pal 🙁
@@mattsmartcars Remus it is then
HK is actually available at the moment, or at least was when I ordered last month after being told it wasn't available!
Same with me. Wireless charging doesn't exist on tech pack. Mines set for delivery 31st July
Are delivery's on time or should I expect a delay from the 3 month estimate from my dealer?
The market hasn't gone mad for these sort of cars hence no stock there's a shortage of all cars because the company that makes semiconductors that fit into modern cars hasn't got any, there are no new cars being made therfore the secondary market has gone crazy.
Go for 128ti
Stock shortages....your telling me, ordered mine two weeks ago still have to wait until September yet, the wait is agonising
Yeah thats quite a wait, it's the same across all brands 🤦♂️
You’ll love the car when you get it though Mark. I can’t tell you how much I love mine.
@@LewF20 I have made a bit of a miscalculation with regard specification, mine went over the tax threshold by £1600 because of options.
Oh well it'll be great when it comes
Thanks for the video Matt, they have been great, I had the call from my dealer to say my M135i car was on a boat on its way so should be due here soon. I ordered start of May and went storm bay with pro pack and tech pack, I cannot wait. Look forward to seeing your new company car. 👍
What's the juice like when driving it in eco mode mate? How much was you putting in a month? Just ordered mine ya see.. Also do you reckon I might be able to get away with changing the tyres on a 4 year lease
In all honesty I have never driven it in eco, on a run in comfort i get high 40s
Also not sure the big phones sit in the wireless chargers so no loss for me
I owned bmw 1 series with wireless charger, iPhone x/11pro/12pro is more than ok for pro max model without thick case just ok.
Hi. I back up your sound about the exhaust burbles on start up which is great if they carry on doing it but bmw themselves mapped it out of the ecu due to making there cars less noisy.. its a shame.😭😭
I have a m135i misano blue 2020 with panroof. Tech pack. Comfort pack. Black leather interior. Berlin trim lighting. Adaptive suspension on 18 inch wheels but makes a big difference in ride comfort.
Fitted a bmw front splitter. Bmw Side skirt.bmw black front grill with cerium diamonds. Maxton diffuser. Maxton roof spoiler.
My android auto won't connect on my M135i either. Other than that well pleased
I had the same problem.... Turns out my phone was really low on RAM... Brought a new Samsung phone and it's brilliant
@@patrickjhorton1 how much RAM does the phone need to have? Mine has 12GB and Android Auto is still pretty crap in this car. I just don't use it anymore. The phone gets really hot cos of Android Auto.
M440 Xdrive next then!
I would absolutely love one!