[TMP]

Some of you guys know i have been unhappy about the delay to the F30 330d. Well, on Friday I can pick up a M135i, in exactly the same colour and trim combo I had ordered the 330d in.

When i ordered I was quoted 7-8 weeks, that has now turned out to be 16 weeks.

I will cancel tomorrow, unless Warberry (on the F30 forum) or anybody else would like me to propose them to pick up the deal.

Its on a 6x23, 12k miles p.a. The spec is Estoril Blue with black interior strip and brushed aluminium. Prof Media pack, Xenons/headlamp washers, Heated Front seats.
Monthly payment is £409 inc vat, with six months deposit.

Cheers

[TMP]

For those interested...here are a few M135i pics and the spec (much more than I did on the 3er, but have taken the 4.9% apr PCP, so worked out ok.

This is also a car that will do 0-60 in 4.9s
Here is the specs and a few pics:

Z1BI F20 M135i 5-door Sports Hatch N55 3.0
Option 676 Loudspeaker system - BMW Business
Package Z0A Driver comfort package
Package Z0C Visibility package
Package Z0D Sun protection package
Package Z0F Media package - BMW Professional Multimedia
Colour B45 Estoril Blue Metallic
Upholstery LCSW Black Dakota leather
Maint Pack No Maintenance Pack
Option Z4B Complimentary upgrade - BMW Business Lou
Option 2TB Sport automatic transmission
Option 2VF Adaptive M Sport suspension
Option 4AD Brushed Aluminium Trim
Option 4DL High-gloss Black interior trim finisher
Option 494 Seat heating. front
Option 6NF Telephone USB audio interface
Option 6WA Black panel display. full
Option 614 Internet

[dxb335d]

Looks great and will go well mate!

[hmi1750]

Wow.. good offer on the 330d too.. I would be tempted if I could afford it.

[Kerr]

Very nice.

Will be interesting to see how it goes.

[davyk31]

Quite a difference to a 330d but looks a great option.

So what were the finance numbers on the M135? interested in that you went PCP rather than CH as for the 330d.

[MEGA]

What a change! I'm not sure I agree with this car in principal (I know BMW put the M badge on, but I'd still take it off .. ). Furthermore those front headlights still aren't growing on me. But one thing for sure it will go like stink and is very well specced.

If I were you I'd have waited till December, you know that already though as I said it elsewhere. But heck I'm one of the more impulsive people I know (buying a bright orange 2 seater nissan over the phone because I had provisional interest in the 320d being sold) so I can't really blame you ..

[BanziBarn]

Very nice One Series! What made you consider something so different?

[TMP]

I think i am a bit bored of Diesels to be honest. I had a 530d, then the 330d and while they are quick, they don't excite me anymore. No 7k revs and no noise.

As soon as I heard the 6cly start up it made my hairs stand on end.! Thats what my Scooby used to do, and even to a point the wife's old Cooper S 'vert.

I only bought the F30 330d as it was so cheap (relatively). If i was getting it next week, i would have held on, but mid-end of Decememebr.....no way.

Plus, this thing will do 38mpg....not much worse than my 330d.

case in point on the excitement thing

[rich1068]

Originally Posted by davyk31

So what were the finance numbers on the M135? interested in that you went PCP rather than CH as for the 330d.

BMW are offering all the M135i models at sub £400 pm + VAT on 3+35 contract hire. M135i 5dr Auto is coming in at £385.10 which is a steal as far as I'm concerned.

[TMP]

Originally Posted by davyk31

Quite a difference to a 330d but looks a great option.

So what were the finance numbers on the M135? interested in that you went PCP rather than CH as for the 330d.

PCP offer is 4.9% apr - so works out at very low rate financing. Plus as I always sell on my cars and never hand them back it gives me more fliexibilit on mileage and when i do sell it.

but...

Originally Posted by rich1068

BMW are offering all the M135i models at sub £400 pm + VAT on 3+35 contract hire. M135i 5dr Auto is coming in at £385.10 which is a steal as far as I'm concerned.

I did look at CH and best i could find on a 3+34 at £405+vat for a base 5dr Auto or 9+35, 10k miles £395 - again would need a few options and increase in mileage.

Where is the deal for £385 mate?

[TMP]

Originally Posted by MEGA

What a change! I'm not sure I agree with this car in principal (I know BMW put the M badge on, but I'd still take it off .. ). Furthermore those front headlights still aren't growing on me. But one thing for sure it will go like stink and is very well specced.

If I were you I'd have waited till December, you know that already though as I said it elsewhere. But heck I'm one of the more impulsive people I know (buying a bright orange 2 seater nissan over the phone because I had provisional interest in the 320d being sold) so I can't really blame you ..

What principal Dave?

Its half-an-M for sure, but M division have tweaked the suspension, steering, engine and exhaust. (So all the important stuff )

oh, and it does say 'M Perofmrance' on start (above picture)

[rich1068]

Originally Posted by TMP

Where is the deal for £385 mate?

Still 10k per year but here.

And that looks like Stratstone in Chesterfield but I guess BMW showrooms are all very similar.

[TMP]

Originally Posted by rich1068

Still 10k per year but here.

And that looks like Stratstone in Chesterfield but I guess BMW showrooms are all very similar.

Need to do a 12x35 to get the price under £400 (on a 5dr). So this doesn't seem that cheap - would say 4.9% PCP is saving £2-3k, plus my car has lots of options - the one on the CH is base spec.

[ed335d]

Originally Posted by TMP

oh, and it does say 'M Perofmrance' on start (above picture)

Is that German?!

Nice one Tim; that'll be much more fun than the D

[TMP]

Originally Posted by ed335d

Is that German?!

Nice one Tim; that'll be much more fun than the D

Ya, est ist fricen Faaast

Cheers Ed!

[MEGA]

Just watched that vid Tim.

It sounds bloody fantastic!

Fair play..

[ed335d]

Originally Posted by TMP

Plus, this thing will do 38mpg....not much worse than my 330d.

The guy in the video is getting about 13mpg

[mjh93sa]

Well done Tim, you know you've made the right decision.

330d to a 135... where have I heard that before? The fuel figures have come a long way from the sub-30s of the old N54 135.

I look forward to the reviews.

[mowflow]

I have to say you are totally making the right decision.

I very stupidly went into BMW in Glasgow today because someone told me they were doing 640 style deals on the 125i. Turned out they weren't got a quote for one anyway and am now seriously thinking about it after having a nose round an estoril blue MSport.

For some reason the new 3 series still leaves me a bit cold. I was massively impressed with the new 1 series. It's such a huge improvement over the old one.

PS. Don't be expecting 38mpg, you'll be having too much fun to care.

[davyk31]

The only numbers that matter are 320bhp and 4.9 0-60 !!

[TMP]

Originally Posted by MEGA

Just watched that vid Tim.

It sounds bloody fantastic!

Fair play..

Cheers dude, glad you have come around

Originally Posted by ed335d

The guy in the video is getting about 13mpg

oh flip - really?!

Originally Posted by mjh93sa

Well done Tim, you know you've made the right decision.

330d to a 135... where have I heard that before? The fuel figures have come a long way from the sub-30s of the old N54 135.

I look forward to the reviews.

Are you missing the ol' 135 though

Originally Posted by mowflow

I have to say you are totally making the right decision.

I very stupidly went into BMW in Glasgow today because someone told me they were doing 640 style deals on the 125i. Turned out they weren't got a quote for one anyway and am now seriously thinking about it after having a nose round an estoril blue MSport.

For some reason the new 3 series still leaves me a bit cold. I was massively impressed with the new 1 series. It's such a huge improvement over the old one.

PS. Don't be expecting 38mpg, you'll be having too much fun to care.

I think as long as i can get 38 mpg, in comfort mode when stuck in slow traffic - thats fine.

But yes, i have bought this to have some fun - so have my shell points card ready for all the V power

Originally Posted by davyk31

The only numbers that matter are 320bhp and 4.9 0-60 !!

This is my fastest car yet!