Author Topic: M135i  (Read 35536 times)

Offline Jim_mk7.5

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,388
Re: M135i
« Reply #180 on: 10 November 2019, 08:44 »
I saw a storm bay coloured one at the dealers today... Definitely the colour for me! Just like a tcr lol... Looks good with the gloss black spoiler and diffuser bits. Also the front grill looks a little less shouty.

You must be getting a good amount of free coffee at your local BMW dealer Fred?! You'll be getting an invite to their Xmas party if you're lucky  :grin:
NOW - 330e M Sport
GONE - 2018 Mk7.5 GTI Performance 5dr DSG, Tungsten Silver, 2017 Mk7.5 GTI 5dr DSG, Indium Grey


Offline Exonian

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 8,874
Re: M135i
« Reply #181 on: 10 November 2019, 12:12 »
https://youtu.be/0TeicsIUzlE

Storm Bay!

When I went to test the 135i there was a Storm Bay M Sport 118 in the dealership and it was definitely the colour I’d choose.

I saw the car I test drove parked up in Sainsburys today, must’ve been a sales exec picking up his lunch en route to work. The blue is certainly striking but it was good to see the 1 series out in the wild away from the confines of the dealership.
‘23 8R
Serial white Golf owner


Offline davyk31

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 521
Re: M135i
« Reply #182 on: 14 November 2019, 19:28 »
Tomorrow at 4.30!! Can't wait  :smiley:  :smiley:
Mk 7.5 GTi Indium Grey with 19" Brescias

Offline Crockers

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 71
Re: M135i
« Reply #183 on: 17 November 2019, 11:45 »
How was the delivery and first impressions?

Offline davyk31

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 521
Re: M135i
« Reply #184 on: 17 November 2019, 13:11 »
Delivery and hand over were great. The sun was even shining all day which was perfect.

Car had been detailed and ceramic coated which gave a fantastic finish. Driven about 100 miles and absolutely love it. It is very effortlessly fast, very quiet with a bit of a throaty engine noise although it’s probably mostly falsely created. Lovely handling and light direct steering. Does feel very Golf like which is perfect for me and seems to have plenty of grip. The roads are wet and dirty today but it feels very secure.

Great seats and interior as well. Kids would say a little less rear room but I have the seat pretty far back. Boot a bit smaller too although it has a false floor which can maybe be removed to give more depth.
Technology good and more detailed than the GTi so I’m still working
On learning that.

Overall I’m delighted. Any questions please ask.
Mk 7.5 GTi Indium Grey with 19" Brescias

Offline Exonian

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 8,874
Re: M135i
« Reply #185 on: 17 November 2019, 13:25 »
Congrats davy, get some photos up!
Was very tempted with one of these myself, the test drive really impressed me.
‘23 8R
Serial white Golf owner


Offline davyk31

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 521
Re: M135i
« Reply #186 on: 17 November 2019, 17:03 »
Congrats davy, get some photos up!
Was very tempted with one of these myself, the test drive really impressed me.


Go for it if you can as the drive really is good. Not sure my technical skills go as far as posting pics if a hosting site is needed.
Mk 7.5 GTi Indium Grey with 19" Brescias

Offline Exonian

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 8,874
Re: M135i
« Reply #187 on: 17 November 2019, 22:51 »
Congrats davy, get some photos up!
Was very tempted with one of these myself, the test drive really impressed me.


Go for it if you can as the drive really is good. Not sure my technical skills go as far as posting pics if a hosting site is needed.

A bit late for me now as I bought a TCR instead.

Easy to upload on here https://postimages.org/  just follow the instructions and click on the forum hotlink to copy the direct link. Even I can manage it! 
‘23 8R
Serial white Golf owner


Offline fredgroves

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,611
  • Professional Um Bongo drinker
Re: M135i
« Reply #188 on: 18 November 2019, 09:26 »
Congrats on your new baby!  :cool:

I thought the boot was EXACTLY the same size as the golf Mk7 - 380 litres? Whether both figures are with the floor moved though I am not sure, but they should be the same.

I'm still really keen on getting one.... just have to wait a little longer.
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

Gone: 2017 Mk7.5 GTD,manual, NavPro
Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC

Offline davyk31

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 521
Re: M135i
« Reply #189 on: 18 November 2019, 13:13 »
Yes that figure must be with the floor removed. With the floor in place or is definitely not as deep by a margin.
Mk 7.5 GTi Indium Grey with 19" Brescias