M135i

[mike roberts]

Is the BMW auto as good as dsg? Some reviewers have said the gearbox is a bit of a let down in the 135i

Its not DSG, which is a positive and a negative depending on what you are doing...

It's not the ZF8, regarded as pretty much the best slushbox you can get (sure it's not PDK/DCT/etc) but it is very good. The main thing is how it's configured, the old F-series Mxxxi for example was a very different state of tune than the rest of the range.

So, what you have got is the Aisin 8G45 8speed auto, which by all accounts isn't quite as good as the ZF, but good enough and does have M specific tune and ratios. It'll at least hold a bloody gear until you say so, rather than auto upshifting... more than I can say for my DSG

[davyk31]

It's arriving at the dealers tomorrow 

[Crockers]

Look forward to pictures and your views.

[davyk31]

Should be picking it up middle to the end of next week as it’s booked for a ceramic coating before I take delivery. Means the dealers won’t even be washing it as the detailed will do that so less risk of any marring to the paint.

[fredgroves]

If only VAG could deliver cars that fast...

It never fails to amaze me how they can't.

[Jim_mk7.5]

If only VAG could deliver cars that fast...

It never fails to amaze me how they can't.

It'll be no problem for you now though Fred... when is your Beemer arriving?! 

[fredgroves]

I've got a little while to wait before ordering it yet...

And I suspect something will happen that means I don't get it, because my life just seems to be like that at the moment 

[davyk31]

How do I post a pic?

[Watts]

You need to use a hosting site. I use postimg.cc.org, plenty of others. Upload and select hotlink for forums and paste the code into your post.

[fredgroves]

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.