discussion Advice on a non daily BMW, something M or M Light

[zabbo]

Hi all...announcement will be made tomorrow (for the doubters lol) A decision was made and new wheels procured

Still waiting patiently for the big reveal ... even more so because it isn't an ///M Car

 

[tman]

Amarok seats, i8 with the RB26DETT swap and a sequential gearbox.

Sounds like an easy build. Weekend project and definitely a lambo killer.

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[TBP88]

Sounds like an easy build. Weekend project and definitely a lambo killer.

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Honestly, not going for crazy power, probably 850whp max, maybe 1000 when you turn boost up.

 

[MR_Y]

I'll say...its definitely a BMW...

I am thinking X3 or one of the 40i cars (M240i, 440i, etc)

 

[TBP88]

M2Comp is where my money is.

 

[Salt]

I only took delivery of the car late this afternoon...its been a loooooong day lol. This is where I've ended up.

Short and the long of it - I decided against keeping and maintaining another car, so the weekend car was not on the cards this time around. For the record I did test drive an E92 M3 - amazing car. This meant meant a 4 door was required. I did consider an F80, but one in motor plan in my budget was not there and the M235 GC is too small in the back. The M135i X drive is amazing inside - but I wanted that 3L 6cylinder. I knew I would be disappointed otherwise. This is where I ended up and I am happy.

I was a tiring search for one with the right spec, still in motor plan and of course the facelift. I did not want a white one - but its difficult to tick all the boxes when not buying new. So when this one came along with the right spec - the colour of the car was where I needed to sacrifice. And...the white is already growing on me. Took the car to Vash at ABM yesterday, QC passed and motor plan will be transferred.

My new (to me) M140i Shadow edition

M Performance exhaust - sounds insane
HK Sound
Heated seats
Lane keep assist
Pro Nav
Reverse cam
LED lights

Car is booked for styling accessories and PPF application.

Will start a new thread. I really want to thank everyone for all the input and advice. I might not have chosen the car you recommended but your advice still helped me make the decision that I am happy with today - thanks!

 

[v1p3r]

Congratulations on your new car and iI hope it brings you many happy driving memories.

P.S. You could always have it wrapped if you're not happy with the white

 

[Eust]

Nice, B58 is such a win of an engine and MPE sounds great on them. Congrats

 

[MoeM2]

Congrats @Salt - great choice. Was gonna say if you ended up with an M2, you should have just bought mine a few months back.


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[Dragon_ZA]

Congratulations and welcome to the club. Wishing you many happy miles and smiles!

 

[MR_Y]

Excellent choice.
M140i is a future classic
The last 6 cylinder, RWD hot hatch!

 

[KR_19]

Congratulations, I'm sure you're enjoying the sound of that B58 and the increase in power.

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[GravityLee]

Very cool, and I think the AW really suits it.

Enjoy mate.

 

[Nish_H]

Congrats Salt, great choice. Many happy and safe miles.

 

[///M Individual]

Congrats bud! Awesome choice. Can't wait to see it after some @FiRi@Rennzport magic!

Please also post a thread on your new 4x4

 

[modocrat]

Congrats Salt, she's a beaut with all the right toys.

 

[///Herbie]

Noice I really think these are the best 1ers
The F40 is ugly imo lol


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[zabbo]

Congratulations!! Wishing you many happy miles and smiles.

 

[Riaad]

Congrats Bud

 

[TBP88]

A safe all round choice. I've never been the biggest fan of these hatches but they do make for the best all round compromise of performance/comfort/usability.

Hope you're enjoying it!