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M135I buying advice
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Jive_E46
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HelloKingKalie said:
Make sure its post 2013 so you can get a nice EWG N55 motor, the N55 PWG has a smaller turbo with less aftermarket gains and is noticeably cheaper.Check the condition of the charge pipe and water pump. Make sure you're not buying a used and abused M135i.
The three doors are becoming more sought after.
If you want to mod straight away it's always good to map out what you're planning to do with different options. Tuning options for N55 just keep getting better and better.
The M135i is the best hot hatch out there IMO, the on the edge feeling you get from the short wheel base RWD open diff beast is unparalleled.
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KingKalie
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Jive_m135i said:HelloKingKalie said:Make sure its post 2013 so you can get a nice EWG N55 motor, the N55 PWG has a smaller turbo with less aftermarket gains and is noticeably cheaper.
Check the condition of the charge pipe and water pump. Make sure you're not buying a used and abused M135i.
The three doors are becoming more sought after.
If you want to mod straight away it's always good to map out what you're planning to do with different options. Tuning options for N55 just keep getting better and better.
The M135i is the best hot hatch out there IMO, the on the edge feeling you get from the short wheel base RWD open diff beast is unparalleled.
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Thanks for the input, I'll be looking at 5 door versions though I prefer them over the 3 door, I'm still not sure on which gearbox I would prefer I like both manual and dct equally.. as for mods I doubt I would do any drastic mods, I'm very much fond of stock and clean bmw's
Schalk94
Well-known member
KingKalie said:Jive_m135i said:HelloKingKalie said:
Check the condition of the charge pipe and water pump. Make sure you're not buying a used and abused M135i.
The three doors are becoming more sought after.
If you want to mod straight away it's always good to map out what you're planning to do with different options. Tuning options for N55 just keep getting better and better.
The M135i is the best hot hatch out there IMO, the on the edge feeling you get from the short wheel base RWD open diff beast is unparalleled.
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Thanks for the input, I'll be looking at 5 door versions though I prefer them over the 3 door, I'm still not sure on which gearbox I would prefer I like both manual and dct equally.. as for mods I doubt I would do any drastic mods, I'm very much fond of stock and clean bmw's
The M135i only came in manual and with the 8 speed ZF torque converter auto box,not DCT,which I actually prefer over DCT boxes.
Jive_E46
Active member
KingKalie said:
Oh right that's what I meant :hammerhead:
[/quote]About 8l/100km not too shabby. Not that quick off the line stock, so you wont be punishing any 7R's or S3's robot to robot. Highway runs with a ZF8 gearbox are fun but you need to remove the torque limiters too.
DSC off is alot of fun if you know how to work an open diff. I find Sport+ and Sport redundant.
To truly appreciate the N55 you need to pick up the power to 290-320 WKW. Its such a reliable engine at this power output. I can't agree with you on keeping it stock bud lol.
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Mine averages 12.2l/100. No mods. Town driving. ZF. EWG
It’s a lot faster than a std golf R.
I did some robot to robot pulls against a friends carrera 4s. 2014 NA.
He couldn’t get any gap on me. Virtually head to head.
It’s a awesome daily driver and proper bang for the buck.
Brakes are very good. Handling leaves some to be desired.
Look for a clean straight one. You won’t be sorry.
It’s a lot faster than a std golf R.
I did some robot to robot pulls against a friends carrera 4s. 2014 NA.
He couldn’t get any gap on me. Virtually head to head.
It’s a awesome daily driver and proper bang for the buck.
Brakes are very good. Handling leaves some to be desired.
Look for a clean straight one. You won’t be sorry.
abd_baker
New member
Great choice, very fun car to have. Much prefer it over a Golf R and S3, those are quite boring drives comparatively.
Manual would probably be fun but the auto is great, quick shifts and very responsive.
Fuel economy not the best, but it is a 3.0 turbo. Golfs are also heavy on juice when driven spiritedly.
On mods, the charge pipe is necessary as the stock 1 is bound to break.
After a while you may want a downpipe to free up that sweet tone of the car and some extra horses.
I’ve got my car up for sale. Have a look if you’re keen.
2014 M135i Estoril Blue Auto
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh....za:443/showthread.php?tid=87363&share_type=t
Manual would probably be fun but the auto is great, quick shifts and very responsive.
Fuel economy not the best, but it is a 3.0 turbo. Golfs are also heavy on juice when driven spiritedly.
On mods, the charge pipe is necessary as the stock 1 is bound to break.
After a while you may want a downpipe to free up that sweet tone of the car and some extra horses.
I’ve got my car up for sale. Have a look if you’re keen.
2014 M135i Estoril Blue Auto
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh....za:443/showthread.php?tid=87363&share_type=t
Chrism135i
Member
Absolutely love my m135i (auto) to bits and i will never sell it. i have a November build 2013 which is EWG, anything with a build date after JULY 2013 (not reg date) will be an EWG. I went for the m135i over a 235 due to the hatch it can actually for quite a decent amount of stuff in it.
They love mods mine being FBO now is an absolute riot on the roads
They love mods mine being FBO now is an absolute riot on the roads
KingKalie said:
Out of interest, what car/s do you own? All I've seen is your e36 thread and 'finicky' is an interesting word.. :fencelook:
Also, don't allow where a car is situated to put you off. If it's out of budget, that's another discussion all together, but in my experience, the right car isn't necessarily closest to you.
