Is the BMW M140i Still Worth YOUR Time in 2023?

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We cover whether the BMW M140i is still worth considering in 2023 before the latest version is released.
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The BMW M140i, the bigger brother to the old BMW M135i, has been with us for some time, and as hot or hyper hatches go, it's a pretty good one, featuring BMW B58 engine, it stands apart from the competition in the form of VW's Golf R, Audi's S3, and Mercedes' A35. But is it still relevant and should you still consider one in 2023 given the latest versions of the Golf R, S3, and A35 are much newer, well consider this video a review of the BMW M140i, featuring all the best bits of the car, from the sound of it's exhausts note, to it's tuning potential and vital extras, by the end of this video, you will know whether the BMW M140i is still relevant in 2023 and whether it can keep pace with its rivals like the Audi S3, Golf R and Mercedes A35, as well as a tuning platform to challenge the hyper hatch duo of the Audi RS3 and Mercedes A45.
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0:00 - Opening
0:16 - An Introduction
0:39 - The Engine
1:27 - The Rivals
1:49 - The Vital Option
2:23 - So... Is It Still Relevant?
3:01 - What Are The Alternatives
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@quattrocam 8 месяцев назад

Check out our latest and greatest video covering everything you need to know about the M140i here: Everything That Makes The BMW M140i So Special ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d6oudJWzdRM.html

@alexandermolitor7662 Год назад

As a M140 owner i must say it is the best for me. And i love it. Every ride is a joy an the power is more than enough for me. If i sell it one day i think i will cry

@quattrocam Год назад

Hopefully you have many more years before you sell it, a true great for sure 👌

@alexandermolitor7662 Год назад

I will for sure.👍🏻 thanks

@tht140ixx Год назад

Legit this! It’s in a league of its own 😎

@Craig-95 Год назад

Facts

@redarmy1778 Год назад

same ere brother ive got shadow edition, which i bought to replace my beloved m135i, im never selling it, currently on 30k when it hits 100k i’ll garage it

@sportsmachinerr1401 Год назад

Still blows my mind that BMW even put a 3.0 Turbo 6 in a small hatchback, couple that with Rwd and an excellent Auto box, it's the ultimate hatch for me.

@quattrocam Год назад

💯 Shame all the news seems to suggest the next 140 will be a four pot and awd, if you have one, I’d deffo keep it, never going to make something like it again! 👍

@sportsmachinerr1401 Год назад

@@quattrocam I think BMW are just making what the masses want, more space, more tech, usability etc. F2X platform stays true to BMW philosophy. I'll never sell mine.

@quattrocam Год назад

@@sportsmachinerr1401 yeah I think it was inevitable, just a shame but hopefully they do it right and give it Golf R+ power

@Magic_Vince Год назад

M140i is such a great car. Can't imagine ever getting bored of it. Reliable, tunable and even low running costs.

@simonh870 Год назад

The reason that Clarkson spun the M135i was that he spent half of the day going sideways and wearing out the rear tyres. He then drove too fast on a very wet track and aquaplaned. Nothing really to do with the car's handling it was 100% caused by the nut behind the wheel.

@quattrocam Год назад

Very true, he did have a tendency to drive sideways whenever possible 🤣

@BIG2hats Год назад

The whole point is that good handling stops the but behind the wheel from fucking up

@simonh870 Год назад

No matter what car it was, on worn tyres at those speeds on that wet track it would have aquaplaned.

@anthonyh958 Год назад

If you check the in car footage as he spins you will notice he’s in DTC off,so No traction control or ESP! It was an entertainment program after all

@quattrocam Год назад

@Anthony h eagle eyes! never noticed that 👍

@Smeagol1958 Год назад

Bought mine two years ago and I am still incredibly happy with that car. Especially the 2 door variant stands out next to other hatchbacks who look very similar nowadays.

@performance_club 9 месяцев назад

3 years in my m140 xDrive stage 2+. Absolut monster daily car

@quattrocam Год назад

If you liked this video check this out next: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XBKp1Ey9GSo.html

@kieranprice356 Год назад

I’m a m140i owner myself spent a fortune on it, now running just shy of 500bhp with uprated suspension, bushes, braces and an lsd it’s a car that handles its power incredibly well. They have such a large tuning capacity as well as the potential to handle very well when purchasing the correct upgrades 👌🏽

@quattrocam Год назад

Epic!! I think you have hit the nail on the head, with the right mods, it’s a crazy platform ✌🏻

@TheTranfan Год назад

I run the same setup, it’s an epic car

@TheTranfan Год назад

I run the same setup, it’s an epic car

@andrxito Год назад

same, stage 2+, xdrive. Lightweight battery, wheels. New brake discs and sport pads. KW DDC suspension lowered just enough to never scrape, barely

@kieranprice356 Год назад

@@andrxito Jesus I bet the x drive goes like hell off the line!! 😮‍💨

@Xanubizz Год назад

M140i Xdrive owner here, i absolutely love my car. Was originally planning on buying a GolfR mk7.5 but once i drove the beamer i was sold

@quattrocam Год назад

Such a machine, the fact the engine is in the new supra and can run 700+ without touching the block is insane, exactly the right engine to follow the 2J

@deanhindmarch_ Год назад

Thought this channel had tens of thousands of subs when I clicked. Keep up the good work!

@quattrocam Год назад

Thanks Dean, genuinely means a lot! & appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍

@D2ffid 11 месяцев назад

I've been enjoying my M140i xDrive for 2 years now. You could think it's a sleeper or underdog but the beast comes out of it just when you press the throttle.

@Ultrabenbooyah Год назад

Millway rear subframe and front tension strut bushings, LSD, proper suspension kit with camber plates, 255 square tires, Recaro seats, Endless brake pads and fluid, downpipe, tune. With that the car becomes drivable. Thank me later. :)

@Ultrabenbooyah Год назад

If you need a proper alignment: Camber -3.5 front -2.5 rear. Toe -10 front +20 rear.

@m135i. 9 месяцев назад

2013 m135i owner, and this is the best car i will ever own. Might upgrade to a 140 eventually but f2x chassis is where i’ll stay

@kingkan7297 Год назад

Excellent vid please make more vids like this - subscribed

@quattrocam Год назад

Thank you, appreciate the sub and the watch 👍 we have another Saturday and working on the next so hopefully many more to come ✌🏻

@DjNikGnashers Год назад

So glad I didn't trade my M140i in for any of the 2 litre, AWD clones. It has been brilliant, running 455bhp/634nm reliably for the past 4 years. It's practical, comfortable and surprisingly fuel efficient when needed, yet so much FUN when I want a hoon. If you believe Jeremy Clarkson footage isn't just scripted comedy and actually take it for truth, you need to have a word with yourself. The only way you could get one that out of shape is by turning all of the assistance off (traction/stability). And if you are an experienced RWD owner, this is precisely why you would want a RWD car, because you can have so much fun, which you can't have in a FWD or AWD car. At the moment they are falling into the hands of chavs, and will do for a while, just like subaru impreza's did, but give them a few years and good examples will rise in value and become sought after, because they are unique and nothing like them will ever be made again.

@youngtobzzz1938 Год назад

Ngl lad, this is amazing content. Keep it up

@quattrocam Год назад

Thank you 😊 pressure is on for the next video… 😅

@vollcare4076 Год назад

Even in Europe where you can/could buy the xdrive version more than 50% preferred the RWD sdrive version. RWD ist THE main USP of the M140, besides inline 6

@quattrocam Год назад

Yeah, is it really a BM if it doesn’t get sideways 🤣

@Bahle_Gaji Год назад

I don’t know if you’ll extend this to the f22 m240i but awesome video 👌🏽

@quattrocam Год назад

Thank you, appreciate you taking the time to watch, we might do a video on the 2 series, we did a quick piece a while back on the M2 so something to explore in the future 👍

@quattrocam Год назад

Hope I pronounced your name correctly 👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XBKp1Ey9GSo.html

@Bahle_Gaji Год назад

@@quattrocam I missed this one

@Elias1600 4 месяца назад

m140i very good but the m performance diff is a must

@m140i_james Год назад

Love mine and wouldn't think about swapping it for a boring generic 2.0l 4 pot awd that my Grandma could drive fast. The only thing that would make me consider changing would be a full fat M car. But I've spent loads on an MP LSD, springs and dampers, under body brace, bushes and had it mapped. So it handles fairly well, and far better than stock. Always puts a smile on my face.

@quattrocam Год назад

Yeah, definitely keep a hold of it for as long as you can!

@francescosaia4475 Год назад

Wonderful video! 140i is a rarely object at low price

@quattrocam Год назад

Thank you 👍

@richbillany2795 Год назад

Always had a soft spot for one but I got an m2c just because of how common they have become in my city and most likely all others. My s55 doesn't sound anywhere near as good though

@quattrocam Год назад

Can’t go far wrong with the comp though!

@blakejohnson2862 Год назад

How did they get frazers on bo55flk is my mates

@bravozulu3257 Год назад

Sold my Golf GTI, one thing I can tell you is, 😂 I thought I knew how to drive until I drove this car. After a year I am comfortable with the power but I respect the car. Doing suspension first then power mods. Smile on my face everyday.

@quattrocam Год назад

It will definitely keep you on yours toes but very rewarding 👍

@iamdrumz8103 Год назад

I’m looking into getting an m140i I currently have a mk7 gti pretty much reworked the suspension, coil overs control arms dog bone mount rear sway bar, front and rear links, the car handles like an absolute dream, give a hard time to high performance cars. How was the transition from the golf from the bmw.

@steverideout 10 месяцев назад

@@iamdrumz8103 had a GTI mk7 for 70,000 miles, brilliant car, got under my skin. Now put 20,000 miles on an m140i. Has adaptive suspension, so easily as comfortable on a cruise as Golf, very similar running costs too. The 1-er definitely feels as good or a step up in all senses honestly - other than for interior noise: no issues with the dash etc, but the rear hatch and window glass creaks at slow speed over bumps, which illustrates the lack of rigidity in the chassis I think. I've toured down a grass verge in the wet when it snapped in 'traction' mode...lesson learnt after paying the wheel alignment bill from that. Mind you, got bitten by some lift off oversteer in the golf, so blame the driver in moisty conditions not the car. Engine is a masterpiece. LSD in the future, maybe also 2-series underbody brace.

@Yhyujss 3 месяца назад

Maybe do the handling mods first then suspension and then the power

@donaldchia4270 Год назад

Love my M140i but only issue I have after owning it for 93,000 kms around 2000 rpm (60km/h) normal mode the car seems to not like it. It is Kicking/jerking at low speeds or when releasing/applying throttle. If anyone can help that would be great. Hoping to keep it or trade in for an EV.

@DjNikGnashers Год назад

Is it an auto (ZF8) ? The auto will need servicing, oil change and filter (and make sure you get the ZF fluid). If you are even thinking about an EV, you need to sell the M140i to a real petrolhead mate, because it's obviously the wrong car for you.

@LeeVal 11 месяцев назад

VANOS solenoid. It has two. Quite normal at that mileage to replace them.

@havefun1226 11 месяцев назад

M140ix owner runing tth800 hybride st suspension yellow speed bbk coming and changing out al the bushing and adding the v brace + sl01 on the way love the car never gone sell car ❤

@quattrocam 11 месяцев назад

I wouldn’t either! Never gonna make a car like that again

@havefun1226 11 месяцев назад

@@quattrocam thats for sure they wont make another one like it

@quattrocam 11 месяцев назад

@@havefun1226 it will be interesting to see how the values of nice examples are affected by the latest 4 pot version when that starts appearing on the roads

@deanpedley 10 месяцев назад

Is it possible to get a x drive m140 in right hand drive

@quattrocam 10 месяцев назад

I think they only sold them in Europe so I don’t think so, would of made the car even bigger if they sold it in the UK!

@adamek9750 Год назад

Shame they don’t do the xdrive in the uk

@quattrocam Год назад

I know!! Then dumb dumbs like me could have one without f*cking it into a ditch 3 seconds later

@markfitzurka9995 6 месяцев назад

Looks fun

@TheSpeedAddiction Год назад

Good video

@quattrocam Год назад

Thank you, appreciate you taking the time to watch it ✌🏻

@aslanbarsk Год назад

Totally agree , buy the x-drive and tune it

@quattrocam Год назад

I would swap our S3 if they made it in the UK, can’t be trusted with RWD 😅 too trigger happy

@vollcare4076 Год назад

@@quattrocam LSD and good tyres = lot of fun and traction almost all the time (except snow maybe)

@quattrocam Год назад

@@vollcare4076 yeah, wouldn't take the S3 out in snow tbh, I think you are right, find one with the LSD and make sure you get the right tyre for your region and you should be golden

@Rookiereece Год назад

Worth pointing out the B58 wont fit in the F40, so there's a chance the next gen will be a highly strung 2.0 litre...

@quattrocam Год назад

Yeah, did a video on this a few months back, suppose it’s the way they are all heading 👎🏻

@USMC_LAterZ 10 месяцев назад

I really need one here in the U.S.

@xZiMinDaveyy Год назад

Coilovers, swaybars and lsd and your ready!

@Armada8589 10 месяцев назад

Great car but need lsd and critically a suspension upgrade as stock is an absolute joke. Perfect project car though

@frogsta360 Год назад

Definitely want one of these after my ST. My partner got an M235i and it blew me away

@quattrocam Год назад

You will love it, just uploaded a video on the 235/240i so I can understand the sensation, great bits of kit

@paganmonkey4439 Год назад

I race one audi bitdi a6 the 40i had a map fucking quick.

@lkxs_ Год назад

Im about to buy a M140i or a M2/M2C and its a really difficult decision

@quattrocam Год назад

Hmm…Yh that is a tough one, what’s your goal with it? I think the M2 comp has the S55 doesn’t it?

@lkxs_ Год назад

@@quattrocam the problem is that im from germany. I dont know if u heard about it, but its very difficult here because of the laws and the police So i think keeping it stock is the best option

@quattrocam Год назад

@@lkxs_ M2 Comp would be my choice then, if you don't need passengers, I will be in Germany end of the month, wifes family are from there, amazing country, an M2 would be a dream to drive around some of those roads

@quattrocam Год назад

What did you decide to go with?

@capecanaveralM-778 Год назад

top bmw 140i

@baapsmpane2197 Год назад

My favorite car of the Bavaria family

@quattrocam Год назад

A really well sorted bit of kit!

@caffeineisking8132 Год назад

Buddy has a tuned one of these I've never seen anything drink fuel like it absolutely no chance for me , can't afford to go anywhere In it

@quattrocam Год назад

What mpg does it get?

@caffeineisking8132 Год назад

@@quattrocam best he's ever seen is 23mpg.. which in the uk is a sure way to make sure you're broke year round 🤣

@quattrocam Год назад

@@caffeineisking8132 wow ok, even nailing it everywhere 24 is about as low as I've had the S3, so 23 at best would be tough if you had to daily a decent distance

@caffeineisking8132 Год назад

@QuattroCam I've got a mk8 golf gti which keeps up just fine for the most part if not faster around the bends but I can get 40mpg when I want to drive more than 5 miles

@quattrocam Год назад

@@caffeineisking8132 cannot go far wrong with the GTI for probably the best all rounder ever, and the mk8 looks are actually growing on me tbh, nice car 👍

@Nick-123 Год назад

I have 118d from that generation with M pack (it's lower, stiffer and the stearing is better) and eaven with that 2.0 liter disel with 150hp it is a fun car to drive, but I wish that it had more hp. I think that it is the last real bmw 1 series becuse the new one is front wheel drive.🤮

@quattrocam Год назад

Yeah, shame it’s going the way of the competition but they held on for a while and gave us some great cars along the way 👍

@momodelair 11 месяцев назад

Great value car but insurance will cost you an arm and a leg unless you live in a rural area.

@thecrysel Год назад

RS3 ?

@quattrocam Год назад

No complaints from us as you could probably imagine, bit pricier than the BMW in most markets though 👎🏻

@cagatay-pg2pp Год назад

3 liters, 6 clinder, 340hp family hatchback? 😂

@BasRikken 10 месяцев назад

are you nuts?? the last b58 non hybrid will be te last of a legacy

@jamessmith84240 9 месяцев назад

Great car. I love mine but they are very very thirsty!

@quattrocam 9 месяцев назад

What are you getting mpg wise?

@jamessmith84240 9 месяцев назад

@@quattrocam The computer says 22mpg average and I drive quite steady "most" of the time.

@quattrocam 9 месяцев назад

@@jamessmith84240ouch, is that stock or modified? I mean either way it’s painful 😢

@jamessmith84240 9 месяцев назад

@@quattrocam Stock. It's in almost new condition too. Well looked after. 28k miles BMW approved from BMW dealership purchase. Like I said, I love it but when you put your foot down it's like cutting a hole in the bottom of the fuel tank! 😂 Oh and I run it on 97 premium fuel so yea... lol

@quattrocam 9 месяцев назад

@@jamessmith84240 ha, yeah I feel your pain, how long have you had it?

@AnonymousJ99 Год назад

More desirable if anything.

@quattrocam Год назад

It is, we are going to keep track of prices to see if the new 4 pot M140i release correlated with a strengthening of the B58 versions 👍

@TheUnPlayable Год назад

lol the M139 can't even reliably make its stock power :'D

@quattrocam Год назад

More reason to get the Beemer?

@Dankboi420 Год назад

These cars are now at a perfect price range. About to sell my Audi A3 and get one of these. 🥵

@quattrocam Год назад

You will love it, I think prices will actually hold strong when the new version comes out as the B58 cannot fit, 99% certain the new one will be a four pot & X-drive

@hoggythreezero Год назад

Had to swap the run flats for Michelin PS4s , it would tramline on the whitelines & follow the camber too easily , standard grip & ride was terrible , they 100% need an lsd & rear under brace , the engines a masterpiece that can tie the standard cars tyres , diff & chassis set up in knots

@ethanhunt9587 Год назад

Of course not

@Big1_ Год назад

The BMW M140i is not worth in 2023 but it was in 2022. Same like my Nissan Bluebird Turbo from 1987, it was worth in 1986, but not in 1987 or 2023.

@quattrocam Год назад

What would you buy instead?

@SynergyGuitars Год назад

not really worth it when you can only properly drive it in dry conditions and even then you gotta be careful. People take piss out of MQB for being easy to drive, but at least you can drive it to the max and not worry, i love my S3 and no stock 140 is coming close and i’m only stage 1, you get a lot of power out of 4 cylinders reliably too, so imo yeah you can’t drift but you can drive it to the max whenever and have tons of fun with MQB cars. Everytime i drive i always laugh, it’s just great 😂 no hating on beemer boys before you all come at me 💀

@quattrocam Год назад

Audi fan & S3 owner too so 100% agree, the more I researched the BMW the more I realised that it is and can be a weapon, especially those x-drives on the continent, looking outside at the South Yorkshire weather right now I’d jump in the S3, it is the safer platform, but I would be lying if I said a 140 isn’t super tempting if I could trust myself to drive it properly 🤣 and they do rip on the roll 💨

@SynergyGuitars Год назад

@@quattrocam oh yeah deffo man, i’m west yorkshire so ik exactly what you mean 😂 they are MACHINES but ultimately they require advanced drivers which most people aren’t let’s face it, im not ashamed to say i probably wouldn’t be able to handle it at max power, im used to quattro 😂😂

@quattrocam Год назад

@@SynergyGuitars you are not alone mate 🤣 did you stage 1 the S3 or buy it tuned? Really considering it, was toying with an RS3 but interest rates are mental atm so that's a hard no 😭

@SynergyGuitars Год назад

@@quattrocam i bought it completely stock, now it’s stage 1 tuned and has a r600 intake with intake hose and turbo elbow, i’ve put on spacers and it handles so good, i put on a dog bone mount and shifts are really crispy. Don’t forget to get a TCU tune if you get a DSG. Absolutely no point in paying 10k more for an rs3. Get an s3 and tune, oh i have a backbox delete and a custom res, sounds wicked

@quattrocam Год назад

@@SynergyGuitars Yeah it was a toss up between stage 1 S3, or RS3 for the noise, mines stock atm with a res delete (drone box 🤣) and some JR28 Alloys, was looking at TVS ECU+TCU and inlet pipe, turbo muff delete and elbow, just building up the courage and bank balance to do it 😅 which tune did you opt for? got any videos of it?

@MCorrigan 3 месяца назад

No, it's not. It's shit.

@defiant8385 Год назад

I have a M140i here and to be honest even today there isn't much on thw road that can keep up with it let alone beat it.. unless your spending 100k plus the car is faster than anything on the road, and then if you map it and mod it then that margin of a car beating it is even smaller than it was at stock.

@quattrocam Год назад

Agreed, the fact they can run over 700-800 takes them outside pretty much anything else, we do have 1 last video planned before the new version arrives that will cover everything including mods & common issues

@defiant8385 Год назад

@quattrocam exactly. I think the only thing underated is the 0 to 60mph acceleration, it's rated at around 4.5 seconds stock, on normal dry weather stock I can do it in 4.2 and I found a lot of sources to back this up with it. It's just an animal on the roads. The engine is probably one of the best out there, even to this day. I look forward to the next video on the M140i 👍

@quattrocam Год назад

@@defiant8385 yeah they really hit it out the park with their 6 cyl engines of late, true german 2J's