Picked mine up last week. Agree loving it so far. The annoyance of them mapping out the pops and bangs with the new OPF but leaving them in on startup is infuriating though. Feels a bit like a “look what you could have won” if you bought it a year earlier before the OPF change haha
Just say ‘hi BMW’ tell it what you want ie sync temp or turn on A/C and it does it for you! Love mine so so quick! I’ve had golf r and focus RS and this beats both hands down!!
I have mine Bimmercoded to startup in sport individual, gearbox comfort and steering in sport. Then I have a Remus Sport system with valve still in so it barks when I want it to and as a daily driver, whisper quiet in comfort. The sound system no issues, with HK. Love the operating system 7 over my old m240i coupe's whatever that was (5?). Flat spot yes at the very top but manually shift at 5.5k seems perfect. Bimmercode you can disable start stop 👍
@@mattsmartcars it's about 30% louder and a lot deeper. Not raw or 'boy-racer' sounding, so nice. My car is with Celtic Tuning today and even they said that it sounds really nice compared to stock. I think stock sounds OK just not quite raw enough which is odd as the stick silencer on an m135i is M Performance believe it or not 👍
I had a F20 LCI (2016) for 160K kilometers. Fully loaded in Valencia Orange. Absolutely loved everything about it. But.. I also had the HK sound system and sometimes the bass was just gone. It was there again after I completely turned off the car and let it sit for 15 minutes or so. So annoying! Really shitty that they still hasn't found a solution for it. It was a quirk what I accepted over time.
Hi Matt, I had the same issue with the bass. Some days works perfectly other day not. It ended being and amplifier issue. BMW covered it under warranty. Just had to get it ordered from Germany. It’s worked perfectly since being replaced though 👍🏼
@@r4nn3rd Do you have to sync it every time you get in the car or once you have synced it does it stay that way all the time? if it does why is it a problem? once I set it to sync in my present car it stays that way, never see the point in changing it myself.
@@cmpillred277 it stays synced until someone changes the other side. Then you have to go back into the menus. Problem is strong more an irritation really. I don’t think the ac/heating is the best setup on it 🤷🏻♂️
Went for a Covid test day before 65 miles away unfortunately but legitimate reason so needs must. It's a lovely motor very impressive, tech very good, easier to get the power down than 340i so quicker point to point. Gear box not quite as good as ZF, but all round easier to live with everyday. Pleased with my choice.
Hi Matt. I've just ordered one as well, can't wait to get it! Hopefully July delivery 🤞🏻 It's on 18's with passive suspension. It will be my daily driver. I'm going from a Golf GTD 7.5 where the suspension is just right in my opinion. Do you think it will be ok or too stiff?
I've just ordered one of these, currently have an M140i. I don't care about engine noise, just the HK. Is it better than the 360w variant in the 40? And was the bass issue only a problem with the car you had? Cheers.
Hey Matt here's an idea. Before shooting a video BLOW YOUR NOSE! That way we'll be able to enjoy your production without the constant sniffing and wiping your nose on the back of you hand. Thank you.
@@AidanM94x no it isn't too bad! I haven't exactly driven it with economy in mind either, low 30s to the gallon. No official advice but I have found from past experience they loosen off past 1500ish miles.
Hey mate, easy one for the sync issue- just assign one of the shortcut keys to the sync function. That’s what I’ve done with mine 👍🏼
That is genius!!! Thanks mate
Getting mine Sept
sapphire black, magma seats, sunroof, tech and pro pack on 19" wheels, perfect
How are you enjoying the car?
Picked mine up last week. Agree loving it so far. The annoyance of them mapping out the pops and bangs with the new OPF but leaving them in on startup is infuriating though. Feels a bit like a “look what you could have won” if you bought it a year earlier before the OPF change haha
No overrun pops on aggressive downshifts? Have you coded in the permanently open valve?
Still loving my 21 plate 135. Although I’m struggling to use it, only 389 miles in....sunroof and alcantara seats are spot on...
To synch heating just programme the number 8 button to short cut button to synch heating
Good info, thinking of getting one as I miss my old 140i!!
Had mine 3 months - love driving it and as a car VERY capable.
Just say ‘hi BMW’ tell it what you want ie sync temp or turn on A/C and it does it for you! Love mine so so quick! I’ve had golf r and focus RS and this beats both hands down!!
Don't you just ask the assistant to change the temperature or sync the heating or open windows, on ours you do so you don't need buttons.
I have mine Bimmercoded to startup in sport individual, gearbox comfort and steering in sport. Then I have a Remus Sport system with valve still in so it barks when I want it to and as a daily driver, whisper quiet in comfort. The sound system no issues, with HK. Love the operating system 7 over my old m240i coupe's whatever that was (5?). Flat spot yes at the very top but manually shift at 5.5k seems perfect. Bimmercode you can disable start stop 👍
How different does it sound with the Remus system?
@@mattsmartcars it's about 30% louder and a lot deeper. Not raw or 'boy-racer' sounding, so nice. My car is with Celtic Tuning today and even they said that it sounds really nice compared to stock. I think stock sounds OK just not quite raw enough which is odd as the stick silencer on an m135i is M Performance believe it or not 👍
@@bloodstockvip2176 mega! I might look into that 👍🏻
@@mattsmartcars delighted with it mate
@@mattsmartcars check out ‘motec performance’ think I’m going Remus sport 💪🏻
When this review started I thought it was a Met Office review.
I had a F20 LCI (2016) for 160K kilometers. Fully loaded in Valencia Orange. Absolutely loved everything about it. But.. I also had the HK sound system and sometimes the bass was just gone. It was there again after I completely turned off the car and let it sit for 15 minutes or so. So annoying! Really shitty that they still hasn't found a solution for it. It was a quirk what I accepted over time.
Hi Matt, I had the same issue with the bass. Some days works perfectly other day not. It ended being and amplifier issue. BMW covered it under warranty. Just had to get it ordered from Germany. It’s worked perfectly since being replaced though 👍🏼
Ahh that's good to know! Thanks pal 👍🏻
@@mattsmartcars no worries, oh and I completely agree about the A/C and sync button 😂
@@r4nn3rd it is such a pain!! 😂
@@r4nn3rd Do you have to sync it every time you get in the car or once you have synced it does it stay that way all the time? if it does why is it a problem? once I set it to sync in my present car it stays that way, never see the point in changing it myself.
@@cmpillred277 it stays synced until someone changes the other side. Then you have to go back into the menus. Problem is strong more an irritation really. I don’t think the ac/heating is the best setup on it 🤷🏻♂️
you are right !!! I missed my bass couple times with my M135i with HK
If you was driving carefully and on the motorway whay would your mpg be
Collecting mine in Storm Bay Grey on Tuesday.
How does the picking up bit go? didn't think you were supposed to travel too far or is it fairly local?
Went for a Covid test day before 65 miles away unfortunately but legitimate reason so needs must. It's a lovely motor very impressive, tech very good, easier to get the power down than 340i so quicker point to point. Gear box not quite as good as ZF, but all round easier to live with everyday. Pleased with my choice.
@@leemorson4432 Thanks Lee, can't wait to pick mine up next month hope the test came back negative.
How are you enjoying the car?
@@dom_deeroy no complaints all good.
Yes but what colour is it? Seriously I am tempted by one of these. The combination of 4wd and and tons of power works really well think.
Hi Matt. I've just ordered one as well, can't wait to get it! Hopefully July delivery 🤞🏻 It's on 18's with passive suspension. It will be my daily driver. I'm going from a Golf GTD 7.5 where the suspension is just right in my opinion. Do you think it will be ok or too stiff?
I've just ordered one of these, currently have an M140i. I don't care about engine noise, just the HK. Is it better than the 360w variant in the 40? And was the bass issue only a problem with the car you had? Cheers.
Would be good to see a video on fuel usage and MPG etc!
Hi I own a 2013 120d and looking for an upgrade. Do you think this car is worth it. A everyday car with power when you want a few moments of fun.
Use the favourite buttons. Simple
All these button issues ... just say hey bmw and it does it all fast and easy I hardly press a button
my 320i also looses the bass
Hey Matt here's an idea. Before shooting a video BLOW YOUR NOSE! That way we'll be able to enjoy your production without the constant sniffing and wiping your nose on the back of you hand. Thank you.
I'm hoping to pick mine up next week, in white, tech/pro pack. How many visits to the petrol station did you do in 1000 miles haha
Lovely! That will look great 👍🏻I have done probably 4 fuel stops so far.
@@mattsmartcars that's not TOO bad, were you given any run in advice or is it just more of a, take it easy for the first 1000/1500 miles or so?
@@AidanM94x no it isn't too bad! I haven't exactly driven it with economy in mind either, low 30s to the gallon.
No official advice but I have found from past experience they loosen off past 1500ish miles.
@@mattsmartcars that's fair, can't wait to get in mine now, upgrading from an 18' F20 120d!
Its a 4 cylinder, its going to sound lame whatever you do to it.
Need to stop sniffing, it’s quite annoying
Yep that's called hay-fever my friend, not a lot I can do about that one
@@mattsmartcars no thats called habit Matt, my wife does it & the more excited she gets the quicker it gets lol
Give him a tissue and stop ya moaning and focus on the good review
Use voice for climate control.
The HK is a know fault, go back to the dealer.