BRUTALLY HONEST FIRST DRIVE IN MY BMW M140I

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[phantomk]

ricky, next time you jump in this, press the traction button once and it'll put you into comfort traction mode.Everything remains in comfort, but the valves are strangely opened, you're allowed more slip to the rear than sport mode and the power delivery is smoother/less laggy than sport.It's basically a comfort version of sport+

[jaayyboy]

Trying to explain how floaty it feels and how much this car throws you around at speed to my pals does my head in 😂! I love it tho, b58 gang 😎

[Harold_Cooke]

*car goes sideways*
Ricky: “woah see that, we just went sideways”
Howling 😂 this guys a legend

[danielbooth]

Coming from a Scirocco R the M140 feels great, I have no complaints with it in stock form, perfect daily and comfortable for long journeys.

[ShogunsDojo]

Ricky’s comments are spot on as usual, clumsy is the exact word to describe the handling in stock form. I run a manual M240i and in standard form, whilst I loved the engine the chassis did not impress at all but it’s an excellent base for upgrades. I’ve put an LSD and suspension on it as well as M3 control arms and lower offset wheels to finish it off. Car handles so much better now, so much more focused and direct. Never driven an M2 so I can’t compare it but the car now delivers on that small performance car promise BMW marketed it with. Just need some subframe reinforcement and I think I’ll have a real weapon in my hands. For the money these things are unbeatable.

[imdane]

Great video! Although I’d disagree with the comment about this being an affordable car for young people, especially with the true average salary outside of London being £19k - £21k a year in the UK.

[Duncan]

Ricky, I see your driving the 140 in traction or DSC OFF mode - unless you've got an LSD please be careful, that amount of torque through an open diff without systems on ends one way.

[michaelgoldie]

just bought one Ricky and I absolutely love it. Interesting you said it didn't feel that quick - maybe it's coming from a 207 GTI and not a GTR which gives you the perspective!!

[hartcobbie]

Watching from Ghana I love everything you do and all your cars peace I wish I could win something from you LLF 😍

[benpenagonzales]

Tyres! In the UK we all have summer tyres and wonder why the roads stop in snow! Get some winter boots for sub 10 degrees

[manindaboof]

The M140i's are definitely uniquely torqy. Also like your spec alot, face lift and all gives that nice sport look. Good buy Riki

[philcackett]

Picked mine up today. Best car I've owned 👌

[MrVocalist]

Bought one 6 weeks ago, already had the adaptive chassis and suspension so got both braces, spacers and eibach springs.
Handles so much better at high speeds and feels a lot more connected.
Very unruly out of the box so make sure youve got a couple grand to throw at it to make it more the ride now though!

[CarlosFandandgo]

What tyres are you running? If it's the stock MPSS get shot of them and get some PS4 fitted, much better.

[OhLozaH]

love how honest you are even with your own motors, make me laugh abit actually. i had a m135i with 400bhp, no lsd, i hit a tiny bump in the road. (you couldnt even see it) it upset the car that much it snapped sideways at 110mph on a slight bend, luckily got it back but hit the kerb and bent the lower arm, i couldve died quite easily, made me realise these cars are abit sketchy. but in a way fun because you gotta be on the ball

[adambeaver]

Had an M140i for a year before I traded it in for a GR Yaris! As much as I love the still miss my M140i

[Will_M]

My dads got the 135 (2014, n55 I think?) and I thought the chassis was a bit crap from a performance point of view, but it's perfect for him as he's old and just cruises about in it. I'd love one as a daily, but personally I'd just enjoy it for what it is rather than try make it into an m2

Plenty fun when stock for a daily

[iantownsend]

Saw pics of a m140i with a M2 body that looked incredible

[jordankirkbride]

I was 19 when I copped mine! Absolutely in love with it!!

[Holdeenio]

Looking forward to this project. Might get myself another m140i after watching this 👀