The little BMW that could (2013 BMW 135i)
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- As an ex BMW owner, and a current subaru owner, you would probably assume that I am somewhat of the asshat type. But alas! I am actually quite the normal person with a passion for enthusiast cars. The 2013 BMW 135i, or just the 135i in general is a car that is often forgotten in the enthusiast world. In the last few years more and more have popped up making big power and slaying giants when you would never have expected it to.
In this wonderful world we have depreciation, and with that, I think that this platform is an absolute BARGAIN. And by the end of this video, you will see why.
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Music:
The Eden Project - Chasing Ghosts
Prepare to see more of this car as it is now owned by one of my best friends!
Damn. I want one of these so bad especially with the coral red interior
“I’ve calmed down since I got an STI.”... a Sexually Transmitted Infection would calm anyone down 🤷🏼♂️🤣
Been watching rcr? XD
With M-Sport/M-Performance on that DCT, you just don't want to bother shifting manually if you're in a hurry. Kick the shifter to the left, press the "sport" button and there is nothing - nothing you could ever to do shift that quickly or accurately. Trust the DCT - it'll beat you every time.. Talking milliseconds per shift - feels a lot like accelerating in a Tesla; linear power.
The backseat isn't as "bad" as it appears. I'm over 6' and I often take the back if we have passengers. I fit ok, BMW did a great job of maximizing that tiny space to be useable. I've done 100 mile trips back there without too much problem.
I own a 11' 135i Msport. The DCT is exactly the same as the other variants of this time. Also the power to weight ratio is better than the M3 of this time. Its not a very popular car due to people claiming that the lines of thw car throw them off. You can make the handling of this car soo much better with some m3 bushings, and a few other suspension swaps. Also, the non 1m variants are limited to 135mph and the 1m 155mph
Hi!! I’m thinking about get one of this, a ‘11 135 with the Msport package but as a student of college i wonder if it’s a reliable car, did yours has some serious troubles that i can be aware of?
@@albertoduran1638 college student here and I currently own this exact car. Bought it in may so it’s been about 3ish months. So far I’ve had a boost solenoid go, the expansion tank failed, as well as the main coolant line to the engine failed. All three things were less than 75$ to fix if you are competent with a wrench. Not the most reliable as far as my experience. If you do end up buying one make sure to research common failure points and check them when you do go to buy it. All three issues are fairly common with the n55. With that being said, I would absolutely do it again. This car is an absolute blast to drive.
@@albertoduran1638 buy the N/A 128i more than enough power to enjoy with an amazing soundtrack and the N52B30 engine which is one of BMW's most bulletproof
I’m 18 owned 2 different 135i’s the first one I had the coolant hose blew around a week of having it and had a bunch of cooling issues. I sold it and bought one last Friday that was better maintained so far no issues. The motor itself is reliable but the stuff around it electronic wise aren’t the most reliable
@@chriskodjo hah just had a coolant hose burst on me finally about a month or 2 ago, first major problem i've had 135, 2011, N55 DCT, M sports package etc
Edit: I bought this in 2018-2019 (84k Miles, 90 day warranty, I made sure to drive it hard for the first 2 weeks for problems to show 🤣 in the end i got everything replaced that i needed under their warranty on a 10+ year old car hah)
Edit: Still pushing 107k miles !
Edit 8/25/2023: Pushing 111k, went in for the usual Tire Rotation, Oil Change etc, got a "small/considerable oil leak" something to check up on but nothing in the driveway, it's going in next week 🙏 for the best I will update what was leaking, hoping its just an oil line and not a valve 😟, besides that no problems
I’ve owned one of these 2013’s for 2 years now. It’s a fun car.
Matt Portnoy how was the reliability?
Nice video. Great bang for the buck, and I just got one shipped in myself. Granted, I think a manual and no nav is the way to go in keeping it timeless. That nav will look like an Atari in 10 more years, if one is planning on keeping it long term.
douglasf13 I agree. My friend happened to like this exact car so much he bought it lol. So will be more of it beating my sti on this channel... but I do have to agree with you about keeping it timeless. BUT. The lci nav looks still pretty good imo. The non lci nav looks terrible already.
Now what's wrong with an Atari ? Love donkey Kong
No one that actually know what they're talking about with these cars wants the Nav and iDrive. The non-nav versions sell for more for a reason - timeless design and way more reliable.
@@Alex-ub7tk correct. just bought a manual no nav. SOOO much better.
The M-Sport package on the 135i in the states changed two things. You got the M-Sport wheels but they are the exact same size, and came with the same tires (Bridgestone or Dunlop), it also changed the headliner to Alcantara instead of the standard bmw grey cloth. It doesn’t change anything else. All US spec 135i’s come with the M-Sport aero kit, black exhaust tips, M-Sport steering wheel, M door sills, etc. The M-Sport package was first offered mid year 2009. It was a 1500 dollar option new from the dealer, and where most the cost comes from is the headliner (which is beautiful), the wheels are honestly no better or worse then the non M-Sport 135i wheels. Both are 18’s (18x8 front and 18x9 rear) wrapped in 215’s front/245 rear, which are wayyyy to skinny for the car, even at stock numbers. Hope this helps a little :). #BMW4LIFE
I have a US spec 2013 135i with no M stuff. Almost no options at all. No nav. No keyless entry, nothing. Just sport seats, sunroof, and a 6 speed manual.
@@Shakshuka69 The stripper spec! This is the spec that people who actually know these BMWs look for.
@@Alex-ub7tk Yeah, more of a purist's car for sure. We agonized over that decision before getting the DCT - just because it was so damn FAST. No comparison in performance. So we shift with the paddles now, but it just isn't the same.
i just got a 135i twin turbo they are a beast for the price they go for, they'll be heading up a little i think once people realize whats in them so better get in now b4 they take off
i got a 2011 the other day. has dinan stage 3 tune apparently. need to verify at a shop. crazy fast. tried the paddles today for the first time. instant speed. can't wait to try launch.
Yeah, one of the first "REAL" paddle-shifters on an affordable car. You shift like an F1 - milliseconds between gears.
M Sport means a different front and rear bumper (compare to standard 128i). Stiffer suspension and a lower ride height. Interior has a black headliner, meaty steering wheel, and awesome seats. Let's not forget the nice 261M wheels - 18 in twin-spoke star wheels. All 135i, I believe, have Sport.
IIRC the 135i/135is dct is the same physical unit as the e9x m3 dct but different software.
I bought a manual 128i with the m sport. I wonder how they compare. It’s great and organic feeling, non-turbo/hydraulic steering/manual. I know the 135 is considerably faster.
Oh there is a big difference. The 135i can get you into trouble so quickly. :) I have the 2009 M package 135i but no M outer badging but it's got staggered wheels and M steering wheel. Heated seats, upgraded stereo but no Nav. I'm using the MHD E30 tune.
Just recently bought the 135 IS with DCT actually and it's one heck of a fun little car! It's actually underrated, bmw claims 320hp but people dynoed it stock at ~350hp
I suspect that your 128 is a bit more comfortable to drive, but not as quick. A guy needs both ;-)
I wish mine was either Red or White with iDrive and red interiors when I bought it, but at least is a 6sp manual and M-Sport!!
There’s a super cool screen kit that’s sold I think through Bimmer Supply?
@@jasvantvarma Yeah. Still doesn’t look factory, but I guess it gets the job done. Might consiyit in a future.
Man.... not gonna lie at the beginning when you was showing the exterior I was thinking “that thing is a turd.” UNTIL the noisy rattling diesel behind it drove off and I realized it wasn’t the car. 😅
Low popularity okay, it had been 135 I and 128i now everybody want one trust me I've been looking everywhere I look in the lower 48 I can't find any dealers tell me they all being bought up. It's the car to have right now perfect bachelor's car
I own a Subaru and checking out a Beemer so I guess I am getting “calm” in reverse 🔄😆
Your right it does sound similar to a 1jz
this car is specd perfect
You have an STI bro you'd wanna go get that checked out ASAP
Sexually transmitted infections are no joke. Glad he's calmed down as a result, best not to spread it.
Wow 18,000 miles on it really? Thats a brand new car. Did he sell it?
One of my friends owns it now. Garages it every winter too. The car is flawless
But he still has it yes
335i is twin powerscroll turbo. Still single turbo
Twin power turbo , twin turbo is different y
Technically, that's twin scroll turbo :D (unless it was swapped out for single of course lol)
twin scroll doesn't mean 2 turbos
@@ELUSlVE lol. Well yeah, that's why I said "technically" as in, it is technologically (and strictly speaking) classified as "twin scroll" which is a single turbo that has 2 scrolls. They are better in nearly everyway than single scroll only turbos so it's worth mentioning. As for swapping out, I believe I mentioned that because it can still be removed and swapped out for whatever turbo option someone wants.
@@kanedanoglory when you said swapped out for a single i thought you were implying twin scroll = twin turbo mb
Sweet vid man
LockMeUp Khan thank you!
Sounds like you have to blow your nose lol. Nice video. It’s a very fun car to drive I can’t wait to start modding my N54 135i
Luis Nava I honestly have heard that before haha. And good luck! Those cars are monsters!!
Very fun, but NOT cheap. :) There is a basic list I saw for $1500 in mods you can get about 400 Wheel HP. That's a bargain if everything is working nicely. 6 Piston Brakes work like a charm man. Moving headlights....lot's of goodies. Mine's the E88 and right now in cooler Florida weather it's a blast with the top down. I got a muffler delete as well.
the n55 has a twinturbo not single???
deh skranz twin scroll single turbo
I got a 08 n54 135i m
me too they go like stink hey?
Buddy - no one wants the Nav in these. The best spec is the M-sport w/o nav. Why would you want to use a decade old Nav screen and terrible iDrive when you could just have real buttons and your phone on a mount? This spec should also have the air bolsters in both front seats, but I'm guessing you missed that too.
For a self-proclaimed "BMW fanboy", you sure don't know much about these.
The first thing i will change in this car.. are those awful wheels
2013 M sport is 320hp
135i is 300hp, the 135is is 320hp. M sport designation doesn't change hp.
@@douglasf13 135i with n55 came standart with 320hp
301bhp
The BMW M was only built in 2011 and is a special edition. I have not seen any that are in 2013. Therefore they are 135i, 135is or 128i.
You don't even know the specifications of the car you're reviewing... wtf
Gareth what “specifications”? Other than the fact its an N55
You must be fun at parties bro jeez just enjoy the video
M cars have difdeent transmission ✌🏽
with the 1 series the gear ratios changed between the 1m and m3 but all 3 used the ZF manual gear box
Went from a 335i to a sti....
yes sir yes sir
Tyler Kelsey blasphemous blaspheme
Good luck with the engine rebuild lmao
I went from a STI to this car.. haha the 135 is better in terms of quality and engine (may be more reliable), with some M3 upgrades and coils then handling is very nice but never compared with boxer engine and AWD.
Another jobronni with an automatic. Ugh 😑
That's basically a freakin' Corolla you have there! lol... A modern Mazda 6 of same year even a 2016 which still cost less than that 135i has way more features including full leather everything, amazing low maintenance SkyActive motor and cheaper to fix when needed.... that crapy 135 bmw is so plain with hardly any features and boring as fuck! lol...
You sound like boring plain person that should open up there mind more, can tell what you look for in a car, and it shows your definitely not a car enthusiast because people that are true car people dont buy cars with a shit ton of features and electronics, we buy them for the raw driving experience with manual transmissions and we like stripped down sport cars that actually make you feel connected to the road and handle amazing, not to mention 100x more quality feeling in every way compared to a Japanese car, and without all of thebullshit electronics and "features" in a mazda 6
Have fun with your "low maintenance" cheaper to fix economy box 😂 It will leave more beautiful bmws for us true enthusiast to drive!
@@GPerformance710 lol I cant believe he would even compare a mazda 6 to a 135i. I'd rather have the lowest spec 135 than the best spec mazda 6😂