[SkyJawa]

Originally Posted by JNW1

Will there be an M140i in the new 1-series though? Get the impression a performance version of the new model is more likely to be a 4-pot with AWD; thought 6-pot petrol and RWD was likely to be consigned to history when the current model ceases production?

Yes there will be a performance version, name tbc but the new "m140" will be a 4 pot xdrive due to the new mini based chassis.

[JNW1]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Yes there will be a performance version, name tbc but the new "m140" will be a 4 pot xdrive due to the new mini based chassis.

Which makes getting one of the last of the current M140i's even more tempting!

[markcoatsworth]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Yeah a little more expensive now, but still a great bargain - if you can get one, as TRL said, you're in for a long wait now, end of the year. You might get lucky and find a dealer with a slot earlier.

Seems a lot of people making the change, I can assure you its well worth it

Just an update - I placed an order for a M140 on 21/06 and just had it confirmed my car will arrive on the 2nd week August (however I'm holding back for the 67 plate on 1st Sept anyway) so dealers can still get slots