so...tell me about 130is

Post Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:38 pm

I'm really considering getting one. The ones I'm interested in are about 3 years old, 30k miles for about 13k. M agenda.

What did they come with? Are there any "must have" options. Anything to avoid? Main dealer or independant?

Cheers

Post Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:40 pm

I think there was a recall recently on them, according to one of the techinitions that i was chatting to down my local stealers about 2-3 months ago. Can't exaclty remember if it was the 130iS but it was defo a one series and it was a fairly recent re-call. Apart from that... not a clue tbh! hope this sorta helps!

Post Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:47 pm

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=573

Post Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:24 pm

If you get one, ditch the run flats for normal tyres because run flats have an awful ride.

Full service is a must.

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:56 am

Blitz wrote:If you get one, ditch the run flats for normal tyres because run flats have an awful ride.

Full service is a must.

If you ditch the run-flats the & handling will be compromised as the car was developed with run-flats on.

Personally I'd go for either the 135i 3dr (306bhp)
or the 120d/123d

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:43 am

I can't afford a 135 or 123d (becuase they are too new) and 120ds just aren't fast enough for me. I only do 6000 miles per year, mostly cruising on A roads so economy not too much of a problem. Don't like diesel anyway. I know all the stuff about waves of torque but I like smooth revvy engines.

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:24 am

130i is much better then 120d. I think there was a buying guide for the 1 series in either total or BMW car magazine.

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:11 pm

How about this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bmw-Z4-Coupe-M-Ma ... 240%3A1318

Bargain.

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:44 pm

Am I missing something with the ebay Z4, how come it's so cheap?

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:52 pm

its probably on HP

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:54 pm

Didn't Hartge do a 150i? Get one of those

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:56 pm

i wanna see a 160i v12

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:02 pm

Alex wrote:

i wanna see a 160i v12

While were are one the subject of Hartge

I WANT ONE OF THESE!!

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:04 pm

bss325i wrote:
Alex wrote:

i wanna see a 160i v12
While were are one the subject of Hartge

I WANT ONE OF THESE!!

MENTAL!!! but awsome

Post Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:53 am

That Z4s on Autotrader too - with even fewer miles (3ooo). its £7-8k cheaper than other models of similar spec / age / miles. Could be a bargain. Looks too good to be true to me.

Post Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:55 am

Perhaps they have done the old trick of leaving off a 1 from the start of the price, an annoying habit, when like me you're looking for sub £2K cars on the Trader.

Post Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:11 pm

BMracing wrote:How about this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bmw-Z4-Coupe-M-Ma ... 240%3A1318

Bargain.

Not even a Z4M

Post Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:53 pm

The Z4 sale is a scam, ebay will be pulling it shortly...

Post Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:05 am

ChrisBarns wrote:I can't afford a 135 or 123d (becuase they are too new) and 120ds just aren't fast enough for me. I only do 6000 miles per year, mostly cruising on A roads so economy not too much of a problem. Don't like diesel anyway. I know all the stuff about waves of torque but I like smooth revvy engines.

Then the 130i is your best bet it is available in 3 and 5 door versions.

If you do find one outside of bmw network pm cotswoldbmw with the chassis number and they can do a warranty/recall check on it for you

Post Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:55 pm

how well do Se's drive in comparison to m Sports?

I've done a comparison and as far as I can see appart from the body kit its mostly interior trinkets (perforated leather M gear leaver gaiter etc). I can't see if suspension is different or not. They all seem to have leather seats anyway but I do prefer the more buckety style.

The ones I'm looking at are on Autotrader. About 3 years old and less than 30k. The only SE is 11k, M sports start at 13.

The 2k makes a difference - I don't want to any borrow money and can afford the SE without having to tigten my belt. The M sport would stop me buying the sailing boat I fancy.

I'm thinking I'd enjoy the SE and the boat more than just the M Sport (or the M Sport, the boat and no meals out for months).

Post Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:41 pm

The M Sport has more supportive seats and stiffer suspension, i'm not totally sure if the ride height is any different though. SE's still handle really well imo, have driven most of the range with this spec. Unfotunately the only only m sport i've driven was a 116i, spoilt the experience somewhat.