My driving impression: BMW 130i - Page 2

First I want to say I didnt plan this, I just drove past the dealer so I couldn't resist visiting them. I also had luck that I took the camera with me and the reason for it, I was going to the ocean to take photos or else I wouldnt have photos on the 130i. Im glad I visit BMW at the same time.Click here to read the entire review

Deutsch · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 04-22-2006, 05:43 PM

I've heard that BMW engineers enginered some sort of trick valve system that opens up under load. I really like the E46 M3's exhuast sound, it's this rich metallic whale. If only something could be said for the E60/63 M5/6. Can only imagine what the E90/1/2/3 M3 will sound like.

Centurion · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 04-22-2006, 07:43 PM

I drove the 1er for a coupel of months ago but didn't get to push it to its limit. Besides that it was a 116i

. The 130i seem like a clast to drive and the car you(just_me) got to drive is pretty hot, though I wouldn't mind puttin M5 rims on it

. Personally I like it more than the Golf. One of my friends have bought a Golf, it is with no doubt a hot and rigid hatch but I'm not so fond of its interior. The interior is pretty solid but gives a cheap feeling and lacks premium feeling.

Matt · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 04-23-2006, 04:06 AM

Great write up, Andreas. I cant wait fo rthis car to come to the U.S. however it wont be in hatchback form but instead a coupe and maybe even a convertable. Well, once I finish college (four years from now) maybe i can pick up a used 135! with the 3.o litre turbo!

Imhotep Evil · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 04-23-2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Great write up, Andreas. I cant wait fo rthis car to come to the U.S. however it wont be in hatchback form but instead a coupe and maybe even a convertable. Well, once I finish college (four years from now) maybe i can pick up a used 135! with the 3.o litre turbo!

Maybe you should wait for the 235, it should be ligher and have superior rigidity, at least by common sense.

Matt · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 04-24-2006, 03:05 AM

either way. Hopefully ill be making some 60-70k out of coolidge so id use half my income or more, lol, but im too much of an enthusiast to care about that!

Zonda · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 04-24-2006, 10:21 AM

Good review and nice to hear that you like it. I've never really been a fan of the 1-series but everybody keep saying how wonderful it is to drive so I can't resist liking it

Mr. Mercedes · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 05-02-2006, 08:49 AM

Nice review. The 130i seems like such a fantastic piece of work. It's such a shame that its WAAAAAYYY overpriced.

Just_me · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 05-02-2006, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mercedes

It's such a shame that its WAAAAAYYY overpriced.

This kind of vechicles often are. In Sweden 130i is cheaper than R32 but slightly more expensive than S3.

Imhotep Evil · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 05-02-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mercedes

Nice review. The 130i seems like such a fantastic piece of work. It's such a shame that its WAAAAAYYY overpriced.

You do get a good package tough.

However price also has a lot to do with the specifics of the matket raxes:
- like VAT, Import Tax (if case), Engine Capacity Tax, (perhaps) Luxury Car Tax and let's not forget about Emisions Tax (if case).

Just_me · **Re: My driving impression: BMW 130i -** 06-20-2006, 03:47 AM

I drove 130i again and this time I recorded a small videoclip

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