Bought a BMW (not a e90)

RussianM3_dude · 11-26-2005, 12:21 PM

Intstead of a 3er, I got a 130i M-Sport (Mettalic Black/Black M interior, Xenons, 18s, audio, aluminium "cube" trim). Don't regret for a moment. More power, slightly less weight and best of all...

Sport Exhaust is standard. Yep, the 130i sounds much more agressive and a little louder then the 330i.

All in all good to be back with BMW.

E90Fleet · 11-26-2005, 12:25 PM

Yup, the 130i is seen as a "sportier" car, thushas a less restrictive exhaust

Now where are the pics ???

ACZakka325i · 11-26-2005, 12:36 PM

yea i def think that the 1 series will be dope. its about time they are about to bring those things over to the states. the A3 just came over and the 1 has to make it to fill the segment.... and to kick the shit out of all audis

xyz123 · 11-26-2005, 03:46 PM

It’s looking like the hatchback has become the new standard body shape for small cars, at least in Canada if not the USA. Tons of small Japanese 5 door hatchbacks of every make are on the road here ranging from the strictly utilitarian to sporty "tuner" cars. And of course, a German one, the VW Golf has been here for a long time. I don't know, but judging just by eye of what's on the road, hatchbacks might be approaching, if not outselling regular sedans. Historically at least, I don't think Americans buy really small cars, the 3 might be as small as they will go but I hope they get a chance to choose. Is the 1 the same size as the 3 or is it smaller?

No BMW 1’s here yet but I have seen a few Mercedes B-class on the road and the Audi 3 is for sale here as well so BMW is sure to bring the 1 over to match its competition. Maybe BMW is going back to its roots, back to the simple fun of the old 2002.

David328M-Sport · 11-26-2005, 03:54 PM

The 130 is a road ROCKET.
Congrats on your purchase.

ON325i · 11-26-2005, 04:12 PM

I used to look so forward to the 1 series because that is what I think I will get for my first bimmer, but turns out it is not available here. Anyway, i am just as happy now

BMW0 · 11-26-2005, 04:14 PM

Yup, we want pics

RussianM3_dude · 11-28-2005, 06:00 AM

As soon as I get a camera. Anyway, the thing is a hoot to drive. Steering feel reminds me of a F360 Modena, heavy and a bit aloof at low speeds, but comes alive when you press on. People are gobsmaked when what they think is a 120i blasts past them at high speed. And the sound... Best part of the package.

silverado · 11-28-2005, 06:50 AM

Yes, PICS PLEASE!!

Hunter399 · 11-28-2005, 07:10 AM

PICS PLEASEEE

davinet78 · 11-28-2005, 07:35 AM

yes its seems the 130i is a awesome car

jmcphillips1 · 11-28-2005, 08:04 AM

Enjoy!!!

SCA · 11-28-2005, 08:53 AM

It sure would be nice if BMW brought the US a 1-Series (or whatever they are going to call it) Coupe. The wait is getting to be rather long.

F32Fleet · 11-28-2005, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCA

It sure would be nice if BMW brought the US a 1-Series (or whatever they are going to call it) Coupe. The wait is getting to be rather long.

Isn't that the truth. I wonder if BMWNA is hesistant becuase they're worried that the 1'er will canabilize MINI sales.

ward · 11-28-2005, 09:46 AM

or that it won't sell at all, like the old 318ti

I'd buy one asap though!!!
130i would be silly fun

Sho · 11-28-2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socom

Isn't that the truth. I wonder if BMWNA is hesistant becuase they're worried that the 1'er will canabilize MINI sales.

BMWNA should see the fact that people want a 1 not necessary want to own a Mini. They are different cars.

kal-el · 11-28-2005, 10:53 AM

enjoy it, now pics please

Hunter399 · 11-28-2005, 06:17 PM

Still no pics...

Mikey3 · 11-28-2005, 06:33 PM

wow 130i.... what a beast!!

nyyankee · 11-28-2005, 08:52 PM

SCA · 11-28-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sho

BMWNA should see the fact that people want a 1 not necessary want to own a Mini. They are different cars.

I like the MINI, but I do not like the girly cuteness and the FWD.

RussianM3_dude · 11-29-2005, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter399@mac.com

Still no pics...

You are going to laugh, but I have no camera, I'll borrow my parent's, but it is very dirty outside (snow storms in much of Europe), so I'll wait for a few days.

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RussianM3_dude Private First Class 7 Rep 172 Posts Drives: B7 Audi RS4 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Bought a BMW (not a e90) Intstead of a 3er, I got a 130i M-Sport (Mettalic Black/Black M interior, Xenons, 18s, audio, aluminium "cube" trim). Don't regret for a moment. More power, slightly less weight and best of all... Sport Exhaust is standard. Yep, the 130i sounds much more agressive and a little louder then the 330i. All in all good to be back with BMW.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Yup, the 130i is seen as a "sportier" car, thushas a less restrictive exhaust Now where are the pics ???
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ACZakka325i Colonel 278 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	yea i def think that the 1 series will be dope. its about time they are about to bring those things over to the states. the A3 just came over and the 1 has to make it to fill the segment.... and to kick the shit out of all audis __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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xyz123 Private First Class 9 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2013 E82 Msport, manual Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	It’s looking like the hatchback has become the new standard body shape for small cars, at least in Canada if not the USA. Tons of small Japanese 5 door hatchbacks of every make are on the road here ranging from the strictly utilitarian to sporty "tuner" cars. And of course, a German one, the VW Golf has been here for a long time. I don't know, but judging just by eye of what's on the road, hatchbacks might be approaching, if not outselling regular sedans. Historically at least, I don't think Americans buy really small cars, the 3 might be as small as they will go but I hope they get a chance to choose. Is the 1 the same size as the 3 or is it smaller? No BMW 1’s here yet but I have seen a few Mercedes B-class on the road and the Audi 3 is for sale here as well so BMW is sure to bring the 1 over to match its competition. Maybe BMW is going back to its roots, back to the simple fun of the old 2002.
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RussianM3_dude Private First Class 7 Rep 172 Posts Drives: B7 Audi RS4 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	As soon as I get a camera. Anyway, the thing is a hoot to drive. Steering feel reminds me of a F360 Modena, heavy and a bit aloof at low speeds, but comes alive when you press on. People are gobsmaked when what they think is a 120i blasts past them at high speed. And the sound... Best part of the package.
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	or that it won't sell at all, like the old 318ti I'd buy one asap though!!! 130i would be silly fun
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Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Still no pics...
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