130i hunters unite!
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130i hunters unite!
It looks like there are a few of us scouring the internet for a good 130i it would be nice to pool resources and help each other out. So lets hear from anyone wanting to buy/sell or links to any you find. Lets try and save everyone some time.
I'm looking for:
5 door
M-Sport
Leather
Prefer low miles <80k (I don't do many I can keep it that way)
Prefer Blue
i-drive/screen would be nice
budget <9k
Also I've never been in one, so anyone near or visiting Cornwall that would be willing to take me out for a spin would be awesome!
I'm looking for:
5 door
M-Sport
Leather
Prefer low miles <80k (I don't do many I can keep it that way)
Prefer Blue
i-drive/screen would be nice
budget <9k
Also I've never been in one, so anyone near or visiting Cornwall that would be willing to take me out for a spin would be awesome!
Ex 120d owner currently hunting for a 130i
Re: 130i hunters unite!
This one ticks a lot of your boxes......rodders wrote:It looks like there are a few of us scouring the internet for a good 130i it would be nice to pool resources and help each other out. So lets hear from anyone wanting to buy/sell or links to any you find. Lets try and save everyone some time.
I'm looking for:
5 door
M-Sport
Leather
Prefer low miles <80k (I don't do many I can keep it that way)
Prefer Blue
i-drive/screen would be nice
budget <9k
http://www.jasonbarker.co.uk/shop_detai ... uct_id=405
2017 X5 40d SE
Sold: 2011 E82 135i DCT The only Bluewater/Coral Red Leather 135i in the UK
Sold: 2011 E82 135i DCT The only Bluewater/Coral Red Leather 135i in the UK
Re: 130i hunters unite!
Thanks GeeRam, I spotted that one last night and it has the added bonus of being easy to get to by train!
Ex 120d owner currently hunting for a 130i
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What I'm looking for, 'must haves' in bold:
Full Service History
Asking price maximum £6k
Not blue, but will consider dark blue such as Monaco
Mileage around 100k or less
I'm not demanding much in terms of spec, just specific about the colour!
Same as Rodders mentioned, we haven't been in a 130i so any local owners willing to give a 'demonstration' please get in touch, I'm near East Midlands Airport.
Full Service History
Asking price maximum £6k
Not blue, but will consider dark blue such as Monaco
Mileage around 100k or less
I'm not demanding much in terms of spec, just specific about the colour!

Same as Rodders mentioned, we haven't been in a 130i so any local owners willing to give a 'demonstration' please get in touch, I'm near East Midlands Airport.
Last edited by Tex4n on Mon May 09, 2016 1:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
WTB E87 130i / E82 125i Preferably not Blue! Budget > £8k
Old Flames E36 323i / E36 328i / E46 325Ci / E90 330d / E92 335d / E89 23i
In the Spare Car-> TT 225 Quattro
Old Flames E36 323i / E36 328i / E46 325Ci / E90 330d / E92 335d / E89 23i
In the Spare Car-> TT 225 Quattro
Re: 130i hunters unite!
I haven't really even thought about what I actually want, but off the top of my head....
Mileage below 70k - between 50 and 70 would be ideal
Not black - cleaning is such a chore with black
M Sport
5 door
iDrive would be nice
Runflats swapped out preferably
Xenons
I'm sure I'll think of more.
Mileage below 70k - between 50 and 70 would be ideal
Not black - cleaning is such a chore with black
M Sport
5 door
iDrive would be nice
Runflats swapped out preferably
Xenons
I'm sure I'll think of more.
Black Sapphire '58' 130i | Darklines | Storm Motorwerks gear knob | M3 LCA
Re: 130i hunters unite!
Why this xenon obsession! You'll have a 3 litre 6 on command of your right foot who cares about frigging lights ! I must be getting old
2010 Space Grey '123d' - gone but not forgotten
2010 Audi TT TFSI - Sorry
2010 Audi TT TFSI - Sorry
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Mine is for sale. Check the sales section.
Blue, 85k with the mods every 130i should have.
Run craps gone for spanking new pirellis
M135i brembos....
Blue, 85k with the mods every 130i should have.
Run craps gone for spanking new pirellis
M135i brembos....
2009 E82 135i Manual - MHD - Quaife Diff - BMWP Exhaust - VRSF DCI - Intercooler - Charge Pipe & Bov - Meister R's - M3 F&R Arms - Powerflex Bushes - Subframe inserts - AC S Type 3's - BMWP Strut Brace - Darklines - Spoiler
Re: 130i hunters unite!
If you're ever in or around Bristol let me know.rodders wrote:
Also I've never been in one, so anyone near or visiting Cornwall that would be willing to take me out for a spin would be awesome!
M235i Alpine White, HK, bum warmers, sun protect, high beam. M2 carbon interior, BMWP splitter, diffuser, spoiler, grills, MPE, BMS intake, TMC
Sadly gone - 130i Limited Edition with BMWP goodies.
E87 120d - PTorque remap: 210hp
Sadly gone - 130i Limited Edition with BMWP goodies.
E87 120d - PTorque remap: 210hp
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I'm with you...and yes, I am getting old!TALBOTL wrote:Why this xenon obsession! You'll have a 3 litre 6 on command of your right foot who cares about frigging lights ! I must be getting old
I tweaked my halogens up a little and fitted Night Breakers and they are good - I live in an unlit area and I don't dawdle. Xenons might be better, maybe, but I'm not convinced that they are a must-have...
2008 E81 130i
2010 E82 135i - now sold
2010 E82 135i - now sold
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Toed64 wrote:I'm with you...and yes, I am getting old!TALBOTL wrote:Why this xenon obsession! You'll have a 3 litre 6 on command of your right foot who cares about frigging lights ! I must be getting old
I tweaked my halogens up a little and fitted Night Breakers and they are good - I live in an unlit area and I don't dawdle. Xenons might be better, maybe, but I'm not convinced that they are a must-have...
I've never been rich enough to have Xenons!
Black Sapphire '58' 130i | Darklines | Storm Motorwerks gear knob | M3 LCA
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Haha - you only need to be seriously wealthy if you need a replacement: Xenon headlights are often more than twice the price of halogens, but they don't make much difference to the purchase price of a used car.myles wrote:Toed64 wrote:I'm with you...and yes, I am getting old!TALBOTL wrote:Why this xenon obsession! You'll have a 3 litre 6 on command of your right foot who cares about frigging lights ! I must be getting old
I tweaked my halogens up a little and fitted Night Breakers and they are good - I live in an unlit area and I don't dawdle. Xenons might be better, maybe, but I'm not convinced that they are a must-have...
I've never been rich enough to have Xenons!
2008 E81 130i
2010 E82 135i - now sold
2010 E82 135i - now sold
Re: 130i hunters unite!
I searched for 3 months and ended up travelling 200 miles to get the right car. I had an alert set up on auto trader as the good cars sell quick.
I called about 3 cars before I got mine and they had all sold within 2 days.
You can set a maximum price but If you want a particular spec you're going to have to pay the asking price as there aren't many 130s around.
I called about 3 cars before I got mine and they had all sold within 2 days.
You can set a maximum price but If you want a particular spec you're going to have to pay the asking price as there aren't many 130s around.
Current : Renaultsport Megane R26, Ford Kuga Titanium X
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if I was looking and I am not I would want no I drive no xenons and as little extra kit to go wrong as possible.
A low spec se on 17's is a nice lightweight stealth chariot that would leave a few quid left for mods which they need as they don't handle great from the factory.
A low spec se on 17's is a nice lightweight stealth chariot that would leave a few quid left for mods which they need as they don't handle great from the factory.
Re: 130i hunters unite!
Rm1 there are some bargains to be had especially if you don't want msport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 042623907/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221993992662
Or this better http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 3151979140
Good luck with the search!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 042623907/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221993992662
Or this better http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 3151979140
Good luck with the search!
Ex 120d owner currently hunting for a 130i
Re: 130i hunters unite!
I already have a 130 m sport but I like the last black one the other two are high milers and ones an ex cop car and they don't maintain em like they used to since the cuts !