130i

[vinson]

I agree with Raymond

The BMW 130i M Sports in the UK is simply awesome

 

[artyca]

so how much is the 130i (M Sports or whatever) going to cost here in bolehland? Road tax alone will be $2k+ right?

 

[Raymond@M-BeasT]

Originally posted by artyca@Jun 14 2006, 12:41 PM
so how much is the 130i (M Sports or whatever) going to cost here in bolehland? Road tax alone will be $2k+ right?

130 only from uk...

 

[XXX]

helloo have u all registered for AD...its just 2 weeks away

 

[Hell Boyz]

Nice car mate, my fiancee like it a lot.....

 

[KL2DC]

so how much is the 130i (M Sports or whatever) going to cost here in bolehland? Road tax alone will be $2k+ right?

Official AB sticker for the 130i M-sport is 330k....that's 41k more than an E90 325i

 

[supergripen]

Official AB sticker for the 130i M-sport is 330k....that's 41k more than an E90 325i

rm330k????

i hate the gov for doing this to us..

on a different note,i'll have a 135i with that magnificent twin turbo motor!!!!!! wonder if they'll make one???

 

[supergripen]

They will never touch 8 minutes without engine mods. Even the m3 csl fail to register lap time below 8 minutes. If Iam not mistaken CSL time is above 8 minutes.

i think they were trying to do it on a budget..it wouldn't be a challenge otherwise.i mean,just slap on a turbo and let rip..it'll be done with.but i respect their way of doing it..suspension mods(AST rocks!!) and minor bolt-ons to the engine.if they do it in less than 8,it'll be a monumental achievement.

 

[DarkHelmet]

130 - Msia

Hi All,

I have driven the 130i, here locally, test car provided by BMW Malaysia, had it for 4 days, and it is simply AWESOME!

It is equipped with the 'Sports' Auto Gearbox, which is different than the normal auto gearbox fitted on the 330i. This Sports Auto Gearbox is equipped with a clutch, (similar to the one fitted onto the 335i,) and the comparison is like Night and Day (between the 330i and 130i).

If M-Sport Div never makes a M1 (based on 1 series), this 130i basically comes very close to it, all they need to do is put an M-Diff LSD in the rear axle and voila, you have a M car. 263 bhp, and improved version of the engine found in the 330i, the straight six is a very smooth affair and the sonorous sound when you punch it to the redline.

Due to the lightweight and compact structure of the 1-series body, coupled with the stiff structure of the chassis, the 130i is a joy to drive, even in automatic form, as the car I tested was equipped with a paddle shift, with the gearbox being very responsive to gearchange inputs.

I preferred to leave it in D mode, with occassionally using the paddles to manually shift up and down the 6 speed box during overtaking manouevers, as I found the Sports mode was too jerky for town driving.

The standard car has been setup very safely for the majority of drivers, whereby understeer builds up progressively, and just by lifting off the throttle, the car will tuck back in line. Mind you, I only encountered this on a few occasions, with DSC switched OFF. Grip is immense from the 18inch tyres, with the limit approached veru benign.

Cruising at 220kph, is a doodle, with minimal wind noise intrusion and I took it to an electronically limited top speed of 250kph. Obviously, the car is able to achieve a higher top speed with that kind of power it is packing in its pants... hahahah... under the bonnet I mean.

The chassis is taut and solid, with the suspension setting a bit on the firm side, compromising comfort in slow town driving. But the car and engine just begs to be driven fast, on back roads, and this is where the car really excels, with excellent feedback from the steering, as it does not employ the Active Steering technology.

With a price tag of RM330K, but considering that it provides as much thrills and performance of an M3, I would consider it cheap for an official unofficial M1.

 

[Juan Powerblow]

How much is this car again? It's worth a serious consideration with all that power in a great chassis. At RM330K, it's way too expensive but if it's below RM260K, it's very tempting lah.

 

[ALBundy]

Yup, thats what I told some of the managers at BMW M'sia. Basically the whole 1-series line is not competitively priced. Potential buyers would either 1) get a mini 2) buy a golf gti 3) get an e90 320i.

Nevertheless, its a great car but in M'sia not many folks will fork up that amount of $$$ to own one.

 

[Juan Powerblow]

If BMW can price it right, this car will be the iconic mutther of hot hatches in Malaysia and others won't dare mention they got a Golf GTi if they know if you own a 130i. Sked ah?!!

 

[sithwarrior]

Rumor has it that they will be introducing the 135i sometime mid this year.. now thats gonna be an awesome car.... Thats right its gonna be a 3 litre twin turbo... Look out WRX's and Evo's

 

[TheFazz]

hot 1 series coupe

the 1 series coupe is looking hot. would like to test one, especially the 135i.

http://www.infomotori.co.uk/a_911_EN_20327_2.html

 

[mnas]

yes..yummy. i wonder whether AB is bringing it in ! surely will want to get one ! would u guys think they'll bring in 120d or the 123d?

 

[Fireblade]

Just wondering how many of you guys tested the 130i? Well, I test drove it at the 1-series launch last Saturday at AB - this car is makes me go mental. Huge torque & HP in a compact, stiff chassis. Effortlessly went up to 200kmh in a very short distance with a glorious engine note. Could not be bothered to use the paddle shift as in auto mode it was already flying. Manage to invoke oversteer at the runabout with just the throttle pedal. Lucky thing there were no rear passengers as they would be pretty sick bopping in the rear seat - suspension is very firm. This is the kind of car that makes me grin. Absolutely a performance car - try it, its addictive.

 

[Juan Powerblow]

Wow Fireblade, glad you had fun. I missed the event but would have loved to really evaluate the 130i had I made it. I always thought it had the makings of very good hot hatch, even better than Golf GTi. Too bad the price is just as killer.

 

[ALBundy]

Just wondering how many of you guys tested the 130i? Well, I test drove it at the 1-series launch last Saturday at AB - this car is makes me go mental. Huge torque & HP in a compact, stiff chassis. Effortlessly went up to 200kmh in a very short distance with a glorious engine note. Could not be bothered to use the paddle shift as in auto mode it was already flying. Manage to invoke oversteer at the runabout with just the throttle pedal. Lucky thing there were no rear passengers as they would be pretty sick bopping in the rear seat - suspension is very firm. This is the kind of car that makes me grin. Absolutely a performance car - try it, its addictive.

You probably tested Chippy's car.

I tested his car and another friend's infamous red GTi with 275hp (ABT exhaust, chip and bodykit) back to back around Sepang.

The 130i is more involving and engaging to drive. It just feels a notch higher in terms of driving experience not to mention the interior build quality.. The GTi is no doubt a very fast car and offers great value for the $$$, but that aside the 130i is without any doubt a better car.:top: