I want a new BMW 130i?

Question

I want a BMW 130i does anyone know much about them? any problems I should know before paying $75k

Answer 1

The New BMW 130i
Text & photos courtesy BMW AG
edited 02-09-2005

190 kW 3.0-litre straight six power
300 Nm of muscular torque
0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, top speed 250 km/h
Laps Nürburgring North Loop in 8m35s
Boasting a power output of 190 kW, with an awesome 300 Nm of torque, performance figures of 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) are the tantalising results. These figures better rivals such as the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, Audi A3 3.2 V6 Sport Quattro Sportback and the Mercedes C320 SE Sports Coupé.


Driving the rear wheels, the BMW 130i retains the optimum 50/50 weight distribution of the 120i thanks to the new weight-saving technology used in the engine.


The BMW 130i is aimed at performance enthusiasts who enjoy the purest driving experience, where exciting engine output is not frittered away in uncontrollable
wheelspin, nor steering response corrupted by torque steer.


Rear-wheel drive delivers sure-footed traction and acceleration, leaving the front wheels to respond with precision to steering inputs from the driver. The BMW 1 Series is the only car in its class to benefit from the rear-wheel drive agility, poise and dynamic response. In testing the BMW 130i, engineers have lapped the famous Nürburgring North Loop in under 8m35s, previously a time set only by super sportscars.


The BMW 130i will make its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The new 3.0-litre in-line six is considered a revolution in modern engine design. The dynamic way in which it releases power and its spontaneous throttle response ensure electrifying performance in all six gears.


The engine uses advanced BMW Bi-VANOS fully variable valve train with infinitely variable camshaft timing for the inlet and exhaust valves and VALVETRONIC control of valve opening time and lift. The result is silky smoothness and an exhilarating growl from idle up to 7,000 rpm.


The aluminium-magnesium composite block is a world first for a six-cylinder, though the BMW composite technology and bedplate block design has been borrowed from the new V10 5.0-litre found in the M5 and M6 supercars.


Weight-saving was a key priority of the engine designers. Hydro-formed camshafts, and an electrically driven water pump and magnesium cover make the R6 the lightest six-cylinder in its class and sips just 9.0-litres of fuel per 100 km on the standard EU composite cycle.


BMW excels in understated style, edged with a hint of menace. Thus the BMW 130i comes with a set of specially designed 17-inch V-Spoke light alloy wheels. Subtle modifications at the front add chromed radiator grille fins and twin chrome tailpipes at the rear valance.


Standard interior trim includes sport seats, leather steering wheel and an instrument cluster with added gauges and displays specially designed for the 130i.


Active Steering is offered for the first time on the BMW 1 Series. This multi-award winning system virtually doubles the steering effect at low speed to make manoeuvring simple.


The BMW 130i also benefits from the high level of innovative and driver-friendly features fitted as standard to all 1 Series cars. These include run-flat tyres, tyre defect indicator, Brake Force Display stop lights, DSC dynamic stability control including panic stop detector, electronic differential lock and traction control, as well as cornering brake control. Six airbags are also standard.


The BMW 1 Series has already been awarded the maximum possible Five Star EuroNCAP crash test rating, proving that smaller cars can adequately protect their occupants in high-speed impacts.


The BMW 130i thus delivers all the traditional BMW core strengths in a highly concentrated form. High performance, engineering integrity, safety, comfort and advanced technology combine to deliver the Ultimate Driving Machine experience.


No other vehicle in its segment can boast this distinctive harmony of sporting ride quality and character.


The arrival of the BMW 130i in the UK will be Autumn 2005 and in late-2005 for Australia. Specification and pricing will be announced in due course.

Answer 2

I'm a huge BMW fan, and if you're paying anywhere close to $75k for a 1 series, you're getting ripped off.

it's 3.0 inline six, which is mediocre compared to everything else BMW has to offer.

Additionally, the 1 series is MUCH smaller and in my opinion more feminine than any other BMWs.

I'd go for a 3 series, preferabbly the 335i since it is a TWIN TURBO inline six -- should be cheaper than $75k... and a bit roomier yet not too big.

Answer 3

Bmw 130i

Answer 4

If you buy a $75,000 BMW it comes with 50,000 miles of warranty and free servicing. If you have that kind of money that you can afford to spend $75,000 on a car (which is more money than the average American family earns in two years after tax), then you can afford to trade it for another one long before the warranty is up.

Answer 5

It’s been a relatively short stay for the 130, but it was around long enough to get deep beneath my skin. I’ve always been a lover of everything BMW, and I’d fallen for the 130i M Sport on our eCoty 2005 test (087). In fact I was looking forward to borrowing our soon-to-arrive long-termer from its lucky new keeper at Evo Towers. So you can imagine how I felt when I saw the keys heading in my direction…

Sonorous straight-six up front, drive to the rear, a sharp interior and an exterior so contemporary it could only be the work of the controversial Mr Bangle. Perfect. However, those looks weren’t to everyone’s taste – it was always the first thing people would comment on. I have to admit to not being sure myself at first, but as time went on, the sharply cut creases and subtly carved surfaces won me over, with just a little help from the M Sport body addenda, 18in wheels and aggressive stance.

YC55’s first test was to join the rest of the Fast Fleet on our annual works outing. The venue was a very wet Herefordshire, which immediately highlighted a weakness with the 130: on damp, muddy roads, rear grip was a real problem. Attempting to follow virtually any other Fleeter saw me falling back in a flurry of wheelspin, but if you could deal with the dents to your pride, it was still a pretty fun way of getting somewhere.

The traction control was a must in such conditions, but fully engaged it really interrupted progress, making any journey a frustratingly disjointed experience. Fortunately, BMW’s clever multi-layered system allows you to choose a setting between anxious nanny and nothing, and, once selected, things immediately became more fluid, the system allowing some oversteer to play with while still being there in the background ready to catch you should you run out of talent.

The next big challenges for YC55 were a couple of days on track. Out on the road, the overly stiff set-up of the 130 seemed to accentuate the jiggly ride you get from current BMWs, but once on the faultless tarmac of a race track it suddenly felt more at home. The beautifully weighted controls offered all the feel and feedback you could need, and with a little provocation any degree of slip angle was attainable. However, the lack of a slippy diff became more and more noticeable with each lap. Glancing behind in the tighter turns revealed a telltale trail of tyre smoke from the inside rear wheel spinning up manically. It’s a sad omission from the spec sheet of what would otherwise have been a proper baby M car. However, when concentrating on carrying speed rather than sliding, the 130 really delivered. On Snetterton’s twists and turns I had no trouble mixing it with all but the most hardcore trackday machines, few of which would question the 130’s M credentials, having had to get out of its way at some point!

As a day-to-day tool, the 130 was hard to fault. Alright, it was a bit cramped and bumpy for anyone in the back, but up-front all was well. The tactile interior exuded understated chic, helped by the addition of iDrive, which hid most of the unsightly controls somewhere on the retractable screen. The only real negative was the way it stuttered through its menus for the MP3 CD player, occasionally causing iDrive to crash altogether.

The electric leather seats were wonderful, although at £965 they were maybe a luxury too far. Then again, omitting them wouldn’t have made much of a dent in the £31K price of this car, which is an awful lot of money for a very cosy mid-sized hatch, regardless of how well it goes, looks or feels. A weekend swap with Henry’s Golf made me question if it was actually £11K better than the GTI. The trade-in value was a bit of a shock, too.

YC55’s final task was to ferry me and two mates to Le Mans, a challenge it just about managed, although we were much closer to needing a roof-rack than I’d usually like to get. Behind the wheel, though, it was just as good as it had been nine months earlier: fast, understated, well-built and reliable. The blast through France also reminded me of this car’s best feature: that free-revving, lightweight straight-six – the heart of this very attractive package. As far as hot hatches go I can’t think of anything I’d rather drive, but if I was having to pay for it, maybe I’d think again.

Answer 6

I'm agree with bimmer and amira. For $75k is better 335i.
Just look at this wonderful car!
http://www.cariseasy.com/images/bmw-335_key_13.jpg
http://www.cariseasy.com/images/bmw-335_key_2.jpg

Answer 7

http://newshubz.blogspot.com/2014/07/bmw-books-record-sales-in-first-half.html

Answer 8

if its new im sure it will be covered under warranty.
I think you should consider waiting 6 months and the dealer will be beging you to take it with a considerable discount
get the tire warranty
remember to refinance after paying half the car off.

Answer 9

agree with Bimmer, go for the 335i