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You would have company. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/5241867107 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/5255382885 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/5255640672

This is so far off the actual M2. Not even the same number of cylinders. There has been plenty of BMW spec cars in the past. Why slap the M2 on there this time. The 1M is a 1M. Chonk 135i. I do love them though. But I will stick to the no S not M. AMG. Not hand built. Not AMG. (This one angers the A class owners).

Why is it designated an M2. When it is not. No S motor not an M car.

As soon as I read this I thought I bet it is NZ new. NZ new cars have some of the most odd decisions for specs. They always seem to be missing something they would have anywhere else. no heated seats, no cruise control, no electric seats, poverty seats in a MSport... it is so common.

Another interesting 5 series interior. Never been cleaned in it's life... yuck.

$6720 for Bimmersporters. Now listed on Trademe. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/5290344820?bof=13egp7kK

My manual 130i up for sale.

2005 BMW 130i - Manual Asking: $7000 firm for Bimmersport and on Monday 28th I will put it out to Trademe and Facebook at $8000ono Phone, TXT or message me on here. Dan - 0211887733 Chassis: E87 Production Date: 27/10/2005 Rego: HWR717 VIN: WBAUF92030PS88568 WOF: 01/10/25 Rego Exp: July 25 KM's: 212800 Engine: N52B30 Color: Exterior: Black Sapphire Metallic Interior: Leather Black Wheels: BMW Style 386 from a F2* Tyres: New Laufenn (Hankook sub) Z Fit (Best bang for buck by far in NZ) Brakes: Near new stock pads but I don't like them and would upgrade to Hawk/Endless/Padgid street pads. Engine: - Has had a new water pump at some stage by previous owner The following has been completed by me in the last year - Oil Filter and Oil Cooler gaskets - Valve Cover gasket and valvetronic gasket - Vanos control solenoids and o-rings - Camshaft Position Sensor - Rear Main Crankshaft Seal - Baffled Oil Catch Tank installed to replace junk factory PCV system. Gearbox: - Valeo single mass conversion kit. This includes a new flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disk, thrust bearing, spigot bearing, flywheel bolts. Installed by me following correct procedure. - Removal of CDV (Clutch Delay Valve) which slows clutch release for comfort driving but terrible for feel. - Replaced Driveshaft couplings x 2 Result: The clutch is much more direct and sharp compared to the dull factory duel mass flywheel. Perfect for spirited driving and track days. A little sharp but not terrible for comfort traffic commuting. Servicing: Engine - Penrite 5w-30 HPR every 5000kms Engine - Hengst Oil Filters every 5000kms Gearbox - Penrite 75w-80 Trans Gear <8000kms Diff - Penrite 75w-90 Pro Gear <8000kms Cabin Air Filter - <8000kms Engine Airbox Filter - <8000kms New Windscreen - Jan 25 The Negatives: Aesthetics are average. "Good from afar, far from good". Bonnet and Roof paint is in poor condition. Common for black/blue E87's. I could have this painted for you for $1350. Both front guards are dented. Number of scratches and small dents on the paint/body. Interior is clean but could use a little color touch up on the front seats. Headliner is being held by pins - I expected this to annoy me but I forgot it was a problem. Steering wheel has a wrap as it is in terrible condition. Stereo recently decided it no longer wants to boot up. None of the above bothered me as the car was to be used as a track car with the idea to turn it into a full race car or Targa car. It could easily be tidied up. It has only had one soft track day at Manfeild where it performed well other than me not loving the new brake pads. The car would be happy doing round after round. Doesn't get hot, oil temp stays low. However I already have a dedicated race car and so does the wife. I am putting my efforts back into my race car. I also own 3 of these 130's. Keeping one as my commuter (been that way for 6 years) and another will be sold also (both Autos). Editions and packages S337 M Sports package S339 Shadow-Line S704 M Sports suspension S710 M leather steering wheel S715 M Aerodynamics package Comfort and interior equipment S411 Window lifts,electric,front/rear S423 Floor mats velours S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip S441 Smoker package S449 Toll interior mirror for Japan S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory S473 Armrest front S481 Sports seat S493 Storage compartment package S494 Seat heating driver/passenger S4MG Int. mouldings aluminium glacier-silver Multimedia S609 Navigation system Professional S640 Preparation f tel.installation universal S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer Driver assistance and lightning S520 Fog lights S521 Rain sensor S522 Xenon Light S534 Automatic air conditioning S548 Kilometre speedo S563 Light package S5AB Two-stage stoplamp discontinued Wheels and drive S249 Multifunction f steering wheel S2MG BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 207 Environment and safety S313 Fold-in outside mirror S321 Exterior parts in body colour S354 Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip S807 National version Japan S818 Battery master switch S823 Hot-climate version S845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder S852 Language version Japanese S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz S8S3 Automatic locking during starting S8SP Control unit COP Individual equipment S775 Headlining anthracite Other equipment S1CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles S925 Dummy-SALAPA S992 Control of number-plate attachment S9AA Outer skin protection SB070 Battery 70 Ah, plant

I keep going back and looking at that interior. What a place to be. I'm usually happy with older easy to maintain BMW's...

Miss mine too. I keep thinking I should replace all these 130i's with a 5 series. Check out the interior on this one. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/530d/listing/5272509466

Two for One Penrite 5W-40 5ltrs Penrite HPR 5 Engine Oil - 5W-40 5 Litre | Supercheap Auto New Zealand

Someone should buy this one and my manual one and make one amazing car.

GM has a silver metal pan. Zf has a black plastic pan.

Same as my car. Love the color. Boston aka Terracotta.

As it's an 07 you will likely have the GM gearbox. Which is well known for it's shudders. Usually caused by the torque converter wearing. It's been discussed on the forum a number of times. To solve my GM shudder I changed the fluid and filter (which is not built into the pan on the GM box) and added Lubeguard Shudder Fix (aka Dr Tranny's Shudder Fix in the USA). I did all this at around 120,000kms. It has never shuddered once in 70,000kms since. This GM box and its variants is used in many different US vehicles. Google GM torque converter shudder. Common problem. Lubegaurd does work and you can get it from Repco.

You may still need to spend a lot of money on bringing the car up to standard too. The motor (where all the money is) would probably need a refresh (if it hasn't already) because if you lunch it you have a worthless vehicle and will be looking to spend another $15K + rebuild for a replacement.

I ordered something from Chch on the 1st of April. Picked up by NZC on the 2nd. In transit. No further info. Still not seen it. I ordered something from Estonia on the 29th of March. It updated me every step of the way. It was waiting for me at work this morning. Are we spoiled by great world wide shipping? Or does NZ have absolute crap service and I should be more patient?

What on earth.. I want a Convertible, but it must be a boring color. I want it to look sporty, but get great economy. But be spicy enough that it is still fast, but make it 4WD so it's safe. I like the base model steering wheel so add that....

I am incredibly aware of this unfortunately.

Oh what did I miss?

I know that opinion ruffles a few old man feelings here . This car looks dated compared to other facelift E39's I've seen lately. Saw a red 530i Msport the other day (not seen one in years) and it looked great. Still modernish. Edit: Ah I know what it is. The black trim. On the green it makes it look like a base model. On the Red it contrasts so much it somehow looks good. Maybe a color match would solve this.

TBH my initial comment was based on three things I don't like. Old Man Green BMW's Old Man tan interiors Simmons wheels Sounds like a lot of work has been done though. Most of us would prefer to spend that money on OEM+ restoration like Sreten these days.

Has to be a place holder price.

Annoying when you want to sell two in the next few months.