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the M135i F20 was very economical (for a 3L petrol) in my experience. around 10L/100kms. compared to about 11L/100kms on a 130i E87.

anyone with a 130i and stock exhaust should snap this up. will make a huge difference in sound for very little $.

I believe the B48 engine is only for the 2015+ models. some 2015 MY will still have the N55 too so best to cross check on the vin decoder to make sure unless you are able to recognise it from the engine bay.

Im selling these for $800. but you will need to replace the tyres to a smaller size but you should be able to flick off the tyres for a couple hundy.

Cars here are so expensive. $16-25k for a 130i i want to cry…

Is the nose grill panel replaced to a facelift version? (Being a 1994 model) would explain the misaligned panels. Also the right corner light is not aligned well either. overall looks super tidy but definitely had some kind of panel work done..

Welcome The B48 is a great engine, you can pick up a tune for it like MHD or bootmod3 etc and get some basic bolt on mods to go with it for more power. Sound wise, catless downpipe or catback exhaust.

Abs pump solenoids? Or check brake sensors first

Its one of those weird cases where its a rare car being M4Comp + Manual so in theory should hold value well but at the same times there is a smaller market of people who are looking for a manual so might just take time to find the right buyer. If you dont really need it then doesnt hurt to put up a listing with a price and gauge interest. It may take a week or may take 6 months. Until then its got a spot in the garage.

I think these look pretty good. The facelift ones are a bit nicer but not worth the price premium. The X4 facelift version is nice too. Upgrade path not obvious with this one. The next model up for the X3 is a huge diff in price, but it is really nice! Lexus NX300, UX250h, Jaguar F Pace, kia sportage, hyundai sante fe? also hyunday ioniq 5 and kia ev6!

I have a set of wheels listed for sale here: I have run the same spec wheels (not these exact wheels) on my previous M135i without spacers and it was a huge improvement over the standard 7.5/8 wheels. These wheels can run the size you are wanting (235/40 and 255/35) without any fitment issues as far as I know. They will also work well to transfer over your exist 225/40 and 245/35 until you use up the MPSS. The fronts will fit very nicely, the rears could do with a 10mm spacer but still looks much better than stock. Finding flush fitting wheels that sit on the guard will prove difficult unless you are willing to spend some serious coin ($3-4000?) for a set of wheels to be imported from overseas like APEX or similar.

Consider acid dipping or media blasting to remove the paint. Then get it painted rather than powder coat if you want a shiny finish (especially if you want it a gunmetal metallic type of colour)

Had a set of mint BBS RKs in the same fitment sitting around for over a year that wouldnt sell for 1k. Ended up giving them away for like 700. Now worth moonbeams?

I found the 135 to be quite “jumpy” with the power it has combined with the shorter wheelbase, makes it quite a (potentially) dangerous little rocket car. It just means that it should be in the hands of a capable/careful driver who knows how to drive to the conditions and not push it beyond it’s limits because its not going to be very forgiving. The 130 wheelbase may be similar but with more weight and less power it is definitely easier to manage. An E9x 325i is a totally different car to the E87 130i. Ive owned the wagon E91, and coupe E92 and driven the E90 sedan and vert E93 all with the N52b25.

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Both 130i and 135i are fun and awesome cars, in different ways. 130i - more versatile, 4 doors, bigger boot space, can rev high, NA engine, great handling, awesome around town and twisties 135i - subjectively looks cooler imo, great if you usually drive alone or with 1 other person, faster, turbo spooling sounds, also handles great, amazing performance if you are chasing quick 0-100 or off the line speeds

honestly, stick with the 35i. Its a hoot. sure, the 30d is faster, better on fuel, lasts longer per tank, cheaper, and arguably better, but its also usually 50% more expensive and pretty hard to find one. If anything you can consider the 20d but I would take a 35i over the 20d personally. If I was to spend this kind of money on car again in the future it would be the facelift X3 or X4 in 35i. I think they are fantastic mid sized SUV's that does everything.

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Had an F25 X3 35i xDrive, absolutely loved it. As you said very similar to the M135i since same N55. Performance is amazing despite the weight. The one I drove for a few months was not M Sport so suspension/body roll was the biggest letdown in corners but for normal daily use it was comfortable and very adequate. You will enjoy it if you liked the m135.

Cars running spacers need to be certified so more hassle than its worth usually. You run the risk of insurance refusal in the case of an accident etc. Also, no way to verify the legitimacy of the JWL/VIA/forged stampings on the wheels if they are not identifiable to a certain brand and model of wheel so I would assume it is just fake alloy with fake stamping.

Prices for raw coffee beans have seen inflation like any other. Add to that the cost of everything else that goes into the sourcing, roasting, packing of coffee beans, then to the cafe for grinding, preparing and making your coffee (sometimes with milk - dairy prices also up) so $6.50 or thereabouts is not crazy anymore in the current world standard. I was paying 5-6 euros when I visited some nice cafes in europe 3 years ago. NZ enjoyed amazing good quality coffee for years at $4-4.50 but this is not sustainable anymore. I reckon around $7 a cup will and should be the new standard if you want a decent cup of coffee from a proper cafe. More if you opt for alt milks like oat, coconut, almond etc. A good alternative is to invest in a good quality coffee grinder $100-200, buy your own whole beans from your favorite roaster, and brew hot coffee yourself using something simple like a french press or a moka pot - both great if you like your coffee black. You can also get a milk steamer/ frothing wand if you need/want it white or add hot water and a dash of milk. This is much easier than the $1000's home espresso machines which are not the easiest things to use. Nespresso machines are also quick and easy but taste is..

Not sure what the wheels are but if they were a genuine brand named wheel then would expect some type of identifiable marking somewhere on the wheels so if there is none, I would assume it is an aftermarket replica or no brand wheel and disregard the "FORGED" stamping as it cannot be verified.

Spotted an E21 in the wild, spoke to the owner who had it since new and its done half a million ks and a phoenix yellow m3!

Nah, I never made a separate thread for this car. But i do have one for my previous white m135i from few years ago. There is a bit of a write up on there about these cars and my thoughts havent changed.

Sold it for much less than the asking price of the one in your link unforunately. I think its crazy good value these cars honestly, I would happily recommend it to anyone who was in the market for a hot hatch that does almost everything from daily, weekend, carry lots of things in the back, and still has 4 doors and seats. feel free to PM me or ask on here if you have any questions.