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Replicas. Genuines will have stamps on the outer face like this edit: google searched the number https://www.ebay.com/p/10030152268 the MPN makes it seem genuine but unless it has the stamps on the front BBS and CH followed by 3 numbers I would say they are replicas,

ahahaha, the background super distracting and the close up shots are just too close and weird, I dont need to see a close up of the BMW logo or the gear selector..

$400 ish?

you know hes a good dude when he doesnt even point out that its mates rates!

they look fantastic and right at home with the m rain fabric. is it okay to have non folding seats in a coupe? also whats the deal with no stereo? haha

if the shudder happens around 80kmh then most likely LCA bushes

Warped rotors?

I think it sold for the right price for what it is and what it could potentially become with a bit of time and money spent on top.

yep, saw that one, its a nice one with very modest kms and fair price tag. I guess the medit of the kia and hyundai is you get an almost new car for similar money to an older euro. Some of those newer subarus are quite nice too!

whats up with these odd wheel choices..? do they not make decent wheel designs in a spec that fits widebody or something..? man, that engine bay... niceee

Yep, I think you're right on the money. N55 is a good engine, and the new B series engines are awesome too. Any details on the X3 you went to see? What other cars are you considering? The obvious ones that come to mind are the Q3, Tiguan, Mazda CX range, Kias and Hyundais.

1m wide doorways sounds like a great idea!

The spec and asking price is a good indication of whether its minimal rust or a major rust bucket. I don’t think there is any E30 that is rust free unless we are talking about some 25k+ price tag.

Fair enough, it certainly looks very tidy and will be a very nice modern car. I think you would have a better idea on preference after test driving both the x1 and the x3. for the similar or less money than the x1 you could get a very nice x3 35i with low kms but it will be an older year car like 2012~ There are some nice x3's for sale at the moment for 20-22k..

Is the x1 the silver one? If so, its non msport? The B48 is relatively new but it is so widely used in a lot of new bmw models as well as the Mini Cooper S JCW. It was a very nice 4 pot engine from my experience with the slightly lower kW version in the Cooper S non JCW.

Hmmm orange 🍊

Bit of a price diff between the f48 x1 and a pfl f25 x3. way more performance out of the 35i x3 but the b48 in the x1 is a great engine also. The x1 will definitely be a bit smaller when sitting inside but newer tech which could be nice. both great cars anyway.

I definitely would like it more with black or grey/silver wheels over the gold/bronze. Also the taillights are ugly to me..

Awesome cars, rate them highly. the 35i N55 model is awesome, doesnt use as much petrol as you think. 10-11km/L from my experience. Usual N55 engine issue - charge pipe. But otherwise all good. keep up oil change intervals and should be fine. definitely get the Msport varient and stick with the pre LCI for best value cuz like nick said, the premium of $10-15k for the facelift is not worth it imo. I too would definitely buy again if I was in the market for a sporty suv.

Having owned multiple E91 325i and E87 130i all msport varients, I would say that the E91 definitely feels like a much heavier car with firmer/heavier steering. Non msport varients without the sports suspension usually makes the car feel a bit like a boat on corners under any kind of load but would say on normal roads its comfortable enough, especially if running 16/17" wheels. The 130's steering/suspension is definitely way more "hyper active and darty" as Jacko mentions above. A bit jumpy but I would put that down to the chassis and increased power.

seems like its gone to a good home

^ i think you should be expecting close to 20k. Aka not enough to change to an e30 so no point?

wouldnt bother with mechanical warranty personally, the cost of the warranty itself and having to pay for "proper" (aka, expensive) services means you end up paying $3k ish all up which could just be used on preventative maintenance. This is assuming you dont have a catastrophic failure like engine/gearbox which then the warranty might be worth it. Usually these cars are pretty good and if it drives good, engine sounds healthy, and gearbox shifts smooth, dont think its necessary. a gearbox service is around $700-1000 so put that money on doing that instead cuz 90% of the cars for sale wouldnt have had a gearbox service done imo and it makes a big difference.

it would need a full new interior and msport kit fitted and painted then it would be a 15k+ car

^ I think he means the spare is a style 66 - E39 bore and offset which wont fit the 1 series