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Danny
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Auckland
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2008 BMW 130i
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I was in the same boat last year. I thought about buying an auto since I could buy one for 5-6k, under 100,000kms. My problem was that I like driving manual cars and I can't afford to own a separate weekend car. I test drove a couple auto 130is but for me it wasn't enough to justify ditching my GTI with dsg box. So I waited and bought a manual 130i and I'm pretty happy with it as a daily. I do miss the dsg box when I'm stuck in traffic though. I agree with Driftit that if manual box is not a must, auto is perfectly fine as a daily.
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What exhaust are you guys running? I'm keen to hear more of the sound, but I don't want it to drone or be annoying to my neighbours/colleagues 🤔
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Welcome to the forum! I follow a BMW expert mechanic on YouTube and also a retired racing drive/car reviewer who won a fair number of races and they both highly rate 118d as an entry level fun car that's so fun to drive around tracks. The 4 cylinder engine sitting right close to the centre of the car definitely helps to make it more fun. I come from late 1990 - early 2000 Jap cars (Ek9, NA Mx-5, CL1, WRX, 350Z etc) so buying E87 130i was a bit of leap of faith but so far I'm loving how nice it is to drive. I thought mk5 GTI is a bit of step up from Japanese cars but this is another step up from VW. I hope you enjoy your new car and let us know how it's like to drive before/after tune!
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Interesting. I bought Energizer brand so I expect it to last a bit. Maybe I'll try a different battery..
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The keyfob for my e87 sometimes doesn't want to lock. Unlock still works but often I have to reinsert the key to the car and take it out again to make the locking button work again. Has anyone experienced this issue? The battery has been changed 6 months ago.
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https://www.trademe.co.nz/4572300993 Covid used car price inflation seems to be finally over and a lot people are trying to get rid of their sporty cars, including 130i. +30hp with stage 1 tune seems pretty cool.
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Didn't realise N54 manifold is a common mod for N52.. has anyone done it?
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Love your builds! Hope they sell for good $
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Has this been converted from auto to manual?
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Bought myself a Bburago diecast model. Couldn't find any in Msport bodykit but this looks good enough
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Sachs and Bilsteins?
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Just out of curiosity, how much are those different shocks?
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I remember seeing that thread! What a cool car you've built there 😎 Good to see that it's going well.
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Looked superb regardless. What mods are you running?
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Does anyone here own HBD24? Saw it in East Auckland today. It looked great with blackline rear lights and lowered suspension