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14 hours ago, NZ_InFerno said:

Was having a browse on Japanese auction listings and noticed only a couple of manuals, going for around $12k NZ ( 120k+ kms and shipped here). Autos are still priced where I remember ($6-8k and plentiful) from when I last looked a couple years back. 

Will keep an eye on it and see if they're becoming more scarce, thus pricier to import. 

 

 

I was wondering that, any idea who to go through with regards to importing one myself from Japan, there's such limited options in NZ, are there any companies/dealerships people have used here to import a bmw, and/or would you advise against it for a 130i manual?

On 2/19/2021 at 3:44 PM, Jacko said:

Looks like a damn nice 130, I dont think thats actually too silly overpriced. Its overpriced, yeah, but.. maybe by a couple of grand

 

Edit... singapore import...

Outta curiousity does being from Singapore make it not worth it?

Thanks

25 minutes ago, qube said:

Valvetronic thing, if it is just the sensor then shouldnt be an issue, but if its a problematic eccentric shaft it could be a bit more expensive.

If its gets sorted, for 10k I would definitely consider it, looks well maintained and buying from a forum member is a plus.

I mean definitely if it was well maintained I'd gladly split with the 10k with it being in chch. But my issue just being that im 90% sure it's this same one mentioned earlier in this thread

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2872154553

And not that I doubt the work Arron's done, but having no service history and being a car that someone didn't bother fixing before selling, I am a bit paranoid about it.

Ugh it's all very stressful hahah

the one in Christchurch?

Any concerns re those error codes, he wants 10k as he's said he's going to fix it this weekend

Also probably worth noting that for the 8750 starter motor has been replaced but not the sump gasket

Thanks guys!!!

I'll update you as soon as I have more info on the Christchurch one. How much would I expect to pay for an LCI manual in okay condition. Being that I'd be happy to get it up to scratch over the next year. (In an ideal world id get a lower km one and keep this for a wee while)

57 minutes ago, GorGasm said:

I would just buy it.  You aren't going to know what you're getting regardless of an AA check or not.  It might cost you next to nothing over the next 3 years, or the ABS pump might fail the day after you buy it and cost you $4500.  With that said it looks like they have done the basics over their ownership which is more than many.

The dash warning is likely just that it's low on fuel.  Just ask if there's any current faults appearing or not.

Do ya mean the Auckland one or the Christchurch one?

The one in Christchurch I don't know much about to be honest, yet. I'm hoping to get more info from them soon.

Currently if they both have service history of atlst five years they both seem equivalent having both done similiar kms and same spec and color. Chch one does have convenience that I may pay a little extra for. 

So I've joined a few pages and asked to see what other 130i options are available and I've found this one in Christchurch.  Unsure on cost yet but if it had a good service history I think I could be tempted for the right price. 

I'm just unsure what this ⚠️ 012 means. Any ideas?

Should I avoid?

Also the one above, the lady said she would do for 8750 today which to me sounds reasonable, I've asked for the service history and if it looks good I may confirm today.

Thanks for all the tips guys!

10 minutes ago, Jacko said:

Way less rattley than a WRX, doesnt have the same big turbo torque lump in middle of rev range, but otherwise heaps of fun. 

Stuff breaks, same as any other car, if you can swing a spanner and are happy to order parts online they are not expense to own or maintain though, and are otherwise very reliable.

The things that sneak up on 130s this vintage, if hasnt been maintained well, is oil leaks. Id get someone who knows what they are looking at (not AA etc!)  to have a poke around and under it before handing cash over, if the sump gasket is pouring oil out for instance its about an 8 hour job to fix (and makes a good bargaining argument)

 

That's amazing to hear! I've got an regular 2.0l non turbo legacy currently and had been assembling a wee set of tools doing it's regular maintenance and ideally would love to do as much and learn as much as possible re maintaining my own car as possible. 

Regarding maintenance, the gentleman/lady said in the past five/four years of their ownership has been serviced every 10,000kms and had a mechanical warranty  so I hope it's had all the maintenance done. That being said I'd be happy to take it to a shop, just completely new to bmws so don't know where. Anyone have any recommendations for up in Auckland. Seller is located in henderson if that helps.

Also am somewhat happy to wait for a good 130i to pop up if people think I'd be better off picking up a lower km model, esp with the 1k premium it'd cost to take it back down south to chch

Wonderful thank you! I'm new to bmws so any alarm bells I should keep an eye out for? What's a reasonable offer to make, it's been on the market I can see (it was posted on this thread earlier) since 15 December atlst so a wee while

I don't suppose the below one is a better deal, only 2 years service history?

Benefit would be I don't have to pay 1k to get it shipped down south ( I live in chch)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/792622097429141/permalink/4050162945008357/

Hey folks

Just found this forum, saw you guys keep onto it with the ol 130is. After some googling and browsing other forums I think it may be the car for me wanting a hatchback manual with a nicer than wrx interior, but not terrible performance.

Now I am on a relatively strict budget and saw this bad boy pop up on trademe 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2956857896

I wasn't in Auckland prior to this weekend and had only caught the 130i bug a few days ago so didn't want to jump the gun and bid on it, but was suprised it didn't sell for the 9k no reserve.

Is there something I'm missing here? I am thinking I might text the owner and offer them cash on viewing today/tomorrow as I'm only up for the weekend. But being a complete noob would love any and all advice.

(Incase link isn't working, this is the 130i manual black with 155000kms).

P s. Had been a bit of a audi fanboy for a while but their manuals are just not something I can afford. Initial plans are I keep the 130i for two to three years and then consider upgrading into a committed weekend car and a family one, can't afford the two just yet.