drc38 1 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 It was a difficult decision but after over 10 years with the joy of driving an M3 it was time to move on. My search for a worthy 4 door straight six replacement at a sensible price point resulted in much head scratching and started by checking out M sport 335i's, but I kept coming back to wanting a manual. In the end I have ended up with a 130i although the 330i and 530i were also on the list. So far I am enjoying the new ride, although very different. The M3 is light and precise whilst the 130i with its shorter gearing gets to the redline quicker. If anyone is interested the M3 is now up for sale due to the lack of a double garage and house projects Will post some pics of the 130i after I give it a wash. http://www.autotrader.co.nz/used-cars-for-sale/bmw-m3/1517833 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Look i hate to rag on a guys post, but you need to fix the exhaust, looks like the hangers have gone AWOL , back box is hanging down two inches lower than it should be!! 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drc38 1 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Agreed the tips should be sitting inline with the trim, will take a look at what is going on with the hangers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2377 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Other than the exhaust, thats a great looking car. It always makes me wonder though why BMW didnt fit the sedan with a front lip or decent sport seats (or even just vaders). Any pictures of the 130i? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drc38 1 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 The vader seats are somewhat of a personal preference imo compared with the standard m sport seats, but agree it really didn't make sense for it not to get the front lip of the coupes. On the flip side it got a better looking steering wheel imo than the coupes. Pics of the 130i to come later in the week... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drc38 1 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Haven't got around to giving it a wash but here is a pic of the 130i 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drc38 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Looks like it got knocked off coming down my parent's 1/2 km gravel drive, re-seated in hangers to correct its alignment. Cheers Andy for picking it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
