Jacko 2158 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Might be a cheap way to join the cool kids club, sounds like the sellers brain exploded (bought it a week ago, but then bought a 4 pot 320... ) https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2499096161.htm Edited December 13, 2020 by Driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 Very interesting although I'd like to see the interior before assessing value... owner wants 7,900 'buy now' but if you could get it at auction for around 6,500 it would be a great deal... some receipts for recent work also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 These cars are getting cheap now - was looking a few years ago but we bought a GTI instead. Lot of car for the money, values can't get much lower? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 39 minutes ago, Sammo said: Lot of car for the money, values can't get much lower? Well you have to wonder... I can't imagine so for a few more years. People are still paying $6k+ for a sorted e36 328! I suspect it's just that most (boy racers?) are too focused on the 135 to see the real nugget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodachrome 157 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, M3AN said: Well you have to wonder... I can't imagine so for a few more years. People are still paying $6k+ for a sorted e36 328! I suspect it's just that most (boy racers?) are too focused on the 135 to see the real nugget. Probably. I drive the e28 more but the 130i we have punches waaay above its weight. Sounds, handles and goes excellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 Interior pics up, interesting combo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 Hmm.... Beige. Can dye the leather but carpets would need to be replaced with something more practical. Wood trims could be wrapped easy enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 Sold. $5,550 is a good price almost regardless of the condition. If you liked that interior it would be a crime not to pick this one up for that amount. A bit like that manual in Queenstown, bargain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctho 53 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 Just been relisted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 Who turns down a dirt cheap 130 because it lacks cruise control, which can be easily retrofitted.... thing smells fishy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 Almost no 130i come with cruise fitted anyway, as far as I've seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 No, they don't. But who tf needs cc anyway? Does your right foot not work? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 I'm guessing a mate won it... Never saw any cruise control question? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 2 hours ago, M3AN said: No, they don't. But who tf needs cc anyway? Does your right foot not work? I use mine a fair bit, especially when the 4kph revenue gathering is in force 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 https://www.trademe.co.nz/2515478157 Another one been listed, NZ new, red 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 ^ Good options and they'll take $7,500... I can't imagine manuals can get much less expensive than that in the short term. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 Never seen a red 130i before, and its has decent options, PDC, no Idrive, Xenons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) One of 13 NZ new manual 130s.... Interesting it didnt get the aero spoiler, only one Ive seen that didnt have it. The rest of the options are the same as mine, its only roughly 150 units post mine which was built Dec 05 and 06 registered in NZ. $7500 is stupid cheap. Just looked it up in NZTA records, 2 NZ new in red, one manual. For the future reference, EZJ977, in 20 years when they are worth 50k and people are arguing about if they are really worth that much on futurebook Edited February 2, 2020 by Jacko 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arron 227 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 its a very interesting thought as to the future value of these, have always wondered when seeing the likes of EZJ977 come up if it should be snagged and stored for future days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted February 3, 2020 20 hours ago, Arron said: its a very interesting thought as to the future value of these, have always wondered when seeing the likes of EZJ977 come up if it should be snagged and stored for future days Tiff Needell rated rated them in top 10 to buy now as investments. 5th gear had an episode this season, which lined a 130 E81 up against a bunch of the other "superhatches" of similar generation and 130 was voted best car. Considering when released they got praised for the engine, and dynamics, but weird looks and small boot (clarkson), and the R32 golf Mk5 considered the better car.... they seem to be ageing better than the competition. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, Jacko said: ...when released they got praised for the ... dynamics, but weird looks... Dynamics? Only a goose could consider the stock bumpstop-based suspension praiseworthy! It's utterly, utterly terrible on anything but a concrete road (Germany) and at any speed over 140km/h... really, truly scary. And I really like the look, before and after purchase! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted February 3, 2020 1 minute ago, M3AN said: Dynamics? Only a goose could consider the stock bumpstop-based suspension praiseworthy! It's utterly, utterly terrible on anything but a concrete road (Germany) and at any speed over 140km/h... really, truly scary. And I really like the look, before and after purchase! In a sea of front wheel drive go fast hatches, I guess having correct wheel drive makes up for a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Jacko said: In a sea of front wheel drive go fast hatches, I guess having correct wheel drive makes up for a lot! Actually, that is a very good point. Having said that, I did think the R32 was pretty damn fun. And hey, you've got one of the better 1er suspension setups going... I'm not sure you're a good judge of OEM suspension... ? Edited February 3, 2020 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted February 3, 2020 I still need to own one at some point. One day. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 3, 2020 It's a perfect replacement for the e36 3 series... and a great condition manual one of those costs what? I'd pick one up before everyone realises. I even wandered into the logistics of getting a manual and storing it lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
