'09 e81 130i

[BlackNigel]

Hola Fanatics,
I'm currently in the process of buying black 2009 e81 130i. it's got about 78k km. As I'm thinking of keeping it for a while, at what mileage(s) are a "major" services due? the vehicle is still under m/plan expiring mid-2014, but thinking of keeping it beyond this hence I'd want to find out in advance of these running costs...

thanx for your input,:ty:

 

[KarshS]

very good strong cars.
No comman issues that im aware off.

Keep it till plan is done, decat, exhaust, filter and software :thumbs:

Enjoy that beast of a car.

 

[Mrcloc]

very good strong cars.
No comman issues that im aware off.

Keep it till plan is done, decat, exhaust, filter and software :thumbs:

Enjoy that beast of a car.

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What a car and what an engine! Congrats!

 

[BlackNigel]

very good strong cars.
No comman issues that im aware off.

Keep it till plan is done, decat, exhaust, filter and software :thumbs:

Enjoy that beast of a car.

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What a car and what an engine! Congrats!

Thanks guys,
additional question, is +-R200k fair value for this vehicle?

 

[3V0M-WP]

Congrats. You will enjoy the car. I've got my 2nd 130i.

My MP was cancelled 2 years ago. The services that I've had done since have been avg costs. Not too expensive to maintain.

The mods that I've done is the decat, k&n filter and removed middle exhaust silencer (gained 8kW/12Nm).... Tried the software and a piggyback, they weren't worth it, gained about an additional 2kw.

 

[Mrcloc]

Sounds fantastic to me. These are not the most available cars.

 

[BlackNigel]

finally got the beast!
but it seems bmw overlooked an engine whine on the quality check!
the dealer keeps telling me that this whine is normal... the noise disappears once speeds increase.
is this normal?
thanks fanatics