Saida
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BMW 130i it's been 4 years now time flies hey. This is one car I don't regret buying the ownership experience has been excellent the car has covered 78 000km in my hands.
If you're looking for a performance car but don't want to spend a lot of money I'd highly suggest a BMW with the N52B30 motor but be ready for 9.2-10.2l/100km it's a NA 3.0 6cylinder engine but if your car is paid up this is not an issue.
Things I've replaced:
1. Oil filter housing gasket 127268km
2. Gearbox oil 127268km
3. Control Arm Bushes 127268km
4. Sparkplugs 140122km
5. Diff Oil & Coolant Flush 140122km
6. Starter 153536km
7. Big Disa Flap 194119km
8. Crank Case Ventilation
9. Exhaust Solenoid Valve 196439km
10. Regular oil change every 15000km.
11. Airconditioning maintenance every 30 000km.
12. Buy a good quality Scanner and scan for codes every month it will save you a lot, I used Carly good scanner but it's a subscription every year so I don't recommend it.
I am currently sitting at 201700km with the original electric water pump though and I am not replacing it just for the sake of it. Lucky my valve cover gasket is fine no seepage I've noticed so far, shocks were tested and passed.
Cars are expensive these days the 130i does everything I need, every year I've driven it to EC 2000km+ since 2020 and it hasn't skipped a beat I just hook a trailer if I have more luggage.
What's your take on my rims colour?
If you're looking for a performance car but don't want to spend a lot of money I'd highly suggest a BMW with the N52B30 motor but be ready for 9.2-10.2l/100km it's a NA 3.0 6cylinder engine but if your car is paid up this is not an issue.
Things I've replaced:
1. Oil filter housing gasket 127268km
2. Gearbox oil 127268km
3. Control Arm Bushes 127268km
4. Sparkplugs 140122km
5. Diff Oil & Coolant Flush 140122km
6. Starter 153536km
7. Big Disa Flap 194119km
8. Crank Case Ventilation
9. Exhaust Solenoid Valve 196439km
10. Regular oil change every 15000km.
11. Airconditioning maintenance every 30 000km.
12. Buy a good quality Scanner and scan for codes every month it will save you a lot, I used Carly good scanner but it's a subscription every year so I don't recommend it.
I am currently sitting at 201700km with the original electric water pump though and I am not replacing it just for the sake of it. Lucky my valve cover gasket is fine no seepage I've noticed so far, shocks were tested and passed.
Cars are expensive these days the 130i does everything I need, every year I've driven it to EC 2000km+ since 2020 and it hasn't skipped a beat I just hook a trailer if I have more luggage.
What's your take on my rims colour?
