E46 330i VS E87 130i

[Tjoppies]

sup fellas.

came across a add on FB marketplace for a 2006 130i 5 door , 184 000km, recently serviced and described as "well maintained and very well taken care of" for R90 000.00

car is not advertised on gumtree/olx that i could find so cant give you a link - but if you check on marketplace you'll spot it immediately

dont really have an itch to sell my 330i , but i always liked the chunky look of the 1series 130i's and reckon i can get R100k for mine and have some money in the bank for maintenance or preventative maintenance.

any thoughts on the 1 series ?

from some quick googling i couldnt find too many issues with the E97 130i

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sorry , just found it on OLX

https://www.olx.co.za/item/2006-bmw-1-series-130i-iid-1060007482

should i swing mine and move up to newer technology, car looks very clean .

 

[VinceM]

With the E87, you gain more power, slightly newish car to e46 chassis, more “toss-ability” (if there is such a word), etc.

I would caution though as the cost margin is small taking transaction costs into account. That R10k will disappear quite quickly.

I.e you must drive around, license the car, give the other person a discount on your car through haggling, it’s a pain in the arse selling a car.

Unless you have a buyer lined up, might be worth it.

 

[Captain_Stealth]

If you plan on modifying an E87 130i has some nice upgrades you can do but its a n52 for maintenance might be pricey.

Personally I have had an E36, E90 and my E87 is the best beemer that I have ever had hands down

If you dont plan on modifying it, I would look for one with less KM

 

[Tjoppies]

nope it would remain stock

 

[Yuben]

Newer motor yes, more power yes, but maintenance costs are much more.

Just an example, M54 water pump, mechanical, about R650 at Goldwagen.

N52 water pump, electric, about R6500.

Just a thought to consider :thumbs:

 

[individj]

i was also considering buying a 130i...has to be the sport version for me though.. thats a must...a lot of car for the money...just put cash aside for the Waterpump & thermo.

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Tjoppies i must be honest though....your car is beautiful man..the only reason i would do it is because its auto.

 

[Tjoppies]

if i was to go through with it , pump & thermostat would be something i'd do within the 1st week , if it hasnt been done by previous owner.

 

[SubLoaded]

Great engine, and lovely soundtrack.

Assuming that it was, indeed, well taken care of, then the below should be your only concerns:

Waterpump/thermostat
VCG
OFHG
Vanos solenoids/complete vvt failure
Suspension bits - shocks/steering rack/ends tie-end-rods etc
Coilpacks will probably give in, one-by-one, soon, or soon enough. No biggy.

Start it up when it's cold. Check for hunting/rough idle or slow startup.

Hydraulic valve lifters are probably ticking. Common N52 gremlin. More of an annoyance than an issue. Don't confuse the ticking/rattling for the timing chain though...

 

[AdiS]

Personally I think that 130i is likely not as good an example as your current E46.

Better the devil you know, than the devil you don't.

I wouldn't make the switch, not for that 130i example that you posted.

 

[Tjoppies]

sorry for being ignorant , but what are these ?
VCG
OFHG

so i will give goldwagen a call for replacement costs.

i've also asked the seller for more info on service history , replaced parts etc.

 

[SubLoaded]

sorry for being ignorant , but what are these ?
VCG
OFHG

so i will give goldwagen a call for replacement costs.

i've also asked the seller for more info on service history , replaced parts etc.

Valve Cover Gasket
Oil Filter Housing Gasket (cheap)

 

[Captain_Stealth]

That 130i looks great but honestly they said the owner is an elderly person which seems like they talking kak

I recon go for it if you prepared to pay for the maintenance costs, I think the 130i motorsport hatch which will hold its value

 

[Tjoppies]

not elderly , in her 40's ....browsed through her FB page to see if there was any mention of the car or complaining about car etc.

single mom from what i gather.

 

[KingKalie]

NW plates but a sharks supporter :skit: something smells fishy
, jokes aside this car looks like a lot of value for money, fast, nimble and a great exhaust note what more do you want

 

[Bazza]

The E46 330 is soooo much prettier!!

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

e46 330i > e87 130i

 

[NtandoN]

If it was my decision, I would say keep the E46 it looks great and you know what you have.
Listing a car as "well maintained and very well taken care of" is also very subjective. I would say preventative maintenance falls into this category, but someone else might say that as long as it was serviced and cleaned.