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Old 29 September 2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Patt@firstime
Any photos of it yet?
http://www.forddesktops.com/images/130i_01.jpg
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Old 29 September 2005, 12:29 PM
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Very much a Q car
Think I'd be tempted to debadge it and go ego denting
Old 29 September 2005, 12:32 PM
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I was seriously considering debabdge, but it's a subtle badge so decided it could stay.
Old 29 September 2005, 12:50 PM
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If I ever get to a position where my mileage is low enough I'm going down the M3 route with a 320D badge on the back.
Old 29 September 2005, 12:55 PM
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David that looks very nice - i am green with envy. That 'running in period' will be a painful one with that 7000rpm redline looking at you - lol
Old 29 September 2005, 01:00 PM
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If I ever get to a position where my mileage is low enough I'm going down the M3 route with a 320D badge on the back.
Think the quad-exhausts, wide arches and M3 side-grille might just give the game away
Old 29 September 2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidChief
This engine is in another league to the VW / Merc / Nissan / Ford equivalents.
Interesting, I wasn`t aware that VW / Merc / Nissan or Ford made a 3.0 litre straight six engine, it really is in another league isn`t it?
Old 29 September 2005, 08:23 PM
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Never driven anything above a 2.5 BMW six but the lower ones always seem a bit slow to get going and when they do, just when you think you are on your way the rev limiter kicks in. Nobody else really does an inline six (in anything small) for packaging reasons, only practical with RWD in a large body.
Old 29 September 2005, 10:21 PM
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David,


Looks fantastic. I drove the 330i at Rockingham and that was fabulous. I imagine that in the 1 series that motor will be a riot! If you're local to me (Warwick) we'll have to meet up so that I can have a butchers.

All the best
Matt
Old 29 September 2005, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MY97_Toy
What about a new Golf R32
Auto express tested the tops speed qouted as 155 by VW but achieved 168.
Was that real mph or 'speedo' mph? I think a true 168 would equate to 180plus on a speedo in most road cars
Old 30 September 2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by skoda_kid
Think the quad-exhausts, wide arches and M3 side-grille might just give the game away
You're forgetting that half of the motorway warriors haven't a clue what the car is in front without the aid of a badge.
Old 30 September 2005, 12:02 PM
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Nice car
Old 30 September 2005, 08:15 PM
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The 130i got a very average review in Autocar a few weeks ago. They are ugly and (IMHO ) don't look 'special' enough to warrant the huge price they command new. I reckon the residuals won't be that fantastic on the 1 series, just my gut feeling as they are not an attractive car. So many more 3 Series on the market if you want a 2nd hand Beemer.
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I've decided to get it after test driving the 120d (to sample the chassis) and the 330i (to sample the engine).
It will deliver in January - February (I have to wait for the end of year bonus ) and will look exactly like this (same color, M-pack body kit and suspension, wheels):
http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpape...%20800x600.jpg

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Old 02 October 2005, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by wall
I've decided to get it after test driving the 120d (to sample the chassis) and the 330i (to sample the engine).
It will deliver in January - February (I have to wait for the end of year bonus ) and will look exactly like this (same color, M-pack body kit and suspension, wheels):
http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpape...%20800x600.jpg

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As long as you are happy mate.
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