Love this! As a long term subscriber and E60 M5 & E87 130i owner I am so happy I can start to enjoy 130i content. I was already enjoying the S85 content and N52 content but I would love to get 130i specific stuff now! Regarding the spec I am super jealus of the red. Mine is the sapphire black and indeed it is very standard and no body really notices that it is infact a rare and special hot hatch. Very happy for you and looking forward to the content! 🎉
I bought my 130i e81 with a black cover (I live in South América) back in 2021 after Watching your N52 videos. I wasnt sure about It because It would be my first BMW, I can’t be happier after a year and months of ownership. Hope to see videos of the car, congratulacions on the purchase and thank you for the videos!!
This is my old car that Dean purchased from me. Great Car, had good times in it. The stainless section on the exhaust was put in because the middle silencer was blowing. So deleted it.
I love it! What a surprise! Good job setting up your misses with such sweet ride. Man I wish we got the E87 here in the States. From a sporty driving perspective, I personally love the E82 and E87 chassis over any other modern BMW. They've got all the benefits of the E9x series (in particularly the supply of new/aftermarket parts), but are slightly lighter and far more nimble. I love the added handling I got from upgrading to M3 control arms on my E82 135i MSport. I'm keen to see what you've got planned for this car!
YES ! Got one in my garage but black one pre-LCI. Hope you'll give us a lot of tuto/infos about your retrofits :D ! I Know, you already done some N52 but not on 1 serie.
My 2015 428i Grand Coupe Sport is the same color, really stands out in a crowd l've seen no other in SE Florida, nice buy enjoy it and never sell it...👍
Neat one. I was looking for one of those about 7 years ago. At any point of time there were only a handful avaliable as as "Approved Used BMW" when there were litually 100s of bland silver 4 cylinder diesels. I was not even looking for the performace, its the powertrain thats better from the engine to the diff. Any savings on fuel with the 4 cylider cars will be blowen away many many times when the balls fall out of the diff or when the timing chain is chewed up by the not properly hardend sprockets cast into the crank on the N47...
Dean all the content you do is always good, no need to explain yourself for what stuff you put out 💪I love and always drive BMW’s and Iv learnt so much over the years so keep doing what your doing man👍🏻
I have an 09’ BMW x3 xdrive3.0 with N52K engine . And she’s an absolute beast ! But I would like to talk with you about a few other things I can do to it .
Nice I love my 130i I've done lots of work on it as you do only now I'm having issues with the ABS pump especially now it's cold and damp I'm told it is a common fault with the e87 so that's my next job.
Funny enough this one just had a problem with the brakes and it’s just had a new brake servo. I would check that before Abs pump as the abs pump rarely fails but the servo does 😅 and this one as I say has just had a new one fitted.
That is an excellent purchase I would have given 5k for that car, especially with all the work that has been done it. the body is in excellent condition. Look forward to the future videos on it. Well done Doc.
130i is a special cool car, love that engine especially in that little chassis. Personally don't like the look of the E87 just my preference but good car for sure!!
I would recommend the emerald struts for automatic boots to open and you can get with it a foot sensor. Also do the shark fin mod which I did on my channel.
Sorry its off topic to this video dean. I have a m135i f21 2013, do the headlights arrangements come european and another for uk driving ? Or are they flat cant seem to get to the bottom of it. Ive been told my lights have the incorrect kick off ? Thank you.
I own a 2016 BMW 528I with 65,000 miles. Just recently checked the engine light can on, I've checked the menu and all readings are green, I called the BMW service department that check my gas gap and tighten it and drive 30 miles, while the check engine light is still on. I called the dealer they explained to me it could be moved multiple things, but it will take more than seven days to have a diagnosis. Can you give me any advice thank you in advance.
Great car! 👍 I so want to convert my trunk to that style of opener. Do you know if thevUS spec 08 3.0si Z4 e85 can have that style of trunk latch? Oh that car would sell for above $10,000 here in the states.
I know man 😅 I still will never understand why these cars sell for so much over your side and most people charge so much for not even a M Sport version and people still buy them. It still surprises me till this day as nobody would touch that spec of car you guys get here. We have them just they go for next to nothing SE MODELS go for about £1K to £2K and nobody buys them. But as for the style boot opening I don’t think it’s possible on the Z4 this is only on BMW E8X And E63 E64 only. Car prices here have fallen badly but then BMW is not a expensive car here anyway no German car is 😂 these days people sell a Ford 7 seater and can buy a BMW here you don’t need to be rich to own one but it also keeps the prices very very low here because of that reason.
Dear Doctor, can you help me with the battery registration with the Launch? I acquired the Launch X431 CRP919X (not E) because of your recommendation. I’m stuck, my dear mate!
I tried to stay away from LE models as it’s 2 door and as I said in the video that’s all the colours they are around is blue , black that’s why I waited for the right colour to come up to stand out.
@@BMWDoctor looks much better in red as you said it stands out I think that’s why the previous owners done it nardo grey at the time just to look different instead of blending in with blue haha
@@BMWDoctor Disagree. White LE with tan leather far more desirable. I have an E81 2dr LE 6 sp manual in carbon black metallic/lemon leather. Factory standard with original motorsport alloys.
The bumpers was never changed on the LCI 1 series just the interior but it’s full M sport all LCI E87 didn’t have many changes apart from the wheels , engine , interior
Interesting, because I had an e87 that has the current bumper you have with the sharper bumper it was an 04 plate. After an accident, I replaced it with another e87 with an 08 plate and I have the front bumper with rounded off kidney grills. Check it out if you can.
What the previous owner spent before sale. Mine is on 113k on original water pump and thermo. I had a big bill on suspension, oil sump issue and starter motor last year which I'm still emotionally recovering from 😁
Nah I prefer it I don’t like the E60 hydraulic steering the steering feels vague and all over the place. The 130i is like my Porsche precise steering and goes round corners perfectly
Yikes 😬 that’s the old road tax price on the silver N52 engine that’s why. This is the black one so it’s only £330 for the year that’s why I went with this one 😅
Love this! As a long term subscriber and E60 M5 & E87 130i owner I am so happy I can start to enjoy 130i content. I was already enjoying the S85 content and N52 content but I would love to get 130i specific stuff now!
Regarding the spec I am super jealus of the red. Mine is the sapphire black and indeed it is very standard and no body really notices that it is infact a rare and special hot hatch. Very happy for you and looking forward to the content! 🎉
I have the same but two door (E81) and a manual. Bought it 2015 and have now driven 170.000 km in it. Just love it!
I bought my 130i e81 with a black cover (I live in South América) back in 2021 after Watching your N52 videos. I wasnt sure about It because It would be my first BMW, I can’t be happier after a year and months of ownership. Hope to see videos of the car, congratulacions on the purchase and thank you for the videos!!
This is my old car that Dean purchased from me. Great Car, had good times in it. The stainless section on the exhaust was put in because the middle silencer was blowing. So deleted it.
I love my 2007 130i. Will be a keeper and a future classic car.
I love it! What a surprise! Good job setting up your misses with such sweet ride. Man I wish we got the E87 here in the States. From a sporty driving perspective, I personally love the E82 and E87 chassis over any other modern BMW. They've got all the benefits of the E9x series (in particularly the supply of new/aftermarket parts), but are slightly lighter and far more nimble. I love the added handling I got from upgrading to M3 control arms on my E82 135i MSport. I'm keen to see what you've got planned for this car!
YES ! Got one in my garage but black one pre-LCI. Hope you'll give us a lot of tuto/infos about your retrofits :D ! I Know, you already done some N52 but not on 1 serie.
1 series is easier as it’s smaller 😅 just like working on a E90 no different
My 2015 428i Grand Coupe Sport is the same color, really stands out in a crowd l've seen no other in SE Florida, nice buy enjoy it and never sell it...👍
Just sold my fully sorted 528i with the same engine . Great engine.
Neat one. I was looking for one of those about 7 years ago. At any point of time there were only a handful avaliable as as "Approved Used BMW" when there were litually 100s of bland silver 4 cylinder diesels.
I was not even looking for the performace, its the powertrain thats better from the engine to the diff.
Any savings on fuel with the 4 cylider cars will be blowen away many many times when the balls fall out of the diff or when the timing chain is chewed up by the not properly hardend sprockets cast into the crank on the N47...
Dean all the content you do is always good, no need to explain yourself for what stuff you put out 💪I love and always drive BMW’s and Iv learnt so much over the years so keep doing what your doing man👍🏻
I appreciate that!
I have an 09’ BMW x3 xdrive3.0 with N52K engine . And she’s an absolute beast ! But I would like to talk with you about a few other things I can do to it .
Congratulations !! Very nice car.I have the same engine in my Z4 2010, it has 6k miles only, and manual transmision.
I have two BMWs...a low option 2002 E46 325i sedan and a high option 2007 E83 X3 3.0si.
Both red. I love red BMWs. You just don't see 'em very much. 😎
Nice I love my 130i I've done lots of work on it as you do only now I'm having issues with the ABS pump especially now it's cold and damp I'm told it is a common fault with the e87 so that's my next job.
Funny enough this one just had a problem with the brakes and it’s just had a new brake servo. I would check that before Abs pump as the abs pump rarely fails but the servo does 😅 and this one as I say has just had a new one fitted.
That is an excellent purchase I would have given 5k for that car, especially with all the work that has been done it. the body is in excellent condition. Look forward to the future videos on it. Well done Doc.
130i is a special cool car, love that engine especially in that little chassis. Personally don't like the look of the E87 just my preference but good car for sure!!
I would recommend the emerald struts for automatic boots to open and you can get with it a foot sensor. Also do the shark fin mod which I did on my channel.
Congrats! I have a 2011 E82 135i, 4 years now and I am in love with it. It has the same radio yours have. What upgrade do you recomend?
Nice buy 👌 congrats !
Loved my 2011 1ner, last year they built them in Germany, I think?!great buy doc. Cheers
Sorry its off topic to this video dean. I have a m135i f21 2013, do the headlights arrangements come european and another for uk driving ? Or are they flat cant seem to get to the bottom of it. Ive been told my lights have the incorrect kick off ?
Thank you.
I love my 2009 128i cabrio with the n52 engine here in Canada. Look forward to watching the content.
dr dean how can i ask you a bmw question about the install of the front crank seal on my N55?
I own a 2016 BMW 528I with 65,000 miles. Just recently checked the engine light can on, I've checked the menu and all readings are green, I called the BMW service department that check my gas gap and tighten it and drive 30 miles, while the check engine light is still on. I called the dealer they explained to me it could be moved multiple things, but it will take more than seven days to have a diagnosis. Can you give me any advice thank you in advance.
Nice car !! Sounds like you did well on the purchase 👍
I think so too!
Could you fit the 540i double pillar sport wheels on it? They are wider. Just wondering.
Hi dean whats the best diagnostic tool to calibrate gear sensor on 2008 118d e87
any advice appreciated
Hello, Does here any other way to read and write bmw ms41 eccept quickflash
Heck yea Dean, thanks for making another video bro.. best channel on TH-cam. Enjoyed watching
I appreciate that!
wow crazy spec car indeed very rare, what a car honestly
I know isn’t it just another one for my collection 😅
Great car! 👍 I so want to convert my trunk to that style of opener. Do you know if thevUS spec 08 3.0si Z4 e85 can have that style of trunk latch?
Oh that car would sell for above $10,000 here in the states.
I know man 😅 I still will never understand why these cars sell for so much over your side and most people charge so much for not even a M Sport version and people still buy them. It still surprises me till this day as nobody would touch that spec of car you guys get here. We have them just they go for next to nothing SE MODELS go for about £1K to £2K and nobody buys them. But as for the style boot opening I don’t think it’s possible on the Z4 this is only on BMW E8X And E63 E64 only. Car prices here have fallen badly but then BMW is not a expensive car here anyway no German car is 😂 these days people sell a Ford 7 seater and can buy a BMW here you don’t need to be rich to own one but it also keeps the prices very very low here because of that reason.
Dear Doctor, can you help me with the battery registration with the Launch?
I acquired the Launch X431 CRP919X (not E) because of your recommendation.
I’m stuck, my dear mate!
Android unit is a brilliant upgrade to bring it bang up to date for the LCI non I drive models.
I don’t want that in there no need there is other ways around that
@@BMWDoctor Spotify & Google maps satnav are game changers.
Hi Dean
What cc is the engine in this car you mentioned N52 is it a 2.5 ? Or 3.0 .
Great car !
This is 3.0 I wouldn’t touch the 2.5 version of this engine.
Not bad I have the 2005 bmw 130i E87 N52 Le Mans blue 5 door hatchback it’s been wrapped nardo grey tho also has all the carbon trim as well 🤙🏻🤙🏻
I tried to stay away from LE models as it’s 2 door and as I said in the video that’s all the colours they are around is blue , black that’s why I waited for the right colour to come up to stand out.
@@BMWDoctor looks much better in red as you said it stands out I think that’s why the previous owners done it nardo grey at the time just to look different instead of blending in with blue haha
Bmw red is like no other
Awesome car Dean really mint 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧
Thanks 👍
I have a 2011 128i with N51 engine. I love my car but $700 for a radiator because of a sensor is crazy!
I’ve got this car in white limited edition brown interior and limited edition rims
Yep exactly what I tried to avoid when I was waiting to buy one. Red with black is the way forward 👍🏻
@@BMWDoctor Disagree. White LE with tan leather far more desirable. I have an E81 2dr LE 6 sp manual in carbon black metallic/lemon leather. Factory standard with original motorsport alloys.
Too many different engines, stop it
I wanted it to be one of the cars I could drive for once .... CLASSIC LINE!!🤣
what a lovely video. i have one of these cars, needing some work done. will you be interested in sorting it out for me?
n52 rules!
It reminds me of a smaller version of the E93?
If this is an LCI why does it have the front bumper from pre LCI with the sharper kidney grills? Pardon my ignorance.
The bumpers was never changed on the LCI 1 series just the interior but it’s full M sport all LCI E87 didn’t have many changes apart from the wheels , engine , interior
Interesting, because I had an e87 that has the current bumper you have with the sharper bumper it was an 04 plate. After an accident, I replaced it with another e87 with an 08 plate and I have the front bumper with rounded off kidney grills. Check it out if you can.
I have the same color on my e92 328i!
Hey doc nice purchase, looks sweet👍😉
I love it
What red is that? Crimson Red?
Yes, Crimson (Karmesinrot)
Nice one guy
Nice snag m8!
Thanks!
Doctor, why bmw 1 series no spare tyre
Who needs a spare tyre ?
US of A I have this in ‘13 328i m-sport (e92)
Also that bill over the past year makes me really nervous!
Bill ? What bill
What the previous owner spent before sale. Mine is on 113k on original water pump and thermo. I had a big bill on suspension, oil sump issue and starter motor last year which I'm still emotionally recovering from 😁
@@snoopdutt1985 Had starter and suspension too
wheres the power steering resevoir.... its apparently missing.
This car does not use power steering. It uses electromechanical steering
@@BMWDoctor ahh like the f series. Drove my moms and I hated the steering input feel. Feels like it floats and isn’t as direct in my opinion.
Nah I prefer it I don’t like the E60 hydraulic steering the steering feels vague and all over the place. The 130i is like my Porsche precise steering and goes round corners perfectly
I love my 130i but its a 2006 and £630 a year on road tax.
Yikes 😬 that’s the old road tax price on the silver N52 engine that’s why. This is the black one so it’s only £330 for the year that’s why I went with this one 😅
E87 Gang 💪
😅 partially it’s going to be my new daily now as the E63 is done and now just sitting around.
That music in the background is so annoying,nice car
Nice 👍
Thanks ✌
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