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My new motor
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08/12/2013 00:38
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DanTheManc
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Christmas came early for me today and I collected my new car The car in question is a BMW M135i. Spec 3dr Auto Estoril Blue Black leather Sun protection Pack Harmon kardon Black panel display I've still got to wait for the engine to loosen up so I've not pushed it hard but the engine feels very eager. The gearbox is amazing and far superior to the auto box I had in my previous 335i. It sounds a lot better too. I'm really impressed so far. Heres some quick phone snaps from the services on the way home.
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2000 Moony 20VT6 VXR BMW 335i BMW M135i 2017 Cupra 290 Black Edition
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Re: My new motor
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#1462118
08/12/2013 01:01
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Roadking
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Very nice. I had a 118d, it left wme with a real hankering for a 135.
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: My new motor
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08/12/2013 10:15
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DanTheManc
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Thanks Roadking.
As a package, the M135i was just what I wanted.
* Goes well. 320bhp standard, Under 5 seconds to 60 (most reviews times them at 4.5-4.6) and max torque available from 2k rpm. * Practical being a hatchback * Sporty but comfortable * Cheap to run (tax £200 per year, insurance £320, 24m service intervals, 40mpg on a run)
Some of the interior materials feel a bit cheap compared to my previous 3 series but all the bits that matter like the engine, suspension, running gear etc... Feel great. Very pleased with it so far and I was given a very good deal too.
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Re: My new motor
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#1462156
08/12/2013 10:26
08/12/2013 10:26
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patch234
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Wow, fast then! What's the space like in the rear for passengers?
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Re: My new motor
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08/12/2013 10:38
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DanTheManc
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Wow. Those specs with low insurance and tax. Is there anything special about your insurance? Nice car btw No. I'm 32, Manchester postcode, 8yrs NCD. Based on 9k miles per year. It's just a cheap car to insure.
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Re: My new motor
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08/12/2013 16:28
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Roadking
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Phil not much legroom in the original 1 series. Plenty for the driver though!
"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
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Re: My new motor
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08/12/2013 16:31
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Thanks RK, I need to buy the wife a new car in Jan, this seemed interesting, maybe the 130. But, legroom in the rear is important to us - family taxi and all that! I'll look into it further..
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08/12/2013 16:51
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DanTheManc
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Thanks RK, I need to buy the wife a new car in Jan, this seemed interesting, maybe the 130. But, legroom in the rear is important to us - family taxi and all that! I'll look into it further.. There's also a five door version that I imagine will have more rear legroom.
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09/12/2013 14:00
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I'm debating a (possible) change of car and it's between this, a 130i and a Golf R32. It's just the RWD and winter weather that's putting me off.
They're very good value for money and as you say, relatively economical.
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Re: My new motor
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#1462469
09/12/2013 16:27
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Flippin'eck. One quick car..... good on fuel too.
What's the actual engine size 3.5? (as I know BMWs are often known to have different cc to that stated on the boot).
Naturally it's a straight 6 I assume or a V8?
They're a 3.0ltr straight 6 turbo. They make a nice noise too.
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Re: My new motor
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#1462564
09/12/2013 23:15
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Very nice car. The Auto box looks so smooth.
Enjoying Coop ownership, second time round . Also enjoying RWD action in a thundering V8 E90 M3.
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09/12/2013 23:34
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100mph top of 5th. Is it a 7 speed?
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10/12/2013 02:17
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Very nice car. The Auto box looks so smooth. The gear changes are instant and really smooth. So much faster than the auto box I had in my previous 335i 100mph top of 5th. Is it a 7 speed? It's an 8 speed box
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Re: My new motor
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10/12/2013 17:17
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I saw one being given a short burst...very quick, it kind of sat down on its rear axle and ripped off up the road. Not many new cars do that. Nice Car Dan, ps. I need a new mix mate
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Re: My new motor
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10/12/2013 17:55
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I can only imagine one of these remapped! Awesome car!
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10/12/2013 18:13
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I saw one being given a short burst...very quick, it kind of sat down on its rear axle and ripped off up the road. Not many new cars do that. Nice Car Dan, ps. I need a new mix mate I very reluctantly sold all my DJ equipment a few years back Missus got pregnant with our 2nd child so needed to turn the man cave into a nursery.
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10/12/2013 18:15
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I can only imagine one of these remapped! Awesome car! I let you know in a few months. Remap, exhaust and possibly a downpipe will be done when the weather picks up. The gains from a remap alone are around 60-70bhp and 120lb/ft based on what others have achieved
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Re: My new motor
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10/12/2013 20:06
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Very nice car. The Auto box looks so smooth. The gear changes are instant and really smooth. So much faster than the auto box I had in my previous 335i 100mph top of 5th. Is it a 7 speed? It's an 8 speed box 8! That's just greedy!
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10/12/2013 23:46
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I can only imagine one of these remapped! Awesome car! I let you know in a few months. Remap, exhaust and possibly a downpipe will be done when the weather picks up. The gains from a remap alone are around 60-70bhp and 120lb/ft based on what others have achieved Simply awesome. Watching that video makes me wonder that should I have bought a E46 M3 with the SMG box instead of manual.
Enjoying Coop ownership, second time round . Also enjoying RWD action in a thundering V8 E90 M3.
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Re: My new motor
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11/12/2013 18:32
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Very nice - if you need help to 'loosen' the engine - Im available
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11/12/2013 20:37
11/12/2013 20:37
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DanTheManc
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I can only imagine one of these remapped! Awesome car! I let you know in a few months. Remap, exhaust and possibly a downpipe will be done when the weather picks up. The gains from a remap alone are around 60-70bhp and 120lb/ft based on what others have achieved Simply awesome. Watching that video makes me wonder that should I have bought a E46 M3 with the SMG box instead of manual. Modern day auto box's are superb. The only time I'd prefer a manual nowadays is if I were buying a car mainly for track use. Very nice - if you need help to 'loosen' the engine - Im available I must admit, I've only covered 350 miles so far and the needle has strayed beyond 4k rpm a few times already!
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Re: My new motor
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06/03/2014 19:39
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Looks very nice. Video for sound?
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