130i opinions

[rs73]

Hi guys,

Thinking of either getting a 335i or 130i.

Looking at the pricing the 130i gets the thumbs up, considering the lighter and sportier hatch body with 190kw seems to be a good hot pocket rocket.

Anyone own one and what's their opinion on these and what to watch out for?

The 130i get a good review on Top Gear so I was keen to know what the real world drivers' opinion...

[Crusher_13]

Drive them back to back and see for yourself.

I drive a 120d on a regular basis, and it feels very heavy compared to my car.

[rs73]

Well I'm coming off from a 370HP (+/- 260-270kw) nissan skyline and in terms of power it's a downgrade. However Mrs said I gotta "grow" with something less boy racer, and have more image.

The MPS looks good but I may have to go with the bigger and slower MPS6, not MPS3. But a BMW gets the brand image.

Could the 120d become heavy as the diesel (despite the torque) is not a fast revving engine. I had diesel cars in the past, yes they are very torquey and fun to launch, but after a few seconds of constant accelerating I looked down and it's only 2500rpm and 40km/h. I imagine the 130i might be different though...

[Crusher_13]

Ask again in the Australian section. atleast one member owns one. a 130i that is.

[MrBlonde]

A 130i and a 120 are two different beasts!