Been driving my 130i for 5 years. It never get boring and I never get over the looks, sound and feel. Especially when next to a newer f series Bimmer at a traffic light and you can see the look on the other drivers face like "wtf why does that old 1 series sound like that" LOL
My grandpa has an e46 330i 2003 with 80,000 kilometers (he uses it periodically like for road trips), it may not sound as much, but roads in my country are really tough, and the engine is still buttery smooth and everything is just like new, no strange noises except for that incredible inline 6
AutoTopNL thank you so much again for reviewing this awesome car!!! I am still super happy with my 130i !!!...it also has done 200.000km plus and still feels as new!! i drive it fast and nothing has gone wrong with it in the last 100.000km exept a abs ring failure...thats it!!!! Tip for 130i owners,or other cars with N52 engine, change the engine oil every 10-12 k kilometers or 6 months...the engine loves it and defenately deserves it !! :-) the last NA 6 in line in a rwd hatchback is just awesome! Next to all the incredible super and hypercars you guys test it is so cool to see something like this for a change! Keep them coming guys! top job!
I’ve got the e90 330i, same n52 engine... An honest to god beast, the way it rev’s, the noise it makes, quite literally always puts a smile on my face when I drive it! Old school man.
I can see these starting to go up in value a bit. When people realise it’s the last NA straight 6 rwd manual BMW hot hatch. I’ve been looking at these for a while. I remember first seeing it vs a R32 on Topgear
We got an '07 120d and even tho it's a diesel and not that powerful, it still drives amazingly and the grip levels are amazing. It's a go-kart with a trunk
I got so much love for this car, I knew I have to own one since I got my first E87 118D, this car already made fun and I was just fantasizing how nice it would be with a R6. So I bought one some months ago and my love for this car is growing with every drive and mod. And this video also helped me alot with my decision when I saw it the first time.
@@maximusmadman I drive around 60.000km to work every year. Never had a better vehicle. Only thing that I had to change were the 4 shock absorbers and the agr thermostat and the Battery in 250.000km. I bought the car with 180.000km in 2016.
3 years ago, I bought a E81- 116i 2.0L - M Paket from 2009 as my first car. Its not that fast but its really fun to drive! Im looking forward to buy a 130i in the future :P
I really wish they sold the E87 in the USA. The closest we got was the E82 128i with the 228 hp N52B30 engine and the 135i as well. I would argue the E82 coupe is much more handsome than the E87 hatchback though.
I have the same engine\trans in a 5 series touring, they are pretty low cost to import from Japan, the motor and trans are so good, with 1000lbs less weight to lug around and RWD only, mmmm could be pretty satisfying.
Nice review! This car actually was mine. I fitted the M3 control arms, M3 anti roll bar front, E93 335i rear anti roll bar (not control arms) and the alcantara wheel. Drove 60.000km with it and enjoyed everyone of it! On my channel there are a few video's of the car on track.
I have remapped E82 125i M sport Coupe...naturally aspirated inline six. I have had two offers to buy it off me. The balance is superb and the only car that I owned that matched it was my old E46 328i. Ive had Merc's and Audi's (great cars too) but I just keep coming back to BMW's!
@@Hi_its_Kartik Hi, I've had no real issues apart from wheel speed sensors on two wheels. The N52 engine sounds beautiful and is very reliable. I follow BMW Doctor on youtube...very experienced with BMW's.
I have the 116i. Yeah small engine, not that powerful than other hatches nowadays, but when you press the gas, it always, I mean freaking always put a smile on your face.
Great car, great sound, great feel and naturally aspirated what more could u want..love it how he says not going to set any records of speed so watch this video (click link) then can't help himself and floors it haha..that's the 130 willing you to press it!!😁
I can confirm they feel very solid. Friend has an example with 118k miles (about 200,000km). And it's very exciting, lots of fun to drive, and the interior doesn't rattle in any way when driving. You'll maybe get the odd squeak when you press in the right spot.
I have a 2010 E89 Z4 30i with the 258hp version of this engine.. It being the last NA inline 6 by BMW made it more special to me than a 35i.. Don't really need more power anyway for fun daily driving..
I would have killed to have one of these in America. I’m fortunate to have the 128i, which is awesome, but a 4 door hatch with this motor just seems like the perfect car. Hopefully I can maybe find a good one to import when the 25 year limit is up. Great video.
I am currently owning a '06 330i sedan with N52 engine and I would love to swap it for a manual 130i coupe or hatchback. A proper car for proper drivers
Ci vuole un bel coraggio ad andare a quelle velocità con asfalto bagnato, soprattutto con quella potenza e la trazione posteriore. It takes a lot of courage to go at those speeds with wet asphalt, especially with that power and rear-wheel drive.
Great technical and slightly best-looking mods!! My father had one a few years ago, and your great vid with good driving skills reminds me sooooo good times driving it.... 😁 😋
And in my opinion this drives and feels like a class bigger car in terms of freeway driving and daily basis, compared to "regular" FWD hot hatches. Not so far from 3- or 5-series.
Anas CHIOUAR im from Germany but it was tuned in belgium by dynatek. Very professional diesel tuner. It has a bigger intercooler from bmw and a Ragazzon Downpipe decat. Also a Bilstein undercarriage and a bmw LED performance steering wheel. I will do the pp esd and a pipercross airfilter soon. Cheers
As with all your videos Alex, this one was great. I am about to collect a 2011 330i E92, with 26.000 original kilometers, manual gearbox, and I am wondering how gorgeous this N53B30 engine will perform. I do not live in Europe, as a matter of fact I do live in Colombia, and although we do not have such wonderful highways, it is still some how pleasant to drive these kind of cars.
Thank you so much for having such enthusiasm for the 130i I have the 3 door hatch which is the best shape in my opinion. What do the M3 control arms give you that the original do not?
It would be great if you find a w211 facelift e350 v6 7g tronic to show us. Just to know, w211 are still one of the favourite models for Mercedes fans. 👌
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The fact that the subtitles say "Music" when he floores it, says it all.
Can we all agree that e87’s look much better in person?
Yes 100%
@@StrikeAa0 YEA! 200%
@@Isowiha no not 200%.
500% haha
Absolutely!
They look horrible in my opinion, i hate the saggy line they have on the side. Not a fan of the rear.
I watched this video & bought a 130i within a month and absolutely love it. What a machine
Old BMW, manual transmission, real sensations...
Fuck off
alien 911 Stfu u fuck off
Manual transmission + NA engine = ❤️
@@emirhanozdemir8975 alien is an amputee. He only has one leg. Therefore he has to use that one leg to press the pedals with.
@@crownmajesta1064 really agree, he must drive a hybrid with i-shift gearbox stiffed in his ass 🤔
Thanks AUTOTopNL to give in 2019 a review of the N52
Been driving my 130i for 5 years. It never get boring and I never get over the looks, sound and feel. Especially when next to a newer f series Bimmer at a traffic light and you can see the look on the other drivers face like "wtf why does that old 1 series sound like that" LOL
Hahahaha they are a great piece of art 🔥
I WILL NEVER SELL MINE, best sounding bm before all the turbos came out
I can relate, i get offers for mine because many folks don’t know about the 6cylinder F-hatch-manual
My grandpa has an e46 330i 2003 with 80,000 kilometers (he uses it periodically like for road trips), it may not sound as much, but roads in my country are really tough, and the engine is still buttery smooth and everything is just like new, no strange noises except for that incredible inline 6
AutoTopNL thank you so much again for reviewing this awesome car!!!
I am still super happy with my 130i !!!...it also has done 200.000km plus and still feels as new!! i drive it fast and nothing has gone wrong with it in the last 100.000km exept a abs ring failure...thats it!!!!
Tip for 130i owners,or other cars with N52 engine, change the engine oil every 10-12 k kilometers or 6 months...the engine loves it and defenately deserves it !! :-)
the last NA 6 in line in a rwd hatchback is just awesome!
Next to all the incredible super and hypercars you guys test it is so cool to see something like this for a change!
Keep them coming guys! top job!
i drive an 130i, 2007 FL, sounds so great!
how's the reliability?
@@jonywalabi2647 It is 3.0 r6, 600k km reliability.
I’ve got the e90 330i, same n52 engine... An honest to god beast, the way it rev’s, the noise it makes, quite literally always puts a smile on my face when I drive it! Old school man.
I can see these starting to go up in value a bit. When people realise it’s the last NA straight 6 rwd manual BMW hot hatch. I’ve been looking at these for a while. I remember first seeing it vs a R32 on Topgear
Me: 12:32
Also me: 13:25
lol
Good one :')
Dani 21 😂😂😂😂
An awesome car, my dad had this car before. One of the best affordable modern BMW!
modern? 😂😂😂
@@stephanschellnhammer depends on what does modern mean to you, for some people it means the latest ones and for others since the 2005 era
@@AnthonnyAndria Sure ITS realtive
1 serie you can consider quite modern..
There are 2004. 1 serie
We got an '07 120d and even tho it's a diesel and not that powerful, it still drives amazingly and the grip levels are amazing. It's a go-kart with a trunk
I got so much love for this car, I knew I have to own one since I got my first E87 118D, this car already made fun and I was just fantasizing how nice it would be with a R6. So I bought one some months ago and my love for this car is growing with every drive and mod. And this video also helped me alot with my decision when I saw it the first time.
I love the E8x gen 1 Series! Mine is coming up to 100,000 mls and feels good as new!!
Yes! This exactly how we do it! Old cars with more character. This is ours!
tak třeba někdy test této malé bomby ?
Finally!!! Hadnt found a decent 130i review in like forever
Ive got mine 118d 2 months ago and I cant describe how happy I am with it.
Can only imagine how good 130 is :)!
I have 420.000km on my 118d. Do you have the 122 or 143hp engine?
moinmoin wow how u got 420.000 km bro
I got an 118d too, the 143hp variant, and its great
@@xcofcd Oh sorry, I didnt see your com.
I have 143 engine,so far I had no problem with anything :D.
@@maximusmadman I drive around 60.000km to work every year. Never had a better vehicle. Only thing that I had to change were the 4 shock absorbers and the agr thermostat and the Battery in 250.000km. I bought the car with 180.000km in 2016.
3 years ago, I bought a E81- 116i 2.0L - M Paket from 2009 as my first car. Its not that fast but its really fun to drive! Im looking forward to buy a 130i in the future :P
This video was part of what convinced me to buy one. Couldn't be happier with it
Congratz! I still drive mine, going strong
Well. I'm early than I expected. All I have to say now is that keep the great videos coming AutoTopNL ✌🏻
I really enjoyed this review! Awesome! Greetings from Argentina
Everytime I think about selling my Le Mans blue 130i I come back to this video 😊
I really wish they sold the E87 in the USA. The closest we got was the E82 128i with the 228 hp N52B30 engine and the 135i as well. I would argue the E82 coupe is much more handsome than the E87 hatchback though.
BMW inline six + manual transmission + rear drive = pure love 🔥❤❤
I agree
Outstanding car. The engine is a piece of art and very reliable.
I have the same engine\trans in a 5 series touring, they are pretty low cost to import from Japan, the motor and trans are so good, with 1000lbs less weight to lug around and RWD only, mmmm could be pretty satisfying.
Nice review! This car actually was mine. I fitted the M3 control arms, M3 anti roll bar front, E93 335i rear anti roll bar (not control arms) and the alcantara wheel. Drove 60.000km with it and enjoyed everyone of it! On my channel there are a few video's of the car on track.
What was the exhaust mod you had done? Sounds fantastic!
dangerousdave321 The current owner has modified the exhaust, I kept it stock. He now has an insta account @bmw_130i, you could ask him. :)
What difference you get with those mods? Sharper turn in?
All of them on stock dampers ?
@@LorenzoClara97 Sharper turn in and more stability. Dampers are Bilstein B8.
Pure Automobile My Friend you must go with the classics that is purree driving 👌🔥
I have remapped E82 125i M sport Coupe...naturally aspirated inline six. I have had two offers to buy it off me. The balance is superb and the only car that I owned that matched it was my old E46 328i. Ive had Merc's and Audi's (great cars too) but I just keep coming back to BMW's!
how has the reliability been?
@@Hi_its_Kartik Hi, I've had no real issues apart from wheel speed sensors on two wheels. The N52 engine sounds beautiful and is very reliable. I follow BMW Doctor on youtube...very experienced with BMW's.
I've owned this car for years and enjoy driving it every time I drive it.
Yessss back with POV
The golden era where old school feel met modern safety standards
Actually still faster than most fwd hot hatches on the road today in South Africa that will cost up to 3 times more. A true gem can't wait to get one.
Design & Transmission Is Too Good Brilliant
I have a 2008 118d pushing 200 bhp and 480 nm torque thanks to a rebuilt turbo and a remap. Little to no smoke!
Perfect amount of power. You can rev it out to your hearts content without losing your license (sort of 😅).
💯
Reminds me of the good old times with the E46 :)
Check out S3 8L, it's also one of a kind
I have the 116i. Yeah small engine, not that powerful than other hatches nowadays, but when you press the gas, it always, I mean freaking always put a smile on your face.
Great car, great sound, great feel and naturally aspirated what more could u want..love it how he says not going to set any records of speed so watch this video (click link) then can't help himself and floors it haha..that's the 130 willing you to press it!!😁
more older bmw reviews please
I can confirm they feel very solid. Friend has an example with 118k miles (about 200,000km). And it's very exciting, lots of fun to drive, and the interior doesn't rattle in any way when driving. You'll maybe get the odd squeak when you press in the right spot.
I wish we had had these in Canada I would've bought one! Thank you for your review. Next year I'm going to the Netherlands for a visit!
I have a 2010 E89 Z4 30i with the 258hp version of this engine.. It being the last NA inline 6 by BMW made it more special to me than a 35i.. Don't really need more power anyway for fun daily driving..
The n53 is the last na inline 6
PLEASE BMW E46 330CI
8:48 what ? i mean the e39 manual gearboxes were mounted in supras cuz they can take abnormous amount of torque
Whenever he says "naturally aspirated, yeah". All I think about is Borat saying "success!" :) grat review! cheers mate!
WOW thnxs this is very cool thnxs yes I love that sound and the BMW I have 118i from 2006 automatic E87 its sooo good it drives so well;)
saame
I still drive my 120d e87. Phenomenal car. 268d km of love
This was the first high performance vehicle I had ever experienced.
On a search for the right one now how nice thanks Max cheers
inline 6, naturally aspirated, genuine BMW!
I would have killed to have one of these in America. I’m fortunate to have the 128i, which is awesome, but a 4 door hatch with this motor just seems like the perfect car. Hopefully I can maybe find a good one to import when the 25 year limit is up.
Great video.
This is Inline 6 zylinder Sound... this is a real car
yup
UNA VERA BMW ! BELLISSIMA
I am currently owning a '06 330i sedan with N52 engine and I would love to swap it for a manual 130i coupe or hatchback. A proper car for proper drivers
i want to swap this engine into a e36 compact, like a guy did in the US
Why not just an e36 m3 engine, either the 3.0 or 3.2 and than tune it a little bit.
@@swansmeister less expensive, but you'd have to customize many things to make an n52 work properly in such an old car
Holy crap I'm soon.
Awesome car.
just bought a 2010 one, i cant fault the electric steering. compared to e46 i hate the indicator and wiper stalks.
I found the 130i to be brutal. The power delivery for me is much more fun than that of the successor.
Mate have you seen the prices of 130i's ? They definitely get the respect and appreciation they deserve ! haha
I like that, normal cars even us peasants can afford. £45,000+ cars are fun but for most are a dream.
Not as fun as this. And definitely not have the feel good factor.
I drive the 2013 1series F20 125dM. I love this car.
Beautifull car. Big engine with rear drive in hatchback. Like it.
Ci vuole un bel coraggio ad andare a quelle velocità con asfalto bagnato, soprattutto con quella potenza e la trazione posteriore.
It takes a lot of courage to go at those speeds with wet asphalt, especially with that power and rear-wheel drive.
A Real BMW!
The best car I ever had, I am looking for one to buy again
Great technical and slightly best-looking mods!! My father had one a few years ago, and your great vid with good driving skills reminds me sooooo good times driving it.... 😁 😋
The best series ONE
I got an e81 118i and I love it 😍 my first rwd car
Great Car, totally underrated!
Got a e87 05 with a 155k and still does 130mph with ease
Im a mercedes fan but i think this is a fantastic hatchback
I have watched this video so many times and every time I just want to buy this car
And in my opinion this drives and feels like a class bigger car in terms of freeway driving and daily basis, compared to "regular" FWD hot hatches. Not so far from 3- or 5-series.
I think I will upgrade my 116i to an 130i
Still have one. Love it a lot.
You guys need to test & review an E82 135i with the DCT. Its like an M2 lite and one of the best kept secrets of the car community.
Guys, have you heard about the E82 135i?
this video made me love my BMW 123d again cause it ha so much torque when traction off it just slides
Nice Video
This video made me buy a 130i..LITERALY. =)
Best Engine. The last really non Turbo Motor 😍
or the m3 ? 3.2 ???
n52 the best engine. CRYING laughing
130i = Understatement pure. I like !!!!
I love this CAR!
I have the 123d but I'm jealous of this
If you tune it, it will be even faster, at least.
I have a 120d Coupé with Downpipe!
238hp and 470nm
No smoke at all 👌
Lukas G Where did you Get it tuned? And What other parts are changed?
Anas CHIOUAR im from Germany but it was tuned in belgium by dynatek. Very professional diesel tuner. It has a bigger intercooler from bmw and a Ragazzon Downpipe decat. Also a Bilstein undercarriage and a bmw LED performance steering wheel. I will do the pp esd and a pipercross airfilter soon.
Cheers
Lukas G cool bro i have the same stock for the moment
As with all your videos Alex, this one was great.
I am about to collect a 2011 330i E92, with 26.000 original kilometers, manual gearbox, and I am wondering how gorgeous this N53B30 engine will perform.
I do not live in Europe, as a matter of fact I do live in Colombia, and although we do not have such wonderful highways, it is still some how pleasant to drive these kind of cars.
His name is max lol
Great Car!
Well now I want one
I got this gem, damn, damn, damn..
Mines a lovely car but loving those suspension mods with the M performance LSD. 🤔
I've got a Quaife, highly recommend! You'll be seeking out wet days 😉
I'm defo getting one if these if I can find a good one. Gonna stick with my shitty 2004 120i for the moment and keep saving until I find nice 130i
had a 325 ti , was awesome..
Bmw ist most solid car ever
Oldest Bima in corners act like new metal!!!
Great video .... Kick the asses of new modern cars
Thank you so much for having such enthusiasm for the 130i I have the 3 door hatch which is the best shape in my opinion. What do the M3 control arms give you that the original do not?
My baby! NA MANUAL BEAST BMW!
Such a great lovely car! Thanks for the video!
It would be great if you find a w211 facelift e350 v6 7g tronic to show us. Just to know, w211 are still one of the favourite models for Mercedes fans. 👌