The 6-Speed BMW Hatchback America’s Never Driven

The 6-Speed BMW Hatchback America’s Never Driven | 1M’s Alter Ego

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2 жыл бұрын

Today I'm driving a forgotten gem from the mid-2000s BMW lineup. This is a 6-speed 2006 BMW 130i M-Sport, fresh off the boat from Japan. The 130i was never sold in North America and somehow fit perfectly in the shadow of the BMW 1M and E46 M3 at the time, casting itself into a forgotten history... until now. Under the hood is a 3.0L N52 N/A inline-6 putting down 261HP and 232lb/ft of torque to the rear wheels, a simple recipe that was almost made brilliant. Enjoy!
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@RoadsUntraveled 2 жыл бұрын

This one hurts because it's SO CLOSE to being an exceptional BMW that plays with the true Ms. It's close enough for a great daily, though. Just needs that LSD :D - This one's for sale if you're wondering! Hit up @mwcustoms.ca on Instagram if you're interested.

@thomaslcmt Жыл бұрын

That's damn right ! I have this car and went for a full Birds B1 Kit with custom springs, dampers, roll bars and an LSD. The car became from good to awesome !

@nvl2691 Жыл бұрын

Mais dis donc, on se connaît nous ;)

@denilsonandre8300 2 жыл бұрын

Here in South Africa we know them very well. The e87 130i is a whole beast of a car🤞🏿🤞🏿👌🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥

@CarClown 2 жыл бұрын

True!

@BMWEiMSport 2 жыл бұрын

Probeer eens de 125i. Zelfde motor maar design is mooier.

@nishaysingh8726 Жыл бұрын

Awesome car bro

@hjd5973 2 жыл бұрын

The N52 is well known at your side of the ocean I suppose (E90, E60 etc), however in the 130i it's a bit more lively because of: - Lighter flywheel - Shorter gearing - Different exhaust manifold Fun facts: At launch, it was the most powerfull straight-six engine under the hood of a BMW, apart from Motorsport models. Most suspension parts are shared with E9X platform, which means M3 parts are easy to install (wishbones, stabilizers, etc) Furthermore, together with E9X platform, it was the first model which could be specced with Performance parts by dealer.

@Bryan-ir1ex 2 жыл бұрын

Also this version of the n52 has a greater state of tune than the n52s found in US 328i, due to the three-stage intake manifold and less restrictive exhaust! 265ps

@hjd5973 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bryan-ir1ex Yes, true! And 315nm of torque, instead of 300

@Donax695 2 жыл бұрын

exactly as you said, you can get this rare OEM cup front that looks just beautiful, not even talking about certain OEM shades of red or blue, performance exhaust or air kit...

@mkrawczy86 2 жыл бұрын

n52b30 is also pretty easy to modify, I personally got 130i and i manage to get 290ps/324nm from it with catless headers, Performance intake, Batstuck exhaust and of course tune.

@BMWEiMSport 2 жыл бұрын

I am biased as hell of course but….. I do not fancy the hatchback design. If you get the euro spec E82 125i you get a better looking car with in principle the same hardware as a 130i. Three stage intake manifold as standard and with an ECU tune you basically match the 130i. Do some other mods and you surpass it. All the while having a car reminisicing the 2002, E30 and E46 setup and or design language.

@robsri18 2 жыл бұрын

To answer the big question.. Yes a LSD and E92 M3 arms transforms it further into an epic all rounder! They handle surprisingly well

@bmw-130i 2 жыл бұрын

great little hot hatches!! small car,rwd with good power from a silky smooth 3.0 6- in line engine! with some M3 mods on suspension ,a LSD , and some exhaust/intake upgrades they are ace!! especially the e81 3-door lci version... they are becoming very rare,and therfor hold their value pretty well !!! topped outmine in Germany at 269 km/h om GPS last year!! not bad at all,and so much fun to go past all the 250km/h limited big german cars... hahahaha!!

@Birmingham_racing 2 жыл бұрын

We had these in the uk but are still rare. Unfortunately most people who bought the 1 series was for the bmw badge so they went for the 2 litre diesel

@Donax695 2 жыл бұрын

2 litre diesel N47 is quick enough for a daily and really good on a fuel consumption perfect daily car, I do have N52 now but that is for me a weekend car material while diesel makes more sense for a daily

@teigensuton5523 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Alberta, Canada! Got my 2006 130i m sport back in August 2021. I absolutely love this car. Mine's currently riding on bilstein coils and a limited slip diff. The limited slip is a must in these cars. It completely transforms the way they handle. Great Video, you did an excellent job with explaining the great features in this car!

@tommckay8945 2 жыл бұрын

how much did it cost to put an lsd in?

@kevinliu9340 2 жыл бұрын

I happened to buy this exact car from this video, nice to know there are other 130i owners out there in Canada!

@noobatnothing Жыл бұрын

@@kevinliu9340 lmk when u wanna sell it lol

@lucajack007 Жыл бұрын

In Vancouver I have 116i M sport much slower but still head turner

@alfrancowillmaradams 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact, the S85 fits in the e87 and e81

@hamwoollard2651 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to look at a 130i le tomorrow. Can't wait, I just hope it's as good as it looks, great content bro

@talo800 2 жыл бұрын

I got my 130i from 2005 Nov., and still have it in my garage as the first hand. Great little car with lots of fun!

@porschelover04 2 жыл бұрын

BMW has been lazy about LSDs until the G-series. It's incredible how they could justify an open diff for my 335hp, 6-speed M240i. Currently looking into a 3.46 Wavetrak

@s0m3cunt91 2 жыл бұрын

These have increased 50% in value over the last 18 months. (In Japan)

@bwdrives Жыл бұрын

I think lots of people import them from Japan to the UK and Australia, I am thinking about doing that lol

@MicEE87 Жыл бұрын

The e87 is a fantastic chassi! I test drove 4-5 different “economical” cars when I was looking to buy my daily. I really fell in love with the 120d. Perfect 50/50, RWD, manual 6-Speed and 177 diesel HP. Fast enough, incredibly cheap to run and lots of fun on the twistys! Perfect daily!

@ScottPC 2 жыл бұрын

You should try a M140i. It’s a step up from the 130i but not quite an M2. Also you should look into the 325ti which is an E46 that looks like the 1 series before it was the 1 series. Another brilliant BMW hatch.

@muneerpatel8497 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree , drive a 325ti and what a cannon ❤️‍🔥

@dacads 2 жыл бұрын

The gentleman that bought my 130i test drove a M135i too but preferred the 130i. Depends on preference I guess

@GeorgeAusters 2 жыл бұрын

The M140i is boring.. Too common and sounds crap

@Donax695 2 жыл бұрын

325ti is hidden gem that not many people even talk about

@lmartinmiami82 6 ай бұрын

I had both and it's 2 different world. M140i it s a monster, planted, crazy sleeper. The m130i is the pic of what BMW could do mechanically. The 130i is super enjoyable, alive,... could be easily a good tracktool the m140i is a weapon on the street, a modern machine that make the rookie believe is a pilot.

@TheCarDoc1 2 жыл бұрын

This was the first car I featured on my channel and one of my faves to own, its a wonderful car!

@mikesmcoupe9259 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 2014, 15, & 16 or so when I was traveling a lot to the UK and Weisbaden I would see these a lot and fell in love with them and was heartbroken when I found out they didn't produce any for NA. Cool video

@NicovanBurick 2 жыл бұрын

16 years later... still love mine

@mortenh.o.703 6 ай бұрын

9 years later...still love mine

@GeorgeAusters 2 жыл бұрын

Yep.. Love mine and I have big plans for it!

@michaelrobinson1134 2 жыл бұрын

Love mine. So well balanced and gem of an engine. Only missed the LSD when hitting the track. Maybe I should start saving for one

@LightsOutLow 2 жыл бұрын

love mine, 2008 e87 LCI 130i!

@bwdrives Жыл бұрын

The best 'secret' BMW is the E82/88 125i, in most markets it has an identical engine to the 130i only with different software so can be unlocked to the full 265-70 hp, weighs only 1.4 tonnes and paired with a manual 6 speed its about as pure BMW driving experience as you can get

@jonathanhowe2652 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the US interest in these, lsd swap and m3 lower track arms I think are the popular mod in the uk, less than 1000 on the road over here so pretty rare and some active forums 👍 interest for analogue is growing, mine is like this with the hydraulic steering but even more analogue as no iDrive… appreciate the review 👍

@biggerinjapan298 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. These are simply awesome cars, pretty rare here in the Uk but if you can find a nice example they’ll be a great investment (I’m a fan of the 3 door e81 personally) Im looking for one currently as I regret selling mine a few years ago

@AnOdinaryReaper 2 жыл бұрын

The 1m, by far best second car ever..my first car never technically made it to the road so best first car ever!!!

@danielloacker5864 2 жыл бұрын

I have the E87 120d m package also with the idrive system and I love it!! It might only have 163hp which is 100hp less than the 130i but since it’s a diesel it still has 280ft-lb torque which is 50ft-lb less than the 130i🥰 Also the thing you said about the hydraulic steering isn’t true. BMW had hydraulic steering in their 1 series until 2015 with the F20 model. The F21 however came with electric steering. Unless however you choose to have it with hydraulics

@daysofgrace2934 Жыл бұрын

Quaife torsen diff, 1M/E90 M3 rear subframe bushes, 1M/E90 M3 rear and front LCAs and tension struts, Bilstein B12 pro kit and you got a good track/daily driver...

@takuchan7644 2 жыл бұрын

Is it imported from Japan? I wanna buy E87 130i 6spd MT

@jackosmeister 2 жыл бұрын

14077 130i's made :) Electric steering is an option on the facelifts, some have hydraulic. Later "blacktop" N52s have the same output power, the international standard for measurement changed.... and yes they should have had an LSD out of the box (Quaife in mine!)

@nvl2691 Жыл бұрын

Nope, power dropped due to different exhaust manifold. Silver tops and early black tops used tubular manifolds (265 hp version) while later black tops (258 hp) used log style manifolds, akin to their M54 predecessor.

@jackosmeister Жыл бұрын

@@nvl2691 thats not true, they're the same. You can see a few different "power outputs" for various AF engines, the differences are the testing standards for markets. The manifolds are identical. I have a 258hp and a 272hp N52, they're identical engines, even the DMEs are the same and run the same software.

@nvl2691 Жыл бұрын

@@jackosmeister No, the manifolds are not identical. I know of multiple N52B30s with tubular manifolds... just like the N53 manifolds. Only fitted to later N52s (130i, X3 3.0si etc.).

@akx4753 8 ай бұрын

I thought all LCI models had electric steering

@thefaster69 2 жыл бұрын

Hot hatch..RWD. with manual gearbox....easy and stable to drift... chasis design balance 50/50 front and rear....this model E87 now become hot...

@tomthompson7400 2 жыл бұрын

identical to mine , I bought a couple of days ago . a lot of car for humble money , and best of all one boot badge swap and its a 120 , that makes a very low profile sleeper you ca leave in a car park and it will still be there when you get back . The turbo thing is grand , but theres no substitute for cc,s.

@RoadsUntraveled 2 жыл бұрын

100% Great performance and under the radar.

@ArmadaAsesino 2 жыл бұрын

Dunno how you can say the steering is light haha. Try an i30 or Corolla and you'll see how heavy the BMW steering is. Drove my friends i30 and was shocked how light the steering was compared to my 130i. Also there's way more grip on the 18"s over the 17"s. I went from those identical 17"s running Pirelli Cinturato to the 18"s on a set of Michelin PS4's and there's soooo much more grip.

@RoadsUntraveled 2 жыл бұрын

It is worth mentioning I was driving on snow tires haha. Still cold up here in Canada. I drive a lot of cars, for a BMW with M badges all over the interior, it felt light. Everything in context :D

@ArmadaAsesino 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoadsUntraveled Haha fair enough. Loved the video. Always interesting to hear the perspective from someone in North America where the cars weren't sold new.

@lucajack007 Жыл бұрын

@@ArmadaAsesinosmart fortwo 453 has lightest twichiest steering

@Blurky82 2 жыл бұрын

I have this exact year and most of the same specs Le Mans Blue 130i M-sport, mine does have the sunroof but no xenon (yet), and I can confirm alsmost everything in this video. I love it, very fun to drive (even with my worn out suspension, soon to be upgraded to Koni's) but with gas prices here in the Netherlands (about double of the US) it takes some fun out of taking it out on a Sunday. The 130i has never been delivered with lsd as factory option, but there are a lot of aftermarket ways to make it more fun to drive. Fun fact, the m-sport has a different back box than the non-M 130i, maybe that's why it sounds so good. There is one really annoying thing I do not understand, and that is that there was never a temperature gauge (oil and/or water) in the dash, not even as an option... pretty weird for a “performance” car, I do have the Bimmerlink app to see the temps, but that is a bit circuitous

@mgilede 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 130i MT M-Pack LCI with temp gauge… I think in the LCI was included

@Blurky82 2 жыл бұрын

@@mgilede I didn't know that, but it sure looks like it👍

@nvl2691 Жыл бұрын

@@Blurky82 Yep. LCI have a 280 km/h speedometer (instead of 260 km/h on the pre-facelift) and an oil temperature gauge instead of the fuel gauge, which was moved under the speedometer.

@Koryhun Жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 130i, and yes, There is a gauge, plus the speedometer changed. I have a full packed version, and very interesting it has steering wheel heating as option.

@w33z0r 3 ай бұрын

I drive a 120i with M Package as dayli, the n46 engine is a bit problematic, but the chassis overall is really good. Also drove it on the Nürburgring Nordschleife a few times. I tweaked the camber on front a bit, cause it will destroy the outside of the tires and give you a understeery handling otherwise.

@jimmynickelz 2 жыл бұрын

Clownshoe genetics are strong in this one

@anothercarchannel9635 2 жыл бұрын

Sure are !!

@Uncle-Mike1978 2 жыл бұрын

There are 14 for sale here in Holland. Prices between €9950,- and €17900,- My daily is a tuned e87 2.0 litre diesel with 200 hp which goes sideways pretty easy.

@ImEpicc 2 жыл бұрын

I just love diesel cars, I have tuned 120d and have like 190-210 with LSD great car, 130i is way overpriced, my friend is doing 535d swap into e87, tuned he will be pushing 500hp

@Uncle-Mike1978 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImEpicc awesome!

@BMWEiMSport 2 жыл бұрын

Try a tuned euro spec 125i E82 and you’ll never go back to the hatchback. And yes…. the 125i has the N52B30 and the three stage intake manifold.

@AKK5I Жыл бұрын

Literally the same chassis. There's very little difference in handling between the two

@CarClown 2 жыл бұрын

Great Car! I like mine! It is a good daily…

@nfggarage8135 2 жыл бұрын

Huge bummer these never came to the US

@marchedgie6838 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure I saw a diesel version of this car while we were laid over in London back in 2019. Very interesting car.

@s0m3cunt91 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they were twin turbo diesel's.

@TangoR34 2 жыл бұрын

There always diesel options on every BMW.

@Birmingham_racing 2 жыл бұрын

Very common in the uk

@Donax695 2 жыл бұрын

diesels are more usual in EU, BMW's diesels are great for their fuel consumption and decent performance

@philipcrow1413 2 жыл бұрын

Hi do you know which country the owner imported the cars from thanks

@martinworobec6616 2 жыл бұрын

I imported it from japan

@cheddarshredder2761 2 жыл бұрын

does it have an oil dipstick though?

@robsri18 2 жыл бұрын

Nope annoyingly

@urgeeked3977 2 жыл бұрын

I would almost certainly guarantee that if this BMW hatchback were to be sold in Canada, it would be just as successful and popular as the existing B Class and Micra if not even more popular imo

@Suffolkiwi 2 жыл бұрын

Quaife do an lsd which is a common implant here in the uk on these.

@JesusRodriguez-tm8go 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they offered an lsd as a factory option when new, at least in Europe. Don't quote me on this thought

@Chongfjongdong Жыл бұрын

Nope

@agusgolturbo 2 жыл бұрын

if it really starts pulling after 4500, maybe one of the disa valves is stuck open.

@lucaalux 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, hatch back car in usa.. Very uncommon but very useful because it is like a small van. The lsd is going to transform completely this car. I own a F20 M135i equipped with N55, in some way my engine behavior is close a NA engine.

@sleepercell9926 2 жыл бұрын

The 2 door hatch version looks so much better.

@Donax695 2 жыл бұрын

especially in some better colour, for example Montego blau or Le Mans Blau...

@sleepercell9926 2 жыл бұрын

@@Donax695 Never liked the Le Mans Blau. Alpine white M-sport 3 door with 18" wheels is the best.

@Donax695 2 жыл бұрын

@@sleepercell9926 I got my Z4 in Alpine white, that is also one of my fav options... I can totally visualize the car you are picturing :D

@sleepercell9926 2 жыл бұрын

@@Donax695 Yeah. I have a 3 door one of these in Alpine white with the 18" rims. It looks way different to the 5 door version. The 3 door gets frameless doors like a coupe and just looks so much better balanced with a lower roofline at the rear. Looks just a bit like the old Clownshoe Z3 coupe from a distance.

@KoenraadII 2 жыл бұрын

What about e46 325Ti? Pocket E46 M3

@hexagonosaurus5848 2 жыл бұрын

No lmao

@phoenixlounge7656 Жыл бұрын

No lol

@MrBino1983 Жыл бұрын

Drove both, the 130i outclass that funny 325ti compact. I like the 325ti, i love our 130i

@Donax695 2 жыл бұрын

These cars are sweet, but silver colour does not do the justice to them. There is also a 3 door hatch that looks even better, also there is this special Cup front bumper that looks great or other M- performance OEM parts, like exhaust, M performance seats, Side stripe etc. specification makes or brakes these cars.

@SeanT6792 2 жыл бұрын

The M140i is an epic 1 series. Not sure why USA never got them.

@vollcare4076 2 жыл бұрын

They only got the M240 which is basically the same car as the M140, just the sedan version

@RealBearFace 2 жыл бұрын

I think someone, somewhere did a V10 or V8 swap in one of these

@Birmingham_racing 2 жыл бұрын

Hartge

@ArmadaAsesino 2 жыл бұрын

Brintech in Australia have put the 4L V8 from the M3 in a 130i body

@dacads 2 жыл бұрын

I’d consider buying a swapped one

@Mitrofanvlad 2 жыл бұрын

From where did he import a rhd 130i?

@johnmitchell2269 2 жыл бұрын

Probably UK or South Africa

@ScottPC 2 жыл бұрын

Japan, looking at the headlights how they are faded.

@TheManmoths 2 жыл бұрын

Japan.

@ArmadaAsesino 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah if there's xenons but no headlight washers, it's more than likely from Japan.

@martinworobec6616 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i got it from japan. Took about 6 months of bidding to catch one

@SOULSTREET. Ай бұрын

North america do not drive * In south america have ! And I have this one !!!!

@thingsforfree27 2 жыл бұрын

To bad no hatch here in the US

@TheTranfan 10 ай бұрын

Wait till you can import a M140i

@thiagoaraujo2802 Жыл бұрын

north america never driven* they are kinda common here in Brazil

@williamgrant200 2 жыл бұрын

Theses car are not drags cars, best is to 100km to 200km. My M140 does it in 5sec flat, she is over 700bhp b58 power 💪🚗💨💨💨

@StreetCruizer 2 жыл бұрын

Testdrove a used one in Germany a feg years ago. All RWD enthusiasts may bash on me: It´s a great car, just for me lost against a Fiesta ST, mainly because of fuel cost (double US prices for here ) and potential repair costs. Also steering is less direct and although the 130i is really fast on it´s last 2000rpm, but in the mid range it´s seriosly missing that Turbo Punch. As a daily, I want that torque down low and that is something even a BMW i6 NA canˋt provide

@ArmadaAsesino 2 жыл бұрын

ST is slower though. I've raced one in my 130i and was pulling away, but only barely. Might feel punchier in the midrange, but it's not any faster.

@porschelover04 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArmadaAsesino Well, he wasn't really talking about races, he was moreso talking about the punchy feeling in 3rd/4th. If each driver was limited to shifting at 4000, the ST probably would've pulled on you.

@haroldonakagawa 2 жыл бұрын

Don't need to go that far... these cars are avaliable in Mexico

@scaleaddicted Жыл бұрын

Your not only sit on the wrong “side”, you also wear the wrong cap 😕

@Falken240 2 жыл бұрын

It’s forgotten because we never got it 🤷🏽‍♂️

@KiwiGraggle Ай бұрын

Umm, it is insanely unpractical. The boot is insanely tiny, you would be wise not to give it any beans in the wet, due to being RWD and notoriously twitchy on the back end. It is an insanely lovely engine, but in an insanely tiny little car that has a lot of flaws. There is more to a car than just an engine.

@KiwiGraggle Ай бұрын

Battery dies on these quickly, the battery being in the boot of the car, and a nightmare to take out, is typically an over-engineered BMW, or sounds like it.