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      02-23-2008, 02:21 AM   #1
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Any one going to buy the 125i instead of the 135i?

Hi everyone! I've been reading this forum for quite a while and thought it was time to become 'legit' now and register. So, my first post.

Was wondering if anyone is going to consider the 'cheaper' option? I figure that 0-100 in 6.4 secs isn't bad. I want to use it as a daily driver and thought maybe it might be OK. The car I have now is a low 6 sec car and that's enough for me (obviously the twin turbo is MUCH better but I'd like to save $20K if possible). I wish there were more reviews on this model... oh well, I'll have to wait... So, any thoughts on the 125? Worth getting or not? Decisions, decisions! Thanks in advance...
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      02-23-2008, 03:38 AM   #2
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This should be a nice long read for you...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4546
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      02-24-2008, 09:41 PM   #3
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So is the US 128i identical to 125i for the rest of the world? I may get a 125i convertible sometime down the track if my missus is interested.
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      02-27-2008, 02:49 AM   #4
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Hi everyone! I've been reading this forum for quite a while and thought it was time to become 'legit' now and register. So, my first post.
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lol same here!


I'm going to trade in my 2007 MCS for a 125i around May-June. Pretty sure they come out in May here.

I'm going to be getting an Alpine white 125i with red leather and wood trim interior, m sport pack, and i'm still deciding on the wheels. It's either going to be the 261M double spoke, or 264 star spoke. I like both... I really like the 261M wheels, but i also likethe understated looks of the star spokes... hmmm :iono:
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lol same here!


I'm going to trade in my 2007 MCS for a 125i around May-June. Pretty sure they come out in May here.

I'm going to be getting an Alpine white 125i with red leather and wood trim interior, m sport pack, and i'm still deciding on the wheels. It's either going to be the 261M double spoke, or 264 star spoke. I like both... I really like the 261M wheels, but i also likethe understated looks of the star spokes... hmmm :iono:
Would love to see the alpine white with the coral red interior! I do like the 261M double spokeys though, more than the 264 stars...
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      03-04-2008, 07:59 AM   #6
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hey mate,

I just bought a 125i over the 135i purely based on the price. Mine is a Black with red interior with M Sport sunroof, xenon head lights etc.

i am thinking of changing the color to white, any suggestions guys?
i currently drive a 120i and love it, it will be for sale in may, as thats when i get my car.
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I am sure the 125i will be a great car in every sense. For me though, I wouldn't be satisfied knowing the 135i exists in the range. It's all or nothing for me.
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      03-04-2008, 04:40 PM   #8
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I think 125i will be a sensational car. In fact I see it as a bit of a bargain! It is very much detuned given that it has the same engine as my X3 3.0si and my X3 produce 200kw. I may be interested in a 125i convertible. It looks much better in metal than in picture.
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hey mate,

I just bought a 125i over the 135i purely based on the price. Mine is a Black with red interior with M Sport sunroof, xenon head lights etc.

i am thinking of changing the color to white, any suggestions guys?
i currently drive a 120i and love it, it will be for sale in may, as thats when i get my car.
How do you find the 120i? I was given a 118i as a loan car once, and it was piss weak!! like seriously lame!! I floored it; it revved the crap out of it, but was hardly even moving :iono:
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      03-10-2008, 12:32 AM   #10
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Went into my local BMW dealership today to have a bit of a look. I asked the sales guy about the on the road cost of the 125i with M Sport pack (manual) he took a look at a bit of paper he had, and told me it would be 65k!!!

What's the deal here?
$54,400+2300=$56,700

Therefore, on the road costs = $8,300!!!

Does this seem a bit excessive? My 2007 MCS was only around 3k?

BTW I'm in QLD, I believe we recently had some lame 6 cylinder tax increase.
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      03-10-2008, 12:51 AM   #11
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Went into my local BMW dealership today to have a bit of a look. I asked the sales guy about the on the road cost of the 125i with M Sport pack (manual) he took a look at a bit of paper he had, and told me it would be 65k!!!

What's the deal here?
$54,400+2300=$56,700

Therefore, on the road costs = $8,300!!!

Does this seem a bit excessive? My 2007 MCS was only around 3k?

BTW I'm in QLD, I believe we recently had some lame 6 cylinder tax increase.
Stamp duty? :iono:
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      03-17-2008, 09:02 PM   #12
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Went into my local BMW dealership today to have a bit of a look. I asked the sales guy about the on the road cost of the 125i with M Sport pack (manual) he took a look at a bit of paper he had, and told me it would be 65k!!!

What's the deal here?
$54,400+2300=$56,700

Therefore, on the road costs = $8,300!!!

Does this seem a bit excessive? My 2007 MCS was only around 3k?

BTW I'm in QLD, I believe we recently had some lame 6 cylinder tax increase.

Ok here is the deal

Car price + Options + Stamp Duty + Luxury car tax + Dealer delivery + Rego

Luxury Car Tax is calculated as 25% of the GST exclusive portion of the vehicle purchase price over $57,009. It can be calculated using the following steps:
  • Calculate the amount subject to LCT. Take the full price of the vehicle and subtract $57,009. For example a vehicle whose GST inclusive price is $100,000 has $100,000 less $57,009 which equals $42,991 subject to Luxury Car Tax
  • Find the GST exclusive portion of the above figure. The easiest way to do this is to multiply the figure by 10 and then divide by 11. In the above example: $42,991 x 10 / 11 leaves $39,082
  • Thirdly multiple this above figure by 25% to calculate the LCT component on the vehicle price. In our example $39,082 x 25% leaves $9,771 of luxury car tax.
let me kwno if you need any more help
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      03-17-2008, 09:13 PM   #13
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How do you find the 120i? I was given a 118i as a loan car once, and it was piss weak!! like seriously lame!! I floored it; it revved the crap out of it, but was hardly even moving :iono:

to be quite honest the 120i is much better than the 118i, feels better and also the the extra power helps.

however its no where as near to be compared to a sports car.
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      03-18-2008, 10:34 PM   #14
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I put my order in yesterday for the 125i. I've also been limited to the 125i simply because of budget - the mortgage is still top priority. Here's a photoshopped rendition of my new ride when it arrives in July. Manual, Sparkling Graphite, Boston Red leather, M Sports pack, 18" 207 rims, sunroof, navigation, Bi-Xenon headlights.





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      03-18-2008, 10:59 PM   #15
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What did that end up costing on the road Cozza? You've whacked a fair few options on there, couldn't have been too far away from a bare bones 135i?
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      03-18-2008, 11:13 PM   #16
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Nice Photoshop work!
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      03-19-2008, 02:48 AM   #17
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What did that end up costing on the road Cozza? You've whacked a fair few options on there, couldn't have been too far away from a bare bones 135i?

Just on $70,000 on road. 135 starts at $71,400 plus on roads plus luxury car tax...
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      03-19-2008, 02:53 AM   #18
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You can get a provo pack 135i for mid $70's...
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      03-19-2008, 02:53 AM   #19
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It is $71,400 including luxury car tax. With no options you could have been on the road for ~$77k...
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      03-19-2008, 03:16 AM   #20
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$70K is my limit unfortunately, unless you wanna gimme some cash?!!
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      03-21-2008, 09:03 AM   #21
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Acquisition costs aside, getting insurance on a 'twin turbo' (yes, i know its technically parallel bi-turbo, but insurance companies don't differentiate, trust me) car if you are under 25 is just too hard, and even if you can wrangle it (as im sure i could have) it would costs a bomb! Especially these days, as recently i've heard of Maserati etc having no under 30 driver requirements on their policies.

Also, has anyone else noticed the following:
the 130i and the 125i have identical N52B30 engines with the same capacity (2996), same stroke/bore (88/85; undersquare) and same compression ratio (10.7). However, the 130i is rated at 195Kw and 350nm whereas the 125i is rated at 160Kw and 270nm. This represents a significant difference between the two vehicles.

Anyone know why this is? I'll probably post this as a separate topic anyways, but i thought i'd ask!

Cheers folks!
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      03-21-2008, 09:23 AM   #22
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Yeah they are the same engine apparently. Just detuned I suspect. In the old days, the 323i had 125kw, then when they released the 325i, it had 145kw. They were the same engine.

As for insurance, yes, a lot of high end cars have over 30 clause. I could not have insured my Aston if I was under 30 (I am 32), and I paid alot less for my 911 when I got it at 30 compared to my Boxster S which I had when I was 25.
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