Come to think of it...my car is pretty old - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

IB6UB9ok · 08-10-2011, 01:17 AM

Hey all,

Was wiping down my doorjambs today after a quick wash and realised something. I was always aware of when my car was built but only realised how significant this is when you look at the numbers in perspective. I drive an E90 330i and it's build date is: 03/05 That's 1 month short of 6 1/2 years! I still have yet to meet an owner with an earlier build date. What's your build date and mileage? I'm at 124,080km (77,099miles) and pulling stronger than ever! Here's a very recent pic of my car.

CalgaryX3 · 08-10-2011, 07:09 AM

While my car isn't as old as yours, yet it's hard to believe that we've had our '07 335i for almost 5 years already. I haven't kept any car that long before which says a lot about the engaging driving experience and the memories with which the car has served me.

Here's to another 6 1/2 years of happy motoring!

Asif

DESI4life10 · 08-10-2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IB6UB9ok

Hey all,

Was wiping down my doorjambs today after a quick wash and realised something. I was always aware of when my car was built but only realised how significant this is when you look at the numbers in perspective. I drive an E90 330i and it's build date is: 03/05 That's 1 month short of 6 1/2 years! I still have yet to meet an owner with an earlier build date. What's your build date and mileage? I'm at 124,080km (77,099miles) and pulling stronger than ever! Here's a very recent pic of my car.

While your car may feel that it is old...the car looks and sounds amazing.
Car pulls even stronger

I am not as old as you. Sitting at 4.75 years at 55, 000 km

MovinUp · 08-10-2011, 07:26 AM

04/05 here with 130029k. I love the car. I track down new squeeks and rattles every now and then though, and I've come to terms with the fact a car with 130k on it isn't going to look perfect but I can sure try.

pHo_e92 · 08-11-2011, 08:26 AM

wow im just amazed your car is still in one piece after 6 1/2 years of hard driving

. shows how strong these cars are.

Havok_2011 · 08-11-2011, 08:41 AM

You are a true OG!!!

Man nice to see you painted the rear bumper...poor thing was looking rough last time I saw it.

The fact that you are a pro when it comes to knowing these cars inside and out probably has a lot to do with how solid your car is after so many years.

I can't even change a light bulb lol.

Time for me to get a manual and learn some things. I intend to keep this car for a while.

burton727 · 08-11-2011, 07:50 PM

i have a 330i aswell, dont know the exact build date but still get alot of looks and compliments.. just hit 101,000 km today

OwnAge · 08-11-2011, 08:28 PM

you think your car pulls stronger then ever because you havent gone against me yet.

With that being said car looks nice and sounds amazing!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pHo_e92

wow im just amazed your car is still in one piece after 6 1/2 years of hard driving

. shows how strong these cars are.

lol true

IB6UB9ok · 08-12-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalgaryX3

While my car isn't as old as yours, yet it's hard to believe that we've had our '07 335i for almost 5 years already. I haven't kept any car that long before which says a lot about the engaging driving experience and the memories with which the car has served me.

Here's to another 6 1/2 years of happy motoring!

Asif

IB6UB9ok · 08-12-2011, 09:49 PM

Thanks bro.

We still have to meet up and do that GoPro

QUOTE=DESI4life10;10195331]While your car may feel that it is old...the car looks and sounds amazing.
Car pulls even stronger

I am not as old as you. Sitting at 4.75 years at 55, 000 km

[/quote]

IB6UB9ok · 08-12-2011, 09:52 PM

DITTO

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovinUp

04/05 here with 130029k. I love the car. I track down new squeeks and rattles every now and then though, and I've come to terms with the fact a car with 130k on it isn't going to look perfect but I can sure try.

IB6UB9ok · 08-12-2011, 10:06 PM

Haha...never heard of duct tape or panel bond?

I picked it up CPO at 64,000...now it's got almost double that. And yes...most if not all of those km's I've put on were driven hard...and I will continue to drive it hard

The only part I had to replace was the waterpump which went at around 100,000km and covered under warranty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pHo_e92

wow im just amazed your car is still in one piece after 6 1/2 years of hard driving

. shows how strong these cars are.

slenfe · 08-12-2011, 10:15 PM

mine was build 02/06 currently at 135,000 K and drive like new "nock on the wood" 5 yrs and 6 month... e90 330i.

CalgaryX3 · 08-13-2011, 01:05 PM

I daren't even share with you guys how many KM my 335i has on it!!

A

pokerface · 08-14-2011, 10:51 AM

build 3/06 delivered 4/06 as an 06 325i. currently 63000kms. still going strong, still love it, but i think i'll be ready for the f30 when it arrives.

IB6UB9ok · 08-14-2011, 12:03 PM

Haha...thanks Nick. I'm nowhere near the true meaning of being an OG. "Old Guy" is more like it if you're going to use "OG" to describe me...just like my car

You are very perceptive bro...but, I'd hate to lie to you. I still haven't found time to paint my front and rear bumper. Not afraid it'll rust as it's plastic so I just slapped on some touch-up paint and voila!

It helps to know your car when you have to live with it day in, day out. I'm a firm believer of "prevention is 9 tenths cure"...having said that sometimes I wish I didn't know what I know when your car starts acting up and the mileage starts to rack up.

You too have come a long way from the first time we met. You've done a great job on your car and it's exactly what you told me you'd do to it. Keep up the good work bro!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok_2011

You are a true OG!!!

Man nice to see you painted the rear bumper...poor thing was looking rough last time I saw it.

The fact that you are a pro when it comes to knowing these cars inside and out probably has a lot to do with how solid your car is after so many years.

I can't even change a light bulb lol.

Time for me to get a manual and learn some things. I intend to keep this car for a while.

08-10-2011, 01:17 AM	#1
IB6UB9ok Lieutenant Drives: like I stole it Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 476 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [4.40]	Come to think of it...my car is pretty old Hey all, Was wiping down my doorjambs today after a quick wash and realised something. I was always aware of when my car was built but only realised how significant this is when you look at the numbers in perspective. I drive an E90 330i and it's build date is: 03/05 That's 1 month short of 6 1/2 years! I still have yet to meet an owner with an earlier build date. What's your build date and mileage? I'm at 124,080km (77,099miles) and pulling stronger than ever! Here's a very recent pic of my car. Attached Images __________________ BMS PBX/full OEM M-Tech/Perf SSK/Perf strut bar/Perf exhaust/Perf steering wheel/Perf CF trunk spoiler/Perf Handbrake lever/AFe Stage 2 intake/drilled front rotors/Hawk HPS pads/SS brake lines/Koni Yellows/H&R sport springs/PIAA angel eyes/matte black grills/CF splitters/20% tints all-around
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08-10-2011, 07:09 AM	#2
CalgaryX3 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E90 335i / 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	While my car isn't as old as yours, yet it's hard to believe that we've had our '07 335i for almost 5 years already. I haven't kept any car that long before which says a lot about the engaging driving experience and the memories with which the car has served me. Here's to another 6 1/2 years of happy motoring! Asif __________________ 2011 E90 M3 Alpine White on Fox Red 2007 E90 335I Graphite on Terra 2005 E83 3.0I Mocha on Black (Gone and forgotten)

08-10-2011, 07:26 AM	#4
MovinUp BMW Owner Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ajax Posts: 410 iTrader: (1)	04/05 here with 130029k. I love the car. I track down new squeeks and rattles every now and then though, and I've come to terms with the fact a car with 130k on it isn't going to look perfect but I can sure try. __________________ 2006 330i \| sport package \| iDrive \| 6MT \| a few sets of wheels.

08-11-2011, 08:26 AM	#5
pHo_e92 Captain Drives: SGM e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 905 Posts: 858 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [3.63] 2000 BMW 323i [3.00] 1997 Honda Civic HB [5.00] 2007 BMW X5 4.8 [5.00]	wow im just amazed your car is still in one piece after 6 1/2 years of hard driving . shows how strong these cars are. __________________ 08 335i \| Space Gray \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Sport pkg \| Premium Pkg \| LOGIC7 \| Navi \| Comfort Access \| COBB \| Injen DCI \| Active Autowerke \| Sonic Tuning \| E92 Lighting \| ER \| HKS \| BMS \| Ground Control \| Vortex Tuning \|

08-12-2011, 09:49 PM	#10
IB6UB9ok Lieutenant Drives: like I stole it Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 476 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [4.40]	Thanks bro. We still have to meet up and do that GoPro QUOTE=DESI4life10;10195331]While your car may feel that it is old...the car looks and sounds amazing. Car pulls even stronger I am not as old as you. Sitting at 4.75 years at 55, 000 km [/quote] __________________ BMS PBX/full OEM M-Tech/Perf SSK/Perf strut bar/Perf exhaust/Perf steering wheel/Perf CF trunk spoiler/Perf Handbrake lever/AFe Stage 2 intake/drilled front rotors/Hawk HPS pads/SS brake lines/Koni Yellows/H&R sport springs/PIAA angel eyes/matte black grills/CF splitters/20% tints all-around

08-11-2011, 08:41 AM	#6
Havok_2011 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Jerez Black Metallic M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,687 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 M3 Coupe [4.00] 2007 BMW E92 Coupe [3.49] 2005 350z Grand Tou ... [3.43] 2002 RSX-Type S [3.58]	You are a true OG!!! Man nice to see you painted the rear bumper...poor thing was looking rough last time I saw it. The fact that you are a pro when it comes to knowing these cars inside and out probably has a lot to do with how solid your car is after so many years. I can't even change a light bulb lol. Time for me to get a manual and learn some things. I intend to keep this car for a while.

08-11-2011, 07:50 PM	#7
burton727 Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 277 iTrader: (0)	i have a 330i aswell, dont know the exact build date but still get alot of looks and compliments.. just hit 101,000 km today

08-12-2011, 10:15 PM	#13
slenfe Private Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	mine was build 02/06 currently at 135,000 K and drive like new "nock on the wood" 5 yrs and 6 month... e90 330i.

08-13-2011, 01:05 PM	#14
CalgaryX3 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E90 335i / 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	I daren't even share with you guys how many KM my 335i has on it!! A __________________ 2011 E90 M3 Alpine White on Fox Red 2007 E90 335I Graphite on Terra 2005 E83 3.0I Mocha on Black (Gone and forgotten)

08-14-2011, 10:51 AM	#15
pokerface Major Drives: B8 A4 2.0T Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414 iTrader: (1)	build 3/06 delivered 4/06 as an 06 325i. currently 63000kms. still going strong, still love it, but i think i'll be ready for the f30 when it arrives.

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