Just picked up a 330i last weekend. - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

tigermack · 12-08-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodec

Since I cannot create a new post, I just picked up a 2009 335i. Im not new t cars but this is the first European car I've owned. So far I'm impressed.

Nice car BTW.

Nice... color? Coupe or sedan? Any plans for mods?

Sodec · 12-08-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermack

Nice... color? Coupe or sedan? Any plans for mods?

2009 Red
Sedan with sport package w/ navi package ect...
I do plan on mods, doing research on common upgrade paths for the bimmer as well as what it can handle with stock components.

My old car was a 2003 SRT, put 400 to the wheel at altitude in CO. I dont think I want to go that far with this car. Im thinking exhaust, CaI, some sort of simple tune, and exterior mods for now. If I get the itch i might go further. Its a auto so I don't want to ruin the tranny.

I havent taken any pics, this is courtesy of carmax's owner page...lol.

tigermack · 12-08-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DZhengHellaFlush

Your car your choice, if you wanna run them out. But 80% of ppl on here has ditch their Run flats.
Why?
because there horrible.
Youll notice a huge diff if you just get regular tires. Plus there horrible story about run flats. It gonna take about 2 years depending on how hard you drive it to run down those rear tires.
Since your a new member will just say congrats at your new car and not ding you for mods yet.lol

I know they aren't great but they are fine for DD. I don't plan to autocross this car and I have a car for that. I will be getting some eventually. Probably next year since the fronts will wearing out, getting some 19".

smassey321 · 12-09-2012, 10:01 AM

Nice car! I have same one and also had a bad wheel bearing but it was in the rear. The noise was very difficult to locate and I had to use a mechanics stethoscope to finally find it. The good news for you is changing the front is easier.

tigermack · 12-09-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by smassey321

Nice car! I have same one and also had a bad wheel bearing but it was in the rear. The noise was very difficult to locate and I had to use a mechanics stethoscope to finally find it. The good news for you is changing the front is easier.

Hmm, I might have to ask around to see if I can get one of that to pin point it. Did you do the bearing yourself?

Denny347 · 12-09-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermack

Hmm, I might have to ask around to see if I can get one of that to pin point it. Did you do the bearing yourself?

Rear bearing requires tools most do not have access too. Fronts are MUCH friendlier.

redbmw330i · 12-10-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DZhengHellaFlush

Ditch them...

I agree, run flats are terrible on daily driving. If you hit a pot hole, its like running into a house...

tigermack · 12-10-2012, 12:35 PM

That's why I avoid them. lol

VMRWheels · 12-10-2012, 03:50 PM

o0olala! 6mt. Good buy!

GoRomeo · 12-10-2012, 04:25 PM

Man great buy! I ve had mine for almost 7 years now. Still feels like the first day! I ve changed my 162 for 189's. Although 162 rims look great in our cars. Cheers!

tigermack · 12-10-2012, 07:21 PM

Those 162s won't stay on for too long.

tigermack · 12-11-2012, 04:20 PM

Just did this today.

BenõrTheBMW · 12-11-2012, 04:28 PM

Enjoy it man! I picked up a mystic blue 330i 2 weeks ago and it's a great car. Has potential to be a classic one day.

Bmr3sn · 12-11-2012, 05:03 PM

Picked up the exact same car as you less than a month ago 06 330i MT, Sport, Premium. Hope you are enjoying yours as much as I'm enjoying mine.

tigermack · 12-11-2012, 06:06 PM

Nice! Your wheels look a lot cleaner than mine. Mine are pretty beat by the PO...

BigNate · 12-11-2012, 06:09 PM

looking good!

DanielGonz · 12-11-2012, 07:15 PM

How much do these E90 330's go for?

Bmr3sn · 12-11-2012, 08:27 PM

The pictures are playing tricks on you, all four wheels do have some curb rash, but not terrible. I paid 17900 for mine with 46k miles. Its a little high on price around here, but the condition is just shy of showroom (minus the wheel rash).

smassey321 · 12-11-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermack

Hmm, I might have to ask around to see if I can get one of that to pin point it. Did you do the bearing yourself?

Yes I did it myself and it was in there tight. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=486516

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52500-Me.../dp/B0002SQYSM

tigermack · 12-12-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smassey321

Yes I did it myself and it was in there tight. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=486516

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52500-Me.../dp/B0002SQYSM

Oh! Rears, huh? Mine are for sure the front... I think I should just replace both at once so I don't have to worry about it down the road.

Denny347 · 12-12-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielGonz

How much do these E90 330's go for?

I gave 15k for mine 2.5 years ago...premium, sport, and Idrive. Had 70k miles on the clock. I've added 12k miles since then. I wished it were a manual...those are so hard to find anymore.

StealYourFace · 12-12-2012, 07:32 PM

Nice car

The rear wheel bearings are an absolute bitch. Hope it's the front!

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12-11-2012, 04:28 PM	#35
BenõrTheBMW Private First Class Drives: Mystic Blue E90 semi-slow Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plano,TX Posts: 144 iTrader: (0)	Enjoy it man! I picked up a mystic blue 330i 2 weeks ago and it's a great car. Has potential to be a classic one day. __________________ Current- E90 330i 2006 Mystic Blue R.I.P- E90 325i 2006 Black/Black

12-11-2012, 06:06 PM	#37
tigermack OPN DIFF Drives: e90 TiAg Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 776 iTrader: (6) Garage List 1995 BMW e36 325i [3.50] 2006 BMW e90 330i [3.88]	Nice! Your wheels look a lot cleaner than mine. Mine are pretty beat by the PO... __________________ M-tech front bumper\Hartge CF lip\OEM blacklines\M3 steering wheel\BMS powerbox\ST coilovers\19x9 & 19x10 m359 e36 - racecar - SCCA STX #188

12-11-2012, 07:15 PM	#39
DanielGonz Second Lieutenant Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) Posts: 297 iTrader: (0)	How much do these E90 330's go for? __________________ 07 AW E92 335 6MT [18" OEM 193's For Sale, PM me] OEM Aero Lip \| KW V2 \| Vorsteiner CSL trunk \| Angel ibright Angel Eyes \| 3000K HID fogs \| 6000k HID low beams \| AFE DCI \| Full LED conversion

12-12-2012, 07:32 PM	#44
StealYourFace Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY Posts: 476 iTrader: (1)	Nice car The rear wheel bearings are an absolute bitch. Hope it's the front! __________________ 330i ~ BMW Perf. Susp. ~ M3 Front Control Arms ~ BMW Perf Exhaust ~ 3.38 lsd ~ 230s ~ Pilot Super Sports

12-09-2012, 10:01 AM	#26
smassey321 Private First Class Drives: 2006 330i ZSP Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 161 iTrader: (1)	Nice car! I have same one and also had a bad wheel bearing but it was in the rear. The noise was very difficult to locate and I had to use a mechanics stethoscope to finally find it. The good news for you is changing the front is easier.

12-10-2012, 12:35 PM	#30
tigermack OPN DIFF Drives: e90 TiAg Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 776 iTrader: (6) Garage List 1995 BMW e36 325i [3.50] 2006 BMW e90 330i [3.88]	That's why I avoid them. lol

12-10-2012, 04:25 PM	#32
GoRomeo Major Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,107 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [4.00]	Man great buy! I ve had mine for almost 7 years now. Still feels like the first day! I ve changed my 162 for 189's. Although 162 rims look great in our cars. Cheers!

12-10-2012, 07:21 PM	#33
tigermack OPN DIFF Drives: e90 TiAg Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 776 iTrader: (6) Garage List 1995 BMW e36 325i [3.50] 2006 BMW e90 330i [3.88]	Those 162s won't stay on for too long.

12-11-2012, 04:20 PM	#34
tigermack OPN DIFF Drives: e90 TiAg Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 776 iTrader: (6) Garage List 1995 BMW e36 325i [3.50] 2006 BMW e90 330i [3.88]	Just did this today.

12-11-2012, 05:03 PM	#36
Bmr3sn New Member Drives: 2006 330i MT Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Tuke, AZ Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Picked up the exact same car as you less than a month ago 06 330i MT, Sport, Premium. Hope you are enjoying yours as much as I'm enjoying mine.

12-11-2012, 06:09 PM	#38
BigNate Major Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,149 iTrader: (3)	looking good!

12-11-2012, 08:27 PM	#40
Bmr3sn New Member Drives: 2006 330i MT Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Tuke, AZ Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	The pictures are playing tricks on you, all four wheels do have some curb rash, but not terrible. I paid 17900 for mine with 46k miles. Its a little high on price around here, but the condition is just shy of showroom (minus the wheel rash).

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