Introduction, New Owner - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

E30M3Driver · 01-13-2006, 10:50 PM

Hi all,
I just picked up a Titanium Silver/Black E90 330i with sport package, 6M, Premium, Heated Seats. It was a rep demo with about 8K miles. I CPO'd it for an extra 2 yr, 50K in Warranty for a total of 6/100.

The 330i shares garage space with my 1989 E30 M3 and will be my daily driver. The 330i makes my 6th BMW and first non-M car BMW. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado, so I will eventually be picking up a second set of wheels for the car that will mount snows in the winter, a set of track tires for the summer. While my M3 remains my preferred track car, the E90 is so good, it must get some track time. I hope to take it out to Sonoma for a BMW CCA school at Infineon in March.

I just cannot believe this car-it is so comfortable, yet so capable. I was comparing it back to back with an 05 330i ZHP. I first drove the ZHP and really felt like it was the best non-M BMW I have ever driven, that is until I got in the E90. The turn in on the E90 is razor sharp, less body roll than the ZHP, clearly more get up an go once you hit about 4,500 rpm, and overall a better ride. The net feel in the E90 is a bit more isolated, the soundtrack a little more subdued, but overall, I think the E90 really does out perform. Thinking back to my two E36 M3s, this E90 clearly outperforms the 95 and if not out accelerate, will out handle the 98.

Look forward to learning from you all.

JamieA · 01-13-2006, 11:17 PM

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new baby, and little sister to your E30 M3!!

dme330i · 01-13-2006, 11:19 PM

Welcome! I think you're right on with the e46 ZHP / e90 comparison.

T-MC-G · 01-13-2006, 11:22 PM

what up man, I just joined last week too b/c I got an e90. This place is great, enjoy!!!

ChiTown · 01-13-2006, 11:31 PM

Welcome the forum.

StewtheBassman · 01-13-2006, 11:34 PM

Welcome Bro!
We look forward to your input and reflections on this new beast of yours!
Enjoy yourself here!

SCA · 01-14-2006, 01:13 AM

Welcome! Another E30 M3 owner.

Nikki · 01-14-2006, 01:34 AM

Welcome, pics of your M3!

LEDZEP · 01-14-2006, 07:45 AM

Welcome!

TECENG · 01-14-2006, 09:30 AM

Congrats on your fine purchase, and enjoy the forum...it's a great community (and addicting)

ACZakka325i · 01-15-2006, 01:00 PM

ahh i love the e30 m3. I had an e30 325i.

I would kill for an e30 M3 or an e28 M5.

01-13-2006, 10:50 PM	#1
E30M3Driver Captain Drives: E92 335i, 89 M3, 08 Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here, there Posts: 736 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [4.00] 1989 BMW M3 [4.10]	Introduction, New Owner Hi all, I just picked up a Titanium Silver/Black E90 330i with sport package, 6M, Premium, Heated Seats. It was a rep demo with about 8K miles. I CPO'd it for an extra 2 yr, 50K in Warranty for a total of 6/100. The 330i shares garage space with my 1989 E30 M3 and will be my daily driver. The 330i makes my 6th BMW and first non-M car BMW. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado, so I will eventually be picking up a second set of wheels for the car that will mount snows in the winter, a set of track tires for the summer. While my M3 remains my preferred track car, the E90 is so good, it must get some track time. I hope to take it out to Sonoma for a BMW CCA school at Infineon in March. I just cannot believe this car-it is so comfortable, yet so capable. I was comparing it back to back with an 05 330i ZHP. I first drove the ZHP and really felt like it was the best non-M BMW I have ever driven, that is until I got in the E90. The turn in on the E90 is razor sharp, less body roll than the ZHP, clearly more get up an go once you hit about 4,500 rpm, and overall a better ride. The net feel in the E90 is a bit more isolated, the soundtrack a little more subdued, but overall, I think the E90 really does out perform. Thinking back to my two E36 M3s, this E90 clearly outperforms the 95 and if not out accelerate, will out handle the 98. Look forward to learning from you all. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Space Gray 6MT Sport, Premium, Coral Red, Gray Poplar \| BMW Performance Software \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Shift Knob \| BMW M3 Trunk Lip Spoiler \| CDV Delete \| 19" VMR CSL/Hankook EVOv12 \| 18" Beyern Mesh/Pilot Alpin PA2
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01-13-2006, 11:17 PM	#2
JamieA Colonel Drives: E90 325i SG Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 2,145 iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new baby, and little sister to your E30 M3!! __________________ '05 E90 325i 6sp Man SG 118,032km on the odo (retired) '06 E90 325i Step SG 121,021km on the odo (retired) '08 E90 325i LCI Step \| Space Grey \| Black/Burr Walnut \| Adaptive Xenons with HBA \| CA \| Navi Pro \| 17in mixed tyres \| 105,437 on the odo

01-13-2006, 11:31 PM	#5
ChiTown Captain Drives: R1200R, F800GS, F800R, X3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On Tour Posts: 803 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Welcome the forum. __________________ GET LOST! www.lostrider.com

01-13-2006, 11:34 PM	#6
StewtheBassman Major General Drives: 04 X5 3.0, 07 530xiT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec Posts: 6,386 iTrader: (1)	Welcome Bro! We look forward to your input and reflections on this new beast of yours! Enjoy yourself here! __________________

01-14-2006, 01:13 AM	#7
SCA Brigadier General Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TN Posts: 3,015 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Welcome! Another E30 M3 owner. Last edited by SCA; 01-14-2006 at 01:46 AM.

01-13-2006, 11:19 PM	#3
dme330i Lieutenant Drives: 2011 e93 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 531 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 M3 Vert [0.00]	Welcome! I think you're right on with the e46 ZHP / e90 comparison.

01-13-2006, 11:22 PM	#4
T-MC-G Captain Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trier, Germany Posts: 667 iTrader: (5)	what up man, I just joined last week too b/c I got an e90. This place is great, enjoy!!!

01-14-2006, 01:34 AM	#8
Nikki Major General Drives: del Sol VTEC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Malibu Posts: 6,368 iTrader: (9)	Welcome, pics of your M3! __________________ Nikki

01-14-2006, 07:45 AM	#9
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,277 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Welcome! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious

01-14-2006, 09:30 AM	#10
TECENG Second Lieutenant Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 261 iTrader: (0)	Congrats on your fine purchase, and enjoy the forum...it's a great community (and addicting) __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg

01-15-2006, 01:00 PM	#11
ACZakka325i Lieutenant Colonel Drives: X1 3.5 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,755 iTrader: (2)	ahh i love the e30 m3. I had an e30 325i. I would kill for an e30 M3 or an e28 M5. __________________ 2013 535i xdrive(Current) 2008 E92 M3 (Gone) 2006 E90 325i (Gone) 2002 E46 325xi (Gone) 1991 E30 325i (Gone)

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