OFFICIAL 2006 BMW 330i (E90) THREAD

RichReg · 10-27-2008, 08:17 AM

Hello all....

Mine too, was an April '05 build.... picked her up in Munich on
Memorial Day weekend.

Just turned over 32K miles yesterday, Zaino'd her a few weeks back:

MB330 · 10-27-2008, 10:44 AM

Villefranche-sur-Mer
One of the most beautiful city during our ED trip.

RichReg · 10-27-2008, 02:05 PM

Isn't that the town where one of the scenes from 'RONIN' was filmed?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122690/

magmd · 10-27-2008, 02:46 PM

Black Sapphire Metallic. Born August 4th 2005. Delivery Sept 19, 2005.

Before:

After:

Now...

.

pittyinSC · 10-27-2008, 03:42 PM

^^

So sexyy

SoYank · 10-27-2008, 04:58 PM

Here's mine before he went on a cruise to the states.

robkap · 10-27-2008, 05:10 PM

No pix handy, but I just came back from a road trip from Seattle down the Oregon coast and back in my Aug '05 built 330i...

34.1 mpg -- without trying.

Damn impressive!

Dlifevr6 · 10-27-2008, 06:59 PM

I got mine in july of this year

mchess1 · 10-27-2008, 08:41 PM

Well, after reading all of these posts I am starting to feel like I hit the jackpot. Apparently these cars have a bigger following then I thought.

My first BMW is a 2006 330i in TiAg with sport/premium/sirius. I guess the lucky part is that I found a manual! Got it last month as a CPO with 21k miles for $28k. It's a fantastic car that makes my 30 minute commute disappear.

Love the car ... already hit it with the menzerna/poorboys ex-p/DoDo juice light fantastic and it pops.

Nice to know I own a cult car.

martieg · 10-27-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mchess1

Well, after reading all of these posts I am starting to feel like I hit the jackpot. Apparently these cars have a bigger following then I thought.

My first BMW is a 2006 330i in TiAg with sport/premium/sirius. I guess the lucky part is that I found a manual! Got it last month as a CPO with 21k miles for $28k. It's a fantastic car that makes my 30 minute commute disappear.

Love the car ... already hit it with the menzerna/poorboys ex-p/DoDo juice light fantastic and it pops.

Nice to know I own a cult car.

+1000

We own a limited edition super-performer for a bargain never to be seen again!

Hail 330i!

prototyp · 10-27-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loudboxer

This car needs an epic road trip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robkap

No pix handy, but I just came back from a road trip from Seattle down the Oregon coast and back in my Aug '05 built 330i...

34.1 mpg -- without trying.

Damn impressive!

Yeah... that's the kind of trip I'm talking about. My average speed since I bought the car is currently well under 35mph

That's just cruel.

pittyinSC · 10-27-2008, 11:15 PM

The funny thing is our EPA rating is better than some econ cars and we get
better that some of them.

Like the Scion TC..lol!!
Even though the 335i is a much better performer than us and gets same
mileage, it is still good

Schmed · 10-27-2008, 11:33 PM

Great thread!

Heck - I wasn't even in the market for a car. I had a sweet E46 ZHP that I loved. Then.... I saw this E90 come up as a lease takeover.

Alpine white... check
Terra leather... check
Aluminum trim... check
6 MT.... check
Sport... check
Premium... check
Heated seats... check

I was done for as soon as I saw the pics.

I was debating ordering this EXACT car, but only in a 335i. I think it was a sign from God to take this lease over instead of paying $45k+ for the 335i....

Dr.Sommer · 10-28-2008, 10:44 AM

Here is mine:
http://mein.auto-treff.com/Dr.Sommer-1.bmw
It is May 2005 build and has 52344km on clock.
Most important Mods:
OEM M3 mirrors
Performance steering wheel
Performance exhaust
BBS CH 19"

All I can say it is still my dream car and I will keep it until a all new 3er turns up maybe in 2012... For the next winter months it will sit in the garage to keep it away from the SALT

BMWagain · 10-28-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecatrache

Ok, I will start.

I purchased my 330i in April 2006.

Options:
> Metallic Paint (Black Sapphire)
> Premium Package
> Sports Package
> Navigation / iDrive
> Steptronic

Mods:
> Full M-Tech Aerodynamic Body Kit
> Rear Deck Spoiler
> Blacklines
> Tinted Windows

Please see the following links to other posts about my car:

Long Term Report (2 years / 18K miles)

Photoshoot at Mount Diablo

Most recent picture:

WOW it looks so strong

Real nice!

MB330 · 10-28-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWagain

WOW it looks so strong

Real nice!

Like your wagon!!!

mroach · 10-28-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecatrache

Here's a lateral view of my car:

What's the model number on that wheel style? I *really* like those and I'm pretty tempted to get some.

I have this style of rims. I don't dislike them, but I like the ones on that car a bit better.

What's the story with the different rim styles? Did one of them come with a package or are they considered equals and more people opted for the other style?

Staszek · 10-28-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mroach

What's the model number on that wheel style? I *really* like those and I'm pretty tempted to get some.

I have this style of rims. I don't dislike them, but I like the ones on that car a bit better.

What's the story with the different rim styles? Did one of them come with a package or are they considered equals and more people opted for the other style?

They are style 162 rims

They came with the sport package for the 330 only (and 335 till they changed them).

mroach · 10-28-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staszek

They are style 162 rims

They came with the sport package for the 330 only (and 335 till they changed them).

Ah, ok. Thanks. I'll have to keep an eye out for a good deal on them. I hope I'd be able to fetch a decent amount for mine. Do you know what the style number is for mine? I'm interested to see what they go for used...

What else was included with the sport package? I feel like I'm missing out

Staszek · 10-28-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mroach

Ah, ok. Thanks. I'll have to keep an eye out for a good deal on them. I hope I'd be able to fetch a decent amount for mine. Do you know what the style number is for mine? I'm interested to see what they go for used...

What else was included with the sport package? I feel like I'm missing out

I have to look up what style yours are. On the E90 the sport package included, those 162 wheels where are 18" 225/40R18 up front and 255/35R18 in the rear.

Upgraded suspension (tighter stiffer) different steering wheel, and one of the best parts of the package....... the sports seats. Everything else you can buy and change fairly easily, wheels, suspension, even the steering wheel, but the seats are VERY expensive and hard to find used.

mroach · 10-28-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staszek

I have to look up what style yours are. On the E90 the sport package included, those 162 wheels where are 18" 225/40R18 up front and 255/35R18 in the rear.

Upgraded suspension (tighter stiffer) different steering wheel, and one of the best parts of the package....... the sports seats. Everything else you can buy and change fairly easily, wheels, suspension, even the steering wheel, but the seats are VERY expensive and hard to find used.

I found the wheel info for the E90: http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_s...eries=E90&ws=0

I'll just have to be content with what I have

I can see myself replacing the rims, but probably not going through the effort of getting that other stuff replaced. I find my seats to be comfortable, the wheel turns, and the suspension seems great to me. My previous car was a '95 Volvo 850 so of course everything in my 330i feels like a huge upgrade.

The steering wheel in my car doesn't look any different than the sport wheel. Is it something other than looks that makes it different?

The trick will be keeping myself from driving a car with the sport package, lest I become rife with jealousy.

Thanks for the info though.

BK · 10-28-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mroach

The steering wheel in my car doesn't look any different than the sport wheel. Is it something other than looks that makes it different?

Sport steering wheel horn button looks different (see my first photo here), and the wheel is slightly thicker and smaller in diameter. Many folks with the sport steering wheel upgrade it further to the M steering wheel.

Sport suspension is also about 1/2" or so lower. Not a dramatic difference. The biggest differences are the seats and the wheels. I love the 162s. If you're inclined to buy some at some point, there are replica 162s you can get that are cheaper than OEM (try a search here). Also, you can often find people selling the OEM dirt cheap on the "classifieds" threads, as they upgrade to aftermarket wheels.

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mchess1 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sport/Premium 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	My 330 Well, after reading all of these posts I am starting to feel like I hit the jackpot. Apparently these cars have a bigger following then I thought. My first BMW is a 2006 330i in TiAg with sport/premium/sirius. I guess the lucky part is that I found a manual! Got it last month as a CPO with 21k miles for $28k. It's a fantastic car that makes my 30 minute commute disappear. Love the car ... already hit it with the menzerna/poorboys ex-p/DoDo juice light fantastic and it pops. Nice to know I own a cult car.
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