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C5_GBO · 05-20-2011, 09:38 AM

Hey Everyone

I recently sold my '02 E46 M3 Coupe and decided to get something newer, more practical and economical but at the same time try to keep a bit of performance..

I decided on a '08 E92 330d M Sport Coupe. I do miss the raw power of the M3 but the E92 is so nice to drive and has some great mid range punch, plus I'm visiting the pumps half the amount!

Here's a few pics of the new car...

DSC00335 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr

DSC00340 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr

DSC00336 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr

Untitled by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr

DSC00343 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr

My plans are to get some darker tints, get the Matt or Gloss black grills, de-badge the rear, fit a small lip spoiler and fit some lowering springs and spacers. Not sure what spacers I can get away with before they start to scrub, but guess that depends how low I go!

Also here's a few pics of the old M3...

DSC00161 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr

DSC00165 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr

IMG_0020 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr
(I do miss her..)

ghosty · 05-20-2011, 10:22 AM

welcome!
great looking cars. i do like LMB when it is looking so clean and shinny like you have it. and not a stone chip in sight?

your old e46 looks awesome!

Baby Dave · 05-20-2011, 10:25 AM

Nice car, looks good in blue

ed335d · 05-20-2011, 12:03 PM

The e92 looks nice in that colour combo, but I'm afraid it's not a patch on the e46

That was a lovely looking example

A remap will take you very close to standard 335d performance.

Welcome to e90post!

chris330D · 05-20-2011, 01:14 PM

Both cars are cracking. Enjoy the denzil, it's a different kind of performance but still great fun.

C5_GBO · 05-22-2011, 10:42 AM

Cheers for the positive comments! I'm really enjoying the E92, and will look at doing a few little mods, but nothing too daring!

I do miss the M3, but after 18 months ownership it was time to get something a little more practical. It had done 90k miles and I spent a small fotune in maintenance and running costs in that time. Although it was all worth it!!

Dizzle · 05-23-2011, 03:52 AM

Welcome, lovely looking E92 you have.

Hotcoupe · 05-23-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

Welcome, lovely looking E92 you have.

I'd agree, but the M3 steals the show, gorgeous car.

KadeSdad · 05-23-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

The e92 looks nice in that colour combo, but I'm afraid it's not a patch on the e46

Spot on, I know which I would have all day long!

05-20-2011, 09:38 AM	#1
C5_GBO Carl 20 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BMW M4 CS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	New Member - E92 330d Le Mans Blue M Sport Hey Everyone I recently sold my '02 E46 M3 Coupe and decided to get something newer, more practical and economical but at the same time try to keep a bit of performance.. I decided on a '08 E92 330d M Sport Coupe. I do miss the raw power of the M3 but the E92 is so nice to drive and has some great mid range punch, plus I'm visiting the pumps half the amount! Here's a few pics of the new car... DSC00335 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr DSC00340 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr DSC00336 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr Untitled by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr DSC00343 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr My plans are to get some darker tints, get the Matt or Gloss black grills, de-badge the rear, fit a small lip spoiler and fit some lowering springs and spacers. Not sure what spacers I can get away with before they start to scrub, but guess that depends how low I go! Also here's a few pics of the old M3... DSC00161 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr DSC00165 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr IMG_0020 by Carl.Gibbs, on Flickr (I do miss her..)
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05-20-2011, 10:22 AM	#2
ghosty Lieutenant 13 Rep 497 Posts Drives: e92 335d se Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Essex iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335d SE [0.00]	welcome! great looking cars. i do like LMB when it is looking so clean and shinny like you have it. and not a stone chip in sight? your old e46 looks awesome!
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05-20-2011, 10:25 AM	#3
Baby Dave Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,872 Posts Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunny Lancs iTrader: (0)	Nice car, looks good in blue __________________ E90 Msport, black leather, front seat heating,6Fl, bluetooth,sun protection glass,Alpine upgrade,non rft's
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05-20-2011, 12:03 PM	#4
ed335d Major General 140 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	The e92 looks nice in that colour combo, but I'm afraid it's not a patch on the e46 That was a lovely looking example A remap will take you very close to standard 335d performance. Welcome to e90post! __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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05-20-2011, 01:14 PM	#5
chris330D Major 36 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Both cars are cracking. Enjoy the denzil, it's a different kind of performance but still great fun.
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05-22-2011, 10:42 AM	#6
C5_GBO Carl 20 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BMW M4 CS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Cheers for the positive comments! I'm really enjoying the E92, and will look at doing a few little mods, but nothing too daring! I do miss the M3, but after 18 months ownership it was time to get something a little more practical. It had done 90k miles and I spent a small fotune in maintenance and running costs in that time. Although it was all worth it!!
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05-23-2011, 03:52 AM	#7
Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Welcome, lovely looking E92 you have.
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