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I have always been a big BMW enthusiast, and decided it was time to upgrade from my ZHP to an E92 M-Sport. I found one in New Hampshire that I felt like I just had to have, with (almost) all the options I could have wanted. It feels like the (much) bigger brother of my ZHP. Here are some pictures of it!

2011 Le Mans Blue E92 335i 6-Speed Manual
Certified Pre-Owned
45,554 miles (48,000 now)
Grey pleather interior
M-Sport Package
Comfort Access
Professional Multimedia Package
Harmon/Kardon Surround Sound
Heated Seats
Maintenance extended to 100,000/2016












After polishing up my headlights


Saying goodbye to the ZHP and hello to the ZMP!

Also, here are some bonus pics I found of my old car. I did a loooot of DIY on it!






And it was even stellar in the winter

That was a fun 24 hour drive there and back, to say the least! A great weekend for a car enthusiast, that's for sure.

I can't wait to start getting into the best mods to start with on this car! I'm very interested in the BMW Performance Exhaust and JB4 or Dinan (have not decided yet). I'm going to get the closed-box version of the AfE Intake (the N55 runs very hot!) pretty soon after I get the performance exhaust. I would like to also consider adding an auxiliary radiator and the upgraded fan so I can run higher boosts without worry of overheat. I am also looking into getting some Koni FSD dampers. I have heard people rave about them.


I am very new to this car compared to the E46 and don't know many of the failure points. I read something about a plastic charge pipe and VANOS bolt failures, but that's about it.

I look forward to talking with you all, and meeting any locals!

[bimmette]

Congrats! It's a beauty! Love the color. Have fun modding!

[SGM330]

Great pick up! Looks to me you have real leather, not fake! Also you're still under warranty.. be careful with the aftermarket non BMW mods, they void warranty, unless you're willing to go through the hassle of uninstalling every time you take the car in

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by SGM330

Great pick up! Looks to me you have real leather, not fake! Also you're still under warranty.. be careful with the aftermarket non BMW mods, they void warranty, unless you're willing to go through the hassle of uninstalling every time you take the car in

False. My car is under CPO. I bring it to the dealer with all mods on; they don't mind at all. Plenty of other people on here do the same.

Congrats on the sweet new ride OP!

[AYEDEE]

That blue looks soooo fresh

[Myrder]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

False. My car is under CPO. I bring it to the dealer with all mods on; they don't mind at all. Plenty of other people on here do the same.

Congrats on the sweet new ride OP!

Sorry man but your particular dealer might be cool with it, but many/most are not.

So yes OP assume the dealer isn't mod friendly till you buddy up to an SA and ask discreetly.

edit: Sick car, mine is a year older but similar! How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking, or you can PM me

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by Myrder

Sorry man but your particular dealer might be cool with it, but many/most are not.

So yes OP assume the dealer isn't mod friendly till you buddy up to an SA and ask discreetly.

edit: Sick car, mine is a year older but similar! How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking, or you can PM me

The smart ones will work with you. If your dealer gives you shit, just tell them that you'll take your business elsewhere.
If they turn you away, they're just losing money.

[Myrder]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

The smart ones will work with you. If your dealer gives you shit, just tell them that you'll take your business elsewhere.
If they turn you away, they're just losing money.

I completely agree, but have encountered both types of dealers and now use caution.

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by Myrder

I completely agree, but have encountered both types of dealers and now use caution.

Yeah, I actually just popped back in to edit my post - saying that I agree with you also haha.

It is totally dependent on the dealer. Just hope you don't have to deal with any thick-headed ones.

[Andrewe92]

didn't they stop lemans blue for lci ? not sure but looks amazing I have a deep sea blue metallic n55 e92 non m-sport though. I have yet to see a dsb m sport anyway beautiful car

[Mardio]

Love the color, nice score.

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As a general rule of thumb I try to stick with BMW performance parts (or OEM) for most major applications, particularly engine internals. But simple stuff (charge pipe to one that isn't plastic, intake, ECU tune, LED side markers, possibly dampers) so that I keep the resale value up and the warranty in tact. But mostly I just love how BMW performance parts look and perform, especially when comparing a few aftermarket parts on my last car. They're expensive, but they're guaranteed to work, fit and give you that same BMW thrill

A lot of people aren't really into that and I know it somewhat limits my options for mods by being more biased with OE parts, but it's what really makes my drive more enjoyable to me. And in the end, that's all that matters!

[E92-Lighting]

very nice upgrade and welcome aboard

[JAL0988]

Welcome to the LMB club

[mashimarho]

Great car. Hope to see it around our regional meets

[330xtrai]

Congats and welcome! great color and good thing you got the msport from the factory

[Otruba_843]

Nice pick up!

[SGM330]

Originally Posted by Some guy somewhere

As a general rule of thumb I try to stick with BMW performance parts (or OEM) for most major applications, particularly engine internals. But simple stuff (charge pipe to one that isn't plastic, intake, ECU tune, LED side markers, possibly dampers) so that I keep the resale value up and the warranty in tact. But mostly I just love how BMW performance parts look and perform, especially when comparing a few aftermarket parts on my last car. They're expensive, but they're guaranteed to work, fit and give you that same BMW thrill

A lot of people aren't really into that and I know it somewhat limits my options for mods by being more biased with OE parts, but it's what really makes my drive more enjoyable to me. And in the end, that's all that matters!

Totally understand, just keep in mind if the tune is aftermarket or certain mods that your dealer isnt happy with, they will void your warranty.

My car does'nt have warranty but I would hate to see someone lose theirs over silly modifications

[ryanakata]

I myself leave for a flight next Wednesday and will be driving 24 hours across 2 days to bring it back home! I can understand the excitement!!! Looks awesome, mine has nearly the same options and mileage too.

[AW335OME]

What a trip! Color looks beautiful..

[Joseph@x-ph.com]

Congrats !!

[bmbarclay]

Originally Posted by Andrewe92

didn't they stop lemans blue for lci ? not sure but looks amazing I have a deep sea blue metallic n55 e92 non m-sport though. I have yet to see a dsb m sport anyway beautiful car

LeMans blue was exclusive to M-Sport models. You could not order a Deep Sea Blue M-Sport model. Only M-sports could have LMB and only non M-Sports could have DSB.