In the club (at last)

Paddles · 09-28-2007, 12:47 PM

Just put a deposit on a 56 plate E90 330d M Sport Auto, LMB with black leather. All being well should be collecting it next Friday. Ive picked up a few tips here and I had to take rather hard nosed approach with the Stealer but I got it for what I wanted to pay.

This may have been covered before but exactly how many keys should I be getting ? (I know there are metal ones hidden inside the plastic ones) And yes, it does have a torch, just need advice on checking the oil who on earth can I ask ?

dxb335d · 09-28-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by striaght.six

Just put a deposit on a 56 plate E90 330d M Sport Auto, LMB with black leather. All being well should be collecting it next Friday. Ive picked up a few tips here and I had to take rather hard nosed approach with the Stealer but I got it for what I wanted to pay.

This may have been covered before but exactly how many keys should I be getting ? (I know there are metal ones hidden inside the plastic ones) And yes, it does have a torch, just need advice on checking the oil who on earth can I ask ?

im ya man for oil checking, pm me and i will let you know, and remember never trust a dipstick

how much was she?

and get pics up asap

CONGRATULADO

Carlos

Hotcoupe · 09-28-2007, 12:55 PM

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This may have been covered before but exactly how many keys should I be getting

2 keys + 1 emergency plastic jobby.

As for anything to do with oil, please DON'T ask, I beg you.

Oh by the way - Welcome onboard.

coley · 09-28-2007, 12:59 PM

i only got two key fobs no emergencyplastic key?? Is that right ?

Hotcoupe · 09-28-2007, 01:03 PM

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i only got two key fobs no emergencyplastic key?? Is that right ?

Well maybe things have changed then, with my new E46 (55 plate) I got the 2 + plastic jobby.

Paddles · 09-28-2007, 01:05 PM

Also these guys seem very competetive for tyre insurance

http://www.aidingmobility.com/tyre_insurance.htm

mjh93sa · 09-28-2007, 01:08 PM

E46 was two "proper" keys and a plastic one, but both the new E91 and E87 came with just the two keys.

Paddles · 09-28-2007, 01:12 PM

I'll be parting company with my E46, which has 2 proper keys, a grey (valet ?) key and the carbon fibre one, but it is a 52 plate so maybe things changed over the years.

peterg1965 · 09-28-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by coley

i only got two key fobs no emergencyplastic key?? Is that right ?

Yes it is. I only got two key fobs. the plastic emergency key has been discontinued.

SoYank · 09-28-2007, 01:38 PM

Welcome aboard. Hope you get a lot of enjoyable miles from your new car.

Just curious. Was the spelling of your moniker intentional?

jasongtr · 09-28-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Welcome aboard. Hope you get a lot of enjoyable miles from your new car.

Just curious. Was the spelling of your moniker intentional?

sligthly embrassing fi ti was

mjh93sa · 09-28-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Just curious. Was the spelling of your moniker intentional?

Damn Floyd, I didn't even spot that.

It's like they say, some people read whole words rather than the actual words. I guess I must be one of them.

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sligthly embrassing fi ti was

Steady Jason, we cuold hvee anohter therad lkie the Carlos oens!

Paddles · 09-28-2007, 01:46 PM

Top Tip........never create a user name if you've had a bear or two.

SoYank · 09-28-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by striaght.six

Top Tip........never create a user name if you've had a bear or two.

Would that be polar, black, brown, or grizzly? I know...Smokey!

squeezebm · 09-28-2007, 02:17 PM

Welcome strate sex

Paddles · 09-28-2007, 02:33 PM

reminds me of paris in
in the spring

dxb335d · 09-28-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

Welcome strate sex

better than

NFS · 09-29-2007, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

im ya man for oil checking, pm me and i will let you know, and remember never trust a dipstick

Welcome to the forum ...

Do not discuss oil with dxb335d 'aka carlos fandango'

No good will come of it.

You should get 2 fobs and there IS an emergency plastic sleeve fixed to the inside of the glovebox lid.

Paddles · 09-29-2007, 04:06 AM

Excuse my ignorance how does a sleeve differ from a key ?

NFS · 09-29-2007, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by striaght.six

Excuse my ignorance how does a sleeve differ from a key ?

I think the idea is that if the fob is broken, you can open the car with the metal key hidden inside, then insert it in the plastic sleeve, which can be used to start the car.

Never tried it though.

London320d · 09-29-2007, 09:22 AM

The sleeve works with the emergency key (which is mentioned above as being discontinued).

The emergency key is (was?) a slim plastic key with an encoded chip embedded in it. It is sufficient to unlock the doors. You then fit it into the sleeve, which is the correct shape to fit into the slot on the fascia. The embedded chip in the key is enough to start the car, once locked into the fascia slot.

It does not unset the alarm until inserted into the fascia slot, so using the emergency key to open the car can be a little noisy. (I say "a little", as the alarm is not very loud).

Paddles · 09-29-2007, 10:08 AM

Should a December 06 registered car have the emergency key and sleeve ?
I did open the glovebox but saw nothing obvious, although I was actually looking for the torch at the time.

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Paddles Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Bluewater Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0) Garage List December 2002 '52' ... [0.00] December 2006 '56' ... [0.00]	In the club (at last) Just put a deposit on a 56 plate E90 330d M Sport Auto, LMB with black leather. All being well should be collecting it next Friday. Ive picked up a few tips here and I had to take rather hard nosed approach with the Stealer but I got it for what I wanted to pay. This may have been covered before but exactly how many keys should I be getting ? (I know there are metal ones hidden inside the plastic ones) And yes, it does have a torch, just need advice on checking the oil who on earth can I ask ?
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coley Coley 1 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe M Sport - Silver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lancashire - UK iTrader: (0)	i only got two key fobs no emergencyplastic key?? Is that right ? __________________ E92 - 335i M Sport - Silver with 19" wheels, red leather and rear sun protection
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Paddles Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Bluewater Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0) Garage List December 2002 '52' ... [0.00] December 2006 '56' ... [0.00]	Also these guys seem very competetive for tyre insurance http://www.aidingmobility.com/tyre_insurance.htm
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mjh93sa Major General 145 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	E46 was two "proper" keys and a plastic one, but both the new E91 and E87 came with just the two keys. __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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Paddles Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Bluewater Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0) Garage List December 2002 '52' ... [0.00] December 2006 '56' ... [0.00]	I'll be parting company with my E46, which has 2 proper keys, a grey (valet ?) key and the carbon fibre one, but it is a 52 plate so maybe things changed over the years.
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Paddles Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Bluewater Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0) Garage List December 2002 '52' ... [0.00] December 2006 '56' ... [0.00]	reminds me of paris in in the spring
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Paddles Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Bluewater Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0) Garage List December 2002 '52' ... [0.00] December 2006 '56' ... [0.00]	Excuse my ignorance how does a sleeve differ from a key ?
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London320d Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 275 Posts Drives: '06 E90 320dSE Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, England iTrader: (0)	The sleeve works with the emergency key (which is mentioned above as being discontinued). The emergency key is (was?) a slim plastic key with an encoded chip embedded in it. It is sufficient to unlock the doors. You then fit it into the sleeve, which is the correct shape to fit into the slot on the fascia. The embedded chip in the key is enough to start the car, once locked into the fascia slot. It does not unset the alarm until inserted into the fascia slot, so using the emergency key to open the car can be a little noisy. (I say "a little", as the alarm is not very loud).
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Paddles Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Bluewater Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0) Garage List December 2002 '52' ... [0.00] December 2006 '56' ... [0.00]	Should a December 06 registered car have the emergency key and sleeve ? I did open the glovebox but saw nothing obvious, although I was actually looking for the torch at the time.
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