New Owner: 330d

jimbo666 · 09-14-2012, 12:58 PM

After selling my Glacier White Renault Sport Clio F1 Team R27 to free up some cash for furture plans (read kids), I wanted something that would combine performance, comfort and economy. For me, the 330d was a perfect choice. I've been lurking about on Auto Trader and PH for months looking at different specs and prices.

I'd always buy on condition rather than mileage; my old Volvo S60 was a testament to that. It was on 167k and still going strong when I sold it.

I then saw this come up for sale. A Le Mans Blue 2006 330d with 124k on the clock with full service history for the right price. I went up to view it after a day of it being up on Auto Trader. As soon as I saw it and drove it, I knew I had to have it. A deal was done and I picked it up last Tuesday. The seller claimed its remapped to 285bhp. It certainly feels like its been mapped. The torque is phenomenal. I'm going to get it to Tour De Force in Kimbolton soon to get a more reliable figure on the rolling road. I'm realistically expecting 270bhp with over 400ft/lbs torque.

It doesn't have a massive spec, but what it does have is enough for me. Tuesday was spent vax'ing old farts out of the seats, G101'ing plastics and steam cleaning the headlining to get it up to my standards.

Yesterday I completed a one stage paint correction. Wow is BMW paint hard! It's not perfect but about 80-85% corrected. Theres no dents or major dramas on the paintwork. For it's age and mileage, it's in top nick.

Products used for the interior:
AS Brisk in Vax for seats and carpets. On a dampened cloth for the Alcantara.
G101
Megs Quik Interior Detailer (It's not a bad product considering. Smells nice, think clean and lemons)
Megs Window Cleaner Concentrate
Gliptone Cleaner for Steering Wheel, hand brake and gear stick.

For exterior:
G101 for grills, badges, panel gaps, window seals etc.
Megs Shampoo Plus. I tried AS Duet for a bit, but didn't like it, so back to the Plus!
AS Hazsafe, 101 and Plus mix for foam.
AS Tardis
Iron X
Megs clay with Last Touch
Menzerna RD3.02 on Hexlogic yellow/SFX-1 pads. Finished down to LSP ready via Porter Cable.
Werkstatt Acrylic
Arcrylic Prime for the bright work on the grill.
Megs Endurance for the tyres.

Theres a lot of Megs and AS products, purely as I get them at trade. Working in Daventry where Megs HQ is does have it's perks!

I may have to step up to a rotary for future work as I feel I'm more than comfortable with a DA.

On with the pics:

Untitled by hungry_must_eat_food, on Flickr

Untitled by hungry_must_eat_food, on Flickr

A few more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hungry_...th/7983312949/

Comments welcome!

-TARBY- · 09-14-2012, 02:44 PM

Welcome and nice car!!

AWBimmer · 09-14-2012, 03:18 PM

That looks beautiful mate welcome along!

Kelly-lad · 09-14-2012, 06:58 PM

Looks to be in mint condition, you wouldnt think it had them miles on it, just goes to show its how the owner looks after the car to keep it n good condition, just not by the miles on the car

Lovely car and health to enjoy

IanS100 · 09-14-2012, 08:30 PM

Lovely car & a cracking job on the paintwork, you're welcome to practice your DA skills on my 320d

parapaul · 09-15-2012, 02:08 AM

Stunning car

particularly loving the non-leather seats! Perfect!

-TARBY- · 09-16-2012, 02:54 AM

BTW, I meant to say it looks like you've got pretty good security on the entrance to your house m8.... I'd been even more impressed if you said you had an on site gate keeper!

Ste · 09-18-2012, 04:06 AM

Lovely car, looks like it's in really good condition. I just got a 330d too and love it, they're a cracking machine!

BanziBarn · 09-18-2012, 04:25 AM

Welcome. Car looks great. I'm keeping mine for the long term - hope it looks that good in a few years time

badgerbrock72 · 09-18-2012, 05:40 PM

Looks great mate

jimbo666 · 09-19-2012, 05:29 AM

Thanks for the replies all!

spookyjeff · 09-20-2012, 08:50 AM

Hell of a cleaning job there - respect ! I've had my 330D a few months + well impressed. Hope you enjoy yours

09-14-2012, 12:58 PM	#1
jimbo666 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northampton iTrader: (1)	New Owner: 330d After selling my Glacier White Renault Sport Clio F1 Team R27 to free up some cash for furture plans (read kids), I wanted something that would combine performance, comfort and economy. For me, the 330d was a perfect choice. I've been lurking about on Auto Trader and PH for months looking at different specs and prices. I'd always buy on condition rather than mileage; my old Volvo S60 was a testament to that. It was on 167k and still going strong when I sold it. I then saw this come up for sale. A Le Mans Blue 2006 330d with 124k on the clock with full service history for the right price. I went up to view it after a day of it being up on Auto Trader. As soon as I saw it and drove it, I knew I had to have it. A deal was done and I picked it up last Tuesday. The seller claimed its remapped to 285bhp. It certainly feels like its been mapped. The torque is phenomenal. I'm going to get it to Tour De Force in Kimbolton soon to get a more reliable figure on the rolling road. I'm realistically expecting 270bhp with over 400ft/lbs torque. It doesn't have a massive spec, but what it does have is enough for me. Tuesday was spent vax'ing old farts out of the seats, G101'ing plastics and steam cleaning the headlining to get it up to my standards. Yesterday I completed a one stage paint correction. Wow is BMW paint hard! It's not perfect but about 80-85% corrected. Theres no dents or major dramas on the paintwork. For it's age and mileage, it's in top nick. Products used for the interior: AS Brisk in Vax for seats and carpets. On a dampened cloth for the Alcantara. G101 Megs Quik Interior Detailer (It's not a bad product considering. Smells nice, think clean and lemons) Megs Window Cleaner Concentrate Gliptone Cleaner for Steering Wheel, hand brake and gear stick. For exterior: G101 for grills, badges, panel gaps, window seals etc. Megs Shampoo Plus. I tried AS Duet for a bit, but didn't like it, so back to the Plus! AS Hazsafe, 101 and Plus mix for foam. AS Tardis Iron X Megs clay with Last Touch Menzerna RD3.02 on Hexlogic yellow/SFX-1 pads. Finished down to LSP ready via Porter Cable. Werkstatt Acrylic Arcrylic Prime for the bright work on the grill. Megs Endurance for the tyres. Theres a lot of Megs and AS products, purely as I get them at trade. Working in Daventry where Megs HQ is does have it's perks! I may have to step up to a rotary for future work as I feel I'm more than comfortable with a DA. On with the pics: Untitled by hungry_must_eat_food, on Flickr Untitled by hungry_must_eat_food, on Flickr Untitled by hungry_must_eat_food, on Flickr Untitled by hungry_must_eat_food, on Flickr A few more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hungry_...th/7983312949/ Comments welcome!
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09-14-2012, 02:44 PM	#2
-TARBY- Private First Class 11 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 07 330d M Sport Saloon 6 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orpington iTrader: (0)	Welcome and nice car!! __________________ 2007(07) : e90 - 330d - M Sport - Saloon - 6 Speed
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09-14-2012, 03:18 PM	#3
AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	That looks beautiful mate welcome along! __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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09-14-2012, 06:58 PM	#4
Kelly-lad Private 3 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 320d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	Looks to be in mint condition, you wouldnt think it had them miles on it, just goes to show its how the owner looks after the car to keep it n good condition, just not by the miles on the car Lovely car and health to enjoy
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09-14-2012, 08:30 PM	#5
IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	Lovely car & a cracking job on the paintwork, you're welcome to practice your DA skills on my 320d
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09-15-2012, 02:08 AM	#6
parapaul Colonel 118 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Stunning car particularly loving the non-leather seats! Perfect! __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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09-16-2012, 02:54 AM	#7
-TARBY- Private First Class 11 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 07 330d M Sport Saloon 6 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orpington iTrader: (0)	BTW, I meant to say it looks like you've got pretty good security on the entrance to your house m8.... I'd been even more impressed if you said you had an on site gate keeper! __________________ 2007(07) : e90 - 330d - M Sport - Saloon - 6 Speed
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09-18-2012, 04:06 AM	#8
Ste New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330d LCI Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dublin iTrader: (0)	Lovely car, looks like it's in really good condition. I just got a 330d too and love it, they're a cracking machine!
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09-18-2012, 04:25 AM	#9
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Welcome. Car looks great. I'm keeping mine for the long term - hope it looks that good in a few years time __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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09-18-2012, 05:40 PM	#10
badgerbrock72 Captain 111 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 340i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (1)	Looks great mate
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09-19-2012, 05:29 AM	#11
jimbo666 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northampton iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the replies all!
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09-20-2012, 08:50 AM	#12
spookyjeff Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 330D M Sport (e90) Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Wales iTrader: (0)	Hell of a cleaning job there - respect ! I've had my 330D a few months + well impressed. Hope you enjoy yours
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