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RentonTDI · 09-19-2012, 10:27 PM

Hi All -

First, thanks to all that have contributed to this site. I'm a long time reader, and learned enough from this community to feel comfortable moving into the e90 world, from the Subaru WRX and VW TDI world.

Below is a photo of my new-to-me 2009 328i xDRIVE sedan, with MT.

Mileage is high (~75k), so my first DIY will likely be a new water pump, thermostat, and maybe radiator hoses and reservoir tank. Although, I have to admit, I'm not sure if the hoses/reservoir tanks fail as often as they did on the e46...

E90Company · 09-19-2012, 10:31 PM

Welcome!!!! Car looks fantastic and you are off to a good start with the pump. Those things are annoying...

bumere90 · 09-20-2012, 05:44 AM

welcome!
I love the color!
btw, 75k miles is not high lol

theblackmamba · 09-20-2012, 08:21 AM

how much did you pick it up for?

chuddism · 09-20-2012, 08:33 AM

Beautiful Car... Now get to work lol...

75K is not high mileage and I'm haven't seen a lot of water pump failures in these, so you might just be throwing mod money away replacing those.

dd243372 · 09-20-2012, 08:33 AM

Nice pick up, more pics?

RentonTDI · 09-21-2012, 01:08 AM

E90Company - thanks...I hope to replace the pump soon, although still debating if it's worth investing in a new radiator reservior tank, radiator hoses, and coolant flush.

bumere90 & chuddism - I'm glad to hear your comment of encouragement regarding the mileage. From what I've read, if I take proper care of the car, I can expect to make it past 150k miles. You know, I got my 1999 VW TDI well above 200k, and when I sold it, it was still going strong. I know that's a diesel engine, but seems these e90 engines are strong.

ICanHasBoost - I picked it up at Volvo of Danbury CT, for ~$16995. Fair price I think.

dd243372 - definitely hope to get some more pics up this weekend :-)

username604 · 09-21-2012, 03:58 AM

looks fantastic! love the wheel/color combo

Speedwagon · 09-21-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RentonTDI

Hi All -

First, thanks to all that have contributed to this site. I'm a long time reader, and learned enough from this community to feel comfortable moving into the e90 world, from the Subaru WRX and VW TDI world.

Mileage is high (~75k), so my first DIY will likely be a new water pump, thermostat, and maybe radiator hoses and reservoir tank. Although, I have to admit, I'm not sure if the hoses/reservoir tanks fail as often as they did on the e46...

Welcome, nice car.

I would just put the money aside for those new parts and let the old ones run, the water pump may never fail, but the new one may!

RentonTDI · 10-06-2012, 10:14 PM

Again, thanks for all the love on this post; after a few weeks of driving, car feels fantastic.

I'm pleasantly impressed with the smooth powers in all gears, and overall the car feels great. With proper care and maintenance, I see a long term relationship in my future

Also, Speedwagon, regarding the water pump, I've gotten some great guidance from Efthreeoh and ENINTY, and I purchased a Bavarian Tool and confirmed I have no water pump faults. So, I won't be replacing it for now, but will attempt to monitor its health in the thread below.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post12800114

MattMD · 10-06-2012, 11:28 PM

Looks like my car! I love Space Grey E90s, your's included.

09-19-2012, 10:27 PM	#1
RentonTDI Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2009 328i xDRIVE Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: W.Hartford, CT & Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Hello - new 2009 328i xDRIVE owner Hi All - First, thanks to all that have contributed to this site. I'm a long time reader, and learned enough from this community to feel comfortable moving into the e90 world, from the Subaru WRX and VW TDI world. Below is a photo of my new-to-me 2009 328i xDRIVE sedan, with MT. Mileage is high (~75k), so my first DIY will likely be a new water pump, thermostat, and maybe radiator hoses and reservoir tank. Although, I have to admit, I'm not sure if the hoses/reservoir tanks fail as often as they did on the e46... Last edited by RentonTDI; 09-19-2012 at 10:33 PM.. Reason: f'd up photo insert
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Welcome!!!! Car looks fantastic and you are off to a good start with the pump. Those things are annoying...
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bumere90 Grozniy 177 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	welcome! I love the color! btw, 75k miles is not high lol __________________ -fatman
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chuddism Private First Class 11 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (1)	Beautiful Car... Now get to work lol... 75K is not high mileage and I'm haven't seen a lot of water pump failures in these, so you might just be throwing mod money away replacing those.
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dd243372 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 283 Posts Drives: Jet Black E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carlstadt, NJ iTrader: (0)	Nice pick up, more pics? __________________ ______________________________
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09-21-2012, 01:08 AM	#7
RentonTDI Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2009 328i xDRIVE Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: W.Hartford, CT & Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	E90Company - thanks...I hope to replace the pump soon, although still debating if it's worth investing in a new radiator reservior tank, radiator hoses, and coolant flush. bumere90 & chuddism - I'm glad to hear your comment of encouragement regarding the mileage. From what I've read, if I take proper care of the car, I can expect to make it past 150k miles. You know, I got my 1999 VW TDI well above 200k, and when I sold it, it was still going strong. I know that's a diesel engine, but seems these e90 engines are strong. ICanHasBoost - I picked it up at Volvo of Danbury CT, for ~$16995. Fair price I think. dd243372 - definitely hope to get some more pics up this weekend :-)
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09-21-2012, 03:58 AM	#8
username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	looks fantastic! love the wheel/color combo
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10-06-2012, 10:14 PM	#10
RentonTDI Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2009 328i xDRIVE Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: W.Hartford, CT & Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Again, thanks for all the love on this post; after a few weeks of driving, car feels fantastic. I'm pleasantly impressed with the smooth powers in all gears, and overall the car feels great. With proper care and maintenance, I see a long term relationship in my future Also, Speedwagon, regarding the water pump, I've gotten some great guidance from Efthreeoh and ENINTY, and I purchased a Bavarian Tool and confirmed I have no water pump faults. So, I won't be replacing it for now, but will attempt to monitor its health in the thread below. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post12800114
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10-06-2012, 11:28 PM	#11
MattMD E9X > Everything 60 Rep 742 Posts Drives: '22 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Looks like my car! I love Space Grey E90s, your's included.
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