New Melbourne Member

solistics · 07-22-2007, 10:29 PM

Hi all!

As I'd joined up to this site not long after picking up my new pride and joy, I thought it would be prudent to (belatedly) introduce myself.....and my E92 335i to the rest of you.

I've recently relocated back to Melbourne after spending the last 7 years in the UK and Ireland. The 335i is the latest in a long list of cars I've owned over the last 13 years which most recently has included an Audi Q7, 987 Boxster S and an Audi RS4.

Looking forward to meeting some of you at the next Melbourne meet!

scheps · 07-23-2007, 03:36 AM

Welcome m8

very nice car and classy alloys IMHO. BTW why the switch to 335? or its a stepping stone to m3?

solistics · 07-23-2007, 04:38 AM

Thanks for the welcome!

The alloys I personally love, though it took a week or so. The car was BMW Melbourne's sales director's ride and he'd spec'd them. I nearly had them changed to the standard "blades" but now I'm sooooo happy I didn't.

As for the reason for the switch, well I went out looking for an ex-demo M3 bargain and came home with the 335i. For me, it's the better car for the type of driving I do...a true GT whereas the M3 was far more focused. I'd still love a drive in the new M3 when it gets here though!

Attila_the_Bum · 07-23-2007, 04:55 AM

Hi Solistics, Welcome to the forum.
I'm still waiting for my 335i, 3 months still to go. Must agree with your comments about the 335i being a better every day driver. If I was spending weekends at the track I would go for the M3 for sure - but time(and money) are always a problem!

docbeemer · 07-23-2007, 06:38 AM

Welcome buddy! I've had my 335 since Nov last year and love it as much as the first day I drove it from the dealers. I'm sure you will too- it's such a great daily driver! I love your wheels- I wanted those too but they couldn't get them when I ordered the car. They're 198 composites aren't they? I guess you have to be a BMW director to get what you want huh?

Which other options did the car come with?

I'm assuming you had the Q7 at the same time as another car right? That thing is a tank!!

manyways · 07-23-2007, 06:41 AM

nice car, welcome to the board.

wouldnt mind a good melbourne meet and cruise

solistics · 07-23-2007, 07:03 AM

Yep, they're 198 composites. The car also had the following options:

Steptronic
Metallic paint - Space Grey
High-beam assist
Lights package (v. cool)
Active steering
M-Sport suspension
Electric sunroof - glass
Anti-dazzle mirrors
Logic 7
Sports seats
Luggage package

You're right about the Q7...it was a tank...just flat-out huge and a nightmare to park! When we moved back to Melbourne we were initially a one car family and needed a car of that was more practical than I'm used to....hence the purchase. Aside from the ridiculous turning circle (or lack there of) and the terrible insurance costs (twice that of the 335 if you can believe it!) it was a cracking family vehicle. Loads of space, decent handling, safe and solidly built. I'm still shopping around for it's replacement.

solistics · 07-23-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by manyways

nice car, welcome to the board.

wouldnt mind a good melbourne meet and cruise

Yep! I see plenty of info for Sydney meets but nothing in Melbourne. A good run up to the Yarra Valley gets my vote!

LEA69 · 07-24-2007, 05:41 AM

Welcome to the forum mate!

07-22-2007, 10:29 PM	#1
solistics New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M2 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria iTrader: (0)	New Melbourne Member Hi all! As I'd joined up to this site not long after picking up my new pride and joy, I thought it would be prudent to (belatedly) introduce myself.....and my E92 335i to the rest of you. I've recently relocated back to Melbourne after spending the last 7 years in the UK and Ireland. The 335i is the latest in a long list of cars I've owned over the last 13 years which most recently has included an Audi Q7, 987 Boxster S and an Audi RS4. Looking forward to meeting some of you at the next Melbourne meet! Attached Images
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scheps Lieutenant 11 Rep 402 Posts Drives: TTMK2 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aus, Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Welcome m8 very nice car and classy alloys IMHO. BTW why the switch to 335? or its a stepping stone to m3?
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solistics New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M2 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the welcome! The alloys I personally love, though it took a week or so. The car was BMW Melbourne's sales director's ride and he'd spec'd them. I nearly had them changed to the standard "blades" but now I'm sooooo happy I didn't. As for the reason for the switch, well I went out looking for an ex-demo M3 bargain and came home with the 335i. For me, it's the better car for the type of driving I do...a true GT whereas the M3 was far more focused. I'd still love a drive in the new M3 when it gets here though!
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07-23-2007, 04:55 AM	#4
Attila_the_Bum New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Hi Solistics, Welcome to the forum. I'm still waiting for my 335i, 3 months still to go. Must agree with your comments about the 335i being a better every day driver. If I was spending weekends at the track I would go for the M3 for sure - but time(and money) are always a problem! __________________ E92 335i Coupe Ordered 11/05/2007 Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota, Poplar grain grey, 19” star spoke 230s, Steptronic, Paddles, Sunroof, Climate Comfort Screen, Comfort Access System, Anti Dazzle Mirrors, Seat heating, Hi-Fi Logic7, USB, Electric rear roller blind
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07-23-2007, 06:38 AM	#5
docbeemer First Lieutenant 8 Rep 306 Posts Drives: E92 SG 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome buddy! I've had my 335 since Nov last year and love it as much as the first day I drove it from the dealers. I'm sure you will too- it's such a great daily driver! I love your wheels- I wanted those too but they couldn't get them when I ordered the car. They're 198 composites aren't they? I guess you have to be a BMW director to get what you want huh? Which other options did the car come with? I'm assuming you had the Q7 at the same time as another car right? That thing is a tank!! __________________ 335i \| 6MT \| SG \| Jade Grey \| Poplar Grain Grey \| 19" 230 rims \| Sunroof \| NAV with TV & voice control \| HiFi \| Sport Suspension \| Rear Sunblind \| 35% tints
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manyways Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU iTrader: (0)	nice car, welcome to the board. wouldnt mind a good melbourne meet and cruise
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07-23-2007, 07:03 AM	#7
solistics New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M2 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria iTrader: (0)	Yep, they're 198 composites. The car also had the following options: Steptronic Metallic paint - Space Grey High-beam assist Lights package (v. cool) Active steering M-Sport suspension Electric sunroof - glass Anti-dazzle mirrors Logic 7 Sports seats Luggage package You're right about the Q7...it was a tank...just flat-out huge and a nightmare to park! When we moved back to Melbourne we were initially a one car family and needed a car of that was more practical than I'm used to....hence the purchase. Aside from the ridiculous turning circle (or lack there of) and the terrible insurance costs (twice that of the 335 if you can believe it!) it was a cracking family vehicle. Loads of space, decent handling, safe and solidly built. I'm still shopping around for it's replacement.
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07-24-2007, 05:41 AM	#9
LEA69 BORRIS the BMW! 24 Rep 369 Posts Drives: BMW E90 MSPORTS & BMW E34 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 M-Sports [0.00]	Welcome to the forum mate! __________________
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