Bought a 330i - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

FieldingMellish · 04-14-2011, 04:34 PM

Thanks folks.

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Originally Posted by jayakrishnanv

Congrats mate some pics pls

PS: time to change your vehicle details

Will do, but may be bad luck to change them before I actually pick the car up. Watch for an update and some pics on Monday night.

Looking forward to seeing how my blacklines suit the silver colour.

rogerxp · 04-14-2011, 05:15 PM

Nice one FM. I'm not 100% sure quite how your 330i engine differs to the one in my E46 but mine has performed faultlessly for the last 13 months, and thats with 78,000 on the clock, so hopefully you'll have many happy miles ahead of you. I still find myself turning the stereo off and lowering the windows just to hear the engine, even at low speeds, as it makes a fabulous bassy sound then screams like a banshee up to the limiter.

ENJOY.

sheps · 04-14-2011, 05:25 PM

Rog, have i missed the post where you've officially spilt the beans, vis a vis your motor?
Your sig says the 330 has gone and you said in one post (maybe the bank recommendation one?) about moving a big ol widge of cash - I'm guessing there's a new motor on (or about to be) on the driveway? Cough it up man, share the news!

RockIt · 04-14-2011, 05:29 PM

Congratulations on the new car I absolutely loved my E92 330i. Sounded so good I always wound down the window when driving through tunnels or on narrow roads with walls at either side! Lots of those up here in Yorkshire! Enjoy.

webwysard · 04-14-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FieldingMellish

Not an LCI. It was registered Feb 2009, on a 58 plate. So one of the last pre-LCIs. In immaculate condition.

As usual, paid a bit more than I intended but what the hell, it's only money.

How come its not an LCI ? or probably they are different from engine to engine ? My 2008 (58reg) 335i was I think the very first of the LCI cars.

Fox530 · 04-15-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by webwysard

How come its not an LCI ? or probably they are different from engine to engine ? My 2008 (58reg) 335i was I think the very first of the LCI cars.

Although LCI cars are October 2008 onwards, there will be cars which were produced earlier than this, and are thus pre LCI, but not actually sold until later. It's quite common.

marmac · 04-15-2011, 02:42 AM

Yup had a 330i touring on a 09 reg that was pre lci.It was also an auto(my first auto) and i loved it for city driving.Being honest i prefered it to my manual 335i.Enjoy the new car

doughboy · 04-15-2011, 04:07 AM

Thank god! at last!

330i saloon - awesome - if ever an E9x will have a cult status it will be that one! Especially now its been killed off.

Does that mean you'll stop mithering us with questions?

Its too late now for any more worries - you've bought it!

chrisbin · 04-15-2011, 04:58 AM

Well done FM!

FieldingMellish · 04-15-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

Thank god! at last!

Does that mean you'll stop mithering us with questions?

Its too late now for any more worries - you've bought it!

Au contraire, Blackadder! This is just the beginning...

Hotcoupe · 04-15-2011, 07:02 AM

Saw this one this morning:

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/de...jA2MEU0Njg3MjA=

Auto, but a cracking looking car

Falmouthboy · 04-15-2011, 07:34 AM

Well done FM - If it's the same engine that we have in our 130i it's a cracking unit and, having driven a more powerful 135i, an engine with far more character than one with a turbo – it will thrive on revs. Also, if the weight of the clutch and speed of the gear box are the same, an auto will suit it better.

rogerxp · 04-15-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

Rog, have i missed the post where you've officially spilt the beans, vis a vis your motor?
Your sig says the 330 has gone and you said in one post (maybe the bank recommendation one?) about moving a big ol widge of cash - I'm guessing there's a new motor on (or about to be) on the driveway? Cough it up man, share the news!

Patience my friend...

(but Tuesday is shaping up to be quite exciting

).

I'm glad my little clues haven't gone un-noticed

.

FM - a few hours less for you to wait it seems!!

FieldingMellish · 04-16-2011, 04:13 AM

Yes Roger, will look forward to seeing your surprise unveiled.

Both of us in the Stockport area eh?

webwysard · 04-16-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Fox530

Although LCI cars are October 2008 onwards, there will be cars which were produced earlier than this, and are thus pre LCI, but not actually sold until later. It's quite common.

So what you are saying that my car is pre lci ? the built date was sep 08

rogerxp · 04-16-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FieldingMellish

Yes Roger, will look forward to seeing your surprise unveiled.

Both of us in the Stockport area eh?

Where about do you live FM??? I'm in Bramhall myself.

doughboy · 04-16-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by webwysard

So what you are saying that my car is pre lci ? the built date was sep 08

The LCI launch was sept 08, so a build date of sept 08 must be very early LCI.

Do you have the double creased bonnet? that's the giveaway.

FieldingMellish · 04-16-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Where about do you live FM??? I'm in Bramhall myself.

I live in Cheadle, so not too far from you.

Fox530 · 04-16-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by webwysard

So what you are saying that my car is pre lci ? the built date was sep 08

I've no idea if your car is LCI or not, it was built right on the changeover. Without a photograph we can't tell you.

If it has the HDD based idrive, it's LCI.

Surely though you must be able to tell whether yours looks the same as the currently brand new examples, though? I mean its pretty obvious if its an older one or an LCI one?

webwysard · 04-17-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

The LCI launch was sept 08, so a build date of sept 08 must be very early LCI.

Do you have the double creased bonnet? that's the giveaway.

Yes it has a double creased bonnet.

I was sure that it was an LCI but put me in doubt because of the release dates.

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Originally Posted by Fox530

I've no idea if your car is LCI or not, it was built right on the changeover. Without a photograph we can't tell you.

If it has the HDD based idrive, it's LCI.

Surely though you must be able to tell whether yours looks the same as the currently brand new examples, though? I mean its pretty obvious if its an older one or an LCI one?

Yes it has HDD based idrive

I think my car is the very very first of the LCI's.

FieldingMellish · 04-18-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Where about do you live FM??? I'm in Bramhall myself.

Picked up my 330i today. What can I say? It's almost obscene how much I love this car.

Pics when I get a chance....

Fox530 · 04-18-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FieldingMellish

Picked up my 330i today. What can I say? It's almost obscene how much I love this car.

The paper stats just dont tell the story of the real difference between 330d and 330i, do they. Enjoy your new car, it sounds fantastic. I'm quite jealous

04-14-2011, 05:15 PM	#24
rogerxp Major General Drives: 370Z R'ster / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire Posts: 5,648 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [1.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [4.50] 2003 Maserati 4200 [2.33] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Nice one FM. I'm not 100% sure quite how your 330i engine differs to the one in my E46 but mine has performed faultlessly for the last 13 months, and thats with 78,000 on the clock, so hopefully you'll have many happy miles ahead of you. I still find myself turning the stereo off and lowering the windows just to hear the engine, even at low speeds, as it makes a fabulous bassy sound then screams like a banshee up to the limiter. ENJOY. __________________ Current -: 370Z GT Roadster / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe

04-14-2011, 05:25 PM	#25
sheps Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (2)	Rog, have i missed the post where you've officially spilt the beans, vis a vis your motor? Your sig says the 330 has gone and you said in one post (maybe the bank recommendation one?) about moving a big ol widge of cash - I'm guessing there's a new motor on (or about to be) on the driveway? Cough it up man, share the news! __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.

04-14-2011, 05:29 PM	#26
RockIt Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Mercedes C350 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Curry Capital of Yorkshire! Posts: 1,679 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Mercedes C350 ... [0.00]	Congratulations on the new car I absolutely loved my E92 330i. Sounded so good I always wound down the window when driving through tunnels or on narrow roads with walls at either side! Lots of those up here in Yorkshire! Enjoy. __________________ Quality Classic & Modern Rock... http://www.wix.com/aarrenmowle/break-out-rocks

04-15-2011, 04:07 AM	#30
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,760 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	Thank god! at last! 330i saloon - awesome - if ever an E9x will have a cult status it will be that one! Especially now its been killed off. Does that mean you'll stop mithering us with questions? Its too late now for any more worries - you've bought it! __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

04-15-2011, 04:58 AM	#31
chrisbin Colonel Drives: M-Benz C250CDi Est Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 2,300 iTrader: (1)	Well done FM! __________________ Current - M-Benz C250Cdi Sport Plus Auto Est. Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.

04-15-2011, 02:42 AM	#29
marmac Enlisted Member Drives: e91 335i m sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: aberdeen Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Yup had a 330i touring on a 09 reg that was pre lci.It was also an auto(my first auto) and i loved it for city driving.Being honest i prefered it to my manual 335i.Enjoy the new car

04-15-2011, 07:02 AM	#33
Hotcoupe Major General Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,872 iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [4.17] 2007 335D [0.00]	Saw this one this morning: http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/de...jA2MEU0Njg3MjA= Auto, but a cracking looking car

04-15-2011, 07:34 AM	#34
Falmouthboy Squadron Leader (Ret'd) Drives: E91 330d SE & Mini Coupe JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cornwall Posts: 631 iTrader: (0)	Well done FM - If it's the same engine that we have in our 130i it's a cracking unit and, having driven a more powerful 135i, an engine with far more character than one with a turbo – it will thrive on revs. Also, if the weight of the clutch and speed of the gear box are the same, an auto will suit it better.

04-16-2011, 04:13 AM	#36
FieldingMellish Captain Drives: 330i M Sport auto saloon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 830 iTrader: (0)	Yes Roger, will look forward to seeing your surprise unveiled. Both of us in the Stockport area eh?

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