I know... Another new Member thread

ryvatil · 02-17-2012, 01:58 PM

But, I couldn't contain my excitement any longer and needed to share. I've lurked around these parts for years now, knowing that one day I would own a 335i. Although I thought I would only ever buy a alpine white coupe... I had to settle for the exact opposite.

Picked up my new to me beauty in Dec. Actually this 2007 BSM 335i is kind of new, with only... wait for it... 4,500 miles! Bought from a very meticulous owner who babied it since purchasing new. Honestly, this car cannot be any cleaner and I think to myself how lucky I am to now own it.

Subtle mods have been Procede chip, Vishnu DCI, Black lines, Morr wheels, carbon emblems, black grill. I've also tinted 35% and clear bra'd the front end (not shown in pictures).

Thanks for looking. Comments welcome. Any info about what I should be looking for in regards to such low miles would be greatly appreciated. So far I've just flushed the break fluid, oil change, and ran some Techron through the tank

AddictedToBavarian · 02-17-2012, 02:00 PM

Wow nice ride, good condition, low miles, and awesome mods. #WIN

edirtaynine · 02-17-2012, 02:02 PM

looks nice and clean. blacklines def change and improve the rear the most. next mod should be an msport front bumper and suspension.

ryvatil · 02-17-2012, 02:09 PM

I agree. Although the sport suspension definitely helps with the gap, it still does not look right to me and needs to be lowered. I also think a new bumper will be in my future. Pre LCI looks sorta bland nowadays. I'm not complaining though, I still have a hard time walking away from the car without stopping to look back and admire.

AddictedToBavarian · 02-17-2012, 02:13 PM

Damn I just realized that car has been driven an average of 900 miles a year for the past 5 years. What's the story behind that? I thought I was pathetic for putting on only 2,000 in 10 months.

ryvatil · 02-17-2012, 02:18 PM

Previous owner had a paid company car. I think like most of us who are OCD and having the option, chose to drive that car instead of putting his 335i in danger.

That and traveling extensively for work meant the bimmer hibernated in the garage, connected to a battery tender for most of it's life.

AddictedToBavarian · 02-17-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ryvatil

Previous owner had a paid company car. I think like most of us who are OCD and having the option, chose to drive that car instead of putting his 335i in danger.

That and traveling extensively for work meant the bimmer hibernated in the garage, connected to a battery tender for most of it's life.

Me being one of them. I have a company car and my car relaxes all day. Lol

BenTrovato · 02-17-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 328xi0wner

Me being one of them. I have a company car and my car relaxes all day. Lol

lol I do the exact same thing! Dump a whole bunch of $$$ into the car, baby it and it keep in the garage while I drive a different vehicle. Just like OP, whoever gets my car next will be extremely lucky.

Congrats on the purchase!

bo1o02 · 02-17-2012, 02:28 PM

looks great but good luck paying for repairs.

OfficialBOLO · 02-17-2012, 02:51 PM

Low milage is awesome but like others have said repairs are going to be a bitch, especially on the 07s. I would consider CPO'ing it if you can, or at least buying a reputable 3rd party warranty.

Regardless, car looks really good and that milage is perfect for modding. Have fun!

badblkX6 · 02-17-2012, 02:56 PM

good find and clean car! best of luck with it. i would be curious to see some pics with the tint!

SilverII · 02-17-2012, 02:58 PM

nice

apc3libras · 02-17-2012, 03:04 PM

Crazy low miles! Congrats, it looks great.

ryvatil · 02-17-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BkNy3

Low milage is awesome but like others have said repairs are going to be a bitch, especially on the 07s. I would consider CPO'ing it if you can, or at least buying a reputable 3rd party warranty.

I have been worrying about this. I am conflicted after researching these forums on what my best option is. CPO, Third Party, just saving the money for future repairs. The HPFP has been replaced in this car.

Also, I usually average about 7k miles a year. If I CPO this car, will I even benefit from it before any major issues arise?

Any third party suggestions?

sickem · 02-17-2012, 03:45 PM

I think the car is real nice. congrats and welcome. do you like the chrome window trim? I wrapped mine as I'm a "chromophobe." That would be a nice, cheap, simple mod that makes the car a little more aggressive IMO. Also, have you considered a rear deck spoiler? I have the M3 one, but there is also the OEM sedan or M-Tech spoiler which is a little beefier.

Bavarian13 · 02-17-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ryvatil

I have been worrying about this. I am conflicted after researching these forums on what my best option is. CPO, Third Party, just saving the money for future repairs. The HPFP has been replaced in this car.

Also, I usually average about 7k miles a year. If I CPO this car, will I even benefit from it before any major issues arise?

Any third party suggestions?

The best option is to CPO it and that is only worthwhile depending on the original service date of the car.

I honestly think you may be best just budgeting for the maintenance. It's not as bad as many people make it out to be. Just depends on your disposable income. You'll soon see many people shouldn't be driving these cars because of the costs.

VernacularHam · 02-17-2012, 03:47 PM

Nice ride! I wasn't a huge fan of the tail lamps on the '07 e90's, but otherwise the car looks fantastic

Verbatim · 02-17-2012, 03:48 PM

such low miles mean that the common parts that would have failed under warranty, didn't, and now you're going to be stuck paying for them.

OfficialBOLO · 02-17-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by davidkneiber

such low miles mean that the common parts that would have failed under warranty, didn't, and now you're going to be stuck paying for them.

+1, what i meant to imply in my prior post

I am actually myself in the market for a 3rd party warranty because my 4/50k is expiring march 28th. If anyone knows of a reputable one, im all ears.

Sara504 · 02-17-2012, 04:55 PM

Looks clean, but please tell me you're arent putting shitty gas in your car.. ...

ryvatil · 02-17-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Looks clean, but please tell me you're arent putting shitty gas in your car.. ...

LOL. I haven't heard many things about Union being crap gas. Either way, I am not a normal 76 guy, it was just the closest station available the day I bought the car. Chevron 93 is my usual, since this is the closest station from home.

KidSupreme · 02-17-2012, 05:06 PM

Nice car congrats. How much did u get it for? lol

02-17-2012, 01:58 PM	#1
ryvatil New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	I know... Another new Member thread But, I couldn't contain my excitement any longer and needed to share. I've lurked around these parts for years now, knowing that one day I would own a 335i. Although I thought I would only ever buy a alpine white coupe... I had to settle for the exact opposite. Picked up my new to me beauty in Dec. Actually this 2007 BSM 335i is kind of new, with only... wait for it... 4,500 miles! Bought from a very meticulous owner who babied it since purchasing new. Honestly, this car cannot be any cleaner and I think to myself how lucky I am to now own it. Subtle mods have been Procede chip, Vishnu DCI, Black lines, Morr wheels, carbon emblems, black grill. I've also tinted 35% and clear bra'd the front end (not shown in pictures). Thanks for looking. Comments welcome. Any info about what I should be looking for in regards to such low miles would be greatly appreciated. So far I've just flushed the break fluid, oil change, and ran some Techron through the tank Attached Images
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02-17-2012, 02:51 PM	#10
OfficialBOLO Captain Drives: 2013 F30 335i X-Drive MSport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 737 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i X-Drive [0.00]	Low milage is awesome but like others have said repairs are going to be a bitch, especially on the 07s. I would consider CPO'ing it if you can, or at least buying a reputable 3rd party warranty. Regardless, car looks really good and that milage is perfect for modding. Have fun! __________________ 2013 F30 335i X-Drive / AW / CR / MSPORT / PREMIUM / TECH / HK / Heated Seats / Sport Auto / PDC / M Performance Grills and Spoiler / 20% tint
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02-17-2012, 03:04 PM	#13
apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,688 iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [2.00]	Crazy low miles! Congrats, it looks great. __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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02-17-2012, 03:45 PM	#15
sickem Freude am fahren Drives: in the fast lane Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey Posts: 1,940 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [3.25]	I think the car is real nice. congrats and welcome. do you like the chrome window trim? I wrapped mine as I'm a "chromophobe." That would be a nice, cheap, simple mod that makes the car a little more aggressive IMO. Also, have you considered a rear deck spoiler? I have the M3 one, but there is also the OEM sedan or M-Tech spoiler which is a little beefier. __________________ Cobb E40 PROtune by Jake@PTF/RR catless DPs/aFe DCI/ETS 5" FMIC/ER CP/Forge DVs/Alpina B3 TCU flash/BMW Perf. Exhaust./BMW Performance Style 313s/M-Tech Rear
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02-17-2012, 03:47 PM	#17
VernacularHam New Member Drives: BMW 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Nice ride! I wasn't a huge fan of the tail lamps on the '07 e90's, but otherwise the car looks fantastic __________________ 2012 335is
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02-17-2012, 02:00 PM	#2
AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,723 iTrader: (0)	Wow nice ride, good condition, low miles, and awesome mods. #WIN
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02-17-2012, 02:02 PM	#3
edirtaynine Major General Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,094 iTrader: (0)	looks nice and clean. blacklines def change and improve the rear the most. next mod should be an msport front bumper and suspension.
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02-17-2012, 02:09 PM	#4
ryvatil New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	I agree. Although the sport suspension definitely helps with the gap, it still does not look right to me and needs to be lowered. I also think a new bumper will be in my future. Pre LCI looks sorta bland nowadays. I'm not complaining though, I still have a hard time walking away from the car without stopping to look back and admire.
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02-17-2012, 02:13 PM	#5
AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,723 iTrader: (0)	Damn I just realized that car has been driven an average of 900 miles a year for the past 5 years. What's the story behind that? I thought I was pathetic for putting on only 2,000 in 10 months.
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02-17-2012, 02:18 PM	#6
ryvatil New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Previous owner had a paid company car. I think like most of us who are OCD and having the option, chose to drive that car instead of putting his 335i in danger. That and traveling extensively for work meant the bimmer hibernated in the garage, connected to a battery tender for most of it's life.
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02-17-2012, 02:28 PM	#9
bo1o02 Lieutenant Drives: the speed limit Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 413 iTrader: (0)	looks great but good luck paying for repairs.
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02-17-2012, 02:56 PM	#11
badblkX6 Captain Drives: 2014 X6 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 722 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2014 BMW X6 [0.00]	good find and clean car! best of luck with it. i would be curious to see some pics with the tint!
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02-17-2012, 02:58 PM	#12
SilverII Colonel Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [4.83]	nice
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02-17-2012, 03:48 PM	#18
Verbatim Colonel Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: at the repair shop Posts: 2,555 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.00]	such low miles mean that the common parts that would have failed under warranty, didn't, and now you're going to be stuck paying for them. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i Sedan \| Sparkling Graphite \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Logic7 Golf Tee \| M3 Spoiler \| LED Angel Eyes \| 5000k Fogs \| Resonator Delete \| Black Kidney Grills \| Black Finisher Rods \| 35%/18% Tint \|12mm/20mm (F/R) Spacers \| Black Lines
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02-17-2012, 04:55 PM	#20
Sara504 Lieutenant General Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 17,671 iTrader: (6)	Looks clean, but please tell me you're arent putting shitty gas in your car.. ... __________________ 2013 335is-Current 2011 335i -Sold 4/13 2006 325i-Sold 7/11
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02-17-2012, 05:06 PM	#22
KidSupreme First Lieutenant Drives: 11' 335i m sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 379 iTrader: (0)	Nice car congrats. How much did u get it for? lol
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