[EmE90]

Hello everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new (to me) 335D! I used this forum to help make that purchase and I'm happy to join the community.



The car has 69K miles, black SensaTec interior, cold weather package, and iDrive. It's also under Carmax warranty from the previous owner, up to 100k. The only option I really wanted, but was unable to find, was the sport seats. I test drove quite a few others (diesel and gas/petrol) and the leg bolsters are a really nice feature. However, I prefer the SensaTec to leather since it's a DD and I have a four year old boy, but from what research I did, I don't think they make a sport seat in Sensatec material. Anyone know?

Anyway, I love the car and thanks for having me,

Mark

[Zach335i]

Beautiful car and neighborhood!

[EmE90]

Thanks Zach335i! We've got some great neighbors here.

[charlie fairmont]

Welcome! I'm new myself but it didnt take long to realize these folks are great. What are you replacing with the 335d?

[Puerto Rican 335d]

Bienvenue to the group Mark , now lets start modding.

[BB_cuda]

Welcome EmE90. Enjoy your new ride! Are you a first time diesel owner?

[Got_Diesel]

Congrats, Don't believe sport seats came in sensatec.

[1EMR4]

Congrats man! Picked mine up few months ago. This is an amazing group, i'm learning quite a bit from everyone.

[GadgetBMW]

Welcome to the forum. Lovely car, congrats!

[EmE90]

Originally Posted by charlie fairmont

Welcome! I'm new myself but it didnt take long to realize these folks are great. What are you replacing with the 335d?

My well loved black 1997 Mercedes C230 that had 254k and never a major issue.

Originally Posted by BB_cuda

Welcome EmE90. Enjoy your new ride! Are you a first time diesel owner?

Thank you! We already owned a 2014 Passat TDI, so this isn't the first, but we've only owned the Passat for a year.

Originally Posted by Got_Diesel

Congrats, Don't believe sport seats came in sensatec.

Yes, I tried searching Euro posts and it doesn't appear it is an option, even there.

Thanks to all for the warm welcome!

[kg4kdn]

Welcome to the d club Mark, from another Mark. I've had mine for 6 months now and don't regret the purchase what so ever. This forum is great especially if you are out of warrantee and have to do your own maintenance.
When I was shopping for my d, I wanted sport package and most were listed as having leather seats. All I drove and the one I bought actually have nice European "pleather". It's not bad and will probably wear better than leather but it would be nice to have the real cow skin. Here in Houston, it seems like we have about 8 sweating months and the seats get a bit sticky. Maybe the Alpina D3 has cooled seats Do any of you have real leather in your d's? The sport seats are AWESOME though I have to say.

[GaryE30]

I have an M-Sport with black sensatec.

[335dFan]

Originally Posted by kg4kdn

Do any of you have real leather in your d's?

I always assumed mine had real leather: Black Dakota Leather.

The surface gets chafed upon entry on the stitched edge unless I take extraordinary care getting in.

[GottaBeKD]

You're not getting 250k of issue free driving off this thing.

Talk to the banished one and JR to remove the alphabet soup and you should be good.

Edit. Since you're new here you're not up to date on the history and drama of this group. Google. BOHL Diesel.

[Ruso Turisto]

Welcome!!! Just picked up mine two weeks ago with super low kms, based on recommendations from this forum did oil, brake and DEF flushes (stealership no more!). Planning to block off EGR cooler to remedy any future CBU problems. You might want to look into it as well, try go get it cleaned under extended warranty.

[EmE90]

Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

Bienvenue to the group Mark , now lets start modding.

Thanks for the welcome! I'm not sure how much modding I'll do, but I'm sure reading about all you guys are doing.

[Puerto Rican 335d]

put it this way a 335d OEM will do 230 whp , i have 340 whp and 474 wtq some other guys here have more and STILL oustanding mpg's.

[EmE90]

Originally Posted by kg4kdn

Welcome to the d club Mark, from another Mark. I've had mine for 6 months now and don't regret the purchase what so ever. This forum is great especially if you are out of warrantee and have to do your own maintenance.
When I was shopping for my d, I wanted sport package and most were listed as having leather seats. All I drove and the one I bought actually have nice European "pleather". It's not bad and will probably wear better than leather but it would be nice to have the real cow skin. Here in Houston, it seems like we have about 8 sweating months and the seats get a bit sticky. Maybe the Alpina D3 has cooled seats Do any of you have real leather in your d's? The sport seats are AWESOME though I have to say.

Thanks Mark, I definitely prefer the Sensatec or pleather. Even with over 250k on the odometer my 1997 C230 tec seats were still in pretty good shape.

Originally Posted by GaryE30

I have an M-Sport with black sensatec.

Gary, I’m completely jealous! Did you purchase here in the states?

Originally Posted by GottaBeKD

You're not getting 250k of issue free driving off this thing.

Talk to the banished one and JR to remove the alphabet soup and you should be good.

Edit. Since you're new here you're not up to date on the history and drama of this group. Google. BOHL Diesel.

Thank you for the heads up. I’ll do some reading. That’s a bummer to hear since I like to drive my cars to higher mileage, but it’s under warranty to 100k, so I’ll re-evaluate then. Unless I find an M3 sedan or M5 for a good price that I can’t live without and I sell the D.

Originally Posted by Ruso Turisto

Welcome!!! Just picked up mine two weeks ago with super low kms, based on recommendations from this forum did oil, brake and DEF flushes (stealership no more!). Planning to block off EGR cooler to remedy any future CBU problems. You might want to look into it as well, try go get it cleaned under extended warranty.

Thanks Ruso. I’ll do more reading and look into getting it cleaned.

[GaryE30]

Originally Posted by EmE90

Gary, I’m completely jealous! Did you purchase here in the states?

Yes, I bought it from the original owner who selected it from the factory this way. I love it. No wear signs! Does lack that unmistable BMW leather smell that I love so much though.