[kiwitt]

Just an update;

I have now owned my 2006 BMW 330i M-Sport for over 3 years and the only things I have done is replaced some old gaskets and new spark plugs.

Meanwhile my BMW 330i M-Sport facebook page has now reached over 2,000 likes
https://www.facebook.com/BMW330iMSport/

I have decided to add M-sport badging to the exterior of the car as it has the other M-Sport options

Editions and packages
P337A M Sports package
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package

[AdroJS83]

It was a sad day, but the time had come to finally sell my 330i. My goal was to hit 200k miles, which I did earlier this year. It has been a dependable vehicle, but required a lot of work. I washed, clayed, polished, ceramic-coated, and sealed the paint to prepare it for the next owner. I posted on Craigslist on Sunday, and surprisingly sold it the very next day, Monday evening. It was the first car I had purchased on my own, learned how to properly clean/detail, and perform repairs/maintenance. I'll miss the naturally-aspirated engine and the linear, responsive throttle. Bye bye N52.

[HellaCockter]

Originally Posted by StealYourFace

Here's mine.. 3.64 LSD going in this week... then a set of bmw performance shocks, m3 control arms and the bmw perf exhaust

What are type of wheels called? Or do ya still own her

[Clammy]

Just saw this thread.

I got a 2006 330i 6MT, M-Sport, to replace my '08 328i 6MT, M-Sport,, which I had owned for 7 years, but that was killed last summer by an idiot who decided to pull out of a parking lot into moving traffic...

When I got her at the end of October, she had 207,000 kms on her (about 128,600 mi). She now has a little over 215,000 kms (about 133,600 mi).

I added a few items to her: bluetooth/USB, Power folding mirrors, FRM2, updated Professional radio, updated climate control faceplate, Euro airbox/K&N filter and silicone tube, custom shift knob, swapped the chrome window trim to matte shadow, and did a bunch of custom coding. I have a 3.64 differential waiting for the US border to open, and I plan on a set of headers/tune, and full suspension refresh (planning on keeping her long term).

I really LOVE this car! When I was looking for a replacement for my 328i, I wanted a pre-LCI E90, for sure, and decided to try to find a 330i (I had a 3 stage intake that I had planned on installing in my 328i that never got done, so I figured I'd cut out the middle man, heheh...). It took a few months, but I got the car I wanted, and am VERY happy!

Cheers!

[alfazrus]

Hey guys! And ladies perhaps!
I don't usually post but I read a lot. This forum helped me so many times over the years. So, I just wanted to contribute.
Now, on N52 platform swapping rear diffs from manual to auto has been very successful. Many of you guys done it & seems to be happy with the swap. But, us with the auto cars has no alternative unless you dish out big $$$$$ from a reputable vendor.
So, I decided to do some experiment. I checked the available rear diffs cross the platform and found 3.91 pumpkin from 328xi. Hhmmmmm, then I took my time, researched realoem.com & came to conclusion that a rear diff from 328xi was the one.
I said what the hell, worth the try. I got one used from ebay. And to my surprise, it was PnP. Just take the 3.64 from the car and put the 3.91 in.
I put liqui moly fully synthetic 75w-90 gear oil while it was out. Swap needed 2 people but with a lift you probably could do it yourself.
You feel the difference. Car is more lively. Maybe, should've come from factory like this. I just wanted to let you guys with the steptronic cars, this mod from 3.91 328xi works plug and play. Perhaps, I might be the only one so far. Combined with stage 3 xHP transmission flash, Hallelujah

[330inner]

Here's mine:

[Staszek]

Man reading this old thread makes me wonder what happened to my old 330, and is it still in the good condition it was when I sold it all those years ago.

I should look up the vin.

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by Staszek

Man reading this old thread makes me wonder what happened to my old 330, and is it still in the good condition it was when I sold it all those years ago.

I should look up the vin.

I can get you a carfax report for free if you're interested.

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

I can get you a carfax report for free if you're interested.

Thanks! Let me see if I can find my old Vin, I have it laying around somewhere.

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by Staszek

Thanks! Let me see if I can find my old Vin, I have it laying around somewhere.

While ya do that, I'm gonna read your ED thread.

I've been reading a lot of those on this website.

Makes me happy

Wish I could've done it but when the E90 was introduced in the U.S. I was 16. Couldn't afford a new BMW

It'ss weird when I read the ED thread, it kinda makes me sad that BMW got rid of the ED program.

[bsmf8x]

Originally Posted by jpx258

Good post

This guys a scammer

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

While ya do that, I'm gonna read your ED thread.

I've been reading a lot of those on this website.

Makes me happy

Wish I could've done it but when the E90 was introduced in the U.S. I was 16. Couldn't afford a new BMW

It'ss weird when I read the ED thread, it kinda makes me sad that BMW got rid of the ED program.

Yea I am bummed that they canceled it. Glad I did it when I did, it was such an experience.

I am going Pcar next, they still have the program.

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by Staszek

Yea I am bummed that they canceled it. Glad I did it when I did, it was such an experience.

I am going Pcar next, they still have the program.

It's just a different feeling seeing how the E90s looked when they were brand new.

Btw, were you able to find the vin?

[MyN52willBEATyou]

Originally Posted by Francoisaboyer

From Canada

What kind of spoiler is this?? Does anyone know?

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

I can get you a carfax report for free if you're interested.

Can I ehhehe 330i

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by mosaud1998

it's just a different feeling seeing how the e90s looked when they were brand new.

Btw, were you able to find the vin?

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[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by Staszek

wbavb33526kr81757

I’ll PM you the carfax when I’m off work

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

I’ll PM you the carfax when I’m off work

HEHEHEHE

[Kneedspeed]

Just got mine at 67,500 miles in excellent condition. Automatic step tronic in SGM color. Luckily I noticed on my own ppi at pickup that the water pump just broke so the bmw dealer fixed that - saved me a lot of trouble!




This is a great car and in my opinion a collectible keeper. But it also will be my daily driver for a long commute.

IÂ’m relatively new here so hereÂ’s some basis for saying that:
1. I just owned a 2011 328i sedan bought at 98,000 miles and I put 4,000 miles on her—hit by truck and totaled otherwise I would’ve kept her. This was a great car too but the 2006 330i feels more special. Handling of my 2006 sport package feels tighter.

2. Before I picked up my car, the dealer gave me a 2012 f30 328i to drive. I put 500 miles on her so I can comment on the differences. It was fine, still a good car but I wasnÂ’t crazy abt the f30 electric steering, softer suspension (even on sport and sport plus), and the response of the turbo i4.

3. I currently drive two bad ass 2017 corvettes I have in my signature, one 460hp (automatic 8 speed) other 650hp at the crank (manual-7)— These are keepers too. The 2006 330i is obviously a different kind of car. But it’s just as fun a drive on the streets, if not a little more just because I can push it more to the limits there. Road feel with the 330i sport package is similar to my vettes on Tour mode, which are on GM’s magnetic ride suspension—330i is softer than Vette sport and track modes. It is also quite a looker to me as I find myself looking back at it like I do with my vettes. I do think the steering is set a tad heavy on the 330i as the c7 vette has a now legendary steering feel (akin to “being on rails”) and it is dialed in less heavy.

[2one3E90]

V6 not v4

[JonOhh]

Man, I wish I could find the previous owner of my 330. Black Sapphire, MT, Sport Package, non i-Drive, Black Dakota interior, and had a slot cut in the front bumper. It came from Beach Ford in Virginia Beach.

[Gamb1t]

Well here's mine. Absolutely fabulous car.







There's a certain sense of solidity and classic BMW-ness that I appreciate. The inline 6 N52 is a gem.