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mxchris727 · 06-21-2015, 09:37 AM

Hi all,

I had a 06 325i a few years ago, but sold it because it was boring. Since then, I had bought a 2003 540i M-sport 6-speed and a 2004 330i convertible 6-speed. Well, I still have and love the E39, but the E46 rusted out like they all do.

So, I present to you my new-to-me 07 335i sport 6-speed convertible!

I found it in the next town over from me. The owner was a cyclist, and had a custom removable hitch made for a bike rack (which I will be using!). He was the first owner who only serviced the car at BMW. I have records of the turbos, water pump, thermostat, HPFP, and injectors replaced all under warranty. It has 86K on it now. When it hits 100K, I'll do a full inspection with new shocks.

And here is my E39 with my buddy's E24:

I look forward to getting to know you all!

Regards,
Chris P.

tsiu6 · 06-21-2015, 09:42 AM

What color is that? That combo is breathtaking. Incredible with all that maint already done

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Do you still have your e39 540? I had one a while back, that V8 torque into the 6sp was intoxicating.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-21-2015, 09:44 AM

Congrats and welcome brother!

I hope your hardtop treats you better than mine has so far.

Be sure to verify at a dealer or something whether those cords got replaced, and a couple of other parts that were problematic in that year of hardtop.

I would say also look out for the usual N54 HPFP/ waste gate/turbos stuff as well, but it looks like you got that covered- smart!

Best of luck with it.

brewnami · 06-21-2015, 09:44 AM

I think an E39 M sport 540i 6MT is next on my list! Nice rides! I used to have that same color scheme E92!

mxchris727 · 06-21-2015, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsiu6

What color is that? That combo is breathtaking. Incredible with all that maint already done

.

Do you still have your e39 540? I had one a while back, that V8 torque into the 6sp was intoxicating.

It's Monacoblau Metallic on Dakota Saddle Brown, beautiful combo!

And yes! I will always keep my M-sport. It's a very rare model considering that only 1,200 were brought to the US.

Here is an interior shot:

NGEE · 06-21-2015, 10:43 AM

All great cars, for sure. But if I had my pick, I'm going for that E24!

tsiu6 · 06-21-2015, 10:57 AM

^+1. My dad has an e24 M6. It's not as fast as my e90, but she still is incredible to drive...

shaggysimms · 06-21-2015, 11:01 AM

Welcome back!

stewey · 06-21-2015, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NGEE

All great cars, for sure. But if I had my pick, I'm going for that E24!

Ya the e24s are sweet. Too bad they rust like crazy

Takegawa · 06-21-2015, 11:17 AM

What a Nice E93 you got there.

bimmette · 06-21-2015, 11:49 AM

Welcome back, Chris!! Yay for e93s!!! Just in time for summer!
Happy modding!

ethanjoon · 06-21-2015, 12:19 PM

Loveee that color combo. Congrats

Dmoney · 06-21-2015, 12:35 PM

Love the color combo! Interior is on point!

Johnny Boost · 06-21-2015, 01:49 PM

Nice upgrade from 325 OP.

Wilt · 06-21-2015, 05:18 PM

Be prepared to give the car a revitalization, with
new belts
new hoses, not just cooling system but also AC and power steering hoses!
belt pulleys tensioner/idler,
oil filter housing gasket
valve cover gasket

all this stuff simply wears out and needs replacement (about 80-100k miles or 8-10 years is not uncommon). And what with the increasing use of plastics, which get brittle with time, miscellaneous plastic things fail under the hood.

Air Drop · 06-21-2015, 07:10 PM

Beautiful color combo. Nice work on the 6spd too

SAADTHESAV · 06-21-2015, 07:35 PM

holy, i'm in love with the color of the interior

einbruch10 · 06-21-2015, 08:36 PM

monaco blue ftw!

Chrisruf911 · 06-21-2015, 09:37 PM

Great looking car. Monaco is a beautiful color when it's polished up.

mxchris727 · 06-22-2015, 08:44 AM

Thank you all! It seems that saddle brown is an uncommon color..

Just out of curiosity, are there any maintenance procedures that I should follow up with the hardtop? I have already read the lubrication thread, but am unsure if there are any common issues.

mike@x-ph.com · 06-22-2015, 02:24 PM

Congrats and welcome back !!

mxchris727 · 06-29-2016, 10:35 AM

Just came across my old thread and thought that I'd post an update. The car has been flawless; I haven't had any problems at all. Having the hardtop is very enjoyable; I wouldn’t have it any other way. A few months ago I installed new OEM sport shocks and new Continental tires. I also replaced the tire pressure sensors just to be sure that they would not give me problems in the near future. I am planning to clean the valves, change out the spark plugs, and replace the oil filter housing gaskets next week. I know for a fact that the valves have never been cleaned, so I’ll post some before and after pictures with my thoughts.

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mxchris727 Captain 193 Rep 666 Posts Drives: '03 M5, '06 325i, '12 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Westport, CT iTrader: (0)	I'm Back! Hi all, I had a 06 325i a few years ago, but sold it because it was boring. Since then, I had bought a 2003 540i M-sport 6-speed and a 2004 330i convertible 6-speed. Well, I still have and love the E39, but the E46 rusted out like they all do. So, I present to you my new-to-me 07 335i sport 6-speed convertible! I found it in the next town over from me. The owner was a cyclist, and had a custom removable hitch made for a bike rack (which I will be using!). He was the first owner who only serviced the car at BMW. I have records of the turbos, water pump, thermostat, HPFP, and injectors replaced all under warranty. It has 86K on it now. When it hits 100K, I'll do a full inspection with new shocks. And here is my E39 with my buddy's E24: I look forward to getting to know you all! Regards, Chris P. __________________ BMW GT1 (INPA, DIS, WinKFP, ect..), ISTA/P & /D is up and running! PM me if you want to stop by and code your car.
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tsiu6 Private 9 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2006 330 "The Dark Knight" Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	What color is that? That combo is breathtaking. Incredible with all that maint already done . Do you still have your e39 540? I had one a while back, that V8 torque into the 6sp was intoxicating.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Congrats and welcome brother! I hope your hardtop treats you better than mine has so far. Be sure to verify at a dealer or something whether those cords got replaced, and a couple of other parts that were problematic in that year of hardtop. I would say also look out for the usual N54 HPFP/ waste gate/turbos stuff as well, but it looks like you got that covered- smart! Best of luck with it.
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brewnami Major 100 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (5)	I think an E39 M sport 540i 6MT is next on my list! Nice rides! I used to have that same color scheme E92! __________________ 2009 335i M Sport coupe, BSM with black/aluminum interior, 6MT, JB4 G5, MDH Backend Flash, Walbro 255 inline LPFP, VRSF Inlets, BMS 3" catless DP's, Borla Aggressive catback, ER FMIC, ER charge pipe, Tial BOV, BMS 2.3 gal Meth Kit, BMS Sport Oil Cooler Valve, Ported CDV, RB PCV, Cyba ram air scoops, Status Gruppe SRS coilovers, ECS trailing arms, Forgestar F14 SDC.
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NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 886 Rep 2,480 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	All great cars, for sure. But if I had my pick, I'm going for that E24! __________________ 1M. Previously: '13 135is; '07 E90 335i; '02 325i; '99 Z3; '98 328is; '87 L6; '77 320i
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tsiu6 Private 9 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2006 330 "The Dark Knight" Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	^+1. My dad has an e24 M6. It's not as fast as my e90, but she still is incredible to drive...
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06-21-2015, 11:17 AM	#10
Takegawa Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E91 335D M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	What a Nice E93 you got there.
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ethanjoon Major 184 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Loveee that color combo. Congrats __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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Dmoney New Member 8 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Love the color combo! Interior is on point! __________________ 2007 BMW 335i e92 - Montego Blue, Gray Popular Interior, iDrive, 6MT, Sport/Premium/Cold Weather PKG w/CA, Black out Kidney Grilles,
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Wilt Major 228 Rep 1,045 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SF Bay area iTrader: (0)	Be prepared to give the car a revitalization, with new belts new hoses, not just cooling system but also AC and power steering hoses! belt pulleys tensioner/idler, oil filter housing gasket valve cover gasket all this stuff simply wears out and needs replacement (about 80-100k miles or 8-10 years is not uncommon). And what with the increasing use of plastics, which get brittle with time, miscellaneous plastic things fail under the hood.
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Air Drop Private First Class 36 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Beautiful color combo. Nice work on the 6spd too __________________ -Mike 2008 335i 6MT Coupe Sapphire Black Metallic / Saddle Brown
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SAADTHESAV Captain 267 Rep 906 Posts Drives: '18 SMB F80 M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	holy, i'm in love with the color of the interior
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mxchris727 Captain 193 Rep 666 Posts Drives: '03 M5, '06 325i, '12 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Westport, CT iTrader: (0)	Thank you all! It seems that saddle brown is an uncommon color.. Just out of curiosity, are there any maintenance procedures that I should follow up with the hardtop? I have already read the lubrication thread, but am unsure if there are any common issues. __________________ BMW GT1 (INPA, DIS, WinKFP, ect..), ISTA/P & /D is up and running! PM me if you want to stop by and code your car.
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06-29-2016, 10:35 AM	#22
mxchris727 Captain 193 Rep 666 Posts Drives: '03 M5, '06 325i, '12 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Westport, CT iTrader: (0)	Just came across my old thread and thought that I'd post an update. The car has been flawless; I haven't had any problems at all. Having the hardtop is very enjoyable; I wouldn’t have it any other way. A few months ago I installed new OEM sport shocks and new Continental tires. I also replaced the tire pressure sensors just to be sure that they would not give me problems in the near future. I am planning to clean the valves, change out the spark plugs, and replace the oil filter housing gaskets next week. I know for a fact that the valves have never been cleaned, so I’ll post some before and after pictures with my thoughts. __________________ BMW GT1 (INPA, DIS, WinKFP, ect..), ISTA/P & /D is up and running! PM me if you want to stop by and code your car.
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