E91 335i LCI Production Numbers or LCI conversion

survivalist · 11-15-2018, 08:29 AM

Hi

Does anyone know, or know where I can find, production numbers for the 335i Touring. Also, is there anyway of knowing how many of a given spec have been produced?

Reason for asking is that I currently own a 2006 335i Auto Touring with some nice options and having tried the FXX 3 and 5 Series models would rather stick with an E91.

While my currently car is very good mechanically it could do with a bumper respray and a couple of small smart repairs. This got me considering how much longer I'd keep it and if so, what enhancements/mods I'd like to do. This would likely include Walnut Blast, Birds Suspension (it already has a Quaife Diff), Gearbox Service etc

Now I'm wondering if I'm going to spend all that cash whether it would be better to do it to a late LCI model? Or would I be better off sourcing the bits to do an LCI conversion - only issue is this may get even more costly.

I've not seen many for sale in the 3 years I've had mine.

Dann · 11-15-2018, 10:06 AM

There's numbers floating around of only 50 335i LCI tourings being made, whether it is true or not I don't know. Howmanyleft.com suggests this is about right.

You could contact BMW as I've heard of people doing this. Someone got hold of the sales numbers for the E36s sold in each colour.

As for what to do. LCI conversion will make it look newer but LCi includes more than just visual changes. Chances are you'll be able to get parts from a crashed car in the correct colour, unless yours is something special.

Manmoths · 11-26-2018, 09:00 AM

There was a 335i Touring with a manual box a while ago on Pistonheads. I was so tempted but it'd done 120k.

Unicorn!

Sir_Dave · 11-26-2018, 09:02 AM

I'd just do an LCI conversion, just take pictures before/after to show it wasnt crashed, which is my usual assumption when i see an LCI conversion lol.

ceejayjay · 11-27-2018, 10:32 AM

Is an E91 335i MT really that rare? and would LCI be rarer still then?

MattOz · 11-27-2018, 10:38 AM

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Is an E91 335i MT really that rare? and would LCI be rarer still then?

When I had my LCI E91 manual, I did some research and there were 19 sold in the UK between March 2009 and late 2011. That's it. So, yes, they're quite rare.

ceejayjay · 11-27-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

When I had my LCI E91 manual, I did some research and there were 19 sold in the UK between March 2009 and late 2011. That's it. So, yes, they're quite rare.

So my 2009 with a Birds setup inc diff is really quite worth having then!! Who knew....

When I bought it I knew it was something good, but not quite how good then.

MattOz · 11-27-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ceejayjay

So my 2009 with a Birds setup inc diff is really quite worth having then!! Who knew....

When I bought it I knew it was something good, but not quite how good then.

Yup, it's a nice thing to own. I have a friend who's offered me his, and I'm currently weighing up whether to sell my LCI E90 335i manual for it. Not in any rush, but it would be nice to get another. My old E91 sold again recently and it's been 'cheap' motoring from a depreciation perspective for the last owner.

ceejayjay · 11-27-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

Yup, it's a nice thing to own. I have a friend who's offered me his, and I'm currently weighing up whether to sell my LCI E90 335i manual for it. Not in any rush, but it would be nice to get another. My old E91 sold again recently and it's been 'cheap' motoring from a depreciation perspective for the last owner.

'cheaps' not a phrase I've heard much since starting to read about N54 335is

mines is in for walnuts on Friday so hopefully that'll help keep her going

MattOz · 11-27-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ceejayjay

'cheaps' not a phrase I've heard much since starting to read about N54 335is

mines is in for walnuts on Friday so hopefully that'll help keep her going

Cheap is relative!

When I had mine walnut blasted it made a noticeable difference. Hope yours feels the same afterwards.

ceejayjay · 11-27-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

Cheap is relative!

When I had mine walnut blasted it made a noticeable difference. Hope yours feels the same afterwards.

yeah, the idle is just a tiny fraction 'bubbly' and I'm hoping that'll clear it, its done 100K so well over the recommended period really so hopefully it will do the trick.

thanks for your feedback though, looking forward to it now

MattOz · 12-05-2018, 08:06 AM

If anyone is genuinely looking for an LCI E91 335i manual, there will be one coming up for sale soon. It's a known forum car and has about 64k miles on it from memory. It's an N54 with the BMW Performance exhaust and 19" 313M's. You'll find it if you search on here hard enough.

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survivalist New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 325i MSport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	E91 335i LCI Production Numbers or LCI conversion Hi Does anyone know, or know where I can find, production numbers for the 335i Touring. Also, is there anyway of knowing how many of a given spec have been produced? Reason for asking is that I currently own a 2006 335i Auto Touring with some nice options and having tried the FXX 3 and 5 Series models would rather stick with an E91. While my currently car is very good mechanically it could do with a bumper respray and a couple of small smart repairs. This got me considering how much longer I'd keep it and if so, what enhancements/mods I'd like to do. This would likely include Walnut Blast, Birds Suspension (it already has a Quaife Diff), Gearbox Service etc Now I'm wondering if I'm going to spend all that cash whether it would be better to do it to a late LCI model? Or would I be better off sourcing the bits to do an LCI conversion - only issue is this may get even more costly. I've not seen many for sale in the 3 years I've had mine.
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Dann Major 132 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: E90 LCi 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	There's numbers floating around of only 50 335i LCI tourings being made, whether it is true or not I don't know. Howmanyleft.com suggests this is about right. You could contact BMW as I've heard of people doing this. Someone got hold of the sales numbers for the E36s sold in each colour. As for what to do. LCI conversion will make it look newer but LCi includes more than just visual changes. Chances are you'll be able to get parts from a crashed car in the correct colour, unless yours is something special. __________________ My Individual E90 LCI 335i Last edited by Dann; 11-15-2018 at 10:18 AM..
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Manmoths New Member 24 Rep 17 Posts Drives: LCI 335d Touring Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	There was a 335i Touring with a manual box a while ago on Pistonheads. I was so tempted but it'd done 120k. Unicorn!
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Sir_Dave Asset Finance Broker 55 Rep 155 Posts Drives: e91 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	I'd just do an LCI conversion, just take pictures before/after to show it wasnt crashed, which is my usual assumption when i see an LCI conversion lol.
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MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,829 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	If anyone is genuinely looking for an LCI E91 335i manual, there will be one coming up for sale soon. It's a known forum car and has about 64k miles on it from memory. It's an N54 with the BMW Performance exhaust and 19" 313M's. You'll find it if you search on here hard enough.
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