Former COTM (330i) in New Hands

BigSkyBimmerfan · 05-30-2012, 11:16 AM

Well I had an eventful memorial weekend, flying to Chicago to pick up my first BMW and then driving her 1,500 miles back home to Montana

The car is a jet black '06 330i, which some of you may recognize as COTM from I believe April, 2009. It was purchased through the forum classifieds, and I was lucky to be able to work with Nevets1, the original owner, all-around great guy, and the man responsible for what is, IMO, a supremely classy build.

The car started with premium, sport, and cold weather packages, and then Nevets1 added...

- Full M-tech aero kit
- Carbon fiber splitters
- Carbon fiber diffuser
- Carbon fiber rear spoiler / mirror covers
- Rogue SSK
- BMW Performance Strut Brace
- Clutch Delay Valve delete
- M-tech door sills
- OEM Aluminum pedals
- BMW Performance shift knob
- BMW Performance boot
- Blacklines
- Koni FSD/Eibach pro kit
- 19" MorrVS8's-Signature Silver Forged wheels
- Goodyear F1 asym. 245F/275R
- BMW Performance intake
- BMW Performance exhaust-catback
- Matte black shadowlines
- 35% tint
- BMW Performance steering wheel
- OEM carbon fiber center console
- OEM M3 iDrive knob
- OEM aluminum e-brake handle
- Vitex amber gones
- RPI scoops

Some pictures of mine from the trip home...

And I have to steal a few of Nevets1's pics for my OP until I can shoot a few more of my own. As you can tell he's got some skills behind the lens, so check out his original thread if you haven't already for many more great shots...

And I also need to poach his outstanding video of the performance exhaust doing its thing...

YouTube clip

That's it for now. I'm thrilled to be an owner and hope to add more photos, maybe vids as I get to know the car and take it forward in the same spirit Nevets1 started. We're thinking maybe brakes next...

Duck360198 · 05-30-2012, 11:40 AM

I don't know how many times I caught myself checking out the for sale thread when it was up. The car truly is done to perfection. Glad it went to another forum member. Enjoy the hell out of it. 330i's =

E90Company · 05-30-2012, 11:40 AM

Looking great, love the interior

kdbryce · 05-30-2012, 11:50 AM

congrats... sick that you got it from someone on here

I've always wanted to fly to get a car and have a long road trip back.. sounds like a good time man

iBoost · 05-30-2012, 12:00 PM

Wow that's perfectly modded

congratz!

BKap08 · 05-30-2012, 01:07 PM

man that interior is gorgeous!

VMRWheels · 05-30-2012, 01:32 PM

Favorite steering wheel! Good work and great taste in mods!

porkchops! · 05-30-2012, 01:46 PM

wow. unbelievable in all aspects... really shows how beautiful a pre-lci e90 can be modded. Enjoy!

nevets1 · 05-30-2012, 02:31 PM

Jon-

So good seeing the 330i. Really happy she's in your hands

Subscribed.

-Steven

Tallest · 05-30-2012, 02:32 PM

very beautiful interior and overall well put together car. Congrats on a cool buy!

Donia330i · 05-30-2012, 02:54 PM

love this car!! best 330i on here! All you need to do is add the BMW PBK and you'll be set

E90Mario · 05-30-2012, 03:48 PM

So clean! Congrats!

andybui82 · 05-30-2012, 05:02 PM

amazing build. enjoy it

BIFCAIDS · 05-30-2012, 05:24 PM

Car actually makes me sick to think how much must have been spent on it lol

Looks fantastic, only bit I'm not keen on is the spoiler.

BAMxi · 05-30-2012, 05:33 PM

Wow. Amazing buy. Car is pure sex.

just4kickz · 05-30-2012, 06:40 PM

nice. all you need is an updated diffuser

maf330xi · 05-30-2012, 07:16 PM

It's nice to see this car in the hands of another forum member. Congrats on the purchase and I hope my car will look the same one day!

remmib · 05-31-2012, 07:11 AM

Congrats on your perfect e90 330i.

Eternal · 05-31-2012, 07:16 AM

I want that steering wheel!

M2M2M2 · 05-31-2012, 08:05 AM

You lucky dog!

Had I seen this car earlier I would have paid cash on the spot! You sir, are one lucky fellow.

BigSkyBimmerfan · 05-31-2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc08i

You lucky dog!

Had I seen this car earlier I would have paid cash on the spot! You sir, are one lucky fellow.

SMC08i sums up my thoughts exactly. I think I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to snatch her up. I was only browsing lightly at the time; hadn't planned on buying for months but when I saw her pop up I scrambled to make it happen.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I'm looking for local groups and I think the best option is a crew of nutters operating out of Calgary, so I hope to hook up with them for a cruise and shoot soon...

Alen E90 · 05-31-2012, 11:57 AM

congrats on the new ride, she looks great

05-30-2012, 11:16 AM	#1
BigSkyBimmerfan Private 11 Rep 97 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Well I had an eventful memorial weekend, flying to Chicago to pick up my first BMW and then driving her 1,500 miles back home to Montana The car is a jet black '06 330i, which some of you may recognize as COTM from I believe April, 2009. It was purchased through the forum classifieds, and I was lucky to be able to work with Nevets1, the original owner, all-around great guy, and the man responsible for what is, IMO, a supremely classy build. The car started with premium, sport, and cold weather packages, and then Nevets1 added... - Full M-tech aero kit - Carbon fiber splitters - Carbon fiber diffuser - Carbon fiber rear spoiler / mirror covers - Rogue SSK - BMW Performance Strut Brace - Clutch Delay Valve delete - M-tech door sills - OEM Aluminum pedals - BMW Performance shift knob - BMW Performance boot - Blacklines - Koni FSD/Eibach pro kit - 19" MorrVS8's-Signature Silver Forged wheels - Goodyear F1 asym. 245F/275R - BMW Performance intake - BMW Performance exhaust-catback - Matte black shadowlines - 35% tint - BMW Performance steering wheel - OEM carbon fiber center console - OEM M3 iDrive knob - OEM aluminum e-brake handle - Vitex amber gones - RPI scoops Some pictures of mine from the trip home... And I have to steal a few of Nevets1's pics for my OP until I can shoot a few more of my own. As you can tell he's got some skills behind the lens, so check out his original thread if you haven't already for many more great shots... And I also need to poach his outstanding video of the performance exhaust doing its thing... YouTube clip That's it for now. I'm thrilled to be an owner and hope to add more photos, maybe vids as I get to know the car and take it forward in the same spirit Nevets1 started. We're thinking maybe brakes next... Last edited by BigSkyBimmerfan; 05-31-2012 at 10:11 PM..
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Duck360198 Lieutenant Colonel 260 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: 2018 F30 340i Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cin City iTrader: (8)	I don't know how many times I caught myself checking out the for sale thread when it was up. The car truly is done to perfection. Glad it went to another forum member. Enjoy the hell out of it. 330i's =
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Looking great, love the interior
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kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 362 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	congrats... sick that you got it from someone on here I've always wanted to fly to get a car and have a long road trip back.. sounds like a good time man __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	Wow that's perfectly modded congratz!
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BKap08 Colonel 57 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: LCI Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	man that interior is gorgeous!
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porkchops! Private First Class 4 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT! iTrader: (0)	wow. unbelievable in all aspects... really shows how beautiful a pre-lci e90 can be modded. Enjoy! __________________ I can explain it for you; but I can't understand it for you.
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05-30-2012, 02:31 PM	#9
nevets1 Captain 47 Rep 674 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Jet Blac Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Jon- So good seeing the 330i. Really happy she's in your hands Subscribed. -Steven __________________ ________________________________ '06 330i/6mt/JB-Terra/Navi/ZSP/Full M-Tech/CFspitters/CF spoiler/RogueSSK/Performance Shift Knob-Boot/19"MorrVS8's/Goodyear F1 Asym. 245-275/KoniFSD-Eibach Pro/Blacklines/BMW Perf. Intake/BMW Perf. Exhaust/Matte Black Shadowlines/Perf. St. Wheel
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Donia330i Major 132 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 19 330i BSM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (7)	love this car!! best 330i on here! All you need to do is add the BMW PBK and you'll be set
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andybui82 Colonel 218 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (5)	amazing build. enjoy it __________________ Cars: SGM 325i l BSM 135i l SS to Gloss White S2000 l Arctic White RS4 l White GTi l AW 335d M-Sport l IS 350 l e92 M3 l F80 m3
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maf330xi First Lieutenant 41 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330xi Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	It's nice to see this car in the hands of another forum member. Congrats on the purchase and I hope my car will look the same one day! __________________ Blacklines \| 19" Morr VS8.2 \| Gloss Black Grilles \| PE \| M-Tech \| KW V1 \| Euro Spec Headlights
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Eternal Lieutenant 95 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2015 435i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (3)	I want that steering wheel!
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M2M2M2 Private First Class 50 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	You lucky dog! Had I seen this car earlier I would have paid cash on the spot! You sir, are one lucky fellow.
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