***WARNING*** : only for people who love the M Sport Package!

remmib · 11-10-2006, 12:29 PM

Congrats, look like you have ordered a great car

ba$ior · 11-10-2006, 12:40 PM

BMW 335i M-pakiet(optic),picks from mobile.de

bearfoot · 11-10-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Hey bearfoot, long time no see!

Congrats on your order, you've been busy! I guess you chose TiAg?

I've ordered my car too (see sig), but with the 18" M193s. I just couldn't resist!

When are you going to take delivery?

Dante, thanks

You're right, I have been very busy. You have made an excellent choice as well. Congrats. Your car is loaded with options, nice! I hope you won't regret the 18" wheels, but they look fantastic. I'm sure you won't regret the chosen colour. TiAg with M Sport looks great. Expected delivery of my car is January 2007.

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Congrats, look like you have ordered a great car

Thanks Remmib, I hope so (and I am almost 100% sure)!

bearfoot · 11-10-2006, 12:55 PM

I like the colour below as well (but I would never order it):

Dante · 11-10-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearfoot

Dante, thanks

You're right, I have been very busy. You have made an excellent choice as well. Congrats. Your car is loaded with options, nice! I hope you won't regret the 18" wheels, but they look fantastic. I'm sure you won't regret the chosen colour. TiAg with M Sport looks great. Expected delivery of my car is January 2007.

Thank you, too!
I test drove both wheels and it wasn't a big difference in riding comfort. But the 18"s follow tracks a little more.

Now the wait!

bearfoot · 11-10-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Now the wait!

Yes I know. Fortunately, the e46 still drives great after 200000 kilometres.

The only downside of getting a new car in the winter, is that you will have to mount the winter wheels. I know in Germany you are obliged to drive on winter tyres. In The Netherlands, it's up to yourself. I have chosen for the winter wheels below:

Dante · 11-10-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearfoot

Yes I know. Fortunately, the e46 still drives great after 200000 kilometres.

The only downside of getting a new car in the winter, is that you will have to mount the winter wheels. I know in Germany you are obliged to drive on winter tyres. In The Netherlands, it's up to yourself. I have chosen for the winter wheels below:

Exactly! I'll have 158 or 159 as winter wheels, don't know yet. But I prefer 158!

At least we have something to look forward in summer 07!

enwhykiid · 11-10-2006, 05:36 PM

i like everything on the car except the rear

bearfoot · 11-14-2006, 12:45 PM

The Sparkling Graphite e90 below has 158 Styling wheels. Dante, when you order 161 Styling, BMW will probably advise you to buy 4 'front' wheels. This means 4x 225 instead of 2x 225 (front) 2x 245 (back). 245 is very wide for a wintertyre. 245 in the back would look better (the wheel arch would be filled better), but I think the 158 Styling wheels still look good. And, like you say, at least we will have something to look forward to.

Dante · 11-14-2006, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearfoot

The Sparkling Graphite e90 below has 158 Styling wheels. Dante, when you order 161 Styling, BMW will probably advise you to buy 4 'front' wheels. This means 4x 225 instead of 2x 225 (front) 2x 245 (back). 245 is very wide for a wintertyre. 245 in the back would look better (the wheel arch would be filled better), but I think the 158 Styling wheels still look good. And, like you say, at least we will have something to look forward to.

Thank you, bearfoot!

I already bought the wheels from my dealer (used with only 500 kms on them), he said they are style 159. I haven't got them yet, but I think it's rather likely they are style 158, because BMW sells mostly 158s as winter alloys.

Will have to wait and see.

C6H12O6 · 11-22-2006, 10:28 AM

how much is this shit?

bearfoot · 12-23-2006, 12:49 PM

I can no longer wait for my car to arrive:

Dante · 12-24-2006, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearfoot

I can no longer wait for my car to arrive:

Come on, you can do it, hold on! You will be fully rewarded!

Merry Christmas to you!

bearfoot · 12-24-2006, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Come on, you can do it, hold on! You will be fully rewarded!

Merry Christmas to you!

Merry Christmas to you too. Good to hear 'an expert' say I will be fully rewarded!

Snakeii · 12-24-2006, 12:49 PM

woow one with the carbon stuff <3

bearfoot · 01-21-2007, 08:27 AM

I'm loving it:

bearfoot · 01-21-2007, 08:48 AM

I picked up my 325i last week on wednesday. Since then it has rained and stormed a lot in The Netherlands. So far, I have driven 1100 kilometres. The car really drives like a dream. Today I decided to clean it. The picture above isn't very nice, but I didn't want to drive the car in the rain after waxing it. My impressions so far:

I-drive: works well but a little bit slow. I thought I loved the navigation last week, but then it sent me in the wrong direction. Furtermore, it takes some time to get used to it.

Suspension: so much better than the e46!

Fuel consumption:

. I hope this will get better! Current average fuel consumption: 10 litres/100 km. my e46 320i: 7,9 litres/100 km.

Engine: so much faster than the e46 320i (I know, 218 instead of 150 HP). Response to the gas pedal is great, it reacts immediately. The sound of the engine is great as well. The start button works nice too, it automatically gives a nice bit of throttle after pushing it to start the car!

Interior: the Alcantara sport seats look good and feel very well. All materials used for the interior are very good.

Exterior: I think the car looks great and I'm happy I went for the M Sport Package. I love the lines of the car. The car is easy to keep clean.

Transmission: The 6-speed automatic gearbox is a huge improvement.

Cruise control: works very nice. I also like it that the speed is shown 'digitally' as well!

M Sport steering wheel: this steering wheel looks and feels great!

Overall handling:

. I really don't need a manual gearbox with such a great automatic transmission!

As you can see I'm very positive so far. However, I would be very disappointed when the car won't get more fuel-economic.

NFS · 01-21-2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearfoot

I picked up my 325i last week on wednesday. Since then it has rained and stormed a lot in The Netherlands. So far, I have driven 1100 kilometres. The car really drives like a dream. Today I decided to clean it. The picture above isn't very nice, but I didn't want to drive the car in the rain after waxing it. My impressions so far:

I-drive: works well but a little bit slow. I thought I loved the navigation last week, but then it sent me in the wrong direction. Furtermore, it takes some time to get used to it.

Suspension: so much better than the e46!

Fuel consumption:

. I hope this will get better! Current average fuel consumption: 10 litres/100 km. my e46 320i: 7,9 litres/100 km.

Engine: so much faster than the e46 320i (I know, 218 instead of 150 HP). Response to the gas pedal is great, it reacts immediately. The sound of the engine is great as well. The start button works nice too, it automatically gives a nice bit of throttle after pushing it to start the car!

Interior: the Alcantara sport seats look good and feel very well. All materials used for the interior are very good.

Exterior: I think the car looks great and I'm happy I went for the M Sport Package. I love the lines of the car. The car is easy to keep clean.

Transmission: The 6-speed automatic gearbox is a huge improvement.

Cruise control: works very nice. I also like it that the speed is shown 'digitally' as well!

M Sport steering wheel: this steering wheel looks and feels great!

Overall handling:

. I really don't need a manual gearbox with such a great automatic transmission!

As you can see I'm very positive so far. However, I would be very disappointed when the car won't get more fuel-economic.

Glad you are enjoying your car. My thoughts on my car were much the same. Good news is I still feel good about it 4 months later !

bearfoot · 01-21-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needforspeed

Glad you are enjoying your car. My thoughts on my car were much the same. Good news is I still feel good about it 4 months later !

Good to hear!

a 325i is pretty fast, your 330i must be a real 'beast'!?!

Dante · 01-21-2007, 12:00 PM

Hey bearfoot,

glad you enjoy your car, tons of details to discover!

What do you think about the xenons? Do you have the adaptive-feature like I do? As you know, I'm not too happy with the lights...

Have fun!

booforty · 01-21-2007, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

many of them don't have xenon lights. Don't care what package it is, it must have xenons.

Totally agree. And they need blacklines...

bearfoot · 01-22-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beauforty

Totally agree. And they need blacklines...

Xenons: I agree!

Blacklines: are a matter of personal taste. I'm not a big fan!

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bearfoot First Lieutenant 36 Rep 305 Posts Drives: e46 320i +soon: e90 325i M Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	The Sparkling Graphite e90 below has 158 Styling wheels. Dante, when you order 161 Styling, BMW will probably advise you to buy 4 'front' wheels. This means 4x 225 instead of 2x 225 (front) 2x 245 (back). 245 is very wide for a wintertyre. 245 in the back would look better (the wheel arch would be filled better), but I think the 158 Styling wheels still look good. And, like you say, at least we will have something to look forward to. Attached Images __________________ Arrived: e90 325i M Sport Package Titanium Silver
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bearfoot First Lieutenant 36 Rep 305 Posts Drives: e46 320i +soon: e90 325i M Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I picked up my 325i last week on wednesday. Since then it has rained and stormed a lot in The Netherlands. So far, I have driven 1100 kilometres. The car really drives like a dream. Today I decided to clean it. The picture above isn't very nice, but I didn't want to drive the car in the rain after waxing it. My impressions so far: I-drive: works well but a little bit slow. I thought I loved the navigation last week, but then it sent me in the wrong direction. Furtermore, it takes some time to get used to it. Suspension: so much better than the e46! Fuel consumption: . I hope this will get better! Current average fuel consumption: 10 litres/100 km. my e46 320i: 7,9 litres/100 km. Engine: so much faster than the e46 320i (I know, 218 instead of 150 HP). Response to the gas pedal is great, it reacts immediately. The sound of the engine is great as well. The start button works nice too, it automatically gives a nice bit of throttle after pushing it to start the car! Interior: the Alcantara sport seats look good and feel very well. All materials used for the interior are very good. Exterior: I think the car looks great and I'm happy I went for the M Sport Package. I love the lines of the car. The car is easy to keep clean. Transmission: The 6-speed automatic gearbox is a huge improvement. Cruise control: works very nice. I also like it that the speed is shown 'digitally' as well! M Sport steering wheel: this steering wheel looks and feels great! Overall handling: . I really don't need a manual gearbox with such a great automatic transmission! As you can see I'm very positive so far. However, I would be very disappointed when the car won't get more fuel-economic. __________________ Arrived: e90 325i M Sport Package Titanium Silver Last edited by bearfoot; 01-21-2007 at 09:04 AM..
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