Introduction, New Owner

E30M3Driver · 01-13-2006, 09:50 PM

Hi all,
I just picked up a Titanium Silver/Black E90 330i with sport package, 6M, Premium, Heated Seats. It was a rep demo with about 8K miles. I CPO'd it for an extra 2 yr, 50K in Warranty for a total of 6/100.

The 330i shares garage space with my 1989 E30 M3 and will be my daily driver. The 330i makes my 6th BMW and first non-M car BMW. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado, so I will eventually be picking up a second set of wheels for the car that will mount snows in the winter, a set of track tires for the summer. While my M3 remains my preferred track car, the E90 is so good, it must get some track time. I hope to take it out to Sonoma for a BMW CCA school at Infineon in March.

I just cannot believe this car-it is so comfortable, yet so capable. I was comparing it back to back with an 05 330i ZHP. I first drove the ZHP and really felt like it was the best non-M BMW I have ever driven, that is until I got in the E90. The turn in on the E90 is razor sharp, less body roll than the ZHP, clearly more get up an go once you hit about 4,500 rpm, and overall a better ride. The net feel in the E90 is a bit more isolated, the soundtrack a little more subdued, but overall, I think the E90 really does out perform. Thinking back to my two E36 M3s, this E90 clearly outperforms the 95 and if not out accelerate, will out handle the 98.

Look forward to learning from you all.

JamieA · 01-13-2006, 10:17 PM

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new baby, and little sister to your E30 M3!!

dme330i · 01-13-2006, 10:19 PM

Welcome! I think you're right on with the e46 ZHP / e90 comparison.

T-MC-G · 01-13-2006, 10:22 PM

what up man, I just joined last week too b/c I got an e90. This place is great, enjoy!!!

Lost Rider · 01-13-2006, 10:31 PM

Welcome the forum.

StewtheBassman · 01-13-2006, 10:34 PM

Welcome Bro!
We look forward to your input and reflections on this new beast of yours!
Enjoy yourself here!

SCA · 01-14-2006, 12:13 AM

Welcome! Another E30 M3 owner.

Nikki · 01-14-2006, 12:34 AM

Welcome, pics of your M3!

LEDZEP · 01-14-2006, 06:45 AM

Welcome!

TECENG · 01-14-2006, 08:30 AM

Congrats on your fine purchase, and enjoy the forum...it's a great community (and addicting)

ACZakka325i · 01-15-2006, 12:00 PM

ahh i love the e30 m3. I had an e30 325i.

I would kill for an e30 M3 or an e28 M5.

01-13-2006, 09:50 PM	#1
E30M3Driver Captain 37 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C, 97 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here, there iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.00] 1989 BMW M3 [8.20]	Introduction, New Owner Hi all, I just picked up a Titanium Silver/Black E90 330i with sport package, 6M, Premium, Heated Seats. It was a rep demo with about 8K miles. I CPO'd it for an extra 2 yr, 50K in Warranty for a total of 6/100. The 330i shares garage space with my 1989 E30 M3 and will be my daily driver. The 330i makes my 6th BMW and first non-M car BMW. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado, so I will eventually be picking up a second set of wheels for the car that will mount snows in the winter, a set of track tires for the summer. While my M3 remains my preferred track car, the E90 is so good, it must get some track time. I hope to take it out to Sonoma for a BMW CCA school at Infineon in March. I just cannot believe this car-it is so comfortable, yet so capable. I was comparing it back to back with an 05 330i ZHP. I first drove the ZHP and really felt like it was the best non-M BMW I have ever driven, that is until I got in the E90. The turn in on the E90 is razor sharp, less body roll than the ZHP, clearly more get up an go once you hit about 4,500 rpm, and overall a better ride. The net feel in the E90 is a bit more isolated, the soundtrack a little more subdued, but overall, I think the E90 really does out perform. Thinking back to my two E36 M3s, this E90 clearly outperforms the 95 and if not out accelerate, will out handle the 98. Look forward to learning from you all. __________________ Performance Center Delivery, June 21, 2013: 2013 E92 335is \| Le Mans Blue \| Gray Leather with Black \| 6MT \| 19" Style 313's \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler \|
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new baby, and little sister to your E30 M3!! __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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dme330i Captain 117 Rep 643 Posts Drives: Huracan, GT3, 66 GTO Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte Area iTrader: (1)	Welcome! I think you're right on with the e46 ZHP / e90 comparison.
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T-MC-G Captain 71 Rep 671 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trier, Germany iTrader: (5)	what up man, I just joined last week too b/c I got an e90. This place is great, enjoy!!!
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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Welcome Bro! We look forward to your input and reflections on this new beast of yours! Enjoy yourself here! __________________
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ACZakka325i Colonel 277 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	ahh i love the e30 m3. I had an e30 325i. I would kill for an e30 M3 or an e28 M5. __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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