I LOVE every single option/choice about my car...do you?

slubu · 02-10-2006, 10:50 AM

I cannot be happier with what I chose and I will describe why. And I do realize everyone has different tastes, but I will try to convey my thoughts for every decision:

#1 330i: I enjoy the higher power, more standard features, and the chrome trim around the windows. Doing European Delivery allowed me to save the money necessary for the 330i.

#2 ED: There is nothing that can even compare to European Delivery.

#3 Manual Tranny: I love the feel of the car and this puts you right there...6 speeds is also very fun. Very smooth clutch.

#4 Sport Package: A must in my eyes. The ride is still very comfortable, those 18'' rims are gorgeous. The seats are awesome with the lumbar support and width adjustment. The steering wheel is an added bonus. And of course the handling improvement.

#5 Comfort Access: Probably the coolest feature ever.

#6 Premium Package: Well if you are getting the leather, why not? Also comes with BMW Assist = Bluetooth, and bluetooth is very useful. No more juggling around with your phone while trying to change gears.

#7 PDC: Never have to worry about backing up into anything again. Very worth it for only like $375 or so.

#8 Idrive/Navi: Fantastic, I love the customization aspects. In addition the integration of the bluetooth and PDC make it that much better.

#9 SGM: Had a hard choice between this and black...eventually opted for this. I enjoy the chameleon aspect of the car with different lighting. Easier to keep clean than black.

#10 Terra Leather: Gorgeous. Receive the most amount of compliments...it is a love/hate thing with Terra, and I can honestly say this was my first dead set choice when customizing this car.

#11 Alum Trim: More sporty than wood, compliments Terra beautifully.

That is all...and yes am bored at work.

BMWE90LOVER · 02-10-2006, 10:59 AM

Good choices. I would change the interior trim based on the fact that the aluminium will show scrathes to easily(hard to keep looking new), and the terra only goes well with the Aluminium trim. So, I have opted for black. But apart from that, Congrats.

noflash · 02-10-2006, 11:08 AM

Sounds like a great car. Congrats.

hotsand5 · 02-10-2006, 11:34 AM

same options here except w/ the sapphire black.....and yes, keeping it clean, in the winter especially, is horrific. I think that I spend the same amount of money on car washes (touchless only), as I do car insurance every month. To have a dirty E90...well that deserves a punch in the face. Enjoy your beautiful car.

jcoo085 · 02-10-2006, 12:02 PM

I love everything about my car, except the fact I didn't get xenons. Unfortunately I didn't find this forums until after I received my car and didn't know any better.

Oh well, I'm still happy with it and it will be at the top of my list in under 2.5 yrs time.

Excellent choices on your car, though!

ashecnc · 02-10-2006, 12:09 PM

Yes I love my selection, I had a 2000 e46 before, so I was aware of what choices I wanted. No regrets, because I knew what I wanted and up against!

ashecnc · 02-10-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jcoo085

I love everything about my car, except the fact I didn't get xenons. Unfortunately I didn't find this forums until after I received my car and didn't know any better.

Oh well, I'm still happy with it and it will be at the top of my list in under 2.5 yrs time.

Excellent choices on your car, though!

I hear you, when I ordered my 2000 e46, when I realized the lights option, it was too late, I was pissed at first. But this time I knew I had to have it!

slubu · 02-10-2006, 02:48 PM

awesome...this truly is a great car.

longtran · 02-10-2006, 02:51 PM

yes.

KL2DC · 02-10-2006, 02:57 PM

Nice Car

To chime in...my ordered options were not 100% to my liking.... compromised by a combination of wife's preferences (read: can't drive stick, won't let me have my way) and budgeting

... if it weren't for those very reasons ... YES my order/build sheet would look something like yours

karbosshack · 02-10-2006, 03:18 PM

What's ED all about??

slubu · 02-10-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by karbosshack

What's ED all about??

http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/...vid=overviewed

Great experience...not to mention the cost savings

karbosshack · 02-10-2006, 03:33 PM

:mad: :mad: :mad: why didnt I do that~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jlouies · 02-10-2006, 04:11 PM

Hey wait a minute! SGM, Terra, Manual, Premium, Sports, CA, Idrive... That's my car! I can see why you absolutely love each feature 100%!

slubu · 02-10-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jlouies

Hey wait a minute! SGM, Terra, Manual, Premium, Sports, CA, Idrive... That's my car! I can see why you absolutely love each feature 100%!

did you tint yours?

xsb00st · 02-10-2006, 04:22 PM

Love it! But I'll be sure to get CA next time.

Oz · 02-10-2006, 04:23 PM

I like all my options as well because I actually do use them all on a daily basis..

David328M-Sport · 02-10-2006, 04:29 PM

I am VERY happy with my car's configuration. Even if I had the choice again right now, I would pass on CA and Xenons. I would even stay with Business nav. I do not use it terribly often. I do not regret not buying them at all.

My 325 is wonderful.

Ghunger · 02-10-2006, 04:32 PM

Heh, same specs as my car also, except mine is Monaco Blue and I got the Fold down seats and Sat Radio prep (just in case).

slubu · 02-10-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghunger

Heh, same specs as my car also, except mine is Monaco Blue and I got the Fold down seats and Sat Radio prep (just in case).

i wonder what the monaco/terra/alum looks like...

Ghunger · 02-10-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by slubu

i wonder what the monaco/terra/alum looks like...

Good question, When I get the car I'll post pictures.

I've only seen the terra in a sapphire black metallic car and I'm guessing the overall effect will be similar. I guess I'm taking a bit of a risk on it but I think it will turn out great.

DesiInCT · 02-10-2006, 06:17 PM

Me too .. the only thing is I should have added more options!

02-10-2006, 10:50 AM	#1
slubu Never Go Full Retard 182 Rep 1,851 Posts Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic iTrader: (2)	I LOVE every single option/choice about my car...do you? I cannot be happier with what I chose and I will describe why. And I do realize everyone has different tastes, but I will try to convey my thoughts for every decision: #1 330i: I enjoy the higher power, more standard features, and the chrome trim around the windows. Doing European Delivery allowed me to save the money necessary for the 330i. #2 ED: There is nothing that can even compare to European Delivery. #3 Manual Tranny: I love the feel of the car and this puts you right there...6 speeds is also very fun. Very smooth clutch. #4 Sport Package: A must in my eyes. The ride is still very comfortable, those 18'' rims are gorgeous. The seats are awesome with the lumbar support and width adjustment. The steering wheel is an added bonus. And of course the handling improvement. #5 Comfort Access: Probably the coolest feature ever. #6 Premium Package: Well if you are getting the leather, why not? Also comes with BMW Assist = Bluetooth, and bluetooth is very useful. No more juggling around with your phone while trying to change gears. #7 PDC: Never have to worry about backing up into anything again. Very worth it for only like $375 or so. #8 Idrive/Navi: Fantastic, I love the customization aspects. In addition the integration of the bluetooth and PDC make it that much better. #9 SGM: Had a hard choice between this and black...eventually opted for this. I enjoy the chameleon aspect of the car with different lighting. Easier to keep clean than black. #10 Terra Leather: Gorgeous. Receive the most amount of compliments...it is a love/hate thing with Terra, and I can honestly say this was my first dead set choice when customizing this car. #11 Alum Trim: More sporty than wood, compliments Terra beautifully. That is all...and yes am bored at work. __________________ 2008 335i
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noflash Captain Caveman 148 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Sounds like a great car. Congrats. __________________ E90 325i Monaco Blue, Black Leatherette, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenon, Sat Prep, 18" BBS RGR Mods: Polorized Film for Business CD, added lumbar, rock chip on hood
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	same options here except w/ the sapphire black.....and yes, keeping it clean, in the winter especially, is horrific. I think that I spend the same amount of money on car washes (touchless only), as I do car insurance every month. To have a dirty E90...well that deserves a punch in the face. Enjoy your beautiful car. __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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jcoo085 Lieutenant 43 Rep 463 Posts Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d [0.00]	I love everything about my car, except the fact I didn't get xenons. Unfortunately I didn't find this forums until after I received my car and didn't know any better. Oh well, I'm still happy with it and it will be at the top of my list in under 2.5 yrs time. Excellent choices on your car, though! __________________ E90 320d - Black Ext/Fluid Grey Int \| Steptronic \| Business Navigation \| PDC \| Sunroof \| Alarm Exterior Pictures \| Interior Pictures \| Video
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ashecnc In the delivery business :) 25 Rep 991 Posts Drives: '06 325i Jet Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC (mountains) Blue Ridge Parkway iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Yes I love my selection, I had a 2000 e46 before, so I was aware of what choices I wanted. No regrets, because I knew what I wanted and up against! __________________ Born 10/05 '06 325i Jet Black, Black, Sport Package, Xenon's, Heated Seats & Power, Sat. Prep, Rear Spoiler, Chrome Tips, Blacklines, Chrome Grills, 19" M5 wheels NO MORE run flats, drives like a dream now
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BMWE90LOVER Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N.C. iTrader: (0)	Good choices. I would change the interior trim based on the fact that the aluminium will show scrathes to easily(hard to keep looking new), and the terra only goes well with the Aluminium trim. So, I have opted for black. But apart from that, Congrats.
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slubu Never Go Full Retard 182 Rep 1,851 Posts Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic iTrader: (2)	awesome...this truly is a great car. __________________ 2008 335i
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longtran Lieutenant General 1429 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	yes.
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karbosshack First Lieutenant 16 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (3)	What's ED all about??
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jlouies Enlisted Member 6 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 330i MT SP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Hey wait a minute! SGM, Terra, Manual, Premium, Sports, CA, Idrive... That's my car! I can see why you absolutely love each feature 100%!
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xsb00st Lieutenant Colonel 185 Rep 1,640 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (21)	Love it! But I'll be sure to get CA next time.
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I like all my options as well because I actually do use them all on a daily basis.. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I am VERY happy with my car's configuration. Even if I had the choice again right now, I would pass on CA and Xenons. I would even stay with Business nav. I do not use it terribly often. I do not regret not buying them at all. My 325 is wonderful. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Heh, same specs as my car also, except mine is Monaco Blue and I got the Fold down seats and Sat Radio prep (just in case). __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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DesiInCT Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Lexus RX 400h [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2005 Kettcar - SALZ ... [7.00]	Me too .. the only thing is I should have added more options!
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