Picked up my 330xi!

GregL · 08-12-2006, 04:57 PM

Hello all, I just picked up my 330xi from the dealer yesterday and I can't say that I could be any more pleased with the purchase!

I find it phenomenal that BMW can engineer something so good and bundle it together into something so attractive. Anyhow, here are some photos I took on my driveway today... I realize that they are less than ideal but sometime next week I'll have to find someplace nice to take more under better lighting conditions.

It's alpine white on lemon with aluminum trim, all the Canadian options are equipped less active cruise control and satellite radio which are not offered here. Actually I wanted wood and scheduled a time to have it swapped at the dealership next week, but after seeing and driving it with aluminum for 2 days and 1 night I'm pretty convinced that I want to keep it the way it is now.

I'm shocked that I've managed to sit myself down long enough to compose this too...I think I should be out finding places to drive to!

Darrel Revok · 08-12-2006, 06:13 PM

Great pics. I think the aluminum looks really good.

dencoop · 08-12-2006, 07:28 PM

Congrats,

love the lemon

It is so Hot looking...WOW....

I am deff. getting the lemon on my 335i ...I love the black and lemon contrast of the inside.....

bimmer · 08-12-2006, 07:31 PM

Oz · 08-12-2006, 07:33 PM

The AW 330xi looks great but I don't like the aluminum myself.

John · 08-12-2006, 07:36 PM

gotta love fucking lemon

Getagrip · 08-13-2006, 03:05 AM

That lemon is nice!

Victor.L3IchibanM3 · 08-13-2006, 03:42 AM

how is the smell of brand new car?

Paul330d · 08-13-2006, 08:26 AM

Very nice. Haven't seen the AW-lemon combo often. Looks good, but personally I think you would be better swapping out that alu trim in favour of the wood, as you originally intended. The alu-lemon-white mix makes the whole thing just a bit too pale & bland, IMHO

Still a great car, though - congrats.

FLIP954RR · 08-13-2006, 08:29 AM

Nice looking car!! Enjoy it!!

Joker · 08-13-2006, 09:03 AM

Cool car! Love the lemon interior and aluminium. Looks sporty and fresh.

mosport70 · 08-13-2006, 09:40 AM

Very unique combo. Love it

harry335 · 08-13-2006, 09:56 AM

Great combo, never would have thought of that but looks fantastic!

BMWoo · 08-13-2006, 10:41 AM

I almost went beige w/ aluminum, but at the last second, called it off. I wish they'd trust us Yanks with lemon. That's "off the heezie", as the kids say.

08-13-2006, 10:43 AM

I'm jealous,I love it,I want the same combo.

Good job on your selection.
Attaboy

GregL · 08-13-2006, 02:48 PM

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone! I really appreciate it

Now after having the car for another night and day I think I will end up keeping the aluminum trim. When driving at night especially I find the dash really needs the bright strip running across the middle to break up and contrast the totally black dash and carpet. Also when sitting inside, the aluminum is a nice complement to the grey headliner (which I forgot to take a photo of unfortunately...) However I remember reading before that this trim has the possibility of being dented, is this true? If so, does it only take a briefcase to bump into the dash to leave a dent? Thanks. Either way I think I'll be keeping it, I'm just wondering how careful I should be and/or if it's necessary to tell my front passenger to be gentle around the trim.

pawarrant · 08-13-2006, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor.L3IchibanM3

how is the smell of brand new car?

It smells like lemons.

B.T.W. I would not have thought that combo would look good, I was wrong. It looks great!

ska///235i · 08-13-2006, 04:40 PM

nice rims on that old mercedes

Krazy335 · 08-13-2006, 05:35 PM

Congrats,

Great pics

NJjustin · 08-13-2006, 05:42 PM

:rocks: Awesome combo! the alum looks sick with the lemon! ...I have always been a big fan of alum trim on the e90. all of the wood trims loook blah .

GregL · 08-13-2006, 05:57 PM

Thanks Ska, they're 17x8" BBS rims with Continental ContiExtremeContact 235/45/17 tires. With a 6.9L V8 pushing power to the rear wheels, the original 215/70/14 tires on 14x6.5" rims were pretty sad

I bought the package from TireRack, can't remember which model the rims are though... with BBS they all sound so similar. (Edit: They're BBS RX rims)

I typically use it as my summer car and store it for 5 months over the winter, but with my new toy I think it's safe to say it'll be driven a little less than usual this year

I've attached some photos incase anyone is interested in a better look, I had the interior totally custom made over the course of 6 weeks about 2 years ago.

08-13-2006, 06:05 PM

Another proud father! Congrats dude!

08-12-2006, 04:57 PM	#1
GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Picked up my 330xi! Hello all, I just picked up my 330xi from the dealer yesterday and I can't say that I could be any more pleased with the purchase! I find it phenomenal that BMW can engineer something so good and bundle it together into something so attractive. Anyhow, here are some photos I took on my driveway today... I realize that they are less than ideal but sometime next week I'll have to find someplace nice to take more under better lighting conditions. It's alpine white on lemon with aluminum trim, all the Canadian options are equipped less active cruise control and satellite radio which are not offered here. Actually I wanted wood and scheduled a time to have it swapped at the dealership next week, but after seeing and driving it with aluminum for 2 days and 1 night I'm pretty convinced that I want to keep it the way it is now. I'm shocked that I've managed to sit myself down long enough to compose this too...I think I should be out finding places to drive to! Attached Images __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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08-12-2006, 06:13 PM	#2
Darrel Revok Private 0 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 06 330XI Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Great pics. I think the aluminum looks really good. __________________ 330xi - Mystic blue, black leatherette/poplar, step, SP, CWP
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08-12-2006, 07:28 PM	#3
dencoop Captain 167 Rep 690 Posts Drives: Porsche (991) 911 C4S Cab Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Congrats, love the lemon It is so Hot looking...WOW.... I am deff. getting the lemon on my 335i ...I love the black and lemon contrast of the inside..... __________________ For Sale: Brand New Alpine White Rear Bumper E90 4dr 325/328/330 $399
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08-12-2006, 07:33 PM	#5
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]	The AW 330xi looks great but I don't like the aluminum myself. __________________ 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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08-12-2006, 07:36 PM	#6
John Captain 55 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	gotta love fucking lemon
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08-13-2006, 03:05 AM	#7
Getagrip Get a grip. Get Xdrive. 14 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2003 330xi [0.00]	That lemon is nice! __________________ 2006 330xi current
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08-13-2006, 03:42 AM	#8
Victor.L3IchibanM3 Banned 262 Rep 373 Posts Drives: '06 325i,'04 RX 330,'99Corolla Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	how is the smell of brand new car?
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08-13-2006, 08:26 AM	#9
Paul330d Torque junky 115 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: Remapped e90 330d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France (UK expat) iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330d [0.00] 2005 Fiat Panda 4x4 [0.00]	Very nice. Haven't seen the AW-lemon combo often. Looks good, but personally I think you would be better swapping out that alu trim in favour of the wood, as you originally intended. The alu-lemon-white mix makes the whole thing just a bit too pale & bland, IMHO Still a great car, though - congrats. __________________ www.greenkeepers.fr - spécialiste des tondeuses à gazon hélicoïdales atco qualcast ransomes lawnflite
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FLIP954RR B.A. BARACUS 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC,NY iTrader: (0)	Nice looking car!! Enjoy it!! __________________ Hey Baby, you remind me of a famous star--A Monstar!!
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08-13-2006, 09:03 AM	#11
Joker Private First Class 8 Rep 143 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320i [0.00]	Cool car! Love the lemon interior and aluminium. Looks sporty and fresh. __________________
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08-13-2006, 09:40 AM	#12
mosport70 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	Very unique combo. Love it __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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08-13-2006, 09:56 AM	#13
harry335 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Great combo, never would have thought of that but looks fantastic! __________________ E92 335, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota + Alu, Auto, 18" wheels, Pro Sat nav
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08-13-2006, 10:41 AM	#14
BMWoo Private First Class 3 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 03 Z MT, 06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	I almost went beige w/ aluminum, but at the last second, called it off. I wish they'd trust us Yanks with lemon. That's "off the heezie", as the kids say. __________________ 2006 Black Sapphire 330i - Prem, Sport, Nav, Htd Sts, MT, Beige, Burl... dlvd 08/23/06
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08-13-2006, 10:43 AM	#15
quincy Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I'm jealous,I love it,I want the same combo. Good job on your selection. Attaboy
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08-13-2006, 02:48 PM	#16
GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Thanks for all the positive comments everyone! I really appreciate it Now after having the car for another night and day I think I will end up keeping the aluminum trim. When driving at night especially I find the dash really needs the bright strip running across the middle to break up and contrast the totally black dash and carpet. Also when sitting inside, the aluminum is a nice complement to the grey headliner (which I forgot to take a photo of unfortunately...) However I remember reading before that this trim has the possibility of being dented, is this true? If so, does it only take a briefcase to bump into the dash to leave a dent? Thanks. Either way I think I'll be keeping it, I'm just wondering how careful I should be and/or if it's necessary to tell my front passenger to be gentle around the trim. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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08-13-2006, 04:40 PM	#18
ska///235i ***** noob 1373 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	nice rims on that old mercedes __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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Krazy335 Private 12 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	Congrats, Great pics __________________ E92 335i /// Sparkling Graphite /// Hartge boot lip spoiler /// Hartge front lip spoiler
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08-13-2006, 05:42 PM	#20
NJjustin First Lieutenant 19 Rep 351 Posts Drives: AW 330i W/Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1)	:rocks: Awesome combo! the alum looks sick with the lemon! ...I have always been a big fan of alum trim on the e90. all of the wood trims loook blah .
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08-13-2006, 05:57 PM	#21
GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Thanks Ska, they're 17x8" BBS rims with Continental ContiExtremeContact 235/45/17 tires. With a 6.9L V8 pushing power to the rear wheels, the original 215/70/14 tires on 14x6.5" rims were pretty sad I bought the package from TireRack, can't remember which model the rims are though... with BBS they all sound so similar. (Edit: They're BBS RX rims) I typically use it as my summer car and store it for 5 months over the winter, but with my new toy I think it's safe to say it'll be driven a little less than usual this year I've attached some photos incase anyone is interested in a better look, I had the interior totally custom made over the course of 6 weeks about 2 years ago. Attached Images __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone Last edited by GregL; 09-06-2006 at 11:30 PM..
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08-13-2006, 06:05 PM	#22
CMD Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Another proud father! Congrats dude!
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