View Poll Results: Which rims?
The 18\" mesh style (1st pic)
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50.00%
The 17\" sport package ones (2nd pic)
13
24.07%
I dont care
14
25.93%
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Which rims do you like better for the 330ci?
05-11-2002, 11:51 PM
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Which rims do you like better for the 330ci?
I have an option that i can get 18" rims for $700 more instead of getting the sport 17s.. but which ones do you guys like?
Here are the upgraded 18s
and here are the 17s that come with the car
Here are the upgraded 18s
and here are the 17s that come with the car
05-12-2002, 12:01 AM
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Go with 18" mesh I've only seen one around here in my area and they look classy yet sporty. The second rims is aight but they are all over the place....
05-12-2002, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by 4thGSi
The only down side with the mesh is hard to clean ...
The only down side with the mesh is hard to clean ...
trust me, if i can take care of the TLS black paint, then i can take care of those mesh rims. I dont mind the work.
05-12-2002, 12:13 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy AcurA
trust me, if i can take care of the TLS black paint, then i can take care of those mesh rims. I dont mind the work.
trust me, if i can take care of the TLS black paint, then i can take care of those mesh rims. I dont mind the work.
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05-12-2002, 12:34 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for the 330ci?
Originally posted by Crazy AcurA
I have an option that i can get 18" rims for $700 more instead of getting the sport 17s.. but which ones do you guys like?
I have an option that i can get 18" rims for $700 more instead of getting the sport 17s.. but which ones do you guys like?
05-12-2002, 12:50 AM
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If you are going to stick with an OEM wheel, I would just get the 17's that come on the car (used to come with the Sport package).
The upgraded 18's are a great deal for $700.....but they are fucking hideous, I would pass.
The upgraded 18's are a great deal for $700.....but they are fucking hideous, I would pass.
05-12-2002, 01:07 AM
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the18s are nice but soopas right go aftermarket so much fits the 330 its disgusting and they all still can pull off a factory look...im jealous thats a tight ride what options r u getting and how much final price if u dont mind me askin...
05-12-2002, 01:28 AM
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Originally posted by Generationz
the18s are nice but soopas right go aftermarket so much fits the 330 its disgusting and they all still can pull off a factory look...im jealous thats a tight ride what options r u getting and how much final price if u dont mind me askin...
the18s are nice but soopas right go aftermarket so much fits the 330 its disgusting and they all still can pull off a factory look...im jealous thats a tight ride what options r u getting and how much final price if u dont mind me askin...
Im doing the Euro Deilvery, you can read up on it here http://www.bariaur.com/e39/EDsavings.html
Im getting this...
330ci
Steel Grey
Premium package
Cold weather Package
Sport Package
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Navigation System
I got the price to $38,100, that includes destination and the metallic paint.
Of course thats price is before taxes.
05-12-2002, 01:38 AM
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I cant go aftermarket right away. I wont get aftermarket wheels till later on. Maybe in spring of 2004 i will get 19s. But not anytime soon. I have other plans first.
So pick out of these two.
I still need to buy winter rims
So pick out of these two.
I still need to buy winter rims
05-12-2002, 01:48 AM
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dude, get the fucking 17's from the 325i Sport.
they look HUGE. they can pass for 18's when parked and 19's while rolling but their practical still.
You do not want 18s as stock. You definately dont want those ugly ass 18s.
And those 17s u posted are played out... been around for like 6 years. Get the new joints, im sure theyll let ya mix wheels from other models.
they look HUGE. they can pass for 18's when parked and 19's while rolling but their practical still.
You do not want 18s as stock. You definately dont want those ugly ass 18s.
And those 17s u posted are played out... been around for like 6 years. Get the new joints, im sure theyll let ya mix wheels from other models.
05-12-2002, 01:49 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy AcurA
Im doing the Euro Deilvery, you can read up on it here http://www.bariaur.com/e39/EDsavings.html
Im getting this...
330ci
Steel Grey
Premium package
Cold weather Package
Sport Package
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Navigation System
I got the price to $38,100, that includes destination and the metallic paint. Of course thats price is before taxes.
Im doing the Euro Deilvery, you can read up on it here http://www.bariaur.com/e39/EDsavings.html
Im getting this...
330ci
Steel Grey
Premium package
Cold weather Package
Sport Package
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Navigation System
I got the price to $38,100, that includes destination and the metallic paint.
Of course thats price is before taxes.
thats a good price !!!u sellin the tl ??? i dont assume they accept trade ins its kinda late so ill check out the site tommorow looks interesting... oh and get the 18's the 17's are a dime a dozen everybody got those your shit will look a little different with the mesh ones i hardly see those around and they are classy
05-12-2002, 01:54 AM
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Originally posted by soopa
dude, get the fucking 17's from the 325i Sport.
they look HUGE. they can pass for 18's when parked and 19's while rolling but their practical still.
You do not want 18s as stock. You definately dont want those ugly ass 18s.
And those 17s u posted are played out... been around for like 6 years. Get the new joints, im sure theyll let ya mix wheels from other models.
dude, get the fucking 17's from the 325i Sport.
they look HUGE. they can pass for 18's when parked and 19's while rolling but their practical still.
You do not want 18s as stock. You definately dont want those ugly ass 18s.
And those 17s u posted are played out... been around for like 6 years. Get the new joints, im sure theyll let ya mix wheels from other models.
hey nigglet, go get me pics of your boys ride, then we talk.
For now, these are my options.
05-12-2002, 01:57 AM
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whoa they use zaino http://www.bariaur.com/e39/photose46.html
05-12-2002, 03:16 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy AcurA
hey nigglet, go get me pics of your boys ride, then we talk.
For now, these are my options.
hey nigglet, go get me pics of your boys ride, then we talk.
For now, these are my options.
fuckin puss.
ill take some tomorrow.
05-12-2002, 03:56 AM
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go with the 18's! my friend got the 330ci with the 18's and dude it looks awesome, alot better than in the pics. i am so envious because his car is pimp! the 17's are kinda dull and boring, ive seen em in person. if it was between the 2, the 18's is the clear winner, and then you wouldn't have to spend the time to get aftermarket. Good luck with your choice.
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05-12-2002, 04:26 AM
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05-12-2002, 10:35 AM
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My wife's got the 18's on her 330xi she just took delivery of (gotta change my sig) and I think they look great. I tried to talk her into the sport wheels but she didn't like them. In retrospect, I'm glad she got the wheels she did, plus, I don't have to clean them!!
05-12-2002, 12:39 PM
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Come on boys, dont lead him the wrong way. 18s all the way, without a doubt. For 700 you cant go wrong, they look awesome in person. This should not even be a question, 18s, 'nuf said. 
05-12-2002, 01:28 PM
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jesal something u should keep in mind
with the 18's, your going to need seperate WHEELS and TIRES for the winter, as i DOUBT they are ALL season tires on the 18's.
The 17's probably come with ALL-Season, and even if they dont, you can actually get 17 inch winter tires...but not 18".
So the cost will be above 700 dollars from your pocket.
with the 18's, your going to need seperate WHEELS and TIRES for the winter, as i DOUBT they are ALL season tires on the 18's.
The 17's probably come with ALL-Season, and even if they dont, you can actually get 17 inch winter tires...but not 18".
So the cost will be above 700 dollars from your pocket.
19, 20, 22" 
18, 19" 
05-12-2002, 04:02 PM
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Originally posted by amirsafdari
jesal something u should keep in mind
with the 18's, your going to need seperate WHEELS and TIRES for the winter, as i DOUBT they are ALL season tires on the 18's.
The 17's probably come with ALL-Season, and even if they dont, you can actually get 17 inch winter tires...but not 18".
So the cost will be above 700 dollars from your pocket.
jesal something u should keep in mind
with the 18's, your going to need seperate WHEELS and TIRES for the winter, as i DOUBT they are ALL season tires on the 18's.
The 17's probably come with ALL-Season, and even if they dont, you can actually get 17 inch winter tires...but not 18".
So the cost will be above 700 dollars from your pocket.
Damn guys, i cant afford the PG3s, trust me i want them BAD!! I just cant get them anytime soon, so the stock rims have to keep me busy for ahwile. So right now im leaning towards the 18" rims. :P
Oh and i dont want the 18" m3 rims, i dont want to be a wannabe M3. :P
05-12-2002, 09:03 PM
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If those are your two choices, and you are not planning to upgarde for awhile....then I would go with the 18's. But I thought when you order your car, or even at the dealership, you can pick almost any kind of wheel you want? Or are those two choices the only ones you liked? When my friend got his 323ci he ended up getting the 17's that soopa posted, but he got to pick from a bunch of different styles
05-12-2002, 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy AcurA
Why would i keep switching tires on the 17" rims? Im gonna buy a set for winter... so these choices dont effect them at all.
Damn guys, i cant afford the PG3s, trust me i want them BAD!! I just cant get them anytime soon, so the stock rims have to keep me busy for ahwile. So right now im leaning towards the 18" rims. :P
Oh and i dont want the 18" m3 rims, i dont want to be a wannabe M3. :P
Why would i keep switching tires on the 17" rims? Im gonna buy a set for winter... so these choices dont effect them at all.
Damn guys, i cant afford the PG3s, trust me i want them BAD!! I just cant get them anytime soon, so the stock rims have to keep me busy for ahwile. So right now im leaning towards the 18" rims. :P
Oh and i dont want the 18" m3 rims, i dont want to be a wannabe M3. :P
05-13-2002, 02:37 AM
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my buddy has an 01' 330ci (black metallic/tan interior) with those 17's on it. Has a little //m logo on each rim for the m3 envious...his car looks *hot*. Women love his ride... You should really see both rims in person before you make a decision. I've seen both in person and IMO the 17's look much better. They're very wide and the stock tires are nice. Oh get the 'illuminaton package' also...sounds gay but man his car looks cool when he opens it at night...
05-13-2002, 09:02 AM
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I like the 17" rims a lot better. I recently sold my '97 CL and purchased a 325ci. I have the 5 spoked star wheels which I like a lot also. For some reason, the mesh wheels don't do much for me even though they cost more. Tom