My BMW 330ci came in!!
07-19-2002 | 01:31 PM
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My BMW 330ci came in!!
Well i picked her up last nite, and today i took some pictures of course. Let the flames begin...
2002 BMW 330ci with
Premium package
Cold weather
Sport Package
Navigation
Bi-xenon headlights
:beerchug:
2002 BMW 330ci with
Premium package
Cold weather
Sport Package
Navigation
Bi-xenon headlights
:beerchug:
07-19-2002 | 01:33 PM
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Looks really nice, love the interior 
Now just toss some new wheels on there. Not that I don't like the M wheels you have on it. But some nice aftermarkets would give it a totally different look.
Congrats!
Now just toss some new wheels on there. Not that I don't like the M wheels you have on it. But some nice aftermarkets would give it a totally different look.
Congrats!
07-19-2002 | 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by bone_stock
WELL . . ... is it worth the extra money?
WELL . . ... is it worth the extra money?
I guess it really depends on how you drive. For me I wanted a car that can handle real well... and THIS IS IT!! Even with springs, sways, tie bars, strut bars on my TLS.. it doesnt even come close to the stock 330ci.... the handling is just somthing i cant explain!!
Power wise it isnt there yet for me, just because im new to a manual and im still learning on how to drive it.
The material they use in the interior seem a bit nicer than the TLS had. I cant say about how soild the interior is, but there are no rattles of YET. But then again my TLS didnt have rattles either when i bought it new. So i will see later in time.
You guys would be shocked to see how many ex-acura owners are over at the BMW forums.... so theres got to be somthing BMW is doing right.
Only thing i dont like.. is the fact BMW doesnt add things like universial remote, and a cd-changer... and alarm but you can buy those things cheap online. So it wasnt too big of a deal.
So if you like straight line POWER and a GREAT price, then get the TLS/CLS... if you want something thats handles GREAT and has POWER then get the 330ci.
10k more was soo worth it.
P.S NAVIGATION SUCKS in the BMW.... but it does LOOK nice.
Oh and the Bose in the TLS was a bit nicer than the HK system, but maybe the HK system needs to be broken in but who knows.
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07-19-2002 | 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
I guess it really depends on how you drive. For me I wanted a car that can handle real well... and THIS IS IT!! Even with springs, sways, tie bars, strut bars on my TLS.. it doesnt even come close to the stock 330ci.... the handling is just somthing i cant explain!!
Power wise it isnt there yet for me, just because im new to a manual and im still learning on how to drive it.
The material they use in the interior seem a bit nicer than the TLS had. I cant say about how soild the interior is, but there are no rattles of YET. But then again my TLS didnt have rattles either when i bought it new. So i will see later in time.
You guys would be shocked to see how many ex-acura owners are over at the BMW forums.... so theres got to be somthing BMW is doing right.
Only thing i dont like.. is the fact BMW doesnt add things like universial remote, and a cd-changer... and alarm but you can buy those things cheap online. So it wasnt too big of a deal.
So if you like straight line POWER and a GREAT price, then get the TLS/CLS... if you want something thats handles GREAT and has POWER then get the 330ci.
10k more was soo worth it.
P.S NAVIGATION SUCKS in the BMW.... but it does LOOK nice.
Oh and the Bose in the TLS was a bit nicer than the HK system, but maybe the HK system needs to be broken in but who knows.
I guess it really depends on how you drive. For me I wanted a car that can handle real well... and THIS IS IT!! Even with springs, sways, tie bars, strut bars on my TLS.. it doesnt even come close to the stock 330ci.... the handling is just somthing i cant explain!!
Power wise it isnt there yet for me, just because im new to a manual and im still learning on how to drive it.
The material they use in the interior seem a bit nicer than the TLS had. I cant say about how soild the interior is, but there are no rattles of YET. But then again my TLS didnt have rattles either when i bought it new. So i will see later in time.
You guys would be shocked to see how many ex-acura owners are over at the BMW forums.... so theres got to be somthing BMW is doing right.
Only thing i dont like.. is the fact BMW doesnt add things like universial remote, and a cd-changer... and alarm but you can buy those things cheap online. So it wasnt too big of a deal.
So if you like straight line POWER and a GREAT price, then get the TLS/CLS... if you want something thats handles GREAT and has POWER then get the 330ci.
10k more was soo worth it.
P.S NAVIGATION SUCKS in the BMW.... but it does LOOK nice.
Oh and the Bose in the TLS was a bit nicer than the HK system, but maybe the HK system needs to be broken in but who knows.
07-19-2002 | 02:21 PM
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Universal remote is that thing in the acura that has 3 buttons, that you can program for your garage opener....
I paid 41,300... its not the best of deals, but it was a great deal considering where i live. It was only 1500 off sticker, but thats decent for a BMW.
But i would strongly suggest you do the euro deilvery if you can.. that will save you about 3-4k. I didnt do it because if you do it in the summer plane tickets cost way to much so it wouldnt make sense to do it that way. So do it if you plan to get a car in the fall.
I ordered the car on 5/20/02 went into production on 6/28/02.. and got it yesterday.. so if you cant wait for a car, then dont order it and pay sticker if you have to on a car thats on the lot.
I paid 41,300... its not the best of deals, but it was a great deal considering where i live. It was only 1500 off sticker, but thats decent for a BMW.
But i would strongly suggest you do the euro deilvery if you can.. that will save you about 3-4k. I didnt do it because if you do it in the summer plane tickets cost way to much so it wouldnt make sense to do it that way. So do it if you plan to get a car in the fall.
I ordered the car on 5/20/02 went into production on 6/28/02.. and got it yesterday.. so if you cant wait for a car, then dont order it and pay sticker if you have to on a car thats on the lot.
07-19-2002 | 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
Universal remote is that thing in the acura that has 3 buttons, that you can program for your garage opener....
I paid 41,300... its not the best of deals, but it was a great deal considering where i live. It was only 1500 off sticker, but thats decent for a BMW.
But i would strongly suggest you do the euro deilvery if you can.. that will save you about 3-4k. I didnt do it because if you do it in the summer plane tickets cost way to much so it wouldnt make sense to do it that way. So do it if you plan to get a car in the fall.
I ordered the car on 5/20/02 went into production on 6/28/02.. and got it yesterday.. so if you cant wait for a car, then dont order it and pay sticker if you have to on a car thats on the lot.
Universal remote is that thing in the acura that has 3 buttons, that you can program for your garage opener....
I paid 41,300... its not the best of deals, but it was a great deal considering where i live. It was only 1500 off sticker, but thats decent for a BMW.
But i would strongly suggest you do the euro deilvery if you can.. that will save you about 3-4k. I didnt do it because if you do it in the summer plane tickets cost way to much so it wouldnt make sense to do it that way. So do it if you plan to get a car in the fall.
I ordered the car on 5/20/02 went into production on 6/28/02.. and got it yesterday.. so if you cant wait for a car, then dont order it and pay sticker if you have to on a car thats on the lot.
waiting for my car to be built is no prob to me i prefer to wait for the car i want then to settle for whats on the lot that doesnt have everything im looking for anyhow
<-------BMW
07-19-2002 | 03:45 PM
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Woot! Congratulations on your car! How many miles on it so far?
I too am going to have to "practice" driving a stick when I get my car. I "know" how to drive a stick, but actually doing it is another story.
BTW, I ordered my car on June 12, on June 19 it went into production. On June 24 it was completed, and it was suppossed to arrive here in the US on July 17 but the status hasn't changed yet. :\
I too am going to have to "practice" driving a stick when I get my car. I "know" how to drive a stick, but actually doing it is another story.
BTW, I ordered my car on June 12, on June 19 it went into production. On June 24 it was completed, and it was suppossed to arrive here in the US on July 17 but the status hasn't changed yet. :\
07-19-2002 | 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by juniorbean
Very nice ride Crazy... I'm looking forward to you hooking it up with rims and tint... should be sweet!!
Very nice ride Crazy... I'm looking forward to you hooking it up with rims and tint... should be sweet!!
Now why would you think i would mod this car?
07-19-2002 | 05:06 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
I paid 41,300... its not the best of deals, but it was a great deal considering where i live. It was only 1500 off sticker, but thats decent for a BMW.
But i would strongly suggest you do the euro deilvery if you can.. that will save you about 3-4k. I didnt do it because if you do it in the summer plane tickets cost way to much so it wouldnt make sense to do it that way. So do it if you plan to get a car in the fall.
I ordered the car on 5/20/02 went into production on 6/28/02.. and got it yesterday.. so if you cant wait for a car, then dont order it and pay sticker if you have to on a car thats on the lot.
I paid 41,300... its not the best of deals, but it was a great deal considering where i live. It was only 1500 off sticker, but thats decent for a BMW.
But i would strongly suggest you do the euro deilvery if you can.. that will save you about 3-4k. I didnt do it because if you do it in the summer plane tickets cost way to much so it wouldnt make sense to do it that way. So do it if you plan to get a car in the fall.
I ordered the car on 5/20/02 went into production on 6/28/02.. and got it yesterday.. so if you cant wait for a car, then dont order it and pay sticker if you have to on a car thats on the lot.
I should say that I'll take that savings and purchase some BMW stock except that it's as inflated as... you know.
Did I mention that on my recent trip to Hilton Head I didn't spot even one car like mine. However, you'll be pleased to hear that there were BMWs aplenty. Don't ask me which models as I can't tell them apart. I'm sure yours was just as nice.
I hope you're feeling perky from those $10K backslaps your new BMW buddies are congratulating you with. Enjoy your new ride... after all, it's only money.
07-19-2002 | 05:56 PM
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Originally posted by Klamalama
I hope you're feeling perky from those $10K backslaps your new BMW buddies are congratulating you with. Enjoy your new ride... after all, it's only money.
I hope you're feeling perky from those $10K backslaps your new BMW buddies are congratulating you with. Enjoy your new ride... after all, it's only money.
Nice car, welcome to der Familie. Be sure to join BMWCCA
07-19-2002 | 06:39 PM
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Your vehicle is looking very fine. Now comes the hard part... keeping it under 4500 RPM for the first 1200 miles. Doesn't that exhaust note sound great? Good luck with your new ride. Maybe I'll talk to you over at www.bimmerfest.com
07-19-2002 | 09:10 PM
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Originally posted by briancl
Looks really nice. Good choice of color. What kinda rims you gonna put on the car?
Looks really nice. Good choice of color. What kinda rims you gonna put on the car?
i think he mentioned wanting to put these on..
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels_...model=Affinity
i tried to talk him out of it, but he said he has a hook up and he really likes those...
to each his own.
anyways, jesal, your car looks fuckin pimp, and i bet its way better than a TL-S/CL-S...i mean...faster, handles much better, rwd for fun factor, interior looks pimpppppppp, mad luxury and sport...well worth the extra 10k if u ask me, u get what u pay for.
i've owned a z3, and my mom used to have a 3-series...bmw's are amazing fun cars.
congrats on the purchase, i think u made the right choice
07-19-2002 | 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
My insurance went up!!
But only 135 more a year.
My insurance went up!!
But only 135 more a year.
07-19-2002 | 09:45 PM
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A big congratulations on your new vehicle. I'm hoping to join the bavarian family next year. Ignore anyone pushing price in your face it's not always about money all the time. If you like the car, that's all that matters. 
07-19-2002 | 10:11 PM
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BUTT UGLY Wheels !
Originally posted by amirsafdari
i think he mentioned wanting to put these on..
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels_...model=Affinity
i tried to talk him out of it, but he said he has a hook up and he really likes those...
to each his own.
anyways, jesal, your car looks fuckin pimp, and i bet its way better than a TL-S/CL-S...i mean...faster, handles much better, rwd for fun factor, interior looks pimpppppppp, mad luxury and sport...well worth the extra 10k if u ask me, u get what u pay for.
i've owned a z3, and my mom used to have a 3-series...bmw's are amazing fun cars.
congrats on the purchase, i think u made the right choice
i think he mentioned wanting to put these on..
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels_...model=Affinity
i tried to talk him out of it, but he said he has a hook up and he really likes those...
to each his own.
anyways, jesal, your car looks fuckin pimp, and i bet its way better than a TL-S/CL-S...i mean...faster, handles much better, rwd for fun factor, interior looks pimpppppppp, mad luxury and sport...well worth the extra 10k if u ask me, u get what u pay for.
i've owned a z3, and my mom used to have a 3-series...bmw's are amazing fun cars.
congrats on the purchase, i think u made the right choice
07-20-2002 | 07:32 AM
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Beauty man!! I've gotta 330xi and love it so far. When travelling in 5th at 80-90, there's no need to downshift to pass, just step on the gas and it goes. The engine roar is a bit different and I like it (I like my AEM roar better tho). It's a lot quieter at speed over distances which makes you seem less fatigued at your destination. So far it's been to Montreal and Ottawa in its first 1.5 months of ownership. I'm in process of putting an aero kit on it. I can't wait to see what it looks like then. And for all of you who don't think this car is worth the price of entry I would disagree b/c it is.
07-21-2002 | 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
So if you like straight line POWER and a GREAT price, then get the TLS/CLS... if you want something thats handles GREAT and has POWER then get the 330ci.
Your 330 has straight line power too..... You just have to learn how to get at it first
10k more was soo worth it.
P.S NAVIGATION SUCKS in the BMW.... but it does LOOK nice.
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Yeah, I tried to tell you guys. The disadvantage of the older CD based Navi systems is more than just not having a single DVD to cover the United States, it is also SO MUCH SLOWER THAN A DVD SYSTEM.
Hopefully, you can upgrade your system to the new DVD system that will be out in 2 months.
So if you like straight line POWER and a GREAT price, then get the TLS/CLS... if you want something thats handles GREAT and has POWER then get the 330ci.
Your 330 has straight line power too..... You just have to learn how to get at it first
10k more was soo worth it.
P.S NAVIGATION SUCKS in the BMW.... but it does LOOK nice.
.
Yeah, I tried to tell you guys. The disadvantage of the older CD based Navi systems is more than just not having a single DVD to cover the United States, it is also SO MUCH SLOWER THAN A DVD SYSTEM.
Hopefully, you can upgrade your system to the new DVD system that will be out in 2 months.
07-21-2002 | 02:26 PM
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very nice car. with a few mods it will look great. you really gotta spice those 330's up because there are a million of them on teh road.
i wonder if it's really $16,000 better than driving my car? :o
anyway, i hope you are happy w/ her.
i wonder if it's really $16,000 better than driving my car? :o
anyway, i hope you are happy w/ her.
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