Reasons not to buy an E90-

[imsotyerred]

Lulz @ outmost

[Butler]

The 335i is really appealing, HPFP issues and all. So much untapped potential... yum.

[AWDE30]

Great info kway. I think what you said just reinforces the fact that i need to skip the 06 325i and either get the 330i or 328i. I know that they all have the same engine, just the intake manifold is different, correct?? 330i's have come down a lot in price, it's easy to find a clean one for under 20k. Again any huge worries about buying this car (330i) at 60,000 miles previous CPO without warranty? I don't want to be stuck with a $20,000 hunk of metal.

-Kway what has been the priciest bill you have had, even if you didn't have to pay (CPO). Did you buy the car new, used, CPO and when? Have any pictures I love looking at E90s.

I've had my '06 330i for a couple years now and love it. I'll admit it has a tupperware look from certain angles, but overall I like it. The sport package with style 162 wheels definitely helps that department.

I found one exactly as I would have ordered it: sport package, premium package, six-speed, no nav (means no i-drive either), it doesn't even have tire pressure sensors, one less thing to break. Just enough modern conveniences, but none of the really gimmicky stuff.

N52 is awesome. The 330i is a little down on power from the 335, but still enough to get you in trouble, and without the headaches that go along with the N54. On the highway, wanna scoot around someone? No need to downshift, just squeeze on the throttle and it's right there. The car does everything well; it's amazing on long trips, but also fun as hell on the track. Really easy to drive fast.

If I had one major negative to say, it would be that they took a step backward from the e46 as far as ease of service. In my opinion, a four-door, two wheel drive e46 is the easiest to work on of all modern BMWs. Maybe the easiest of any BMW, really. E90 not so much. Suspension is more complicated, valve cover gasket is a pain in the balls, etc.

Great car though, would buy again.

[kway]

I've had my '06 330i for a couple years now and love it. I'll admit it has a tupperware look from certain angles, but overall I like it. The sport package with style 162 wheels definitely helps that department.

I found one exactly as I would have ordered it: sport package, premium package, six-speed, no nav (means no i-drive either), it doesn't even have tire pressure sensors, one less thing to break. Just enough modern conveniences, but none of the really gimmicky stuff.

N52 is awesome. The 330i is a little down on power from the 335, but still enough to get you in trouble, and without the headaches that go along with the N54. On the highway, wanna scoot around someone? No need to downshift, just squeeze on the throttle and it's right there. The car does everything well; it's amazing on long trips, but also fun as hell on the track. Really easy to drive fast.

If I had one major negative to say, it would be that they took a step backward from the e46 as far as ease of service. In my opinion, a four-door, two wheel drive e46 is the easiest to work on of all modern BMWs. Maybe the easiest of any BMW, really. E90 not so much. Suspension is more complicated, valve cover gasket is a pain in the balls, etc.

Great car though, would buy again.

[Dozyproductions]

That's capitalized, thank you very much.

trust me, I have the out most respect for the guy. One of his good buds.

[aaron325ix]

I'm curious about the vents on that house as well

[Kershaw]

no promises but give me like a week. Her Marine boyfriend just came back last night from Afghanistan after being there for 8 months. Request dully noted.

That's capitalized, thank you very much.

[Dozyproductions]

Haha. Pics or shens!

no promises but give me like a week. Her marine boyfriend just came back last night from Afghanistan after being there for 8 months. Request dully noted.

[Need4Speed1299]

Add that to the song of Like A G6 and you got my friend's plate: "SMYD6..". I think we laughed about it for over half an hour.

Haha. Pics or shens!

[Dozyproductions]

haha didn't know my second choice is....


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Add that to the song of Like A G6 and you got my friend's plate: "SMYD6..". I think we laughed about it for over half an hour.

[AWDE30]

gwb72tii & gkurey nice E92s are you guys on E90 post?

[gkurey]

You know you want one....mine is pretty sexy IMO:

[gkurey]

I've got an 09 335i and its the best car I've ever owned...and I've had a lot of cool cars (s2k, STi, many Nissans, VWs, etc). It is a great daily, has tons of power without mods, and gets decent mileage. I highly recommend them.

[gwb72tii]

this is my e92 328xi
i need something for everyday driving
6spd, sport pkg, cpo
right now this car is worth somewhere close to $25k

this is a fast car, or at least fast enough
its quicker than an e46, goes around corners without any drama, great seats, stock stereo sounds great, bluetooth is nice
great modern everyday car

the downside is that there is no drama going around corners or driving fast. you don't get the sensation of speed like an e30 or my 2002tii.

[Jon325i]

My brother has owned a 2006 330i w/ 6-speed manual for a few years now and its been a trouble-free car for him. I've driven it several times, major gripes I can report:

run-flat tires (easily resolved)
no spare (just repair kit - although a compact spare kit was offered)
no oil dip stick
cupholder is shallow (bottled water will fall right out when you floor it)
first gen iDrive stinks

The N52B30 engine is pretty damn durable. Not a lot of tuning options available but its baseline 255HP is nothing to sneeze at either. Definitely try to get one equipped with a Sport Package....makes all the difference.

Since this particular model is going on 5 years old, depreciation has kicked in enough to make a clean, well maintained 330i a sub-$20K car.

Jon