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Asking Price:

USD 17,950.00

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Item Interest

2009 BMW 335i Coupe (E92) 6 Speed Manual / Sport / N54 / M-Technic

• Rare special-order car that was configured by an enthusiast - no iDrive, Premium Package or chrome windows
• Last of the 3 series coupes - the E90 generation is the last REAL 3 series, a car that FEELS like a BMW, not a Lexus.
• 01/09 production - Built within the last year of pre-LCI N54 powered 335i - after 01/10 build N54 only available in 335is model
• Still looks, feels and SMELLS like a new car
• Ext. Black Sapphire Metallic (475)
• Int. Black Dakota Leather (LCSW)
• N54 Twin-Turbo I6 engine 302+ HP
• 6 Speed Manual (ZF GS6 S53BZ) rare option - same 6MT trans as M3
• Transmission shifts perfectly, fluid changed at 50k mi, strong clutch
• 3rd owner, never registered outside of California (NEVER IN SNOW, very rarely in rain, zero rust)
• Clean title, clean CarFax, no accidents
• Purchased as BMW Certified Pre-Owned 07/2012 (CPO expired 03/2015)
• Excellent reliability record, all maintenance records available from delivery date 03/2009
• 100% up to date - All factory recommended maintenance performed at BMW dealer up to 72k mi, plus additional “Mike Miller Lifetime Maintenance Schedule”, for long term reliability and durability (details below)
• Adult driven, non-smoker, always garaged - aprox. 70/30 highway/city driving mix, currently 79k miles, weekend use only.
• 01/2009 Production, CPO until 03/2015 and 72k mi - all usual E9x/N54 items already taken care of under CPO (including Water Pump, all 6 Fuel Injectors, Valve Cover and Oil Filter Housing Gasket
• None of what you DON'T want: rock-hard runflat tires, iDrive, obsolete BMW Assist, or outdated, obsolescent navigation that is super expensive to update or repair, "dead" electric steering, no fake engine noises, etc.
• Exterior - 9.5/10 - paint very glossy, no swirl marks or oxidation
• Interior - 9.5/10 - well maintained leather in excellent condition, no visible sings of wear on interior
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Current mileage 79,850
• SOLD

P.S. I'm a cinema optical engineer, working on high end movie camera lenses that cost more than my car did when it was new. I'm based in Hollywood/Burbank CA, and I'm Technical Editor for BMWCCA LA Chapter Whispering Bomb magazine.

Click here for complete info on my car:

http://cinematechnic.com/e92_335i

Please PM (private message) on this forum, contact me: | cinematechnic a t m a c dot c o m | or on (three-two-three) six-four-five--zero-one-six-eight

Exterior photos taken January 8, 2017

Thank you for your interest.

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Standard Features - 2009 335i Coupe

• 3.0L DOHC 24v twin-turbo 300-horsepower 6-cylinder N54 engine with Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Hill-Start*Assistant, Brake Drying with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
• 4 wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control
• Engine speed sensitive HYDRAULIC variable-assist power steering
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• Xenon Adaptive Headlights (swivels into corners) with dynamic auto-leveling
• Halogen free-form front foglights
• 2-way power glass moonroof
• Dynamic Cruise Control
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
• AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system
• Adaptive brake lights
• BMW Advanced Safety System
• Coded Driveaway Protection
• Split fold-down rear seats
• 0-60 mph: 5.3 seconds, top speed 155 mph (limited) [BMW test data]
• EPA rating: 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway

Factory Installed Options:

• Sports Package (M Sport Suspension, 8-way power front sport seats, 3 spoke sport steering wheel, engine oil cooler, increased top speed)
• High Gloss Satin Black Trim (760)(BMW Individual "no chrome" window option)
• 19 inch wheels/tires (upgraded to CSL style wheels, details below)
• Cold Weather Package (heated front seats, heated steering wheel, ski bag, headlight washers)
• Park Distance Control (PDC) rear
• Aux audio input USB/MP3, iPod/iPhone compatible (6FL)
• Dakota Leather Upholstery, Black (LCSW)
• Gray Poplar Wood Trim (4AS) very dark like rosewood (guitar fretboard color)
• Comfort Access keyless entry (322)
• Anti-Theft Alarm System (5GA)
• HiFi Audio System (676)

NOTE: M Sport Package was not available on 2009 335i coupes (E92). I have retrofitted the M Sport Package interior items using original BMW parts.

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Upgrades: (Genuine BMW Parts installed after delivery)

• M Technic Front Spoiler (OE retrofit aero package)
• M Sport Shift Knob - perforated leather
• M Sport Brake Lever - perforated leather
• M Sport foot rest
• M Performance Stainless Pedal Covers (335is style)
• M Sport door sills
• BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grilles
• BMW Black lower front grilles
• BMW Black Alcantara steering wheel trim
• BMW M3 suspension upgrades (front tension rods and lower control arms) OE BMW M3 *parts used
• BMW E.U. Sunglass Holder (replaced handle above door on driver's side)

Upgrades: (aftermarket parts):

• VMR VB3 (CSL style) wheels *19 x 8.5 front, 19 x 9.5 rear
• Hankook Ventus R-S3 235/35ZR-19 front tires (only 7k miles on these tires so plenty of life left)
• Michelin Pilot Super Sport 265/30ZR-19 rear tires (worn on inside shoulder, near end of tread life)
• P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface (digital readout of coolant temp, turbo boost, etc.) $409.-
• Huper Optik Ceramic Tint (40% with infrared/ultraviolet block) $500.-
• Custom Hard wire for Valentine One radar detector with concealed display in ashtray
• AFE Pro Dry S air filter (reusable, non-oiled)
• AFE dynamic air scoops (behind kidney grilles, ram air effect)
• Euro Rear Fog Lights activated
• Smoke side reflectors (ESS)
• Lamin-X Endurance Racing Yellow protection film for fog lamps (removable)

Major Maintenance items:

• 03/2010 HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump)* changed to latest version at 12k - warranted till 03/2019 or 120k miles
• 11/2012 Intake valves cleaned (walnut shell blasted) at 49k (@LTBMW)
• 12/2012 Front brake pads/rotors at 50k*
• 12/2012 Valve cover and Oil filter housing gasket at 50k*
• 01/2013 Manual transmission fluid change (MTF LT3) at 50k (@The M Shop, Los Angeles)
• 01/2013 Differential fluid change (Motul G300) at 50k
• 06/2013 Battery cable recall completed*
• 08/2013 Rear brake pads/rotors at 60k*
• 10/2013 Front tension rods / lower control arms replaced with new M3 parts at 61k (@LTBMW)
• 01/2015 Brake fluid flush
• 01/2015 Electric water pump and thermostat at 71k*
• 01/2015 All 6 fuel injectors at 71k*
• 01/2015 power steering fluid flush at 71k*
• 04/2016 @77.5k oil (Mobil 1 0W-40) and OE filter at 77k (changed every 7k mi, confirmed by oil analysis)
• 06/2016 Coil #6 (Bosch OEM) replaced at 78.5k
• 08/2016 New battery (Bosch S5), registered
• 02/2017 Front window tint (Huper Optik Ceramic) replaced under lifetime warranty @Song's Tint Masters

*replaced under BMW warranty/maintenance plan with OE parts

NOTE: Front brake pads will likely last past 100k miles. Rear brake pads likely to last to about 96k miles. Rear brake pads go faster due to DSC using them to control wheelspin. Front and Rear brake rotors should have enough thickness to continue in use at next brake pad change.

Up to date on important maintenance BMW does not cover, including:
New battery, transmission and differential fluid changes, intake valves cleaned, coolant and PS fluid changes, oil and filter at 7k intervals, confirmed by oil analysis.

Always used BMW original oil filters and approved synthetic motor oils (BMW 5W-30 for dealer oil changes, Castrol GC 0W-30 or 5W-40 and later Mobil1 0W-40 for my oil changes).

Detailed maintenance records from day/mile one, all receipts since my ownership, dealer service records prior. Excellent oil analysis reports from Blackstone labs.

All maintenance documented, all receipts available. The dealer maintenance will also show up in a Carfax report.

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Custom Modifications:

Valentine One radar detector hard wire. All wires hidden and power is drawn from the cigarette lighter fuse. Concealed display is integrated into the ashtray. VERY stealthy setup that requires only that you clip the V1 to the passenger’s sun visor and plug it in with the cable that’s hidden there. All you need is your own V1 unit.

Euro Rear Fog Lights activated using a 3D printed polycarbonate plunger to replace the one that BMW removes from the US cars to keep you from using the rear fog lights. *This is great for driving in fog or when you are being tailgated.

Suspension:

Suspension on my car is stock except for the genuine BMW M3 tension arms and lower control arms that replaced the worn original parts (the stock bushings go bad at 60k). This is the single best suspension mod you can do to a RWD Sport Package E90 series.

BMW used very soft oil-filled bushings in the suspension of non-M cars to compensate for the rock-hard run-flat tires fitted on new cars. The bushings soften the steering feel and deflect under hard cornering wearing out the outside edge of the front tires.

The rubber of these soft bushings cracks and the oil leaks out at about 60k miles. And this is NOT covered under CPO or Extended Maintenance.

Proper bushings were fitted to the M3's since run-flat tires were never fitted to the M cars.*The M3 lower control arms also increase negative camber which reduces understeer.

[kctim]

Looks like a nice, well maintained car.
Pretty rare too! I've been checking these forums for months to find a similarly packaged car. No BS options, just what matters. It's amazing how 80% of these are xi's, automatics or have huge outdated GPS's, etc. GL with your sale, I bet it doesn't last long.

I recommend to consolidate all of your posts into one for clarity.

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Originally Posted by kctim

Looks like a nice, well maintained car.
Pretty rare too! I've been checking these forums for months to find a similarly packaged car. No BS options, just what matters. It's amazing how 80% of these are xi's, automatics or have huge outdated GPS's, etc. GL with your sale, I bet it doesn't last long.

I recommend to consolidate all of your posts into one for clarity.

Thanks kctim! You're right - everyone I've ever talked to that had a 6 Speed Manual 335i told me they had to spend months looking and then travel a good distance to get the car. In my case the CPO dealer I bought it from was 600 miles away (Northern California).

Beyond the fact that most E9x 335i's are sedans with Steptronic and chrome on the windows and a lot of those are xi's (which means no Sport Suspension and likely driven in snow), is the fact that the vast majority are not properly maintained.

A 300+ HP twin-turbo engine that only got oil changes every 15k miles, and a complex ZF automatic transmission that can handle over 300 lb/ft of torque and never got an ATF fluid change is not a formula low cost long term ownership.

Then there are the cars that never got driven (below 50k miles) and sell at a premium price. The BMW original warranty expired before any parts failed. But the same parts go bad on ALL these cars, and all at about the same mileage.

All those "low mileage" cars will all need: Electric Water Pump, Battery, Valve Cover Gasket, Oil Filter Housing Gasket, Fuel Injectors, intake valves cleaned, Spark Plugs, Brakes (the fronts can last to 50k on a highway driven car - mine did), and Transmission and Differential fluid change and walnut shell blast cleaning of intake valves. All that stuff has already been done on my car, and it was all between 48k and 72k miles.

Regarding the Ad: It was written for my website as a WordPress page:

http://cinematechnic.com/e92_335i

I found that formatting between WP and the software this site runs on was incompatible and I had to strip out all the formatting. So I did it section by section.

I'll be taking some better photos this weekend. Always a challenge to properly photograph a black car.

Thanks for the interest!

P.S. Apologies in advance if I take longer than I should to get back to your inquiries about the car. I'm in the process of prepping to move my business to a larger location and that is keeping me very busy.

Good thing I type fast...

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I got asked about leaks - my car has zero leaks. That simple.

I have never needed to add oil to my N54 between oil changes. I've never gone more than 7k on an oil change, and it has never burned even 1/2 quart in 7k miles. The safety of 7k oil change interval for my combination of weather and driving style is confirmed by oil analysis results (Blackstone Labs).

In a colder/wetter climate, or for a tuned engine, that OCI my have to be shorter.

BTW - I used Castrol while my car was under extended warranty to avoid an potential additive compatibility issues by switching brands back-and-forth. I used either the German Castol 0W-30 on the new 5W-40, both are top line synthetics and BMW approved. The dealer would do the "required" C.B.S. oil changes every 14k or so, and I would do one in-between at around 7k. BMW OE filters were used.

My last dealer oil change was right around the time BMW was switching from Castrol to Shell. So for the most recent oil change (Apr 2016 and less than 3,000 miles ago) I switched to Mobil 1 0W-40.

BTW, planning to shoot some good pictures of the car this weekend, as long as the weather clears. It actually rained in L.A. last night!

Thanks for the interest. Keep an eye on this thread...

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Took some new photos yesterday, added to the original post above.

BTW, forgot to mention: I am including a BMW M Mobility kit with the car since the tires are not run-flat. I've never needed to use it, but it's nice to have. It fits nicely under the trunk panel. I forgot to mention it because it's hidden down there.

TTT!

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Still available. Not in a rush to sell. Been too busy with moving my business and remodeling the new location.

A photo Ad for my car will be in the classified section of the print version of BMWCCA Roundel magazine March issue (readership 99,300). I always look at the Ads every month when I first get my issue in the mail and I figure a lot of others members do as well.

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Just got my February issue of BMWCCA Roundel magazine yesterday. A month to go before my print Ad reaches 100,000 readers.

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Just got the two door window tints replaced by Tony and Fransisco at STM Advanced Window Film Solutions in L.A.

The top-of-the-line Huper Optik ceramic window film on my car has a lifetime warranty (this was a warranty repair). The notorious wiper things on the E90 doors can cause even the best tint to peel. On the fixed windows the tint is in still in perfect condition.

Talking to some interested parties but the car is still available for the moment.

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Still available... as I said before I am in no hurry to sell.

Price drop to $17,950.- and price is now firm. Title in hand. CA reg paid up - plates good till March 2018.

There are some interested parties and this car will likely be sold by the end of the month. If you've been lurking, now is the time to get in touch.

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Going once... going twice...

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SOLD!!!