E92 booked and waiting for delivery...

asifcool83 · 05-10-2007, 07:09 AM

Hello,
am quite new at the forum. I have booked an E92 330i . Got it ordered in Dubai and m waiting for delivery. shd arrive soon. Just wanted to know if the 330i has ne major issues. i cudnt go for the 335i as they are not available before september.
Have got Titanium silver with Red interiors. Most of the options w/ the package. Jus wanna make sure if I am safe with the 330i.

keithIOW · 05-10-2007, 07:20 AM

watch out for fuel pump problems!! (enter 'fuel pump problem' in the search to see what I mean).

These are mainly on 335's but they are now showing on 325(328) and 330s

good luck and have fun with your new car.

asifcool83 · 05-10-2007, 08:15 AM

yes fuel pump is an important issue. I would like to know if CA (comfort access) is an important feature to take?. i have missed it and should i take it or no.

keithIOW · 05-10-2007, 08:25 AM

If you can afford it, CA is a good thing to have.

I have it and it just makes life easier, no messing around trying to get your keys out of your pocket, no keyring knocking against the dashboard etc...

You will read lots of different opinions about CA but at the end of the day, if you can afford it, then why not.

I think one of the most important things that makes a lot of difference is the choice of wheels. This can 'make or break' a good car. Generally, the bigger the better, 17's are awful, 18's are ok, 19's are much better.

omerfar23 · 05-10-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by keithIOW

If you can afford it, CA is a good thing to have.

I have it and it just makes life easier, no messing around trying to get your keys out of your pocket, no keyring knocking against the dashboard etc...

You will read lots of different opinions about CA but at the end of the day, if you can afford it, then why not.

I think one of the most important things that makes a lot of difference is the choice of wheels. This can 'make or break' a good car. Generally, the bigger the better, 17's are awful, 18's are ok, 19's are much better.

+1. Wheel truly make or break the car. For example the 17 on the 328i coupe are awful. If i were you I would save the money get nice non-rft after-market wheels for the cars.

asifcool83 · 05-10-2007, 08:48 PM

thx for the advise. but sadly the CA is not avail at the dealer. strangely i had tried for the 19" but was jus wonderin bout the ride feel. n i really feel tht 18" dont look too bad. i like them. the more i try to add the more i find them unavailable.
i obviously want to keep my eyes open for the after market wheels.
want good options. there is a good market for after market alloys in the uae.

kpcoupe · 05-12-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by omerfar23

+1. Wheel truly make or break the car. For example the 17 on the 328i coupe are awful. If i were you I would save the money get nice non-rft after-market wheels for the cars.

They look pretty nice actually in person and you get a better ride with 17s. I saw them and they look like 6 series rims.

SGP335i · 05-12-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by omerfar23

+1. Wheel truly make or break the car. For example the 17 on the 328i coupe are awful. If i were you I would save the money get nice non-rft after-market wheels for the cars.

Why does everyone hate on the ruflats...

vapordoc · 05-12-2007, 01:07 PM

not to hijack this thread, but since so many replies have been on the subject of wheels...

i really like some of the 19" wheels that show up on the accessories page of the website. my ca told be that there is no way to get these without paying for them completely (you get no credit for the wheels that come with the car and you've already paid for). that means the jump from 18" to 19" costs you around 4,000 depending on style.

i don't have any reason to doubt this is the case and haven't had any luck searching the forum.

just wondered if anybody has heard anything differently?

BMW320i · 05-14-2007, 10:58 AM

congrats on the order asif, 330i is a great choice, and the new model has an updated 272 hp engine (other than the older 255)...

silver is a great color, specially when it comes to keeping the car clean

as for the wheels, the 18" on the coupe (style 189 i think) look really great, most 335i's have them...

and IF you get bored of the rims, you can change them after a year, many good shops in UAE

BMW320i · 05-14-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vapordoc

not to hijack this thread, but since so many replies have been on the subject of wheels...

i really like some of the 19" wheels that show up on the accessories page of the website. my ca told be that there is no way to get these without paying for them completely (you get no credit for the wheels that come with the car and you've already paid for). that means the jump from 18" to 19" costs you around 4,000 depending on style.

i don't have any reason to doubt this is the case and haven't had any luck searching the forum.

just wondered if anybody has heard anything differently?

well, mostly, the case here, if the dealer has a set of the upgraded rims, he wont charge you the full price, just the difference... (my cuzns and my friend did that)

but if the rims you are asking for are not available in stock, you have to pay the full amount.

05-10-2007, 07:09 AM	#1
asifcool83 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 49 Posts Drives: X5 F15 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	E92 booked and waiting for delivery... Hello, am quite new at the forum. I have booked an E92 330i . Got it ordered in Dubai and m waiting for delivery. shd arrive soon. Just wanted to know if the 330i has ne major issues. i cudnt go for the 335i as they are not available before september. Have got Titanium silver with Red interiors. Most of the options w/ the package. Jus wanna make sure if I am safe with the 330i.
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keithIOW Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 222 Posts Drives: E93 325 SE Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isle of Wight, U.K. iTrader: (0)	watch out for fuel pump problems!! (enter 'fuel pump problem' in the search to see what I mean). These are mainly on 335's but they are now showing on 325(328) and 330s good luck and have fun with your new car. __________________ E93 325 SE, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota, hi-gloss black trim, 230's, Folding Mirrors, C/A, Sat Nav, Sport Seats, Front Seat Heating, prof Hi-Fi
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asifcool83 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 49 Posts Drives: X5 F15 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	yes fuel pump is an important issue. I would like to know if CA (comfort access) is an important feature to take?. i have missed it and should i take it or no.
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05-10-2007, 08:25 AM	#4
keithIOW Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 222 Posts Drives: E93 325 SE Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isle of Wight, U.K. iTrader: (0)	If you can afford it, CA is a good thing to have. I have it and it just makes life easier, no messing around trying to get your keys out of your pocket, no keyring knocking against the dashboard etc... You will read lots of different opinions about CA but at the end of the day, if you can afford it, then why not. I think one of the most important things that makes a lot of difference is the choice of wheels. This can 'make or break' a good car. Generally, the bigger the better, 17's are awful, 18's are ok, 19's are much better. __________________ E93 325 SE, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota, hi-gloss black trim, 230's, Folding Mirrors, C/A, Sat Nav, Sport Seats, Front Seat Heating, prof Hi-Fi
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asifcool83 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 49 Posts Drives: X5 F15 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	thx for the advise. but sadly the CA is not avail at the dealer. strangely i had tried for the 19" but was jus wonderin bout the ride feel. n i really feel tht 18" dont look too bad. i like them. the more i try to add the more i find them unavailable. i obviously want to keep my eyes open for the after market wheels. want good options. there is a good market for after market alloys in the uae.
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05-12-2007, 01:07 PM	#9
vapordoc Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	not to hijack this thread, but since so many replies have been on the subject of wheels... i really like some of the 19" wheels that show up on the accessories page of the website. my ca told be that there is no way to get these without paying for them completely (you get no credit for the wheels that come with the car and you've already paid for). that means the jump from 18" to 19" costs you around 4,000 depending on style. i don't have any reason to doubt this is the case and haven't had any luck searching the forum. just wondered if anybody has heard anything differently? __________________ Started Prod 5/17 \| Finshed Prod 5/23 \| Arrival at Bremerhaven 5/29 \| In Transit 6/5 \| Arrival @ Charleston 6/16 \| Arrival @ Dealer 6/23 \| Picked up 6/25 with Hand Play shortly thereafter 07 335i Coupe \| Black Sapphire w/ Coral Red & Gray Pop Wood \| Step \| Paddles \| ZSP \| ZPP \| Sat Nav \| 6FL iPod \| Sirius \| HS \| CA
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BMW320i Colonel 190 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	congrats on the order asif, 330i is a great choice, and the new model has an updated 272 hp engine (other than the older 255)... silver is a great color, specially when it comes to keeping the car clean as for the wheels, the 18" on the coupe (style 189 i think) look really great, most 335i's have them... and IF you get bored of the rims, you can change them after a year, many good shops in UAE __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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