[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

They also look good if you leave all the gen1 stuff alone. Unpopular opinion but I prefer the simpler cleaner lines and wide expanses of unadorned sheet metal. A little more dated looking yeah but is that necessarily a bad thing seeing as the very most modern stuff from every maker is 95% hideous eyesores.

I 100% agree 3P. That's why I have the best of both worlds! Mostly. I enjoy both of my cars equally as much for different reasons. 330 is built loud and rowdy, 328 is built classy and refined. I'll be modernizing the 328 headlights a tad with EU style reflectors and some oem look LED halos but that's it

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I 100% agree 3P. That's why I have the best of both worlds! Mostly. I enjoy both of my cars equally as much for different reasons. 330 is built loud and rowdy, 328 is built classy and refined. I'll be modernizing the 328 headlights a tad with EU style reflectors and some oem look LED halos but that's it

LCI xenon headlights look amazing on the pre-LCI


I have an m-sport rear bumper. Eventually I'll get the front to match.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

That's why you modernize it
It's the last good drivers chassis BMW ever made with it's last good NA. A few tweaks here and there and it can be quite timeless. LCI Msport, some updated headlights, painted trim, maybe a sweet swap from a newer gen

it's impressive how you can modernize a E90 to be very close to 2024 models.

What people consider ''modern'' nowadays ?

- key less > E90 has comfort OEM

- Screen > E90 got CCC/CIC OEM, and aftermarket you can get those fat ass screen

- Android auto car play > Tons of option aftermarket, from cheap to expensive. Easy install.

- digital cluster > aftermarket exist

- surround sound system > logic7 or individual OEM

- Bluetooth > OEM

- pano roof > E91

- good power to merge > N52 is enough


I think if you take a fully loaded E9X and add few aftermarket parts, beside a/c cooled seats, this car is pretty close to 2024 average car !
Impressive to a car that was designed what? in 2004-2005 and produced in 2006. More option available with LCI tho.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

it's impressive how you can modernize a E90 to be very close to 2024 models.

What people consider ''modern'' nowadays ?

- key less > E90 has comfort OEM

- Screen > E90 got CCC/CIC OEM, and aftermarket you can get those fat ass screen

- Android auto car play > Tons of option aftermarket, from cheap to expensive. Easy install.

- digital cluster > aftermarket exist

- surround sound system > logic7 or individual OEM

- Bluetooth > OEM

- pano roof > E91

- good power to merge > N52 is enough


I think if you take a fully loaded E9X and add few aftermarket parts, beside a/c cooled seats, this car is pretty close to 2024 average car !
Impressive to a car that was designed what? in 2004-2005 and produced in 2006. More option available with LCI tho.

I was asked why not buy a newer car and this was my argument. Plus with a few thousand I can do so much more to my car instead of putting it towards a car payment.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

I was asked why not buy a newer car and this was my argument. Plus with a few thousand I can do so much more to my car instead of putting it towards a car payment.

also, used E90 are dirt cheap for what it can offer.

Mainly because ;

- Supply high ; there's a ton on the road (thanks to bmw low lease rates back in the days)

- Demand low ; People are scared of used german cars.


and even if you get a clean 1xxk miles E90, it might really be more reliable ( and more fun) than a most newest econo-box (hyundai, nissan, subaru, etc)

[tcphoto]

I simply drove it and watched the odometer go past 142K miles, it's never been in such good condition and performs well considering the poor Nashville roads and drivers.

[BRG_N54]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

LCI xenon headlights look amazing on the pre-LCI


I have an m-sport rear bumper. Eventually I'll get the front to match.

Are those plug-n-play? FRM1 vs FRM2? I can do minor coding if needed, but like the look.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

also, used E90 are dirt cheap for what it can offer.

Mainly because ;

- Supply high ; there's a ton on the road (thanks to bmw low lease rates back in the days)

- Demand low ; People are scared of used german cars.


and even if you get a clean 1xxk miles E90, it might really be more reliable ( and more fun) than a most newest econo-box (hyundai, nissan, subaru, etc)

Platform is great for a bit of everything. You can have a reliable none turbo e series sedan that can be comfortable, you can make it ride on rails and a fun back road cruiser, you can own the turbo version that will set you back a few bucks but can be an even more fun back road cruiser or a respectable car on the street. MY e82 with turbo and suspension upgrades is SO MUCH FUN on the back roads. My e90 is such a comfortable daily that is also capable of going through some twisties or dragging some cars light to light. There is nothing out there that can check those boxes for the current affordability of these cars.

And I think even as old as they are, they still fit current times. Specially if you have the LCI tails and headlights. Heck even the F series 3 series had halogen lamps including turn signals. It's not until you get to the G series that halogens became outdated.

I've also driven the F series and the e90 feels much more robust. I like it so much better than anything new.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

it's impressive how you can modernize a E90 to be very close to 2024 models.

What people consider ''modern'' nowadays ?

- key less > E90 has comfort OEM

- Screen > E90 got CCC/CIC OEM, and aftermarket you can get those fat ass screen

- Android auto car play > Tons of option aftermarket, from cheap to expensive. Easy install.

- digital cluster > aftermarket exist

- surround sound system > logic7 or individual OEM

- Bluetooth > OEM

- pano roof > E91

- good power to merge > N52 is enough


I think if you take a fully loaded E9X and add few aftermarket parts, beside a/c cooled seats, this car is pretty close to 2024 average car !
Impressive to a car that was designed what? in 2004-2005 and produced in 2006. More option available with LCI tho.

These cars are so great because other than oil leaks and cooling system, the rest of the car is pretty damn robust. So easy to keep going, at least in a non salt climate.

The bonus is that you can have or mod all of the above, or more importantly, not! I love my '06 because it still feels and looks modern (IMO), but doesn't have any screens. Not to mention the third pedal on the floor. Where you gonna' find one of those in a car that isn't a penalty box.

And yeah, the bonus is that I got exactly what I wanted for under $4,000. The E91 was $4,500. What other good looking, fun, modular, well built car is out there for that kind of money?

[fastboatster]

taught my 335i with n55 to do "shift braps" aka "dsg farts" like f series n55s sometimes do:

cel is on because of the downpipe

[oVeRdOsE.]

sad to see a clean frame, no winter, go away.
Today the flat bed is coming.

I think I took everything I needed.

nobody wanted the : windshield, rear window, sunroof and carpet.

[Leucosticte]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

it's impressive how you can modernize a E90 to be very close to 2024 models.

What people consider ''modern'' nowadays ?

- key less > E90 has comfort OEM

- Screen > E90 got CCC/CIC OEM, and aftermarket you can get those fat ass screen

- Android auto car play > Tons of option aftermarket, from cheap to expensive. Easy install.

- digital cluster > aftermarket exist

- surround sound system > logic7 or individual OEM

- Bluetooth > OEM

- pano roof > E91

- good power to merge > N52 is enough


I think if you take a fully loaded E9X and add few aftermarket parts, beside a/c cooled seats, this car is pretty close to 2024 average car !
Impressive to a car that was designed what? in 2004-2005 and produced in 2006. More option available with LCI tho.

You forgot one of the biggest things, most people want their cars to drive themselves in order for them to consider it modern. Personally I'm happy my car does not have auto braking or lane keep assist or whatever else.

If you retrofit ACC I guess it's kind of close lol.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by Leucosticte

You forgot one of the biggest things, most people want their cars to drive themselves in order for them to consider it modern. Personally I'm happy my car does not have auto braking or lane keep assist or whatever else.

If you retrofit ACC I guess it's kind of close lol.

right, but those are non-enthusiast, and it's not (yet) standard, nor even in base option package on most cars on the roads.

I think what I like the most about E90, is you can have a quite modern car with a 6 mt !

[bimmermech123]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

sad to see a clean frame, no winter, go away.
Today the flat bed is coming.

I think I took everything I needed.

nobody wanted the : windshield, rear window, sunroof and carpet.

Bruh, not that it matters, but no winters my ass. That rear subframe is would give Krusty Crabs a run for it money (unless it's from the E91, then pay no mind)

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by bimmermech123

Bruh, not that it matters, but no winters my ass. That rear subframe is would give Krusty Crabs a run for it money (unless it's from the E91, then pay no mind)

well, there's always a good reson for anything.

The rear subframe is NOT from this car !

The frame is a 335xi, no winter.

The subframe is from a 328xi with 270k km of winter


here the no winter sub :

[scoopdawoop]

Originally Posted by Cpet

BMW also discontinued the black E90 carpet mats. I found one online store that had a few left in stock and paid a ton for them, but figured it was my only chance. Don't plan to use them until the original carpet ones are threadbare!

i think they are back! i was looking a few months ago and they were all out of stock or crazy price, but they seem to be back in stock eveywhere now at a normal price

[bimmermech123]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

well, there's always a good reson for anything.

The rear subframe is NOT from this car !

The frame is a 335xi, no winter.

The subframe is from a 328xi with 270k km of winter


here the no winter sub :

Very clean indeed.