options on my e90

vivekk · 08-07-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by scooba0010

Hi Guys i have just sold my x5 3.0d sport and have on order a new 2008 spec 325d msport auto i do around 3k a year mileage any suggestions on extras
auto box with paddles
black leather
xenons
light washers
sparkling graphite -my wifes choice i prefer tit silver
grey top tint to windsceen

I quite like the idea of nav -i drive but i dont go any where to use it but it looks so cool

what about sunroof ? does any one have any suggestions
i will keep this for 3 years and also as i found out with my x5 px no one cares how much you spend on extras its just book price (trade) so i dont really want to buy anything i dont see a return on is nav worth 1970gbp? minus 11% of course

Scooba, I've got to agree with Paul- you'd be better off minimising your options & just choosing what you are 'really' going to use.

So, in your situation, I'd suggest you leave off the idrive (nice- I know, I've got it, but not worth the cost) & leave out the leather.

The xenons are a great piece of kit, albeit expensive.

(Shot of my xenons- courtesy of Paul: 1stnewcar)

Having used them on my e90 for the last couple of years, I've got to say I wouldn't get another car without them, but there again, I do drive more than 3k a year!

TiAg is an easy-to-look-after colour & doesn't look too bad on a bright day!

(shot of the 'twins'- my & Paul's 330i courtesy of Matt: mjh93sa)

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Originally Posted by ShereKhan

...Talking to a colleague with Xenons on a 07 E90 the washers seem to have a life of their own when the lights are on...

Concerning the xenon headlight washers: Courtesy of E90Fleet:

"The official word is

They are switched on during the first wash after pressing the start/stop button AND lights are switched on

It is then off for 7 minutes UNLESS you operate the windscreen washer 5 times within those 7 minutes"

Viv

dxb335d · 08-07-2007, 11:09 AM

the xenons?? what colour are the daytime running lights on peoples cars during the day?

Carlos de Ambiguous

vivekk · 08-07-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

the xenons?? what colour are the daytime running lights on peoples cars during the day?

Carlos de Ambiguous

Cordial (you don't mind me calling you Cordial, do you, Carlos?), Is that first part a question, statement or just words of wisdom?

The above shot is of my e90 dipped beam xenons only- not DRLs.

On the e92, the DRLs should look something like this:

Viv

mjh93sa · 08-07-2007, 11:27 AM

E90 Xenons in action (remember that night guys?):

vivekk · 08-07-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

E90 Xenons in action (remember that night guys?):

Nice shot Matt- good meal & great company!

Nice plate removal, BTW!

Viv

dxb335d · 08-07-2007, 11:33 AM

can you tell whether you have xenons with drl's on??

heres my drl's with lights on aswell

vivekk · 08-07-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

can you tell whether you have xenons with drl's on??

heres my drl's with lights on aswell

Carlabunga, you can see if your DRLs are on/off in iDrive.

If you want to see the difference, take a pic with your DRLs +/- main beam on, then turn the DRLs off in your idrive & take another pic.

Oh, as you'll probably want to know how to turn the DRLs on & off with iDrive...here you go!

Viv

dxb335d · 08-07-2007, 11:50 AM

all i want to know is if i have xenons?!

ill take pic with lights on?! full beam or just normal?

cheers for the help matey

i do have drl on...

vivekk · 08-07-2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

all i want to know is if i have xenons?!

ill take pic with lights on?! full beam or just normal?

cheers for the help matey

i do have drl on...

Aren't xenons standard on the e92?

If you have the round 'Angel eyes', then you DO have xenons!

So, Carbuncle, you DO have xenons!

Viv

BTW- if at any stage, you feel my name-calling to be at all inappropriate, then please mention it- I'll try not to give a sh*t!

dxb335d · 08-07-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekk

Aren't xenons standard on the e92?

If you have the round 'Angel eyes', then you DO have xenons!

So, Carbuncle, you DO have xenons!

Viv

BTW- if at any stage, you feel my name-calling to be at all inappropriate, then please mention it- I'll try not to give a sh*t!

the name-calling... im used to it

just the DRL are yellowy during the day??!!

when the lights are on they look xenoney??

vivekk · 08-07-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

the name-calling... im used to it

just the DRL are yellowy during the day??!!

when the lights are on they look xenoney??

The halogens are 'yellowy' & are used for the DRL beam, as far as I remember.

Viv

330cdsport · 08-07-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vivekk

The halogens are 'yellowy' & are used for the DRL beam, as far as I remember.

Viv

Yep its a 35W H7 bulb thats used for the DRL and its located in what what you would imagine to be the headlight unit. This 'headlight unit' is now only ever used as a DRL/sidelight. The outer xenon unit handles both dipped and main beam.

normanh · 08-08-2007, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooba0010

Hi Guys i have just sold my x5 3.0d sport and have on order a new 2008 spec 325d msport auto i do around 3k a year mileage any suggestions on extras
auto box with paddles
black leather
xenons
light washers
sparkling graphite -my wifes choice i prefer tit silver
grey top tint to windsceen

I quite like the idea of nav -i drive but i dont go any where to use it but it looks so cool

what about sunroof ? does any one have any suggestions
i will keep this for 3 years and also as i found out with my x5 px no one cares how much you spend on extras its just book price (trade) so i dont really want to buy anything i dont see a return on is nav worth 1970gbp? minus 11% of course

3k a year ???
Cycle

scooba0010 · 08-08-2007, 01:34 AM

Hi yes i do cycle ,i ride my mountain bike to work in the school holidays .i have to give my lad a lift to the bus stop term times ,then when i get to work pick up my 4x4 ford ranger ,I also use my wifes mini cooper ,and use my car weekends thats proberbly why the mileage stays so low.

And my choice of cycle is a Marin mount vision pro full suspension xc mountain bike its wonderful weighs approx 24lb and cost a fortune 2 i drives worth thanks

scooba0010 · 08-08-2007, 01:45 AM

If any one thinks im joking about mileage ,go to chandlers brighton bmw web site look at there second hand cars find the x5s and you will see my sterling grey 3.0d sport for sale 10,800 miles in 3 years or 3600 miles pa to be exact .The one thing i was dissapointed with was even with the very low mileage it was still only worth basic trade no extra was allowed for the ultra low mileage ?? the x5 lost £18,025 in 34 months ,cars /depreciation go hand in hand i guess .but it was a bmw and never went wrong or had to visit the garage for a service work ,just filled it up and drove her i actually miss the big beast now its gone ,I let the garage have it two months early because i wouldnt need it over the summer holidays ,and chandlers gave me a july trade figure in stead of october we agreed it was loosing 500 a month and would require a mot and service so let it go early

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scooba0010 Colonel 169 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: F32 430D-MOTORSPORT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Cycle Hi yes i do cycle ,i ride my mountain bike to work in the school holidays .i have to give my lad a lift to the bus stop term times ,then when i get to work pick up my 4x4 ford ranger ,I also use my wifes mini cooper ,and use my car weekends thats proberbly why the mileage stays so low. And my choice of cycle is a Marin mount vision pro full suspension xc mountain bike its wonderful weighs approx 24lb and cost a fortune 2 i drives worth thanks
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scooba0010 Colonel 169 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: F32 430D-MOTORSPORT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	3k a year If any one thinks im joking about mileage ,go to chandlers brighton bmw web site look at there second hand cars find the x5s and you will see my sterling grey 3.0d sport for sale 10,800 miles in 3 years or 3600 miles pa to be exact .The one thing i was dissapointed with was even with the very low mileage it was still only worth basic trade no extra was allowed for the ultra low mileage ?? the x5 lost £18,025 in 34 months ,cars /depreciation go hand in hand i guess .but it was a bmw and never went wrong or had to visit the garage for a service work ,just filled it up and drove her i actually miss the big beast now its gone ,I let the garage have it two months early because i wouldnt need it over the summer holidays ,and chandlers gave me a july trade figure in stead of october we agreed it was loosing 500 a month and would require a mot and service so let it go early
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