[mad_max]

Judging by the seats, the 2009 seems to have sports package, but the wheels don't seem to be the ones that come with the sports package though.

[cyniclaus]

Originally Posted by divisionbell77

It seems New England has some great deals when I expand to a 500 mile radius. I may have to make a deal for one of those and swing up there to pick it up and sell my current car locally instead of using it as a trade in.

If you're willing to travel to get the car, you might as well go South if possible to get one that hasn't been through several harsh winters.

Originally Posted by mad_max

Judging by the seats, the 2009 seems to have sports package, but the wheels don't seem to be the ones that come with the sports package though.

The X-drive sport package is not the same setup as the RWD car with sport package. While you still get the good seats, you don't get the sport suspension, and you get 17" wheels and a speed limiter at 130mph to match the H rated all-season RFT. If you ordered the 18" wheel option, you got the oil cooler, summer tires, and a raised speed limiter.

I did not understand all of the above until after I bought the car, though I did know you didn't get sport suspension. Luckily, most of the other differences wended up being irrelevant to me - the speed limiter is gone as I use Accessport, and I was always planning to replace the heavy factory wheels regardless of what size they were. The sport seats were an absolute must for me, one of my favorite things about the car, which is why a sports package was a must. However, I might have considered looking a little harder to find a car with an oil cooler. I initially assumed my car had one since it was a sport package, but it does not.

[divisionbell77]

Originally Posted by cyniclaus

If you're willing to travel to get the car, you might as well go South if possible to get one that hasn't been through several harsh winters.

Not for xdrive. Few and far between down there.

[divisionbell77]

Originally Posted by mad_max

Judging by the seats, the 2009 seems to have sports package, but the wheels don't seem to be the ones that come with the sports package though.

Good point, something I will factor into any offer if I decide to make one on it.

EDIT, after looking, looks like this is the sport wheels for the xdrive model.

[David1]

The wheels on the 09 are wrong. They are off of a 328. But, there was a period of time where BMW was doing stupid things with wheels and the value packages on the 4drs. The 09 car will have the updated nav and turbos.

[David1]

Car is out of storage. Also, first mod of the season for it to.

[SpeedBuggy]

Yea, managed get the 330i out today also, no mods though. Thinking about a M3 trunk spoiler for now and if there is any cash left after a couple of home maintenance projects (roof, exterior lights, bath fixtures) maybe a set of 19" Miro's and spacers. Did feel good to get her out today and stretch her legs. Guess I should also think about cleaning up the summers and put them on the wife's 325i here in the next couple of weeks.

[SpeedBuggy]

Originally Posted by neXgen328xi

hey ya'll,

lived in ohio for what seems like forever, JUST picked up my 1st BMW, a 2008 328 XI

can't wait to really get into it and start making it my own...

looking to make it up to Timmayfest this year... hope to see some of ya'll there..

Congrats on the 328xi and welcome aboard.

[hudsmack]

Hey all, new to the forums and Ohio (again). I grew up here, but I have been living in AZ for quite a while and just moved back. I am going to start working on my car this summer and these forums seemed like a great place to get ideas and advice. My car is as stock as the day it was made at the moment.

[SpeedBuggy]

Originally Posted by hudsmack

Hey all, new to the forums and Ohio (again). I grew up here, but I have been living in AZ for quite a while and just moved back. I am going to start working on my car this summer and these forums seemed like a great place to get ideas and advice. My car is as stock as the day it was made at the moment.

Welcome back to Ohio, been a pretty mild winter. Yea watch out reading these forums and having the mod bug bite, you can get a couple of bucks wrapped up in your car in no time.

My 330i is stock also, although thinking about an M3 Trunk Spoiler and spacers. Did managed to put some 18's (BMW Style 197's) on the wife's car last year, have been pretty cautious with spending on mods.

[JaSSon]

Originally Posted by smokinHawk

if your avoiding the dealership IPS motorsports is a great service and performance shop.
they have been doing a lot of BMW's there lately.

IPS did my alignment and outer tie rods. Really nice facilities.

[neXgen328xi]

Originally Posted by SpeedBuggy

Congrats on the 328xi and welcome aboard.

Thanks man...

[JaSSon]

Ok, who was it?

Who had the black E92 335i that wanted to play with me on E. Broad in Reynoldsburg a few minutes ago? Sharp car.

[Supra98]

Originally Posted by JaSSon

IPS did my alignment and outer tie rods. Really nice facilities.

Yes. they did an alignment, some minor suspension work and installed my downpipes for a excellent price!

[spkcadet]

Originally Posted by JaSSon

Ok, who was it?

Who had the black E92 335i that wanted to play with me on E. Broad in Reynoldsburg a few minutes ago? Sharp car.

You too man, I was behind you at the light and thought to myself "Oh please floor it".

[liminchun]

hey guys i was wondering if there are any mod friendly dealerships in dayton, ohio? got a service due soon and i have procede installed in my car. or is it just better to uninstall it?

[cyniclaus]

Anyone in the Cleveland area have a E9X X-drive with aftermarket suspension? I'm getting ready to make a decision and would love to be able to experience the difference beforehand!

People are pushing me to go with TC Kline adjustable coilovers, but that's a lot of money I'd rather not spend if I can be happy with an Eibach/Bilstein combo or something similar for half the price

[Ryan323i]

Originally Posted by JaSSon

Ok, who was it?

Who had the black E92 335i that wanted to play with me on E. Broad in Reynoldsburg a few minutes ago? Sharp car.

I live like right there, haven't seen too many black ones around though.

[spkcadet]

Originally Posted by Ryan323i

I live like right there, haven't seen too many black ones around though.

it was me....

[JaSSon]

Originally Posted by spkcadet

You too man, I was behind you at the light and thought to myself "Oh please floor it".

I saw you fighting your way thru traffic to get to me. Which AEs are you running?

[spkcadet]

Originally Posted by JaSSon

I saw you fighting your way thru traffic to get to me. Which AEs are you running?

I have everything listed in my garage. The major ones are the reflector delete, OSS headlights, enkei rims, tint, and the JB4.

A few small projects I still want to do to it, but its more money to spend. I am looking at getting the Morr VS8.2 rims at some point, but again, thats just more money lol

edit: btw you live out this way? where I saw you is about a mile down the road from where I live

[Chewy734]

I'd really like to check out your OSS setup sometime man.