[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by captainletaw

2010 e91 XDrive black on grey w/ sport package. I have to say I'm not thrilled with the iDrive system and it doesn't have the aluminium trim, but it does have just about every other option: sports seats, comfort package, light package and rear door shades.

You can make it an android based system. You Dan always buy the silver trim or vinyl wrap it

[Nickco43]

Originally Posted by captainletaw

2010 e91 XDrive black on grey w/ sport package. I have to say I'm not thrilled with the iDrive system and it doesn't have the aluminium trim, but it does have just about every other option: sports seats, comfort package, light package and rear door shades to list the main ones.

I am a huge fan of the CIC system, do you have a Combox with BT audio or just a TCU?

[captainletaw]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

You can make it an android based system. You Dan always buy the silver trim or vinyl wrap it

I was just bitching a bit. My plan is to install the alu trim at some point, but I think the wood grain looks good especially with the grey interior. Can you direct me to more info about updating the system to Android?

[captainletaw]

Originally Posted by Nickco43

I am a huge fan of the CIC system, do you have a Combox with BT audio or just a TCU?

I'm not completely versed in the cars or slang yet, but I'm eager to learn.
Here's a list of the options. And if this type of post is frowned upon, i.e. it's too long, please let me know so I can take it down

S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S203A 4-wheel drive
S205A Automatic transmission
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S2SZA BMW LA wheel, multispoke 284
S2VBA Tire pressure display
S2XAA Sport steering wheel with shift paddles
S319A Integrated universal remote control
S322A Comfort access
S386A Roof railing
S402A Electric panoramic roof
S417A Roller sun vizor, rear door
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481A Sports seat
S488A Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S4ABA Fine wood trim burr walnut
S4NAA Interior mirror with digital compass
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520A Fog lights
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S544A Cruise control with brake function
S563A Light package
S570A Reinforced power supply
S609A Navigation system Professional
S615A Expanded BMW Online Information
S620A Voice control
S639A Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S645A BMW US Radio
S655A Satellite tuner
S677A HiFi System Professional DSP
S697A Area-Code 1 for DVD
S6AAA BMW TeleServices
S6ABA Control for Teleservices
S6FLA USB/Audio interface
S6UHA Traffic Information
S760A High gloss shadow line
S823A Hot-climate version
S845A Acoustic belt warning
S850A Dummy-SALAPA
S853A Language version English
S876A Radio frequency 315 MHz
S8S4A Decoding variable light distribution
S8SCA Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SPA Control unit COP
S925A Dummy-SALAPA
S992A Control of number-plate attachment

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by captainletaw

I was just bitching a bit. My plan is to install the alu trim at some point, but I think the wood grain looks good especially with the grey interior. Can you direct me to more info about updating the system to Android?

[captainletaw]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

What the dude said about the audio looks like the only worrisome piece. All-in-all pretty slick.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by captainletaw

What the dude said about the audio looks like the only worrisome piece. All-in-all pretty slick.

The key will be the MOST loop. Any and all modules on the loop still need to be communicating with each other.

[lowkey.e90]

nice

[Nandoni]

Hi guys, been 7 years since I owned BMW (was an E46 325i)

now I'm craving for it again, I'm thinking to go for E93 (either 330/335) coz it is just stunning car for me.

Here in Dubai the odo is ranging from 80-100k miles, is there any insider tips to look at before buying it?

So much appreciate and thanks!

[Nickco43]

Originally Posted by Nandoni

Hi guys, been 7 years since I owned BMW (was an E46 325i)

now I'm craving for it again, I'm thinking to go for E93 (either 330/335) coz it is just stunning car for me.

Here in Dubai the odo is ranging from 80-100k miles, is there any insider tips to look at before buying it?

So much appreciate and thanks!

80-100k is a great millage. The valve cover, oil filter housing, drive belts and water pump should all have been replaced by 80k.

[SjohanhE91]

Great post!

[Sns2o18]

Use Carly

[vickassouny]

Great information for me to use when I am searching for a new car. My current e90 May need to be sold because of a lot of issues popping up in the last 2 months. Had to change the starter, alternator and now having coolant leaks.

[4 Doors]

Originally Posted by vickassouny

Great information for me to use when I am searching for a new car. My current e90 May need to be sold because of a lot of issues popping up in the last 2 months. Had to change the starter, alternator and now having coolant leaks.

Not really a reason to sell it. If there is something wrong, fix it. Buying another will not help that. You would just be losing money by selling one that needs fixing to buy another.

[mecheng77]

Originally Posted by 4 Doors

Not really a reason to sell it. If there is something wrong, fix it. Buying another will not help that. You would just be losing money by selling one that needs fixing to buy another.

Agreed, unless you are buying new, you are buying someone else's problems. I see so many ppl doing this, so many bargains with German cars, in my area especially BMWs, they tank more than any other car for resale because ppl lump them in the same boat. As long as you stay away from their V8s you are more or less fine if you can wrench.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by Nickco43

80-100k is a great millage. The valve cover, oil filter housing, drive belts and water pump should all have been replaced by 80k.

not always.

It's taken me to 135K before my valve cover leaked. OFHG started leaking around 120ish.

I did the drive belt myself at 101K when I purchased.

and I still have the original waterpump and t stat with no issues at 139.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by nsjames

not always.

It's taken me to 135K before my valve cover leaked. OFHG started leaking around 120ish.

I did the drive belt myself at 101K when I purchased.

and I still have the original waterpump and t stat with no issues at 139.

Then your probably in the top 1% 😉

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Then your probably in the top 1% ��

hehe... over 185k on both water pump and VCG before they were changed.

The cycling of the car on/drive/off is pretty long. My Monday morning commute is around 5 hours and the same on Thursday home. Around 265 miles one way. So the car get to operating temp and goes long distance.

It's short distance driving that absolutely kills these cars.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

hehe... over 185k on both water pump and VCG before they were changed.

The cycling of the car on/drive/off is pretty long. My Monday morning commute is around 5 hours and the same on Thursday home. Around 265 miles one way. So the car get to operating temp and goes long distance.

It's short distance driving that absolutely kills these cars.

N54 or N52?

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

N54 or N52?

N52

She's at +267k now....

[Nickco43]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

hehe... over 185k on both water pump and VCG before they were changed.

The cycling of the car on/drive/off is pretty long. My Monday morning commute is around 5 hours and the same on Thursday home. Around 265 miles one way. So the car get to operating temp and goes long distance.

It's short distance driving that absolutely kills these cars.

Good to know. I drive about 5,000 miles a year and almost never on the highway.

[gloxxin]

Testing to see if I can actually post... are new members not allowed to start new threads?