newbie saying hello

330d xdrive Scotty · 04-27-2009, 06:07 PM

Hi guys & girls. This is my first posting so go easy. This is my first BMW and i thought i would jump in at the deep end and got myself a nice 56 plate 335d m sport.

My last car was a golf GT tdi 170 which i thought was pretty good until i got this.
It is an absolute joy to drive and i jump in it at every opportunity to drive.

I have been looking around the forum but was wondering if anyone could point out any usual things to look out for / get checked.

It is still in BMW warranty so am going to book it into Eastern in Edinburgh for a once over.

Cheers

Chris.

AlanQS · 04-27-2009, 07:07 PM

Welcome to the forums Chris.

To learn more about your car you could try coming to this next month

I feel certain we have quite a lot of Scottish members and certainly enough to make a Scottish meet worth while.

Read the Technical forum to get an idea about problems with the E9x.

Oh, and as always in this place:

rogerxp · 04-27-2009, 07:15 PM

Welcome and nice choice of motor. Just browse around here and you'll soon pick up loads of top tips. Shouldn't be much to look out for just because it's a 56 plate apart from the usual wear & tear items (brakes, tyres, oil, etc). A trip to a dealer will point things out but have you considered a local BMW specialist. Being a newcomer to BMW you'll find their labour & parts charges higher (??) than VW. If it's still in warranty you might want to stick with the dealer at least for the first check-up.

Any questions just post on here, it won't be long until you get a reply.

As Alan says post some piccies on here so we can see your new purchase. I'm sure there's a guide on here somewhere if you need help. Or, just hit the 'Go Advanced' button and you'll find your way (you may already know!!)

SiKkBaSs · 04-27-2009, 08:12 PM

Welcome aboard sir. The delights of E90post are at your fingertips. Powerful torquey monster you got.

dxb335d · 04-28-2009, 02:04 AM

Welcome and fine choice of motor. Any pics? Confused about the 56 M-sport part, didnt come out till after 07, unless its a early demo M-sport?

PhilL · 04-28-2009, 04:21 AM

Hi there!

Welcome aboard; another noob here and rather like you, I've come from a Golf GT Sport TDI 170 to an e91 335d M Sport (well, with a thankfully short interim stint in a company 2.0d X-Type

which was unspeakably rubbish, and a S40 2.0d SE which returned similar mpg to the 335d!)

Loving it so far; avg mpg not quite as good as I was hoping for but that's mainly due to the 10 mile stop-start out of town then twisty B road journey into the office I think. 500 mile trip this weekend improved that figure no end; and that's really where the car plays to it's strengths IMO.

330d xdrive Scotty · 04-28-2009, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the welcome and replies.

I checked the V5 and it is definetly a M sport A - registered 19/12/06.

The fuel econemy is actually beter than i expected. Im 'enjoying it' at the moment shall we say and averaging around 37mpg which is amazing all things considered.

Sods law has already interevend and i have a nail in the back tyre. will need to get it looked at, thankfully it is towards the centre of the tread so i guess it can be repaired ?

ill keep looking and im sure there will be some elusive questions for the knowledgeable out there.

I will get some pictures up once i get her washed.

cheers

chris.

dxb335d · 04-28-2009, 01:12 PM

Chris, looking forward to seeing the pics, the car sounds beautiful..

Im a big 335d fan.

Was your car a demo car do you know? Maybe it was owned by bmw and run as a Demo M-sport. But For sure it will be the very first 56 plate M-Sport Ive and im sure others have ever seen.

What plans do you have for the ''Big D''

willhollin · 04-28-2009, 01:16 PM

What made you choose your forum name mate?

SiKkBaSs · 04-28-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new 335d m sport owner

Sods law has already interevend and i have a nail in the back tyre. will need to get it looked at, thankfully it is towards the centre of the tread so i guess it can be repaired ?

Yeh, since it's near the centre of the tread you should be ok. Repairs are easy and cheap, you just need to find somewhere that provides the service (if they are runflat's, if not you got no worries).

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhollin

What made you choose your forum name mate?

I was wondering that too

Looking forward to pics

rogerxp · 04-28-2009, 01:24 PM

You'll have to update the name in a few months time!!!

dxb335d · 04-28-2009, 01:38 PM

I take it itsan e90 not an e92..

SiKkBaSs · 04-28-2009, 01:41 PM

E90 FTW!

dxb335d · 04-28-2009, 01:48 PM

Well thinking about it he hasnt posted its an E92, so i was silly to assume.

E92 M-sports wernt out till april 07.

dxb335d · 04-28-2009, 01:49 PM

E90FTW if you have kids.

steph.uk · 04-28-2009, 03:21 PM

Hi Chris

Welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy the car

BMW the ultimate driving machine

Steph

SiKkBaSs · 04-28-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

E90FTW if you have kids.

Not when I'm driving one

pjs · 04-28-2009, 03:49 PM

welcome

look out for cracked wheels!!

enjoy

330d xdrive Scotty · 04-28-2009, 05:55 PM

Hopefully this has worked with the pictures attached.

Dont have any plans for her just yet - still enjoying it the way BMW put it out from the factory.

Cheers.

rogerxp · 04-28-2009, 06:07 PM

Very nice indeed. Try to reduce the photos a little bit more before you upload them; makes them easer to view (sorry, being picky!!), saves having to scroll left to right (how lazy are we

!!).

Never driven a 335d come to think of it. The auto box alway put me off (even the flappy paddles). Bet you're well chuffed with it.

dxb335d · 04-29-2009, 02:05 AM

SHe looks gorgeous mate.

Mr.N · 04-29-2009, 04:04 AM

Hiyer mate, welcome and nice motor

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330d xdrive Scotty Private First Class 33 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 330d xdrive m sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (1)	newbie saying hello Hi guys & girls. This is my first posting so go easy. This is my first BMW and i thought i would jump in at the deep end and got myself a nice 56 plate 335d m sport. My last car was a golf GT tdi 170 which i thought was pretty good until i got this. It is an absolute joy to drive and i jump in it at every opportunity to drive. I have been looking around the forum but was wondering if anyone could point out any usual things to look out for / get checked. It is still in BMW warranty so am going to book it into Eastern in Edinburgh for a once over. Cheers Chris.
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AlanQS Colonel 250 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	Welcome to the forums Chris. To learn more about your car you could try coming to this next month I feel certain we have quite a lot of Scottish members and certainly enough to make a Scottish meet worth while. Read the Technical forum to get an idea about problems with the E9x. Oh, and as always in this place:
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PhilL Captain 62 Rep 629 Posts Drives: M2, F15 X5 4.0d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Middle Lands iTrader: (0)	Hi there! Welcome aboard; another noob here and rather like you, I've come from a Golf GT Sport TDI 170 to an e91 335d M Sport (well, with a thankfully short interim stint in a company 2.0d X-Type which was unspeakably rubbish, and a S40 2.0d SE which returned similar mpg to the 335d!) Loving it so far; avg mpg not quite as good as I was hoping for but that's mainly due to the 10 mile stop-start out of town then twisty B road journey into the office I think. 500 mile trip this weekend improved that figure no end; and that's really where the car plays to it's strengths IMO.
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330d xdrive Scotty Private First Class 33 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 330d xdrive m sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (1)	thanks for the replys Thanks for the welcome and replies. I checked the V5 and it is definetly a M sport A - registered 19/12/06. The fuel econemy is actually beter than i expected. Im 'enjoying it' at the moment shall we say and averaging around 37mpg which is amazing all things considered. Sods law has already interevend and i have a nail in the back tyre. will need to get it looked at, thankfully it is towards the centre of the tread so i guess it can be repaired ? ill keep looking and im sure there will be some elusive questions for the knowledgeable out there. I will get some pictures up once i get her washed. cheers chris.
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 1043 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Chris, looking forward to seeing the pics, the car sounds beautiful.. Im a big 335d fan. Was your car a demo car do you know? Maybe it was owned by bmw and run as a Demo M-sport. But For sure it will be the very first 56 plate M-Sport Ive and im sure others have ever seen. What plans do you have for the ''Big D'' __________________ 997.2 GT3
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willhollin Major General 275 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	What made you choose your forum name mate?
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 1043 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Well thinking about it he hasnt posted its an E92, so i was silly to assume. E92 M-sports wernt out till april 07. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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steph.uk 325D E92 3 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 325D Coupe M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SCOTLAND iTrader: (0)	Hi Chris Welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy the car BMW the ultimate driving machine Steph
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330d xdrive Scotty Private First Class 33 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 330d xdrive m sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (1)	some pictures Hopefully this has worked with the pictures attached. Dont have any plans for her just yet - still enjoying it the way BMW put it out from the factory. Cheers. Attached Images
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rogerxp Major General 190 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Very nice indeed. Try to reduce the photos a little bit more before you upload them; makes them easer to view (sorry, being picky!!), saves having to scroll left to right (how lazy are we !!). Never driven a 335d come to think of it. The auto box alway put me off (even the flappy paddles). Bet you're well chuffed with it. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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Mr.N BM Baby 13 Rep 404 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	Hiyer mate, welcome and nice motor
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