[MO3]

The search is finally over! I just bought a 2008 335i space grey with black interior and poplar wood trim. One owner with 56k km's and 14 months balance of new car extended warranty.

I'm going to replace the wheels with black or anthracite 19's. There are two excellent offers in the classifieds section. VMR's and GTC's. Which ones do you guys think are better in terms of quality and looks? The car already has near new Pirelli non-RFT tyres so I only need to order wheels.

Mods i'm thinking of:
1. Black wheels.
2. Aero front lip.
3. Gloss black grills.
4. Black exhaust tips.

I appreciate your help regarding the best places to order these things from. I used the search but I was wondering if there are any updated information.

More pics coming soon...

[cruvon]

Congrats, is a beauty, great buy!

[sbce90]

Congrats Mo!! How does it feel power-wise compared to the 20i?

VMR/GTC are essentially the same thing, which style are you looking at? If it's something that GTC has then I would just go with that as Jason@ED is local. Pretty sure Jason also has a special on aero front lips at the moment too. Maybe try pick up an Msport rear while you're at it...

Seems like the car already has tint which is good. Have you considered any performance mods? You should definitely consider a JB4/Procede.

Finally do you mind me asking how much you paid for it?

[Kiwi Peter]

Real nice looking car well done, i know how hard it is to find the car you want how many months did it take you.
If you want to sell your rims let me know as i have two marked on my car
regards Peter @ Advan

[gizmo335i]

Beautiful car....the 230's are some sweet stock wheels too...

What's with the car in your sig tho?

[John_01]

Hi Mo3! Congrats on the new car - Its good to see you found the car you were looking for. Personally I think it looks great just as it is. I'll be interested to see what wheels you end up getting.

[MO3]

Originally Posted by cruvon

Congrats, is a beauty, great buy!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by SBC

Congrats Mo!! How does it feel power-wise compared to the 20i?

VMR/GTC are essentially the same thing, which style are you looking at? If it's something that GTC has then I would just go with that as Jason@ED is local. Pretty sure Jason also has a special on aero front lips at the moment too. Maybe try pick up an Msport rear while you're at it...

Seems like the car already has tint which is good. Have you considered any performance mods? You should definitely consider a JB4/Procede.

Finally do you mind me asking how much you paid for it?

No comparison whatsoever to the 320i

I like the black VMR 710's and the anthracite GTCX's. I'm open to suggestions though.

Still not sure about the M sport rear bumper.

No performance mods at this stage. It is already fast for someone who has been driving a 320i a couple of weeks ago.

And finally, it was a private sale. The asking price was $65k I got it for $58k. The guy was desperate to sell.

Originally Posted by skycat

Real nice looking car well done, i know how hard it is to find the car you want how many months did it take you.
If you want to sell your rims let me know as i have two marked on my car
regards Peter @ Advan

Thanks! It took over three months to find it!

I'll let you know if I decide to sell them.

Originally Posted by gizmo335i

Beautiful car....the 230's are some sweet stock wheels too...

What's with the car in your sig tho?

Thanks! That's my "gone and forgotten" 320i

Originally Posted by John_01

Hi Mo3! Congrats on the new car - Its good to see you found the car you were looking for. Personally I think it looks great just as it is. I'll be interested to see what wheels you end up getting.

Thanks John! It does look good but I'd like to add my touches to make it "unique"

[Ninjaoz]

congrats MO3! a big step up from 320i..you gotta give me a ride one day

[sbce90]

Two days ago I found an 07 335i just under 33k kms for 56k. It's gone now

[mrtanz]

I ordered the Hyper Silver V710s from VMR for my 325i
They will be here on Monday. LIGHTING FAST DELIVER
Or for convenience go with Jason

[BMWGTR]

Congrats mate.
Looks nice. Update us with the cosmetic mods when the time comes.

Originally Posted by SBC

Two days ago I found an 07 335i just under 33k kms for 56k. It's gone now

You have to be very quick when the car is at a decent price, especially around summer time when people are looking for something nice to cruise in.

At the auctions in Melbourne (Manhiem), an 07 e93 335i, with 25,000kms on the clock went for 62k.....so probably 65ish on road. It was that horrible platinum bronze colour though (no offence to platinum bronze owners).

[rayz]

Congrats MO3 on your new purchase! The car looks good as is - my personal preference would be to go for a sportier look and go with M-Tech bumpers, but I guess the aero lip will give it a similar look too

Originally Posted by SBC

Two days ago I found an 07 335i just under 33k kms for 56k. It's gone now

Your current ride is sick already SBC! Okay, other than having the power of a n54 under the hood...opps sorry, was trying to make you feel better but not working :P

On another note SBC (and I don't mean to thread jack here), read from another post that you did a LCI paddles retrofit? Can post pics of the outcome? Thanks!

[luster]

Congrats on the purchase! So hard to find the 'right' car. I had to fly to Melbourne a couple of days ago to buy a 135i after looking for what feels like eternity :/

[MO3]

Originally Posted by Ninja333

congrats MO3! a big step up from 320i..you gotta give me a ride one day

Thanks Ninja! Sure thing. Let's have a mini meet in a couple of days.

Originally Posted by SBC

Two days ago I found an 07 335i just under 33k kms for 56k. It's gone now

I missed out on a couple of good deals because I took my time and wasn't quick enough. One thing I discovered, the low milage does not reflect the condition of the car. I looked at a 2008 coupe, first registered in 2009, with 25k km's but it was in a poor condition inside and outside. Dents and scratches everywhere. Driver's seat worn out as if it has done 300k km's. You have to physically see the car to see if it's worth the money you're paying.

Originally Posted by mrtanz

I ordered the Hyper Silver V710s from VMR for my 325i
They will be here on Monday. LIGHTING FAST DELIVER
Or for convenience go with Jason

Thanks! I'm leaning towards the gunmetal V710's.

Originally Posted by BMWGTR

Congrats mate.
Looks nice. Update us with the cosmetic mods when the time comes.



You have to be very quick when the car is at a decent price, especially around summer time when people are looking for something nice to cruise in.

At the auctions in Melbourne (Manhiem), an 07 e93 335i, with 25,000kms on the clock went for 62k.....so probably 65ish on road. It was that horrible platinum bronze colour though (no offence to platinum bronze owners).

Thanks!

Originally Posted by rayz

Congrats MO3 on your new purchase! The car looks good as is - my personal preference would be to go for a sportier look and go with M-Tech bumpers, but I guess the aero lip will give it a similar look too



Your current ride is sick already SBC! Okay, other than having the power of a n54 under the hood...opps sorry, was trying to make you feel better but not working :P

On another note SBC (and I don't mean to thread jack here), read from another post that you did a LCI paddles retrofit? Can post pics of the outcome? Thanks!

Thanks! Yeah I think I'll be content with the aero lip for the time being.

Originally Posted by luster

Congrats on the purchase! So hard to find the 'right' car. I had to fly to Melbourne a couple of days ago to buy a 135i after looking for what feels like eternity :/

Thanks! I actually considered flying to either Melbourne or Brisbane if I got a good deal.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

congrats... get a tune in there

[BMWGTR]

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

congrats... get a tune in there

Listen to this man.

[MO3]

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

congrats... get a tune in there

Thanks! If I drive a tuned x35i and feel huge difference from stock, maybe I'll consider the tune.

Originally Posted by BMWGTR

Listen to this man.

He knows his... stuff!

[GT1977]

Stick with those 19" wheels. They are really high quality rims. If you want black, you could consider getting them painted but get it done properly, with a clear coat, as opposed to DIY!

If you do want to sell them, you will get a really good price if they are not scratched.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by MO3

Thanks! If I drive a tuned x35i and feel huge difference from stock, maybe I'll consider the tune.

Come visit me moe I'll take you for a spin, I dont think anyone with a tuned N54 has been disappointed with the increase in performance.

[Sparky66]

Fuuuccccck how did I miss this?? Sorry to put this here MO3 but this made my toes curl.
I'm about to sell a very low km's (12,000) mid 2007 Jet Black E92 335i Coupe in immaculate condition with 19" 230 wheels. I dare anyone to find one scratch or ding under lighting on the car. Always garaged since new and only used on rain-less weekends. Will be pricing the car at $65,000 and at the right price, it will come with a lot of gear too. Quaife LSD diff. Aero Front lip, Msport rear bar, 3D Design M3 Carbon rear lip, Msport Leather steering wheel, BMW Performance Gear selector and alcantara boot, Rix Vent Boost Gauge, Lux ver.3 white Angel Eyes and Rev.2 Procede tune. I also have a brand new set of AR Design catless Downpipes, Forge Drop-in Diverter Valves and a Helix Intercooler, all still in their boxes. It's all got to go....

[BM1144]

This is perfect! if i was to jump into an e92 THIS is what it would look like.

Originally Posted by MO3

The search is finally over! I just bought a 2008 335i space grey with black interior and poplar wood trim. One owner with 56k km's and 14 months balance of new car extended warranty.

I'm going to replace the wheels with black or anthracite 19's. There are two excellent offers in the classifieds section. VMR's and GTC's. Which ones do you guys think are better in terms of quality and looks? The car already has near new Pirelli non-RFT tyres so I only need to order wheels.

Mods i'm thinking of:
1. Black wheels.
2. Aero front lip.
3. Gloss black grills.
4. Black exhaust tips.

I appreciate your help regarding the best places to order these things from. I used the search but I was wondering if there are any updated information.

More pics coming soon...

[MO3]

Originally Posted by GT1977

Stick with those 19" wheels. They are really high quality rims. If you want black, you could consider getting them painted but get it done properly, with a clear coat, as opposed to DIY!

If you do want to sell them, you will get a really good price if they are not scratched.

Painting them (gunmetal or anthracite finish) might sound like a good idea. Thanks!

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Come visit me moe I'll take you for a spin, I dont think anyone with a tuned N54 has been disappointed with the increase in performance.

Thanks for the offer! Will certainly do that soon!

Originally Posted by Sparky66

Fuuuccccck how did I miss this?? Sorry to put this here MO3 but this made my toes curl.
I'm about to sell a very low km's (12,000) mid 2007 Jet Black E92 335i Coupe in immaculate condition with 19" 230 wheels. I dare anyone to find one scratch or ding under lighting on the car. Always garaged since new and only used on rain-less weekends. Will be pricing the car at $65,000 and at the right price, it will come with a lot of gear too. Quaife LSD diff. Aero Front lip, Msport rear bar, 3D Design M3 Carbon rear lip, Msport Leather steering wheel, BMW Performance Gear selector and alcantara boot, Rix Vent Boost Gauge, Lux ver.3 white Angel Eyes and Rev.2 Procede tune. I also have a brand new set of AR Design catless Downpipes, Forge Drop-in Diverter Valves and a Helix Intercooler, all still in their boxes. It's all got to go....

I think selling a modded 335i on carsales is a really hard task as most people would think it's been abused. You might get some interest here though. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Alan1144

This is perfect! if i was to jump into an e92 THIS is what it would look like.

Thanks!