Question From New/Used Owner

JustXtreme · 10-16-2009, 11:24 AM

i just purchased an 07 335i with 7k miles on it.
it seems to have a few factory add ons but is there a way to determine what the car had when it was purchased new?

200Duece · 10-16-2009, 11:30 AM

what do you mean by factory add ons? what is suspect?

JustXtreme · 10-16-2009, 11:35 AM

Bluetooth at this point. but also i want to know if i can add the usb port. i have the aux port there and the ipod hookup in the glove compartment.
It has the
m body kit
lite door sills
chrome shifter and brake
and some other stuff, but i was wondering if BMW would have a record what was ordered with the car

SteveMD · 10-16-2009, 11:49 AM

The option list wasn't that extensive.

Premium Package - the giveaway is the garage door opener/homelink in the mirrors and folding side mirrors. If you have leatherette you don't have Premium but if you do have leather you don't necessarily have it either. Bluetooth came with Premium but was also a standalone option with BMW Assist.

Sports Package - easiest giveaway are the seats with the thigh extension.

Cold Package - headlight washers and rear seat/trunk pass through is the giveaway since heated seats were also a standalone option.

Heated Seats - buttons on lower dash - unlikely to be added after the fact. Could be part of Cold package - see above.

Comfort Access - key does not need to be in the slot to start - unlikely to be added after the fact.

If you have the iPod USB port in the center console, that was not likely added. Came with car.

Active Cruise - you will have the emitter in your center air scoop in the front bumper.

Park Distance - you will have 4 small round radar thingies in your rear bumper.

Active Steering - not sure how to determine that one.

IDrive/Nav - if you have it, it came with the car. I'm sure you know if you have it.

Metallic paint was an option. If it is not metallic, you will have a (non-metallic) red, black or white car.

Sirius radio was an option and there was also an option to prewire the car for Sirius - not sure how you check the latter.

Steptronic was an option.

Body kit would be after the fact, ditto lighted sills and chrome gear shift.

JustXtreme · 10-16-2009, 12:11 PM

So the only thing i have is the Sports Package
i'm not sure if i have headlight washers, i have the plates there but i'm not sure if there is anything under it.
I want comfort access, but not sure if i can add it
I don't have the USB Port I want it though
I do have metallic paint
i have the sirius logo under the menu but i don't use the service.
ok so is there a way to add comfort access or the usb port?

Oh and thank you for the extended post.

SteveMD · 10-16-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustXtreme

So the only thing i have is the Sports Package
i'm not sure if i have headlight washers, i have the plates there but i'm not sure if there is anything under it.
I want comfort access, but not sure if i can add it
I don't have the USB Port I want it though
I do have metallic paint
i have the sirius logo under the menu but i don't use the service.
ok so is there a way to add comfort access or the usb port?

Oh and thank you for the extended post.

Do you have the ski pass though in the rear seat? How about heated seats? If so, then you have cold package. The headlight washers weren't a standalone option and you shouldn't have the plates otherwise.

Look in the DIY or Audio forum to see if anyone has done the retrofit of the iPod hook up. I think it's a tough one since it probably requires reprograming.

JustXtreme · 10-16-2009, 12:43 PM

I"m not sure about the ski pass but i know i have the plates. i'll look for the ski pass when my car gets done getting it's windows tinted.

max_asdf · 10-16-2009, 02:56 PM

how does the plate look like. and ski pass..
i have heated but no headlight wahsers?

JustXtreme · 10-16-2009, 02:58 PM

I'll take a picture when i get my car back

bimmer_335 · 10-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustXtreme

i just purchased an 07 335i with 7k miles on it.
it seems to have a few factory add ons but is there a way to determine what the car had when it was purchased new?

7k... lol... good for you... well your 3 has a lot of catch up to do... i hope tires are not all gone with lack of driving.

good luck and congrats !!!

3lusive · 10-16-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustXtreme

So the only thing i have is the Sports Package
i'm not sure if i have headlight washers, i have the plates there but i'm not sure if there is anything under it.
I want comfort access, but not sure if i can add it
I don't have the USB Port I want it though
I do have metallic paint
i have the sirius logo under the menu but i don't use the service.
ok so is there a way to add comfort access or the usb port?

Oh and thank you for the extended post.

There is no way to add comfort access. And if there was it'd cost a lot of money. For most people it is most definitely not worth the cost.

USB port takes a bit more work than most DIYs, and does require programming at the dealer. Look in the DIY section for writeups on how-to.

JustXtreme · 10-19-2009, 08:05 AM

thanx for the replies
i attached a picture of the what i think are the blanks for the headlight washers since i can't find a button to turn them on.

Spydeputy · 10-19-2009, 09:36 AM

take it (your VIN at least) to a dealer. they will run a VIN edit and can tell you everything about your car, where purchased, accessories, service. tell them they will be doing your service work and they will bend over backwards to get you to come back.

kiwistu · 10-19-2009, 02:59 PM

yes your car has washers, dont know for sure about the 3, but I had them on my 5 series every 3rd time your squirt your window they'll wash the lights (only when you have your lights on) hence no switch to wash them....

Sorry I am that weirdo who gets a car and reads the manual! (learnt all sorts of other cool stuff too!)

Cheers
stu

jopa489 · 10-19-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwistu

Sorry I am that weirdo who gets a car and reads the manual! (learnt all sorts of other cool stuff too!)

I do too, cover to cover. Even the stupid stuff about how to turn on the radio and how to use the window controls.

JaysBlueE92 · 10-19-2009, 04:12 PM

congrats on the car..dealer or carfax will be able to help you..or this forum for that matter

Buegie · 10-19-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwistu

yes your car has washers, dont know for sure about the 3, but I had them on my 5 series every 3rd time your squirt your window they'll wash the lights (only when you have your lights on) hence no switch to wash them....

Sorry I am that weirdo who gets a car and reads the manual! (learnt all sorts of other cool stuff too!)

Cheers
stu

it's not done every third time...just make sure the lights are on and pull forward on the wiper stalk like you're cleaning the windshield. If you keep pulling for a few seconds the headlight washers should pop out and do their thing

Buegie · 10-19-2009, 05:23 PM

^ or maybe that is correct about being every third time... I really don't remember, I don't use them enough

10-16-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
JustXtreme Private 21 Rep 92 Posts Drives: White 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida iTrader: (0)	Question From New/Used Owner i just purchased an 07 335i with 7k miles on it. it seems to have a few factory add ons but is there a way to determine what the car had when it was purchased new?
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JustXtreme Private 21 Rep 92 Posts Drives: White 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida iTrader: (0)	Bluetooth at this point. but also i want to know if i can add the usb port. i have the aux port there and the ipod hookup in the glove compartment. It has the m body kit lite door sills chrome shifter and brake and some other stuff, but i was wondering if BMW would have a record what was ordered with the car
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10-16-2009, 11:49 AM	#4
SteveMD Colonel 198 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	The option list wasn't that extensive. Premium Package - the giveaway is the garage door opener/homelink in the mirrors and folding side mirrors. If you have leatherette you don't have Premium but if you do have leather you don't necessarily have it either. Bluetooth came with Premium but was also a standalone option with BMW Assist. Sports Package - easiest giveaway are the seats with the thigh extension. Cold Package - headlight washers and rear seat/trunk pass through is the giveaway since heated seats were also a standalone option. Heated Seats - buttons on lower dash - unlikely to be added after the fact. Could be part of Cold package - see above. Comfort Access - key does not need to be in the slot to start - unlikely to be added after the fact. If you have the iPod USB port in the center console, that was not likely added. Came with car. Active Cruise - you will have the emitter in your center air scoop in the front bumper. Park Distance - you will have 4 small round radar thingies in your rear bumper. Active Steering - not sure how to determine that one. IDrive/Nav - if you have it, it came with the car. I'm sure you know if you have it. Metallic paint was an option. If it is not metallic, you will have a (non-metallic) red, black or white car. Sirius radio was an option and there was also an option to prewire the car for Sirius - not sure how you check the latter. Steptronic was an option. Body kit would be after the fact, ditto lighted sills and chrome gear shift. __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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JustXtreme Private 21 Rep 92 Posts Drives: White 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida iTrader: (0)	So the only thing i have is the Sports Package i'm not sure if i have headlight washers, i have the plates there but i'm not sure if there is anything under it. I want comfort access, but not sure if i can add it I don't have the USB Port I want it though I do have metallic paint i have the sirius logo under the menu but i don't use the service. ok so is there a way to add comfort access or the usb port? Oh and thank you for the extended post.
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JustXtreme Private 21 Rep 92 Posts Drives: White 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida iTrader: (0)	I"m not sure about the ski pass but i know i have the plates. i'll look for the ski pass when my car gets done getting it's windows tinted.
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10-19-2009, 08:05 AM	#12
JustXtreme Private 21 Rep 92 Posts Drives: White 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida iTrader: (0)	thanx for the replies i attached a picture of the what i think are the blanks for the headlight washers since i can't find a button to turn them on. Attached Images
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