New member, longtime lurker

MGT81 · 06-07-2012, 04:21 PM

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to say hi to everyone here. I bought my 335xi on February 3 of this year and have been reading these forums constantly since. I figured it was time to finally stop lurking and make an account.

Bought my car totally on impulse. I've wanted a BMW since I was 20 years old. Not because of the status or the nameplate but because of everything I've ever heard about the way that they drive.

I had been looking at pre-owned 335s for a while before I finally went down to the dealer for a test drive. Only stipulations were that it had to be a manual, have the sport package, AWD, and be a color other than black or white.

The moment I test drove it, I knew I was gonna buy it. What struck me was just how quickly I felt comfortable driving it and how refined it was compared to my then-current car, a 2008 Impreza WRX. By the time we'd gotten back to the dealer, my mind was made up. They gave me $20k on my WRX as a trade in and I came back 3 days later with a bank draft for the balance.

Anyway, on to the car. 2008 Crimson Red 335xi CPO, 6 speed with the sport package and aluminum trim. Only had 39,500 kms on it and the factory warranty is up on June 11, 2012. I still have 2 more years of CPO warranty with it.

I LOVE this car. Love, love, love the color too! It's so rare, especially on a sedan. The only option it has is Park Distance Control. But I don't care, it's everything I wanted. Since it's leatherette, the interior looks brand new and Canadian 335s come better equipped anyway (Cold weather package is standard, 18" wheels and oil cooler standard with the sport package).

Only mods so far are the eBay clutch stop (which made a HUGE difference in clutch smoothness) and a set of TSW Nurburgrings (18 X 8 F, 18 X 9.5 rear).

I love my ride and plan on keeping it and being a member of this forum for years to come.

MGT81 · 06-07-2012, 04:37 PM

Fuck. Sorry, I'll resize the pictures next time.

Catalina Wine Mixer · 06-07-2012, 05:20 PM

Welcome, it looks nice, tint windows and black out the chrome door trim and youre good shape!

E90Company · 06-07-2012, 05:50 PM

Looks great. Brother to mine

MGT81 · 06-07-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by P3rsian Pr0digy

Welcome, it looks nice, tint windows and black out the chrome door trim and youre good shape!

Thanks. Yeah, I'm kinda thinking I like the chrome plus everybody seems always black it out so I dunno. I'm thinking a JB4 next--maybe.

MrBigglesworthe · 06-07-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MGT81

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to say hi to everyone here. I bought my 335xi on February 3 of this year and have been reading these forums constantly since. I figured it was time to finally stop lurking and make an account.

Bought my car totally on impulse. I've wanted a BMW since I was 20 years old. Not because of the status or the nameplate but because of everything I've ever heard about the way that they drive.

I had been looking at pre-owned 335s for a while before I finally went down to the dealer for a test drive. Only stipulations were that it had to be a manual, have the sport package, AWD, and be a color other than black or white.

The moment I test drove it, I knew I was gonna buy it. What struck me was just how quickly I felt comfortable driving it and how refined it was compared to my then-current car, a 2008 Impreza WRX. By the time we'd gotten back to the dealer, my mind was made up. They gave me $20k on my WRX as a trade in and I came back 3 days later with a bank draft for the balance.

Anyway, on to the car. 2008 Crimson Red 335xi CPO, 6 speed with the sport package and aluminum trim. Only had 39,500 kms on it and the factory warranty is up on June 11, 2012. I still have 2 more years of CPO warranty with it.

I LOVE this car. Love, love, love the color too! It's so rare, especially on a sedan. The only option it has is Park Distance Control. But I don't care, it's everything I wanted. Since it's leatherette, the interior looks brand new and Canadian 335s come better equipped anyway (Cold weather package is standard, 18" wheels and oil cooler standard with the sport package).

Only mods so far are the eBay clutch stop (which made a HUGE difference in clutch smoothness) and a set of TSW Nurburgrings (18 X 8 F, 18 X 9.5 rear).

I love my ride and plan on keeping it and being a member of this forum for years to come.

Nice car and welcome! What size tires did you put on it?

Cypress · 06-07-2012, 07:14 PM

Looks awesome...love the red they seem very rare.

MGT81 · 06-07-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBigglesworthe

Nice car and welcome! What size tires did you put on it?

Just the stock 225/255 staggered set. I have a set 225/40/18 winters on the stock rims. Can't wait until these runflats are toast and I can buy some new tires.

douwe22 · 06-07-2012, 07:29 PM

congrats on your ride, looks sharp.. happy modding

ibeclueless · 06-08-2012, 05:39 AM

congrats and welcome!

BoricuaE92 · 06-08-2012, 05:46 AM

Nice car! Needs a drop though

MGT81 · 06-08-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BoricuaE92

Nice car! Needs a drop though

Yeah, I know. It looks way taller on the TSWs than it did on the stock wheels for some reason.

Thumperx · 06-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Welcome to club, enjoy.

06-07-2012, 04:21 PM	#1
MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	New member, longtime lurker Hey everyone, Just wanted to say hi to everyone here. I bought my 335xi on February 3 of this year and have been reading these forums constantly since. I figured it was time to finally stop lurking and make an account. Bought my car totally on impulse. I've wanted a BMW since I was 20 years old. Not because of the status or the nameplate but because of everything I've ever heard about the way that they drive. I had been looking at pre-owned 335s for a while before I finally went down to the dealer for a test drive. Only stipulations were that it had to be a manual, have the sport package, AWD, and be a color other than black or white. The moment I test drove it, I knew I was gonna buy it. What struck me was just how quickly I felt comfortable driving it and how refined it was compared to my then-current car, a 2008 Impreza WRX. By the time we'd gotten back to the dealer, my mind was made up. They gave me $20k on my WRX as a trade in and I came back 3 days later with a bank draft for the balance. Anyway, on to the car. 2008 Crimson Red 335xi CPO, 6 speed with the sport package and aluminum trim. Only had 39,500 kms on it and the factory warranty is up on June 11, 2012. I still have 2 more years of CPO warranty with it. I LOVE this car. Love, love, love the color too! It's so rare, especially on a sedan. The only option it has is Park Distance Control. But I don't care, it's everything I wanted. Since it's leatherette, the interior looks brand new and Canadian 335s come better equipped anyway (Cold weather package is standard, 18" wheels and oil cooler standard with the sport package). Only mods so far are the eBay clutch stop (which made a HUGE difference in clutch smoothness) and a set of TSW Nurburgrings (18 X 8 F, 18 X 9.5 rear). I love my ride and plan on keeping it and being a member of this forum for years to come. Attached Images
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MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Fuck. Sorry, I'll resize the pictures next time.
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BoricuaE92 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Nice car! Needs a drop though
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