[Bmoebsz71]

Hello all. My name is Brian and I'm new to this forum. I'm 48 years old and have owned many cars in my lifetime (50 to be exact) but never. BMW until now. I recently bought a 2006 BMW 330i automatic and am looking for tips, tricks, horsepower gains,best online place to buy parts...etc....thanks all

[upstatedoc]

Welcome.

There are numerous threads on all of your questions.

Enjoy searching.

[dshergill]

Try browsing the forum you'll find alot of good info

[wwc310]

welcome! you'll hear mixed reviews on retailers but personally I have had great experiences with Bimmian, getbmwparts, mod bargains, and ebay

[Mardio]

Welcome, post pics when you have time.

[techietaichi]

WOW! 50 cars in 48 years?! Your either a fledgling car dealer, an insane motorhead, or haven't found an auto that suits you...yet. I wonder if this Bimmer will survive beyond a year. Anyways, you've come to the right spot man. There's so many places you can go to to upgrade parts, install mods, and basically go balls with your ride. It really all comes to what you want from your car. You want to look good, run better or both?

[Bighorns]

Congrats on your first BMW. 330 is a real solid car, and a decent performer!

[TopBack_Mack]

Congrats and welcome. You def been around the block with 50 cars lol.

[J38]

How many miles are on it?

Above 80k I would recommend replace the trans pan (it's the filter too) and mechatronic sleeve, with fresh, OE fluid. BMW claims it's lifetime fluid, but in this case, the "lifetime" is that of the transmission.

Also, past 80k I would recommend spark plugs, and you'll need the socket too. Get the CTA one, no magnet to break and the rubber holder works really well. When you order the plugs, I would go ahead and order a backup ignition coil to put on a shelf in the garage. That way if it throws a misfire code you'll have one. The DIY is a piece of cake.

Congrats, I own one and love it.