New to BMWs and this forum....

2006330xi · 08-12-2010, 11:41 PM

A couple of weeks ago I purchased a 2006 330xi, and I have come across this site in hopes to gain/learn as much as I can about BMWs.

Details of the car:

Its black on black with a 6 spd manual trans. Includes the sport, premium, and cold weather pkgs... So far I love the car.

ibeclueless · 08-13-2010, 05:27 AM

congrats and welcome

ctuna · 08-13-2010, 12:08 PM

The 330 produced(or sold) only in 06 in the US gives you some power without
the Turbo problems
Things you might want to change RFT's to normal tires do a search on it on this board.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...ting+for+fools
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...e-our-m5s.html

jeremicium · 08-13-2010, 12:11 PM

Welcome. You got all the right options for your 330...specifically the sport package and 6spd. Lots of good info on here, mostly good peoples and of course a few elitist bozos. As for the RFTs...Depending on what came on the car I personally would sticking with oem tires. I changed from Potenza RE050 RFTs to the very highly rated and well reviewed Hankook Ventus...the Potenza RFTs were louder and harsher, but performed much better.

vortex_tuning · 08-13-2010, 12:15 PM

Congrats! Welcome to the forum!

2006330xi · 08-13-2010, 12:33 PM

I have brand new ContiProContacts on it right now... My plan is to keep that setup for the winter and then buy some 162s for a summer setup...

JFU · 08-13-2010, 12:54 PM

nice choice. glad to see manual transmission was chosen. i would have picked a stick shift if my parents didnt have to drive my car some times.

oh, and let the modding begin. I hvn't been able to stop since I've gotten my car.

mithiral67 · 08-13-2010, 01:42 PM

Do you have the zhp package? I had that on an 03 330i and an 05 330ci with the zhp package and i LOVED those cars. Smooth and balanced. I kinda wish my stock 335i handled like those babies.

2006330xi · 08-13-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mithiral67

Do you have the zhp package? I had that on an 03 330i and an 05 330ci with the zhp package and i LOVED those cars. Smooth and balanced. I kinda wish my stock 335i handled like those babies.

Not sure what the nomenclature is, but it has the sport, premium, and cold weather packages...

mithiral67 · 08-13-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006330xi

Not sure what the nomenclature is, but it has the sport, premium, and cold weather packages...

It was a performance package on the late e46s to help compete with the g35 until the new e90 and e92s came out. It has an M like body package and and M accessories on the interior. For example, the steering wheel and shifter will have a M log on it and your roof lining will be black, not white. Among other things. Just a nice little package that only cost an extra $4k . . .

mithiral67 · 08-13-2010, 02:52 PM

I am an idiot, for some reason I was thinking the 06 was the last year of the e46. You're in a e90. I was kinda confused why you hoped on this forum, but this makes more sense. I am going to go back to making mistakes doing my job instead of here.

2006330xi · 08-13-2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithiral67

I am an idiot, for some reason I was thinking the 06 was the last year of the e46. You're in a e90. I was kinda confused why you hoped on this forum, but this makes more sense. I am going to go back to making mistakes doing my job instead of here.

Since the forum is called e90post.com, you were confusing me a little... lol

S_1_N_3_R · 08-13-2010, 03:44 PM

Congrats and welcome

tres · 08-13-2010, 03:55 PM

welcome

Swish · 08-13-2010, 07:17 PM

...I have the automatic and didn't get the sport package. I do have the comfort access, winter package, along with navigation and i-drive of course. I got the automatic because of the type of driving I do for my job. It's just not fun sitting in traffic with stick. I do have a Triumph TR8 that's a 5 speed manual, so I get my gear-banging in it.

I have 75K on the odometer and bought it new. I'm on my third set of run-flats (they're not my favorites) but have had very few problems with it, although my comfort access is acting up (see my thread from earlier today).

The people here helped me when my wipers went kaput. It was a simple fix with a new relay, a part that cost me about $13.00 and took about 1 minute to pop in, so I'm loving this site.

Good luck to you!

Oulixes · 08-13-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006330xi

A couple of weeks ago I purchased a 2006 330xi, and I have ... a 6 spd manual trans. Includes the sport, premium, and cold weather pkgs... So far I love the car.

Congratulation - I have a car of the same year with same options, and I love it too. Very smooth engine. Welcome to the forum.

DarkRider23 · 08-13-2010, 08:08 PM

Congrats! Got an '06 as well. If you are planning on modding your car, I suggest you get yourself some Black Lines and a Performance grill. Which black did you get? Jet Black or Sapphire Metallic Black? Both are a pain to maintain, but be warned that JB does not age really well if not taken care of.

BTM · 08-13-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006330xi

I have brand new ContiProContacts on it right now... My plan is to keep that setup for the winter and then buy some 162s for a summer setup...

First and foremost congrats on the purchase!

Don't 162s come on the 330 with ZSP? My uncle has them, but he's not an xi, did xi's get a different wheel?

Either way if you like the 162s also check out the 189s - IMO they are the best out of the ZSP wheels (non M-tech) and look great on E90s

axztx · 08-13-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

First and foremost congrats on the purchase!

Don't 162s come on the 330 with ZSP? My uncle has them, but he's not an xi, did xi's get a different wheel?

I think 330xi with ZSP come with 159s. Not sure staggered setups work well on all wheel drive.

3lusive · 08-13-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithiral67

I am an idiot, for some reason I was thinking the 06 was the last year of the e46. You're in a e90. I was kinda confused why you hoped on this forum, but this makes more sense. I am going to go back to making mistakes doing my job instead of here.

You're kinda right...they still made the e46 coupe and convertible, just not the sedan

Cmjohns · 08-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axztx

I think 330xi with ZSP come with 159s. Not sure staggered setups work well on all wheel drive.

Welcome to the site. I am new as well. I just bought my 330xi in June and I have sport and premium packages. It is an auto but still a great car. I run the 162's and have found that they are fine to run the staggered set up with awd as the previous owner ran them with no problems since new. I am going to switch the RFTs to a non RFT and get the European spare tire kit which I found on this site. Make sure you chat with guys in your area, they can help you with a lot of local and immediate issues when needed. Enjoy!

Cmjohns · 08-13-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axztx

I think 330xi with ZSP come with 159s. Not sure staggered setups work well on all wheel drive.

Welcome to the site. I am new as well. I just bought my 330xi in June and I have sport and premium packages. It is an auto but still a great car. I run the 162's and have found that they are fine to run the staggered set up with awd as the previous owner ran them with no problems since new. I am going to switch the RFTs to a non RFT and get the European spare tire kit which I found on this site. Make sure you chat with guys in your area, they can help you with a lot of local and immediate issues when needed. Enjoy!

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2006330xi Private First Class 4 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2006 330Xi Black w/manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I have brand new ContiProContacts on it right now... My plan is to keep that setup for the winter and then buy some 162s for a summer setup...
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mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	I am an idiot, for some reason I was thinking the 06 was the last year of the e46. You're in a e90. I was kinda confused why you hoped on this forum, but this makes more sense. I am going to go back to making mistakes doing my job instead of here.
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Swish First Lieutenant 52 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I have the same model except... ...I have the automatic and didn't get the sport package. I do have the comfort access, winter package, along with navigation and i-drive of course. I got the automatic because of the type of driving I do for my job. It's just not fun sitting in traffic with stick. I do have a Triumph TR8 that's a 5 speed manual, so I get my gear-banging in it. I have 75K on the odometer and bought it new. I'm on my third set of run-flats (they're not my favorites) but have had very few problems with it, although my comfort access is acting up (see my thread from earlier today). The people here helped me when my wipers went kaput. It was a simple fix with a new relay, a part that cost me about $13.00 and took about 1 minute to pop in, so I'm loving this site. Good luck to you!
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