The 335i has landed ...in Canada (pictures inside)

bmwmike · 08-30-2006, 09:55 PM

I can't believe the Canadians have got the 335i at the retailer before the big market of the U.S. This is a first by fluke!

The car is magnificent. My first impression was the wheels. This is the difference the 19" wheels make vs. the 18": I have a 2002 330i sedan with the sport package 17" wheels and I put on the 18" M wheels and it was a big difference. That is the difference you see between the 18's and 19's on the 335i.

I sat in it and i'm 6'5.5" and i had a cell phone and wallet in my back pockets and i have about 1.5" inches left between the top of my head and the inside roof. I'm going to have to take everything out of my pockets before i drive it. I had the seat all the way back and all the way down. I have long legs and there was plenty of room for the legs with the steering wheel in the proper comfortable position. I didn't get to drive them since they have not even gone into the shop to prep them.

The dealer has two 335's and two 328's so far - no nav. They came in this AM.

I caught a backside picture of the reflector. This car had spacers in the suspension so they sit down much more than you see.

Enjoy!
Mike

^^this last one is the backside of the front fender reflector (looks like a tab that pops it out)

bmwmike · 08-30-2006, 10:04 PM

and some more pictures...

ON325i · 08-30-2006, 10:20 PM

I'm going to my dealer tomrorwo to feel it! heh

VanSky · 08-30-2006, 10:21 PM

hey which dealer is that?

bmwmike · 08-30-2006, 10:26 PM

The BMW Store in Vancouver, BC. I'm sure all the Lower Mainland dealers have got them by now since they are shipped out of the Annacis Island terminal.

tonee8519 · 08-30-2006, 11:24 PM

wow, i gotta see it live tomorrow.:rocks:

tartopomme · 08-31-2006, 12:05 AM

The last pic is it space gray or sparkling graphit ?

bmwmike · 08-31-2006, 12:37 AM

They had a space grey (the last one) and black 335i and a black and silver 328i

tartopomme · 08-31-2006, 01:00 AM

>bmwmike: i sent you a pm.

You are lucky in US and Canada you got the e92 before the Europe !

Zeroday · 08-31-2006, 05:53 AM

looks like whoever mentioned there were two hex nuts holding the reflector on was wrong...looks like a couple plastic tabs.

Zeroday · 08-31-2006, 05:54 AM

shit...just noticed...there's a huge damn hole in the fender where the reflectors are!!!??

bmwmike · 08-31-2006, 07:52 AM

yes, the wing nuts appear to be for the fender innner skirt or something else. I thought the same when I put my hand under there but then looked. When that reflector pops out there will be a hole almost the same size. I wonder how much a Euro bumper will be.

longtran · 08-31-2006, 10:11 AM

does these wheels come with the sport package for the 335???

Oz · 08-31-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnL

does these wheels come with the sport package for the 335???

They are the 328i sport wheels which look great IMO

txusa03 · 08-31-2006, 10:51 AM

nice, are we turning into a buch of bmw paparazzi or what?

inTgr8r · 08-31-2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

They are the 328i sport wheels which look great IMO

I love mesh style wheels, but these don't turn my crank at all.
JMO, but they look like they need to go on a diet..... spokes are too fat.

HeadlessChicken · 08-31-2006, 11:59 AM

Being one of the very few people that have actually seen Space Gray in person, what did you think?

Thanks for the closeup of the "mesh grate" under the front bumper. Is that the intercooler behind there? Also, it looks like on the space gray the mesh is body colored but that it is black on the others. Is this just the picture... do the 335s get body colored... any ideas?

inTgr8r · 08-31-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

Being one of the very few people that have actually seen Space Gray in person, what did you think?

Thanks for the closeup of the "mesh grate" under the front bumper. Is that the intercooler behind there? Also, it looks like on the space gray the mesh is body colored but that it is black on the others. Is this just the picture... do the 335s get body colored... any ideas?

I saw Space grey today.
It really looks great, lots of flake in the metalic paint.
It's not as flat looking as it is in pictures.

If you've seen a G35 in Diamond Graphite, it's similar.

MrSilver · 08-31-2006, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I love mesh style wheels, but these don't turn my crank at all.
JMO, but they look like they need to go on a diet..... spokes are too fat.

agreed.

fragra · 08-31-2006, 02:19 PM

Spotted a couple of e92 on a transport bound for Park Shore Motors on the North Shore while out for a walk last night. I couldn't make out if one was a 335 - the truck passed too fast. I assumed they were 328s. Couldn't give chase. I can only run so fast.

I'll be checking them out tonight.

wc19 · 08-31-2006, 02:53 PM

wow everyone's getting the cars, i wonder if autowest is getting them too..

Repooc · 08-31-2006, 03:12 PM

You people are rediculous.. that space in the rear bumper is NOT for a rear reflector... jeez.

In that hole is the screw for the tow hook. It is usually covered by a plastic body coloured panel that has the ability to pop out. If you notice, there's also one in the front as well, they use tow hooks for the transport of these vehicles.

/end rant

08-30-2006, 09:55 PM	#1
bmwmike Lieutenant 28 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (1)	The 335i has landed ...in Canada (pictures inside) I can't believe the Canadians have got the 335i at the retailer before the big market of the U.S. This is a first by fluke! The car is magnificent. My first impression was the wheels. This is the difference the 19" wheels make vs. the 18": I have a 2002 330i sedan with the sport package 17" wheels and I put on the 18" M wheels and it was a big difference. That is the difference you see between the 18's and 19's on the 335i. I sat in it and i'm 6'5.5" and i had a cell phone and wallet in my back pockets and i have about 1.5" inches left between the top of my head and the inside roof. I'm going to have to take everything out of my pockets before i drive it. I had the seat all the way back and all the way down. I have long legs and there was plenty of room for the legs with the steering wheel in the proper comfortable position. I didn't get to drive them since they have not even gone into the shop to prep them. The dealer has two 335's and two 328's so far - no nav. They came in this AM. I caught a backside picture of the reflector. This car had spacers in the suspension so they sit down much more than you see. Enjoy! Mike ^^this last one is the backside of the front fender reflector (looks like a tab that pops it out) Last edited by bmwmike; 08-30-2006 at 10:44 PM..
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bmwmike Lieutenant 28 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (1)	The BMW Store in Vancouver, BC. I'm sure all the Lower Mainland dealers have got them by now since they are shipped out of the Annacis Island terminal.
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tartopomme Private 10 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FRANCE iTrader: (0)	>bmwmike: i sent you a pm. You are lucky in US and Canada you got the e92 before the Europe !
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Zeroday Colonel 46 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	looks like whoever mentioned there were two hex nuts holding the reflector on was wrong...looks like a couple plastic tabs.
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Zeroday Colonel 46 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	shit...just noticed...there's a huge damn hole in the fender where the reflectors are!!!??
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bmwmike Lieutenant 28 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (1)	yes, the wing nuts appear to be for the fender innner skirt or something else. I thought the same when I put my hand under there but then looked. When that reflector pops out there will be a hole almost the same size. I wonder how much a Euro bumper will be.
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longtran Lieutenant General 1431 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	does these wheels come with the sport package for the 335???
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HeadlessChicken Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 335i e90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Being one of the very few people that have actually seen Space Gray in person, what did you think? Thanks for the closeup of the "mesh grate" under the front bumper. Is that the intercooler behind there? Also, it looks like on the space gray the mesh is body colored but that it is black on the others. Is this just the picture... do the 335s get body colored... any ideas?
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fragra Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2013 328xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Spotted a couple of e92 on a transport bound for Park Shore Motors on the North Shore while out for a walk last night. I couldn't make out if one was a 335 - the truck passed too fast. I assumed they were 328s. Couldn't give chase. I can only run so fast. I'll be checking them out tonight. __________________ 2013 328xi Mineral Grey/Everest Grey
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Repooc Wishing for a Monaco Blue E90 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: '06 MINI Cooper HB/W Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	You people are rediculous.. that space in the rear bumper is NOT for a rear reflector... jeez. In that hole is the screw for the tow hook. It is usually covered by a plastic body coloured panel that has the ability to pop out. If you notice, there's also one in the front as well, they use tow hooks for the transport of these vehicles. /end rant
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