335i - Third week of ownership.. loving it so far

Ham09 · 12-07-2009, 03:07 PM

Well I after 3 weeks of ownership I thinks it time to say I am well chuffed with choice of motor. It's everything I could want from a car!

I was a little aprehensive (due to the list of potential problems reported on these cars), however I'm very pleased I took the plunge. It took me a while to find one in the colour/spec/price I wanted and I almost gave up looking, but it was worth the wait :-)

Spec: 335i Space Grey, Manual, Black Heated Leather, Piano black trim, BlueTooth, Business Sound + cd changer (which I've found plays MP3 cd's yey!), Business Sat Nav, Sun Protection glass, 18" wheels.

I've only got the one picy at the moment, I took with my phone, straight after I washed it (and then it rained grrr).

NFS · 12-07-2009, 03:15 PM

Fabulous. Just what I wanted to read right now.

willhollin · 12-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Not my cup of tea sorry.

jwbmw · 12-07-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Fabulous. Just what I wanted to read right now.

Not going back to a 5er?

pjs · 12-07-2009, 03:30 PM

Impecable taste, enjoy

NFS · 12-07-2009, 04:14 PM

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Not going back to a 5er?

Not this time

SiKkBaSs · 12-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Welcome to the SE club

mjh93sa · 12-07-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Not my cup of tea sorry.

A manual space grey SE coupe? I should think not!

chrisbin · 12-08-2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Fabulous. Just what I wanted to read right now.

dxb335d · 12-08-2009, 08:04 AM

Nice car.

wafik · 12-08-2009, 10:53 AM

Congrats and enjoy mate!

Ham09 · 12-08-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Not my cup of tea sorry.

oh dear... am I right in thinking you had a bad experience with this particular model/colour combo

I'll give it a few months of getting use to it and come the summer when the weather (hopefully) improves give a remap a try

mjh93sa · 12-08-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ham09

oh dear... am I right in thinking you had a bad experience with this particular model/colour combo

I'll give it a few months of getting use to it and come the summer when the weather (hopefully) improves give a remap a try

Will's SpaceGrey Manual 330dSE.

zltm089 · 12-08-2009, 01:55 PM

space grey rules....if you forget about the engine warning lights!...

Ham09 · 12-08-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

space grey rules....if you forget about the engine warning lights!...

Is yours still giving you grief or have BMW finally 'fixed' it?

Although mine is a late 56 Reg, it's only done 22k so I'm hoping it will last a little while yet without breaking. If not, I've got 12 months Used Approved cover to see me through the year, but I'm hoping I won't need to use it as I get the impression BMW's after care has room for improvement.

rogerxp · 12-08-2009, 04:47 PM

Lovely motor. I had a manual 335i SE (56 plate too) and absolutely loved it. It didn't miss a beat once so try not to let what you've read/heard concern you too much; at least you've got warranty just in case.

Just in case you missed it, Will's comment is his usual attempt at 'irony'!! He's taking the piss (perhaps you were both seperated at birth???) apart from the fuel and your additional turbo

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zaytar · 12-08-2009, 06:02 PM

Thats a beaut mate. Enjoy!

My 335i has never missed a beat - Up to 23k miles now and it really is getting better all the time, loosening up nicely.

Jamese93 · 12-09-2009, 01:16 PM

Nice car mate, sure you'll enjoy "using it" and at least you don't have to cope with the running in period!

As for reliability - my current one is perfect with no probs at all, the previous one was that bad that BMW bought it back - spent more time in the garage than it did on the road!

Sure you'll be fine - if there were any probs they will have been sorted by now.

zltm089 · 12-09-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ham09

Is yours still giving you grief or have BMW finally 'fixed' it?

Although mine is a late 56 Reg, it's only done 22k so I'm hoping it will last a little while yet without breaking. If not, I've got 12 months Used Approved cover to see me through the year, but I'm hoping I won't need to use it as I get the impression BMW's after care has room for improvement.

so far so good... i don't wana say too much n jinx it..

Ham09 · 12-09-2009, 02:12 PM

Thanks for the words of encouragement people.

So far it's ace

sti05ak · 12-19-2009, 06:04 PM

Got any pics of the Piano Black Interior?

Ham09 · 12-20-2009, 12:40 PM

Will post up some more pics when I get round to cleaning it (when the weather improves).

The piano black trim is ace. It has very slight sparkle to it... and all that jazz!

I don't know why but I've got a strange desire to get a power polisher and try a proper detail. My other halfs Astra can be the guinea pig lol.

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Ham09 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 273 Posts Drives: A sh*t box Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 335i [0.00]	335i - Third week of ownership.. loving it so far Well I after 3 weeks of ownership I thinks it time to say I am well chuffed with choice of motor. It's everything I could want from a car! I was a little aprehensive (due to the list of potential problems reported on these cars), however I'm very pleased I took the plunge. It took me a while to find one in the colour/spec/price I wanted and I almost gave up looking, but it was worth the wait :-) Spec: 335i Space Grey, Manual, Black Heated Leather, Piano black trim, BlueTooth, Business Sound + cd changer (which I've found plays MP3 cd's yey!), Business Sat Nav, Sun Protection glass, 18" wheels. I've only got the one picy at the moment, I took with my phone, straight after I washed it (and then it rained grrr).
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zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	space grey rules....if you forget about the engine warning lights!...
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Lovely motor. I had a manual 335i SE (56 plate too) and absolutely loved it. It didn't miss a beat once so try not to let what you've read/heard concern you too much; at least you've got warranty just in case. Just in case you missed it, Will's comment is his usual attempt at 'irony'!! He's taking the piss (perhaps you were both seperated at birth???) apart from the fuel and your additional turbo . __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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zaytar Private 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Thats a beaut mate. Enjoy! My 335i has never missed a beat - Up to 23k miles now and it really is getting better all the time, loosening up nicely.
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Jamese93 Lieutenant 56 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 640d Gran Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Borough, London iTrader: (0)	Nice car mate, sure you'll enjoy "using it" and at least you don't have to cope with the running in period! As for reliability - my current one is perfect with no probs at all, the previous one was that bad that BMW bought it back - spent more time in the garage than it did on the road! Sure you'll be fine - if there were any probs they will have been sorted by now.
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Ham09 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 273 Posts Drives: A sh*t box Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 335i [0.00]	Thanks for the words of encouragement people. So far it's ace
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Ham09 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 273 Posts Drives: A sh*t box Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 335i [0.00]	Will post up some more pics when I get round to cleaning it (when the weather improves). The piano black trim is ace. It has very slight sparkle to it... and all that jazz! I don't know why but I've got a strange desire to get a power polisher and try a proper detail. My other halfs Astra can be the guinea pig lol.
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