Just picked up 04' 330i

[Bmw 325i 7803]

It's finally over, the 325i from hell and all of it's problems are gone.
I dropped it off at the dealer with 8.5k miles so they can go and sell it as a CPO with a 100k warranty to someone else for $31-32k.

I bargained the 330i (42k msrp) to $155 above invoice, and in exchange for buying the car I get out of the 325i at no charge. Anyway enough of the depressing past, I already have 64 miles on the 330i, only 1186 miles till I can take her to 6500rpm and hit 100+.

I noticed the car has lowprofile eagle goodyears with "racey" rims and huge brake pads. Anyone know if the eagles are better than the michelins? What about potholes are the rims and tires sensitive, should I pay $400 for a tire/rim dealer warranty? afterall I am in NYC.

Anyhow aside from having to press the trunk button on the remote key 3 times to open the trunk she's perfect and a pleasure to drive in comparison to the 325i. [driving2]

 

[commander_crash]

Random Q: what all was wrong with your 325?

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

I posted it in the other thread when you asked before.

 

[nbtstatic]

Ricey rims? Didnt you buy the car new? I'm not aware of any BMW oem ricey rims. The non SP rims are pretty ugly but no at all ricey. And huge brake pads, do you mean rotors?

How are you liking the car so far?

Nb

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

I mean't racey... And yes the pads look huge compared to the ones on the 325i. So far I love the car, I just wish I could open the trunk with one press of the remote key button, not 3. Maybe I'll bring it to the attention of the dealer tomorrow, if they need to replace a major sensor I'll probably just bear with it. Nothings messing this one up!

 

[HornyHornet]

How in the world did you get out of the 325i at no charge? And to bargian for $155 over invoice?..., what are ya,...

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

Easy, theres a $2400 incentive.... and the 325i was meticulously maintained with low mileage.

 

[Tom]

Congrats! Pics please.

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

If I can shrink them to 50k... Whats the image size limit for the gallery? 50k too?

 

[Tom]

The gallery should be a lot more...it will also resize your picture if they are too big.

 

[HornyHornet]

Sooo, I can get out of my meticulously mantained 03 325i with 7200 miles at no charge. Where are you?, I want to go to that dealership....oops, NYC, too far.

 

[TheBry]

Wow... what a story.

Regardless, welcome to 330 ownership. I'd be interested in your impression of the 3.0 I-6 vs. the 2.5L I-6 engine (since you now have experience with both). I test drove a 325Ci convertible but ultimately went for the 330Ci convertible. The engine is sweet. So's the sound of the exhaust.

Post some pics when you have a chance. And, again, welcome to the club!

 

[BMW_FaNaTiC]

i have a 325Ci , i never wanted a 330 more................................................ uh mom can i get a 330Ci plz

 

[bmwrocks]

Off topic........BMW_FANATIC........Ummmmmmm.....did I miss something growing up? Why would you want to MARRY Christina Aguillera? Any straight man would want to f her, but any smart man would NEVER marry her.

 

[BMW_FaNaTiC]

i guess im not smart

 

[codex57]

Off topic........BMW_FANATIC........Ummmmmmm.....did I miss something growing up? Why would you want to MARRY Christina Aguillera? Any straight man would want to f her, but any smart man would NEVER marry her.

He's in high school. His "other" brain is currently in charge.

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

Going back to the dealer to see what they say about the (press-trunk-button-3-times-on-remote-key) to open the trunk, and the the doors not locking automatically when I start driving.

 

[Thief]

Going back to the dealer to see what they say about the (press-trunk-button-3-times-on-remote-key) to open the trunk, and the the doors not locking automatically when I start driving.

Let me know how you make out I just received my 04 330i and have the same problems have to press twice to unlock the trunk and doors never lock when I am driving.

 

[cdotger]

Bmw 325i 7803 and Thief,

These sound like stuff they should have asked you before you took delivery. Didn't you guys fill out a sheet with how you want the car to behave? Meaning lock the doors when you hit 5 mph, daytime running lights, and that type of stuff?

-Carl

 

[Thief]

Bmw 325i 7803 and Thief,

These sound like stuff they should have asked you before you took delivery. Didn't you guys fill out a sheet with how you want the car to behave? Meaning lock the doors when you hit 5 mph, daytime running lights, and that type of stuff?

-Carl

Nope was never asked anything, for the record I bought my car in Ontario Canada.