Just wanted to introduce myself -- picked up 335xi coupe today

floot_roops · 04-22-2009, 09:58 PM

Hi everyone,
I wanted to say hello and thank you all in advance for the help I'll be getting from you, either from prior work you've done in the forum or from future threads.

I am now the very happy owner of a 335i xDrive coupe (slushbox).

I put down a deposit on a car that had hit the port in SC not too long ago. It arrived at the dealership this past Friday and was prepped on Monday. I went to get it today. I was pleasantly surprised with the experience. I purchased through Basney BMW in South Bend, IN. The car had been placed in the showroom. The plastic stand held a notice indicating that the car had been prepared for me and had my name listed and a "Congratulations!" on it. It was a simple but nice touch. It was pretty cool to see the odometer read "4." I don't think I've ever seen one read so low.

I drove it about 60 miles today, just getting a feel for it. Just as I remember from my test-drive, it is truly a marvel of engineering. It just feels so balanced and smooth. (except for a hard shift from I believe 2nd to 3rd, but I'm hoping that'll smooth out with a few more hours) Cornering feels wonderful and controlled. Throttle response is great. Coming from a WRX, I've become totally used to turbo lag, so this pretty much feels like an NA engine to me in comparison.

I'm sure this new car will quickly become the obsession and passion in my life, just as the WRX took over my life 6 years ago. Probably as a result of that infatuation, the only thing I found lacking in my drive today was the sort of "reckless" fun factor of the WRX. Explanation: Maybe it's just because I've become so comfortable with the WRX and have had it run rock-solid for 86k miles, but I feel like the BMW is a much more precise and technically advanced beast that needs to be treated gently, while I could throw the WRX over gravel, dirt, railroad tracks, etc without thinking twice. I know many of you came from the WRX/STi world, so I'd love to hear from you guys about your transition...

And yes, I do find a huge urge already to open the exhaust... something in my head just keeps saying, "well of COURSE the turbos would like to breathe easier..." Completely irrational as the car is amazing as it is, and I should really avoid the modding bug... because I know where it leads.

Bimmer Nerd · 04-22-2009, 10:00 PM

congratulations, welcome to the bimmer club !! (although, i still yet have to join the club

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Aurora Bearialis · 04-22-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by godora

congratulations, welcome to the bimmer club !! (although, i still yet have to join the club

"

Poser Mobile.

Welcome OP.

simonyau · 04-22-2009, 10:38 PM

Welcome to the forum!

etmathews · 04-22-2009, 11:17 PM

Nice car! Welcome

ilidon · 04-22-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by godora

congratulations, welcome to the bimmer club !! (although, i still yet have to join the club

"

cmon godora, go buy your bimmer.

anyways, welcome op!

matty231 · 04-22-2009, 11:24 PM

Awesome car mate, I transferred from a Subaru too, well mines a non-turbo legacy though lol.

ToadHollow · 04-22-2009, 11:40 PM

Beautiful ride AND welcome to your next addiction ........

ViperJPB · 04-22-2009, 11:42 PM

Gorgeous car man! Love the color...I went with the same on my 09 335i e90. Enjoy!

GarySL · 04-22-2009, 11:48 PM

froops,

Nice to see your car now in your hands. It's beautiful. Trust delivery was painless.

Enjoy your new wheels...

Septro · 04-22-2009, 11:51 PM

welcome!

ultimate · 04-22-2009, 11:56 PM

welcome! your going to love it! be sure to join us on the great lakes sub forum and chat with us in our chat thread. you can get to know your car a lot better. congrats!

jamesisel · 04-23-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by godora

congratulations, welcome to the bimmer club !! (although, i still yet have to join the club

"

yeah bro, when are you gettin one??

DELLY · 04-23-2009, 12:44 AM

welcome and let the modding begin!

Craig@SupremePower · 04-23-2009, 12:48 AM

congrats and welcome!!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 04-23-2009, 04:52 AM

Congrats!

- Paul - · 04-23-2009, 04:56 AM

Hello.

Spydeputy · 04-23-2009, 04:58 AM

Welcome Floots Roops,
it's sort of like your first kiss, or first _____. you will never forget it. Congrats.

RavenE90 · 04-23-2009, 05:26 AM

welcome to the BMW family OP....can't wait to see all the mods to come in all due time lol

Zirenz2006 · 04-23-2009, 07:13 AM

welcome!

wakeboarder109 · 04-23-2009, 07:16 AM

nice looking ride. I have the same car and love it. also came from a bugeye WRX. Welcome!

CHCCubs · 04-23-2009, 07:39 AM

Congrats, can't wait until mine arrives (should be sometime next month).

04-22-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
floot_roops 181st Imperial Pilot 11 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to introduce myself -- picked up 335xi coupe today Hi everyone, I wanted to say hello and thank you all in advance for the help I'll be getting from you, either from prior work you've done in the forum or from future threads. I am now the very happy owner of a 335i xDrive coupe (slushbox). I put down a deposit on a car that had hit the port in SC not too long ago. It arrived at the dealership this past Friday and was prepped on Monday. I went to get it today. I was pleasantly surprised with the experience. I purchased through Basney BMW in South Bend, IN. The car had been placed in the showroom. The plastic stand held a notice indicating that the car had been prepared for me and had my name listed and a "Congratulations!" on it. It was a simple but nice touch. It was pretty cool to see the odometer read "4." I don't think I've ever seen one read so low. I drove it about 60 miles today, just getting a feel for it. Just as I remember from my test-drive, it is truly a marvel of engineering. It just feels so balanced and smooth. (except for a hard shift from I believe 2nd to 3rd, but I'm hoping that'll smooth out with a few more hours) Cornering feels wonderful and controlled. Throttle response is great. Coming from a WRX, I've become totally used to turbo lag, so this pretty much feels like an NA engine to me in comparison. I'm sure this new car will quickly become the obsession and passion in my life, just as the WRX took over my life 6 years ago. Probably as a result of that infatuation, the only thing I found lacking in my drive today was the sort of "reckless" fun factor of the WRX. Explanation: Maybe it's just because I've become so comfortable with the WRX and have had it run rock-solid for 86k miles, but I feel like the BMW is a much more precise and technically advanced beast that needs to be treated gently, while I could throw the WRX over gravel, dirt, railroad tracks, etc without thinking twice. I know many of you came from the WRX/STi world, so I'd love to hear from you guys about your transition... And yes, I do find a huge urge already to open the exhaust... something in my head just keeps saying, "well of COURSE the turbos would like to breathe easier..." Completely irrational as the car is amazing as it is, and I should really avoid the modding bug... because I know where it leads. Attached Images
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matty231 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 243 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kiwi Land! iTrader: (0)	Awesome car mate, I transferred from a Subaru too, well mines a non-turbo legacy though lol. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i M-Sport Black Saph w/ Dakato Black \| M-Sport \| Sunroof \| iDrive \| 6SP Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Lights Package \| JDM Spec
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ViperJPB Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 335i [0.00]	Gorgeous car man! Love the color...I went with the same on my 09 335i e90. Enjoy! __________________ 2009 E90 335i 6AT / Procede / Vishnu DCI / Space Gray / Oyster Dakota Leather / Light Burl Walnut / / Sport, Premium, Cold Weather Pkg / Paddle Shifters / iDrive / Logic 7 / Park Distance / Comfort Access / iPhone Port/
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GarySL Lieutenant 1477 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2006 Carrera 4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Humboldt Co., CA iTrader: (0)	froops, Nice to see your car now in your hands. It's beautiful. Trust delivery was painless. Enjoy your new wheels... __________________ '08 335xi (E90), 6MT, Arctic/Black, ZPP, ZSP (18"s), ZCW, CA, PDC, i-Pod Ordered-March 7, 2008, Shipped via Graceful Leader-March 21, 2008, Arrived Port Hueneme-April 11, 2008, Delivered-April 21, 2008
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DELLY Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	welcome and let the modding begin! __________________ '06 330i 6MT BSM CF Wrap ZSP l ZPP l NAV l Logic 7 Blacklines l BMW SSK
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RavenE90 Private First Class 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California's Central Coast iTrader: (0)	welcome to the BMW family OP....can't wait to see all the mods to come in all due time lol
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wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: in High Country Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RVA iTrader: (3)	nice looking ride. I have the same car and love it. also came from a bugeye WRX. Welcome!
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