BMW 3-Series 2006

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  • kennynmdkennynmd Member Posts: 424
    I said 2 months b/c the dealers I have talked to said 6-8 weeks so I roughly estimated 2 months later after I ordered it. Maybe I have to talk to more dealers and get their opinion.
  • jayellesevenjayelleseven Member Posts: 150
    I finally saw your guyz' car. the car i was about 2 purchase, saw it on the streets, blueish color, looked nice. I am happy with my car however:

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    And the interior for the 05s Do Not look cheap_ black on black baby_

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  • div2div2 Member Posts: 2,580
    Is that Alcoa or Reynolds aluminum foil glued to the console?
  • blueguydotcomblueguydotcom Member Posts: 6,249
    In 05 G35s it's all real aluminum. And imho the interior is darn better. Still feels a tad cheap to me and way too plush but better nonetheless.
  • planomlplanoml Member Posts: 244
    1,244 miles through five countries. Brakes felt fine. The car should be here in July. Once I have it, maybe we can get together-I'm probably 5 minutes from you in Plano.
  • planomlplanoml Member Posts: 244
    Thanks. If odessit will post them, I can send a few more shots over.
  • planomlplanoml Member Posts: 244
    1000 miles!!! Didn't you just get the car? Are you running grocery errands every five minutes?
  • planomlplanoml Member Posts: 244
    Sweet ride. That is a classic colour, love the wheels.
  • dl7265dl7265 Member Posts: 1,381
    Thanks. It may be my imagination but i swear the ride is actually better. Kind of hard to belive on 45 series rubber . But, with the stiff sidewall the Run flats have , i bet they are all the same.

    DL
  • odessitodessit Member Posts: 140
    sure... send them to the email address in my profile
    mike
  • jayellesevenjayelleseven Member Posts: 150
    Ha, aluminum foil, no no, and I dont need any wood trim, I got baller status already on my Coupe. Im 19, I couldnt resist the power, and the 6MT's handling is jus as good IF NOT BETTER than the new 3's (Believe me, I test drove both several times) I'll get a BMW, eventually, when Im a lil older, like 22 or somethin_
  • grahammangrahamman Member Posts: 10
    I just found out that the new 3 doesn't come standard with an alarm, it is only pre-wired for one. Does anybody know anything about this or how much the alarm would cost?
    Thanks
    -BG-
  • odessitodessit Member Posts: 140
    Yes, it is an option that could cost you around 470. About a month ago when I bought my 325i it was still not available and the sales rep will call me when it is available. But probably I won’t waste money on that anyway. It is just an audible alarm. Nothing more. At least this is how I understand it. The security system that prevents car from starting without a key is already built in. So adding a loud sound for 470 is not the thing that I would do. If someone wants to steal my car, believe me, they will steal it anyway –with or without an alarm :)
    mike
  • barry626barry626 Member Posts: 78
    Alarm is installed @ your dealer.
    My dealer charges $450.00.
    More than just audible.
    Sensors for glass & if car is jacked up?
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,420
    Still... all the sensors do is activate the audible alarm.. The car is already disabled if you don't have a key...

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  • tootsie1tootsie1 Member Posts: 27
    Yes, but most cars are not stolen with a key. That said I didn't add an alarm either, because I think they are just part of the urban landscape, and nobody really reacts to an alarm. Lojack is a better option, but since my car has BMW Assist (which let me complain right here, the concerige service is very disappointing -- you are on hold forever, and the when they look up the information you are put on hold again until you finnally hang up in frustation. the ONLY part of BMW customer service that is so disastifactory IMO.) but since BMW Assistit has GPS I didn't opt for that either..
  • odessitodessit Member Posts: 140
    Guys and girls (are there any girls?:))
    I’ll be happy to post and host pictures of you bimeers but in order to not make this forum a picture place I cannot post more than two pictures. Instead I can include address of the album on the internet where they are located and we can keep this forum for text communication and album place for displaying our great bimeers. Also all pictures I’ll resize to fit most folks screen if the originals sent are much bigger.

    Here is another set of pictures from planoml. Only two pictures are included on this page. For the rest of planoml’s pictures please visit:
    http://public.fotki.com/mvs/public/bmw-1/planoml/

    for all bmw albums hosted in my area so far go to: http://public.fotki.com/mvs/public/bmw-1/

    If anyone want to post bmw related pictures just send them to the email in my profile with a short description of the vehicle and screen name used in this forum. I cannot make any guarantees about posting them in a timely fashion, but I’ll try to do my best.

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  • odessitodessit Member Posts: 140
    And here is my 325i. Just one picture is posted here, the rest is located at this location:

    http://public.fotki.com/mvs/public/bmw-1/_my_bmw/

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  • potemkinpotemkin Member Posts: 195
    Jay, I love the profile of the G35, but why did you buy a blurry car? Was it heavily discounted?

    Just curious.
  • bookman2bookman2 Member Posts: 13
    Does anyone know if the GPS can be disabled by removing the antenna or is there a redundant transmitter placed elsewhere in the vehicle to counter this threat?
  • barry626barry626 Member Posts: 78
    Way I see it $450.00 well spent.
    Light on mirror does not flash without a alarm.
    Meaning: smart & even dumb thieves knows u have no alarm.
    Flashing light could very well send them off to the next car.
    Don't know about you, but I prefer things in my car not stolen.
  • barry626barry626 Member Posts: 78
    Best of Luck with your new Beauty!
    Not only a great car, but nice house too. Can I move in :D
  • odessitodessit Member Posts: 140
    You can move in only if you are a nice looking female :D (I see you are an icq user also)
  • bmwfan2bmwfan2 Member Posts: 13
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    Just want to share my Nav on my 06' 330
    Advantages:
    1. Cost: 350 vs 2000
    2. Touchscreen : data (address) entry is much faster then the rotary dial. also very rich color/ hi res of a Pocket PC
    3. Can carry it for camping/different cars

    Disadvantages:
    1.NO voice recognization
    2. not built in
  • chatkatchatkat Member Posts: 41
    Yes, there ARE a few of us fairer sexed BMW fans here. I lurk here mostly, but, I am anxiously awaiting arrival of my new '06 330 and am selling my beloved (2000) 328i this weekend in anticipation of the new arrival next month. If it sells right off the bat, I'll be driving a Ford Focus or a Aveo for a few weeks from a rental lot - woe is me.
  • planomlplanoml Member Posts: 244
    Mike,

    Thanks for posting my pics, mate. Love your car. What colour is that-black. The E90 looks very classy in black.

    Cheers
  • odessitodessit Member Posts: 140
    That is actually dark blue. Depending on the lighting conditions it may look like black. So its like two colors in one (for one price :) )
  • odessitodessit Member Posts: 140
    I just noticed the date on the photos. May 2004. Is that correct? Or it’s just the camera was not set correctly? I did not think the new body style was available in 2004.
    mike
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,420
    Well.. I disagree, obviously..

    I can make my light flash, and I don't have an alarm, but don't know about the new models..

    And.. if a thief has a flatbed, the fact that you have an alarm is not going to deter him, I don't think... It might deter the local teenager who is after your cellphone...or your briefcase, etc.. But, I keep those things out of sight.

    regards,
    kyfdx

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  • planomlplanoml Member Posts: 244
    This was a special ED, last year. I wish. The date is wrong, & a good indication of how technologically astute I am.
  • blueguydotcomblueguydotcom Member Posts: 6,249
    Light on mirror does not flash without a alarm.
    Meaning: smart & even dumb thieves knows u have no alarm.

    Actually you can have that set at the dealer. My bro-in-law's flashes as he and his wife are paranoid about car theft.

    Flashing light could very well send them off to the next car.
    Don't know about you, but I prefer things in my car not stolen.

    To steal it you gotta be really sophisticated or have a flatbed. Either way, I'm not worried. It's just a car. And an alarm does zip for smash and grabs...as nobody gives a damn about alarms sounding.
  • bonsbons Member Posts: 45
    Just spotted the new Volvo C50 convertible here on edmunds and it looks awesome - Wow it is the world first four seater hard-top convertible...
    http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=105967

    The BMW convertible may still be more popular and is most popular among the "player" or "get-women attention" men.
    The Volvo name is legendary and more popular among intellectuals and much adorned by educated women...
    Well enough yada yada....I just think the new Volvo C50 is a very distinguished car and a great alternative to the Audi Convertible or BMW convertible.
  • div2div2 Member Posts: 2,580
    Yes, the C50 is the best FWD Ford Convertible ever.
    Yawn.
  • blueguydotcomblueguydotcom Member Posts: 6,249
    the world first four seater hard-top convertible..

    So what about all the american cars that had this...
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Cool, I just received an invitation to "put the all-new 3 Series through its paces on a Performance Driving course." Yeah, works for me! ;-)

    Oops! Then again maybe not. I live in New Hampshire, however, the event that I'm being invited to is in Chicago, nearly 1,200 miles away. What's up with that? :confuse:

    Best Regards,
    Shipo

    P.S.
    My vote for the best FWD 'vert was the old 1988 LeBaron GTC with the venerable intercooled Turbo four banger.
  • dhanleydhanley Member Posts: 1,531
    "Oops! Then again maybe not. I live in New Hampshire, however, the event that I'm being invited to is in Chicago, nearly 1,200 miles away. What's up with that?"

    It's making sure a slot stays open for me! :)

    _I_ can drive there in a few minutes. ;)

    dave
  • kdshapirokdshapiro Member Posts: 5,751
    It looks like a brother to the now gone E46. What's up with that? :confuse:
  • dhanleydhanley Member Posts: 1,531
    I'm glad i saw your note shipo! I registered just a few minutes ago, and there were just 2 slots left open! I had to take friday at 3:30. I'm glad i have (very) flexible work hours!

    dave
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Glad to help you rat! ;-) You took my spot. I was actually thinking of driving in for the event. NOT!

    Anyway, have a great time and give us all a nice write up when you're done.

    Have fun!

    Best Regard,
    Shipo
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,420
    Did the e-mail come from BMW NA?

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  • dhanleydhanley Member Posts: 1,531
    Haha!

    I'll do a writeup, and take pictures, as well!

    I didn't get an announcement, kyfdx. I saw shipo's post, so i googled, then called. Just in time!
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,420
    You must be a better googler than I...

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  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Check our E-Mail.

    Best Regards,
    Shipo
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,420
    Thanks, bubba...!!

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,420
    Not that I'm in town... for Chicago..

    But off on vacation, then....

    Oh well...

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  • dhanleydhanley Member Posts: 1,531
    "You must be a better googler than I"

    Haha. People ask for me to do searches for them. I'm a coder, so i grok how the engines work.

    dave
  • planomlplanoml Member Posts: 244
    The did one like that in Florida. Have you heard of them doing this in other areas?
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,420
    You can find the information on the BMWUSA website.. Under events..

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  • bookman2bookman2 Member Posts: 13
    I got that same invite, fortunately I live in Chi Town. Promise to tell you all about it!
  • bmwfan2bmwfan2 Member Posts: 13
    oops, pic didn't show.
    How do u post pics?
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