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[squidger]

Hi all

Just joined. Unfortunately had my Merc written off in a car park flooding incident. Silver lining though. Have replaced it with a 330D (e91) touring. Havn't picked it up yet. It was a toss up between the merc and the 330d when I got the merc (C230 estate avantegarde) so having had the merc for a year I thought I'd try the BMW.

Always been a petrol head and love my cars and bikes.I'm 52 on the outside but 17 inside. Picked the car up with 90000 miles on 55 plate (06) for £6500. The current owner has really looked after it and is replacing it with a new one. Hope to get to know some of you as BMW ownership progresses.

Fred.

[Guest DazH]

Hey Fred,

Sounds like a really nice motor. She sure has a great engine under the bonnet!

Welcome to our community,~

Daz

[E36-Steve]

Hi Fred and welcome. Hope to hear some good things about your motor once you have her :)

[squidger]

Thanks for the welcome guys.Looking forward to getting to know the car.

[E46King]

Hi Fred welcome. I'm sure you will love the new car! :D

[Guest Mr.Beemer]

hello & welcome to the forum Fred

e90 330d here too, fantastic diesel unit -

[squidger]

Picked her up today.What a lovely drive. How quick are these cars. Got a really big smile on my face at the moment.

[Guest Mr.Beemer]

the mid range torque is superb.. ;) is yours a manual/auto ?

[squidger]

Auto. First auto car I have ever owned. Keep going for gear lever when I approach junctions etc. Gonna take a bit of getting used to.

[Guest Mr.Beemer]

auto suits the engine well. it will take a short while getting use to it but expect to have more fun when you mastered the beemer !

B)

[Guest DazH]

Auto. First auto car I have ever owned. Keep going for gear lever when I approach junctions etc. Gonna take a bit of getting used to.

You'll get used to it real quick :) Glad you like it mate. Keep it maintained and it will treat you well for many many years to come

Daz

[squidger]

Loving this car. Still getting used to switches and settings etc. I'm an Aircraft engineer so always keep my cars well maintained. Look after it and it will look after you philosophy.

[Tarmacterror]

Welcome to the club, While i aint no fan of diesels this is a great engine bmw have produced the torque is amazing!

the auto box suits the engine, enjoy the ride

[squidger]

This is both my first diesel and first auto. Gotta say I'm already a convert :D

[squidger]

Just found the sport function on the gearknob.(like I said it's my first auto). All I can say is F******Hell. Thought it was fast before. Bit weird having to pull back stick to go up the gears and push forward to go down. Would have expected the opposite. Also picked up a BMW diagnostic cable and software on Ebay for £22. Bargain.

[Guest Mr.Beemer]

its a different animal with manual mode. I agree with the shifting, its the opposite compare to other makes of cars I have had.

you can drive it in auto sport mode too where the shift points will be higher & the torque will be running through your veins :D

[Tarmacterror]

Check this company- automotivegadgets. They do paddle shift converions on

The bmw using genuine parts.

[Guest Mr.Beemer]

the paddles are an option extra which come on the e90 335d as standard & can be added to the steering wheel.

there not as responsive as a petrol M3 but nice to have the feature for cruising through lazy country side lanes