330xi Pics

xdrive · 11-30-2005, 09:18 PM

Anyone with a 330xi, can you please post side shots of your car? I want to see if the increased ride height is dramatically noticable. AND feel free to post other views of your car... thanks..

LEDZEP · 11-30-2005, 09:21 PM

Our E91 has x drive. It's not a 330i, but I think the stock suspension should be about the same in terms of height. You can see in my signature photo that there is really not much difference. Less than 1/2" I think. I'm sure others will have better shots that are more specific to your question....

xdrive · 11-30-2005, 09:25 PM

wow, nice! I see in your photo that your cars have the rear view mirror folded up. Is that automatic or did you do that manually?

LEDZEP · 11-30-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xdrive

wow, nice! I see in your photo that your cars have the rear view mirror folded up. Is that automatic or did you do that manually?

I'm not sure what you're seeing. The side view mirrors are out in their normal positions and the rear view's are not visible (inside the car). We typically fold in the side mirrors when pulling into the garage (just for extra wiggle room).

JSpira · 11-30-2005, 09:40 PM

here goes...

Nikki · 11-30-2005, 09:41 PM

The US doesn't get an option of 162 style wheels for the 330xi, correct?

ska///235i · 11-30-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

The US doesn't get an option of 162 style wheels for the 330xi, correct?

$$$$ talks

psnick · 11-30-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

The US doesn't get an option of 162 style wheels for the 330xi, correct?

The style 162 wheels are in fact available as a factory option on the 330xi, but only if you buy the sport package first. (The standard wheels for the 330xi sport package are the style 158 [17"] wheels.)

xdrive · 11-30-2005, 11:11 PM

Nice car. I can't tell the height difference between the xi and the i. Anyone with a closer pic?

CALIF65GM · 11-30-2005, 11:23 PM

Here's my contribution. Too bad there wasn't a 330 w/SP in the ED Delivery Center; otherwise, I could have taken a pic of the 2 next to each other.

xdrive · 11-30-2005, 11:40 PM

I actually like those rims the most! Maybe it's the color on that car. The ride height is bearable.. More so than the old xi.

CALIF65GM · 12-01-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by xdrive

I actually like those rims the most! Maybe it's the color on that car. The ride height is bearable.. More so than the old xi.

Which rims Jspira's optional 162's wheels & performance tires w/SP or mine 158's with standard all-seasons w/SP?

Yes the height is definitely better than the previous generation. Previously, the difference was clearly noticeable.

fdc · 12-01-2005, 12:35 AM

Here is my 325xi with standard rims,
fdc

new0rder · 12-06-2005, 02:18 PM

don't have 330xi but I took a pic of my 325xi (left) with 325i (right) next to it

Casey 5 · 12-06-2005, 03:16 PM

Hey,
Remember if you get the 330xi with the SP and 162's they will come shod with the run flat high performance summer tires. As a result, if you will be doing lots of snow driving (which I assume is why you want an xi) you will need to get a set of 18' blizzaks or some other snow tire.

If you really want 18' inch rims (162s) you should consider just getting a 330i with SP (which come with 162's) and then getting a second set of 162s with Blizzaks.

Having XI with Blizzaks is overkill.

I looked at the options and went with a 330i with SP (and 162's) and then just changed to a my winter set-up (18' 196 Radial Spoke with Blizzaks).

The Winter set up with the Blizzaks is terrific and will get you through most snow and ice.

I just think going with a 330xi with 162's (with summer tires) plus a second set (because you should not breakdown your run flats) of 162's rims mounted to a winter tire set up is overkill and $$$$.

jumpinjoe · 12-07-2005, 05:38 PM

I just think going with a 330xi with 162's (with summer tires) plus a second set (because you should not breakdown your run flats) of 162's rims mounted to a winter tire set up is overkill and $$$$.[/QUOTE]

He could get a set 17 inch rims with snow tires for the winter and save the 162 w performance tires for spring/summer/fall

Casey 5 · 12-07-2005, 06:06 PM

If you don't mind the look of the 17 inch rims for 1/2 the year. I assumed he wanted 18 inch rims--hence the desire to get 162s.

I have an 18 inch summer (162s) and 18 winter (196s) because I think the 330i with the sports package runs much much better on 18's.

A 330i with SP on 17's does not make too much sense IMO.

jumpinjoe · 12-07-2005, 07:16 PM

I have an 18 inch summer (162s) and 18 winter (196s) because I think the 330i with the sports package runs much much better on 18's.

A 330i with SP on 17's does not make too much sense IMO.

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The sport package on the xi does not include suspension tuning. It give you sport seats, sport steering wheel, raises the speed limiter from 130 to about 150. You get a choice of 17 rims w all season or 18 inch rims w performance tires. I believe with the 17 inch the price is about $900, and add another $600 for the larger rims. Does anyone feels the package is worth money on the all wheel drive car?

mds82 · 12-07-2005, 08:00 PM

Look in my Garage. i have a 325xi and there are a lot of pics there

bavarian19 · 12-07-2005, 08:08 PM

The Xi seems like it is sitting on stilts...

jumpinjoe · 12-07-2005, 08:19 PM

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Look in my Garage. i have a 325xi and there are a lot of pics there

Car looks beautiful. The picture by the water could have come from a BMW brochure

11-30-2005, 09:18 PM	#1
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	330xi Pics Anyone with a 330xi, can you please post side shots of your car? I want to see if the increased ride height is dramatically noticable. AND feel free to post other views of your car... thanks..
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11-30-2005, 09:21 PM	#2
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11-30-2005, 09:25 PM	#3
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	wow, nice! I see in your photo that your cars have the rear view mirror folded up. Is that automatic or did you do that manually?
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11-30-2005, 09:41 PM	#6
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	The US doesn't get an option of 162 style wheels for the 330xi, correct? __________________ Nikki
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11-30-2005, 11:11 PM	#9
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Nice car. I can't tell the height difference between the xi and the i. Anyone with a closer pic?
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Here's my contribution. Too bad there wasn't a 330 w/SP in the ED Delivery Center; otherwise, I could have taken a pic of the 2 next to each other. Attached Images __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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11-30-2005, 11:40 PM	#11
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I actually like those rims the most! Maybe it's the color on that car. The ride height is bearable.. More so than the old xi.
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12-01-2005, 12:35 AM	#13
fdc Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Here is my 325xi with standard rims, fdc Attached Images __________________ 325xi, leather. Departure: Bremerhaven Sept 28, 2005 Vessel: Franconia K-line (http://www.kline.com/PCC-RoRo/schedu...ticshuttle.asp) Arrived at the Port of Charleston at 04:40 on Oct. 10, 2005 Arrived At VPC: 10/11/05 Left the VPC: 10/14/05 3:40pm Arrived at the Dealer: 10/15/05 3:00pm Delivery: 10/18/05 10:00 am
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12-06-2005, 02:18 PM	#14
new0rder Lowlife Republic 15 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 06 325XI Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	don't have 330xi but I took a pic of my 325xi (left) with 325i (right) next to it Attached Images __________________ 06 Monaco Blue Metallic 325xi
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12-06-2005, 03:16 PM	#15
Casey 5 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: E90 335i,SPG,ZSP,ZPP,Step Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	Hey, Remember if you get the 330xi with the SP and 162's they will come shod with the run flat high performance summer tires. As a result, if you will be doing lots of snow driving (which I assume is why you want an xi) you will need to get a set of 18' blizzaks or some other snow tire. If you really want 18' inch rims (162s) you should consider just getting a 330i with SP (which come with 162's) and then getting a second set of 162s with Blizzaks. Having XI with Blizzaks is overkill. I looked at the options and went with a 330i with SP (and 162's) and then just changed to a my winter set-up (18' 196 Radial Spoke with Blizzaks). The Winter set up with the Blizzaks is terrific and will get you through most snow and ice. I just think going with a 330xi with 162's (with summer tires) plus a second set (because you should not breakdown your run flats) of 162's rims mounted to a winter tire set up is overkill and $$$$.
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12-07-2005, 05:38 PM	#16
jumpinjoe Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2004 jetta Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: long island, new york iTrader: (0)	I just think going with a 330xi with 162's (with summer tires) plus a second set (because you should not breakdown your run flats) of 162's rims mounted to a winter tire set up is overkill and $$$$.[/QUOTE] He could get a set 17 inch rims with snow tires for the winter and save the 162 w performance tires for spring/summer/fall
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12-07-2005, 06:06 PM	#17
Casey 5 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: E90 335i,SPG,ZSP,ZPP,Step Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	If you don't mind the look of the 17 inch rims for 1/2 the year. I assumed he wanted 18 inch rims--hence the desire to get 162s. I have an 18 inch summer (162s) and 18 winter (196s) because I think the 330i with the sports package runs much much better on 18's. A 330i with SP on 17's does not make too much sense IMO.
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12-07-2005, 07:16 PM	#18
jumpinjoe Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2004 jetta Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: long island, new york iTrader: (0)	I have an 18 inch summer (162s) and 18 winter (196s) because I think the 330i with the sports package runs much much better on 18's. A 330i with SP on 17's does not make too much sense IMO. [/QUOTE] The sport package on the xi does not include suspension tuning. It give you sport seats, sport steering wheel, raises the speed limiter from 130 to about 150. You get a choice of 17 rims w all season or 18 inch rims w performance tires. I believe with the 17 inch the price is about $900, and add another $600 for the larger rims. Does anyone feels the package is worth money on the all wheel drive car?
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12-07-2005, 08:00 PM	#19
mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Look in my Garage. i have a 325xi and there are a lot of pics there
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12-07-2005, 08:08 PM	#20
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	The Xi seems like it is sitting on stilts...
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