Meet the new baby: Tasman Green 335d

ronyeany · 11-08-2009, 08:03 AM

I just picked up my new 335d a few days ago. It meets or exceeds my expectations in every way after the first few days of driving. Tasman Green seems to be a relatively rare color choice, so I thought I'd post a few pics. This color is very subtle, but it really comes alive in late afternoon when the sun is lower on the horizon.

EDIT: Added some more pics, including some interior shots.

Interior differences I've noticed from '09 to '10 models: 1) no ashtray/lighter in the console, just a tray; 2) power outlet is now in the passenger seat footwell, below and to the left of the glove box; 3) buttons for heated seats have been moved into the panel with all the other climate controls (the lower panel is now empty, unless you have PDC, HDC, or sun blind); 4) the cabin temperature sensor in the climate control panel is now a little convex barrel that protrudes a bit from the dash (this was previously behind a small vent, if I recall correctly); 5) central lock/unlock button moved up between the vents, next to DTC and hazard button

Terrance28 · 11-08-2009, 08:11 AM

Very nice.

Zirenz2006 · 11-08-2009, 08:11 AM

Congrats!

Nice choice on not drilling the front bumper!!

aspiring335 · 11-08-2009, 08:14 AM

Looks fantastic. Really nice contrast with saddle. Any interior pics?

ronyeany · 11-08-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aspiring335

Looks fantastic. Really nice contrast with saddle. Any interior pics?

I tried to get some interior pics, but it was getting too dark. I'll try to add some later today.

David9962000 · 11-08-2009, 08:56 AM

Awesome. Enjoy the torque.

R608 · 11-08-2009, 09:00 AM

Great looking car! I look forward to seeing the interior. Also glad to see you tried the diesel. They seem to make a lot of sense, but we won't see more of them unless people actually buy them here.

Interesting... Looks like they changed the wipers for MY10?

I do have to say I don't care for the location of the front plate. The car looks too classy for the strangely-located front plate. I can understand not drilling for the bracket if you want to run without it for a cleaner look (been there, done that), but not if it means having to mount the license plate in an awkward spot, instead. To each his (or her) own, but I think I'd go this route to avoid visible screw holes instead, personally.

Congrats on a nice car though!

Twilight1 · 11-08-2009, 09:03 AM

Great looking color combo!

Zero.7 · 11-08-2009, 09:06 AM

I didn't think that I would ever like the color green on a car....but that green actually looks very nice. Congrats and enjoy your baby.

Quasimodem · 11-08-2009, 09:14 AM

TG would have been my next choice if I decided to pretend to be more sophisticated.

Looks great, even the nonsport wheels look better than I thought they would.

chrisdridley · 11-08-2009, 09:43 AM

Congrats and Welcome to Club D
I've never been a fan of green cars but this green may change my mind.

bavarian19 · 11-08-2009, 09:44 AM

nice!

jopa489 · 11-08-2009, 09:48 AM

Wow! Tasman look great, very unique too. Hope to see you at a NE meet or two in the Spring.

Congrats!

D_o_S · 11-08-2009, 09:53 AM

Just a question, is there no 335d E92 stateside? I haven't seen any, thats why I'm asking...

aspiring335 · 11-08-2009, 09:57 AM

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Just a question, is there no 335d E92 stateside? I haven't seen any, thats why I'm asking...

No, sadly the only diesel 3 series sold in North America is the E90 335d. Personally I think BMW would clean up with the 320d, and it would do a better job of making the diesel argument work in the US. Similarly, here in Canada my feeling is that diesel wagons would do pretty well.

Quasimodem · 11-08-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by D_o_S

Just a question, is there no 335d E92 stateside? I haven't seen any, thats why I'm asking...

The 335d e90 and an X5 xDrive35d are the only diesel BMW passenger vehicles I know of sold in the US. This engine would really go well with an e91ix but that just isn't going to happen here in the US. The X1 looks promising, but in the US I think it will be only available in a 4 cylinder diesel, the 23d version.

crazed792 · 11-08-2009, 11:03 AM

You know, that is just about the exact color combo I've been considering for when I switch to a new BMW. Of course, by then, they may have dropped that color. I hope not, it looks great!

Craig@SupremePower · 11-08-2009, 11:18 AM

congrats!

Lynchmob6 · 11-08-2009, 11:23 AM

Nice! Congrats...really looks sharp.

cfabluenose · 11-08-2009, 12:52 PM

I saw one in that colour combination when I ordered mw '09 328. It was gorgeous and I would have bought it from the showroom floor but I didn't want an xi. I checked to see if there was a Tasman Green 328i at another dealer or coming in on the boat but no luck. Hopefully for my next 3 series. Enjoy your new wheels.

aekatz · 11-08-2009, 12:55 PM

Looks great! I'm going to pick un a near identical 335d this week! The pics are making me drool!!!

Ron1n · 11-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Really wanna see those interior shots...let's go! :P

Grats on the new d.

11-08-2009, 08:03 AM	#1
ronyeany Private 7 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Meet the new baby: Tasman Green 335d I just picked up my new 335d a few days ago. It meets or exceeds my expectations in every way after the first few days of driving. Tasman Green seems to be a relatively rare color choice, so I thought I'd post a few pics. This color is very subtle, but it really comes alive in late afternoon when the sun is lower on the horizon. EDIT: Added some more pics, including some interior shots. Interior differences I've noticed from '09 to '10 models: 1) no ashtray/lighter in the console, just a tray; 2) power outlet is now in the passenger seat footwell, below and to the left of the glove box; 3) buttons for heated seats have been moved into the panel with all the other climate controls (the lower panel is now empty, unless you have PDC, HDC, or sun blind); 4) the cabin temperature sensor in the climate control panel is now a little convex barrel that protrudes a bit from the dash (this was previously behind a small vent, if I recall correctly); 5) central lock/unlock button moved up between the vents, next to DTC and hazard button Attached Images __________________ 2010 E90 - 335d - Tasman Green - Saddle Brown - Dark Burl Walnut - Premium - Cold Weather - Nav - Logic 7 - iPhone/iPod - Anti-Theft Last edited by ronyeany; 11-08-2009 at 04:46 PM.. Reason: Added more eye candy :)
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11-08-2009, 08:11 AM	#2
Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Very nice. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1549 Rep 4,564 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Nice choice on not drilling the front bumper!! __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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aspiring335 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Looks fantastic. Really nice contrast with saddle. Any interior pics? __________________ 2019 G05 40i (premium excellence, m-sport, 2VR), Tesla Model S 100D, Nissan Leaf SL Volvo XC90 T8, Subaru Outback, E84 X1 28i, E91 328i xdrive, 6MT, VW Touareg TDI, E90 330i, E46 325iT, MINI Cooper S (all retired)
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11-08-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
David9962000 Captain 77 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Awesome. Enjoy the torque.
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R608 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2011 328i M-Sport (RWD/6MT) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WNY iTrader: (0)	Great looking car! I look forward to seeing the interior. Also glad to see you tried the diesel. They seem to make a lot of sense, but we won't see more of them unless people actually buy them here. Interesting... Looks like they changed the wipers for MY10? I do have to say I don't care for the location of the front plate. The car looks too classy for the strangely-located front plate. I can understand not drilling for the bracket if you want to run without it for a cleaner look (been there, done that), but not if it means having to mount the license plate in an awkward spot, instead. To each his (or her) own, but I think I'd go this route to avoid visible screw holes instead, personally. Congrats on a nice car though!
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Twilight1 First Lieutenant 25 Rep 363 Posts Drives: Tuned SHO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	Great looking color combo!
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Zero.7 Colonel 97 Rep 2,415 Posts Drives: F30 340i AW M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (6)	I didn't think that I would ever like the color green on a car....but that green actually looks very nice. Congrats and enjoy your baby. __________________ '16 f30 AW 340i M-sport 8-speed Auto BMW ///M Performance Power and Sound Kit with Carbon Tips / Gloss Black Performance grilles
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Quasimodem Colonel 147 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	TG would have been my next choice if I decided to pretend to be more sophisticated. Looks great, even the nonsport wheels look better than I thought they would.
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chrisdridley Road Warrior 5 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Congrats and Welcome to Club D I've never been a fan of green cars but this green may change my mind. __________________ http://www.thelonghighway.com A Blog Dedicated to the BMW 335d
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	nice!
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Wow! Tasman look great, very unique too. Hope to see you at a NE meet or two in the Spring. Congrats! __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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D_o_S LCI'd 259 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home iTrader: (1)	Just a question, is there no 335d E92 stateside? I haven't seen any, thats why I'm asking...
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crazed792 Captain 16 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	You know, that is just about the exact color combo I've been considering for when I switch to a new BMW. Of course, by then, they may have dropped that color. I hope not, it looks great! __________________
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cfabluenose Lieutenant 38 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wolfville iTrader: (0)	I saw one in that colour combination when I ordered mw '09 328. It was gorgeous and I would have bought it from the showroom floor but I didn't want an xi. I checked to see if there was a Tasman Green 328i at another dealer or coming in on the boat but no luck. Hopefully for my next 3 series. Enjoy your new wheels.
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aekatz New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2002 Toyota Camry SE V6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Looks great! I'm going to pick un a near identical 335d this week! The pics are making me drool!!!
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Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	Really wanna see those interior shots...let's go! :P Grats on the new d. __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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