[hkm]

Hi all, I'm considering purchase of an E92. Just had a couple of questions as I'm trying to figure out how much more I'm going to need to spend to tweak the look.

1) Does the 335 sit lower than the other models? I've seen a 335 w/stock rims in my garage and I'm ok w/the way it sits. But I'm likely to get a 325 and add 18" OEMs so I'm wondering if I need to do a drop to make it look similar.

2) Has anyone seen a E92 with side skirts (M-kit or others) but stock bumpers? I'm fine with the look of the stock bumpers but I like the way side skirts make the car look wider and lower. It'll obviously be way cheaper if I only install side skirts but I'm wondering if it'll just look mismatched and incomplete.


Thanks!

[Renus]

Originally Posted by hkm

Hi all, I'm considering purchase of an E92. Just had a couple of questions as I'm trying to figure out how much more I'm going to need to spend to tweak the look.

1) Does the 335 sit lower than the other models? I've seen a 335 w/stock rims in my garage and I'm ok w/the way it sits. But I'm likely to get a 325 and add 18" OEMs so I'm wondering if I need to do a drop to make it look similar.

The seat is adjustable, but 335i is coming with sport seat, therefore, u can't do the same as 335i provided seat IMHO. Even more, 335i is coming with sport suspension, that has made 335i lower than other lower model too.

2) Has anyone seen a E92 with side skirts (M-kit or others) but stock bumpers? I'm fine with the look of the stock bumpers but I like the way side skirts make the car look wider and lower. It'll obviously be way cheaper if I only install side skirts but I'm wondering if it'll just look mismatched and incomplete.

You don't need to copy orasking this stuff, as everyone has different taste, I do saw an E92 and an E92 mix and match with different brand's bodykit, although they are looking weird, but as far as the owner like it, we can only take it as an "dont" example.

I think you are talking about the M-tech side-skirt, you may ask some owners here as they are using M-tech bodykit as well, they may provide you with proper information instead of me, hope this can help u a bit ^ ^.

Thanks!

[Suri_]

Im using M-tech bodykit,but I dun think mtech sideskirts are wider.If you like the sideskirts which can make your car looks wider and lower,M3 style sideskirts would be a good choice.But as I remember,M3 sideskirts for M3(any brands)are not fit E92 non-m3.We can only get the 'M3 style' but not 'M3' one.Check this out :

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169445

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=M3+sideskirts

[335 Freak]

Originally Posted by Renus

I believe the guy is talking abt the suspension setting for the words "Sit", Dude!!

In fact, my 335 came with the sport suspension whereby, it sits very low which merely having 1 finger space with the tyres which is definitley lowered than other E92 except M3...

[hkm]

Originally Posted by 335 Freak

I believe the guy is talking abt the suspension setting for the words "Sit", Dude!!

In fact, my 335 came with the sport suspension whereby, it sits very low which merely having 1 finger space with the tyres which is definitley lowered than other E92 except M3...

Haha, yes, I am talking about how low the car is to the ground. Maybe the car in my garage has sports suspension. I'll take another look tonight to see how much clearance there is between the tire and the fender.

Thanks Renus. Its not that I want to copy anyone, I just don't want to see some example so I don't end up as a "don't" car.

Suyi, those were some great threads that you linked me to. I'd probably want to go with one of those M-style skirts, but the fit problems many people have do make me worry....anyone here in HK have the LTBMW or M-Force skirts?

Also, does anyone have a BMW sales agent that they recommend I buy from? I have the car of a guy I spoke with, but I just didn't get a good feeling from him, and I'd like to give the sale to someone who's treated folks on this board well.

[little_croco]

Originally Posted by 335 Freak

I believe the guy is talking abt the suspension setting for the words "Sit", Dude!!

In fact, my 335 came with the sport suspension whereby, it sits very low which merely having 1 finger space with the tyres which is definitley lowered than other E92 except M3...

teasing Renus... he is always like this, he really needs to be sober early morning of the day, esp. when he behaves in early morning meets...

[N52B30]

HKM> Unless there is a special run-out sale for the pre-facelift E92, I would personally wait for the LCI model!

[css]

Originally Posted by N52B30

HKM> Unless there is a special run-out sale for the pre-facelift E92, I would personally wait for the LCI model!

if hes getting the 325i, i remember there is a sale on it, 460k -ish with free keyless and xenon and sunroof? dont quote me though, i am sure its 460k with 2 free options, but forget which ones

[N52B30]

The $460K offer is for the 4-door E90 325i LCI...

[css]

or maybe its the 323i coupe then lol, but the 4 door e90 is now at 439k, call and ask!

[335 Freak]

Originally Posted by little_croco

teasing Renus... he is always like this, he really needs to be sober early morning of the day, esp. when he behaves in early morning meets...

Hi Bro, You are right about Renus for sure and I have no clue why this guy working at five o' clock in the morning but when I called him at 12:00 noon, he is not picking up his cell phone....

[manster]

oda is right...there is a sale for the last batch shipment of 325 pre LCI coupe and cab...the coupe is ~460k and the cab is ~510k and includes keyless go and sunroof

[hkm]

Originally Posted by manster

oda is right...there is a sale for the last batch shipment of 325 pre LCI coupe and cab...the coupe is ~460k and the cab is ~510k and includes keyless go and sunroof

Yes, I got this info from a friend and already stopped by the dealer to confirm. That's why I'm looking to buy a 325 coupe now. Comes with comfort key and sunroof. I noted that it also comes with the paddleshift gearbox. Is that standard or an option?

BTW, other than 28 extra horsepower, does the 325 have any standard equipment that the 323 does not have? I'd think they'd need to include some other features to justify the $100K difference. And does anyone know why the E90 323 and 325 only have a ~$40K difference while the E92 and E93have $100K difference between the 2 models??

[manster]

the paddleshift is an option...but then you're correct there isn't much of a difference aside from the engine...just makes you think it's a better deal since you're getting almost 20% discount....

[hkm]

I'm pretty sure the agent said that the paddleshift will be included as standard on the 325's that are on sale.

[N52B30]

Originally Posted by manster

oda is right...there is a sale for the last batch shipment of 325 pre LCI coupe and cab...the coupe is ~460k and the cab is ~510k and includes keyless go and sunroof

Wow! That is a bargain! I already thought I got a good deal last year when I paid $399K (+18K for sunroof) for my 323 E92, but this is so much better!

[hkm]

yep, just confirmed with the agent today that the discounted 325 coupe includes comfort key, sunroof and paddle-shift.