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  1. #1
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    New BMW owner and new to the forums PHOTO UPDATE

    Hi everyone. Since purchasing my 2005 325i sedan (Alpine White, 58,500 miles) a few weeks ago I have been pouring over the forums here reading as much as I can about my car. I have always wanted a BMW and now I have one, however, I now realize that I do know ABOUT the car, but I don't know about being an owner.....YET!

    I absolutely love this car so far. Aside from a few body blemishes the car is in great condition, especially the tan leather interior. I will post photos shortly.

    Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and I hope to post more often. I don't plan on any major mods yet until I get my feet set on what is involved in owning a BMW.

    See you around.

    PHOTO UPDATE!!!!!!



    This is the blank canvas I have to work with. I am trying to work on a comprehensive wish list of items so that when the time comes to start mod-ing I will know exactly what I want to do. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
    Last edited by cooper72; 03-16-2011 at 09:58 PM. Reason: Adding image

  2. #2
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    Congratulations and welcome! Always great to see some more alpine white e46's on the forums.




  3. #3
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    Updated with a photo ^^^

  4. #4
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    My suggestions:
    - Clears all around, they always look great on alpine white.
    - M-Tech II Bumper
    - Possible new rims/coilovers




  5. #5
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    As far as coilovers go, how much do they affect ride quality? I love the lowered look of them but don't want to sacrifice too much of a smooth ride.

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    I can't really answer that, I don't have them.




  7. #7
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    2003 330i Sport

    New to this fourm

    Good day, I am new to this forum, however I am not to posting on other sites. I just bought a "new to me" 330i sport with a 5spd. I previously had a Mazda Miata that was built for SCCA auto-x, and I am also into motorcycles, I own an Aprilia and a H-D. I am looking forward to reading and learning about my car and its potential from the members on this site. I do most of my own wrenching on my cars and I am not afraid to get my hands dirty.

    Thanks
    Greg

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    Welcome Greg, if you want you could make a thread introducing yourself to everyone and if you have some pictures, put them up!




  9. #9
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    I love my coilovers. AW FTW!!

    Welcome to the site.

    by Dane Wilson, on Flickr

  10. #10
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    Looks great.... Clears do look great on e46 sedans... here is a before and after on my 330i.

    before:

    after:
    2001 Z3 3.0i -Oxford Green/Sandbeige
    2016 428xi -Estoril Blue II/Black
    2018 430iC- Estoril Blue II/Black
    2018 330it - Melbourne Red/Venetian Beige/Black

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    2004 zhp 6MT, 2000 540ia
    OP, nice car and welcome to bf.c.

  12. #12
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    Welcome to the e46 family. Love the alpine white, such a godly clean color.

    Enjoy the magic that is BMW.
    Now they dropping and yelling, it's a tad too late, Nate K and Rayzah Blade had to regulate.
    "A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even thank her." ~W.C. Fields
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    Thanks guys. I never realized how much of a difference clears make. Very nice.

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