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I'm thinking of buying an E92, I've seen a car for sale that is ticking a lot of boxes in regards to price, mileage and colour.
I've spoken to the owner, a very nice guy that bought the car from new and has always had an extended BMW warranty so I'm sure the car has been well looked after and apparently wants for nothing.
I asked for the VIN so I could run a options check as he was not 100% sure of all the option boxes he checked when purchasing the car some years ago.
I'm really not to up on what of the following a standard fit parts and those that are options for the E9* platform, would a car fitted with the following be considered a well spec'd example?
L812A National version England / Ireland
P337A M Sports package
S1CAA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MPA BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 225
S302A Alarm system
S313A Fold-in outside mirror
S322A Comfort access
S358A Climate comfort windscreen
S403A Glass roof, electrical
S415A Sun-blind, rear
S423A Floor mats velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A Smoker package
S459A Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S481A Sports seat
S493A Storage compartment package
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AEA Armrest front, retractable
S4ASA High-grade wood trim,varieg.poplar, grey
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520A Fog lights
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S541A Active cruise control
S563A Light package
S5ACA High-beam assistant
S601A TV function
S609A Navigation system Professional
S612A BMW Assist
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S654A DAB tuner
S672A CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A HiFi system Professional DSP
S6FLA USB/audio interface
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S761A Individual sunshade glazing
S775A Headlining anthracite
S850A Dummy-SALAPA
S853A Language version, English
S863A Dealer List Europe
S877A Omission of non-combined operation
S880A On-board literature, English
S8S2A Coding, alarm signal
S8S3A Automatic locking during starting
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP
I've spoken to the owner, a very nice guy that bought the car from new and has always had an extended BMW warranty so I'm sure the car has been well looked after and apparently wants for nothing.
I asked for the VIN so I could run a options check as he was not 100% sure of all the option boxes he checked when purchasing the car some years ago.
I'm really not to up on what of the following a standard fit parts and those that are options for the E9* platform, would a car fitted with the following be considered a well spec'd example?
L812A National version England / Ireland
P337A M Sports package
S1CAA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MPA BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 225
S302A Alarm system
S313A Fold-in outside mirror
S322A Comfort access
S358A Climate comfort windscreen
S403A Glass roof, electrical
S415A Sun-blind, rear
S423A Floor mats velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A Smoker package
S459A Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S481A Sports seat
S493A Storage compartment package
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AEA Armrest front, retractable
S4ASA High-grade wood trim,varieg.poplar, grey
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520A Fog lights
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S541A Active cruise control
S563A Light package
S5ACA High-beam assistant
S601A TV function
S609A Navigation system Professional
S612A BMW Assist
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S654A DAB tuner
S672A CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A HiFi system Professional DSP
S6FLA USB/audio interface
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S761A Individual sunshade glazing
S775A Headlining anthracite
S850A Dummy-SALAPA
S853A Language version, English
S863A Dealer List Europe
S877A Omission of non-combined operation
S880A On-board literature, English
S8S2A Coding, alarm signal
S8S3A Automatic locking during starting
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP
Agree with Mike, good spec.
Comfort access : keep key in pocket at all times.
Adaptive lights . Really good in dark around corners.
High beam assist does the main beam dip for you.
Active cruise control, car pretty much can drive itself I never used it
508 PDC means parking sensors front and back.
Those seemed to be less obvious highlights.
Comfort access : keep key in pocket at all times.
Adaptive lights . Really good in dark around corners.
High beam assist does the main beam dip for you.
Active cruise control, car pretty much can drive itself I never used it
508 PDC means parking sensors front and back.
Those seemed to be less obvious highlights.
As everyone else, good spec. Active cruise is rare (and you might not like it). Rear blind on an e92 is getting into rocking horse doodoo territory - very uncommon.
Check the style 225 wheels very carefully for cracks on the inside edges. They’re just not strong enough to withstand uk roads, when coupled to runflat tyres.
They all will crack, sooner or later. Don’t buy ones that are pre-cracked, or already welded.
Shame, as they look so good otherwise. This was mine, complete with the common extra of bird-st, and a bonus bottle of diet-coke!
Check the style 225 wheels very carefully for cracks on the inside edges. They’re just not strong enough to withstand uk roads, when coupled to runflat tyres.
They all will crack, sooner or later. Don’t buy ones that are pre-cracked, or already welded.
Shame, as they look so good otherwise. This was mine, complete with the common extra of bird-st, and a bonus bottle of diet-coke!
Cheers for the reply guys, much appreciated.
Good to see that it's a well optioned car, most my past cars have been real poverty spec, I'm sure most will never get used, the adaptive cruise will probably be most used... If I can summon the courage to let the car take care of the braking for me that is.
I'm going to view the car tomorrow, we'll see what the outcome is.
Good to see that it's a well optioned car, most my past cars have been real poverty spec, I'm sure most will never get used, the adaptive cruise will probably be most used... If I can summon the courage to let the car take care of the braking for me that is.
I'm going to view the car tomorrow, we'll see what the outcome is.
Mike335i said:
Only thing we don't know is the engine in it.
Is an n54, the car is a MY07, so unfortunately the higher road tax band.I'm well read on the issues of the n54, so consider myself purchasing with my eyes open to the potential pitfalls that may arise, finger crossed they don't.
I'm pretty mechanically minded so most of the major failure parts would cost me just for the parts, the one I doubt I'd take on is swapping the turbos.
If the car does have waste gate wear, is there any way you can physical feel play in the waste gate flapper, can you reach the waste gates from above a feel the play?
Edited by Drew986 on Friday 20th April 21:31
I went to view the car yesterday, what can I say, great condition, impeccable history and that spec list, I was very impressed with it, so much so, I left a deposit
I really enjoyed the torque rich power delivery of the n54, there is not so much in the way top end fire works as my current e36, M3's S50 motor, but making brisk progress is so much less of an effort not having to wring the neck of the thing. A little remap via MHD and I'm sure it will be quite potent.
Sure, there are a one or two issues that need addressing a iffy drivers seat belt extender but mainly a really good clean of the interior, being grey it shows the dirt, it's in great condition just needs a good clean, no problem as I (perversely) really enjoy cleaning cars, I fact I cannot wait to get my hands on it because I know, I can make it like new, the dealer offered to do it for me but I declined the offer in exchange for a little money off the sticker price.
Mechanical I can see the PAS reservoir has some sweating of the fluid around the cap, a quick google research confirm this is quite normal and requires nothing more than the O-ring in the cap replacing, and also the bracket that hold the vacuum canisters for the turbo actuators is corroding, again fairly common and an easy fix.
Just have to wait a week now until I can collect it.
2018-04-21_04-46-16 by Andrew Martin, on Flickr
I really enjoyed the torque rich power delivery of the n54, there is not so much in the way top end fire works as my current e36, M3's S50 motor, but making brisk progress is so much less of an effort not having to wring the neck of the thing. A little remap via MHD and I'm sure it will be quite potent.
Sure, there are a one or two issues that need addressing a iffy drivers seat belt extender but mainly a really good clean of the interior, being grey it shows the dirt, it's in great condition just needs a good clean, no problem as I (perversely) really enjoy cleaning cars, I fact I cannot wait to get my hands on it because I know, I can make it like new, the dealer offered to do it for me but I declined the offer in exchange for a little money off the sticker price.
Mechanical I can see the PAS reservoir has some sweating of the fluid around the cap, a quick google research confirm this is quite normal and requires nothing more than the O-ring in the cap replacing, and also the bracket that hold the vacuum canisters for the turbo actuators is corroding, again fairly common and an easy fix.
Just have to wait a week now until I can collect it.
2018-04-21_04-46-16 by Andrew Martin, on Flickr
Prinny said:
Congratulations!
Now get it off the run-flats. (seriously). You’re less likely to crack a wheel, and the ride will improve. I know I already said it before in the thread, but it’s worth repeating imo.
Thanks.Now get it off the run-flats. (seriously). You’re less likely to crack a wheel, and the ride will improve. I know I already said it before in the thread, but it’s worth repeating imo.
Its recently had a couple of new RE050 RFT fitted to the front, I guess they could be sold off to help fund the replacements.
I must say I was pleasantly surprised how compliant the ride was considering the tyres fitted.
But getting shot of the runflats is most definitely going to happen.
Edited by Drew986 on Sunday 22 April 11:16
Smuler said:
A low mileage manual, nice once !
I agree on losing RFTs, but if I've read the original post correct, this is a 1 owner car so it's probably spent all it's 11 year life on RFTs there's a good chance wheels will need looking at if they've not been done, surely?
I suppose a nearly 11year old car on 68k is low mileage.I agree on losing RFTs, but if I've read the original post correct, this is a 1 owner car so it's probably spent all it's 11 year life on RFTs there's a good chance wheels will need looking at if they've not been done, surely?
Unfortunately I think I git this and another car I was going to see confused, this has had 3 previous keepers, I'll be the 4th.
The dealer has had the wheels re-furbed, it's made me a little suspicious as to why?
I looked for cracking on the inner of the wheels both before and after the test drive, there was nothing obvious but the new paint / powder coat would, I guess, be concealing any cracks.
Time will tell I guess.
Edited by Drew986 on Sunday 22 April 11:15
Get ready to pay for new plugs, coils and injectors if you remap via MHD!
Looks nice though he must of looked after it.
Looks a nice spec. The older CCC I drive is pretty toss though. Must have's for me were the newer CIC I drive, Bluetooth, Internal HD and the electric seats with adjustable bolster so went for a 09.
Id look at changed the wheels and tyres personally. Best thing ive done to mine was ditch the MV4's. Id be shocked if they were true.
Looks nice though he must of looked after it.
Looks a nice spec. The older CCC I drive is pretty toss though. Must have's for me were the newer CIC I drive, Bluetooth, Internal HD and the electric seats with adjustable bolster so went for a 09.
Id look at changed the wheels and tyres personally. Best thing ive done to mine was ditch the MV4's. Id be shocked if they were true.
Edited by Smokey32 on Sunday 22 April 12:35
Smokey32 said:
Get ready to pay for new plugs, coils and injectors if you remap via MHD!
Looks nice though he must of looked after it.
Looks a nice spec. The older CCC I drive is pretty toss though. Must have's for me were the newer CIC I drive, Bluetooth, Internal HD and the electric seats with adjustable bolster so went for a 09.
Id look at changed the wheels and tyres personally. Best thing ive done to mine was ditch the MV4's. Id be shocked if they were true.
Are you speaking from experience, about the MHD remap?Looks nice though he must of looked after it.
Looks a nice spec. The older CCC I drive is pretty toss though. Must have's for me were the newer CIC I drive, Bluetooth, Internal HD and the electric seats with adjustable bolster so went for a 09.
Id look at changed the wheels and tyres personally. Best thing ive done to mine was ditch the MV4's. Id be shocked if they were true.
Edited by Smokey32 on Sunday 22 April 12:35
If I'm honest until a couple of weeks ago I was after an e82, 135i, but the lack of rear leg room sealed the fate of that idea, just to small for the kids, even for the occasional trip four up.
I had no real preference for a 335i other than not white, no black or red interior, it had to have good history and less than 75k on the clock. other than those must have's, I was very open minded.
I'm already eyeing up a set of Advant garde M359, aftermarket wheels are going to happen at some point maybe not for a few monthsbut they will come, I also know the M3 competition wheels have been done to death but... They suit the car so well.
What wheels do you have in place on the 225's?
Edited by Drew986 on Sunday 22 April 20:05
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