Wow: Gave New 330 Some Gas for First Time

LarryK1000 · 06-21-2006, 05:45 PM

I have 545 miles on the car and I've really babied it. Still have 700 miles to go. I was taking a little drive this morning and gave it a little extra gas -- not a lot and did not floor it -- and oh, my God, it took off like a HUGE V8 !

I couldn't believe it. It was almost frightening.... but F U N !

It amazed me. Now, I've had an S-Class Mercedes, a 740i and a Lexus SC400 and none of them took off like this, well, maybe the Lexus.

Can't wait for the break in period to end. I'm not a lead foot, but I am going to enjoy this car.

Larry

Oh: One last thing: I have the non-sport 330 with the, I think, 159 wheels. Washed to car for the first time yesterday and they are a breeze to clean. They have really big spaces that you can get to easily -- not like my 740's...

Matte90 · 06-21-2006, 06:35 PM

did i get a lemon or something? why is my 330 so damn slow???

DigiSage · 06-21-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Matte90

did i get a lemon or something? why is my 330 so damn slow???

Difference in expectations?

Oz · 06-21-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryK1000

I have 545 miles on the car and I've really babied it. Still have 700 miles to go. I was taking a little drive this morning and gave it a little extra gas -- not a lot and did not floor it -- and oh, my God, it took off like a HUGE V8 !

I couldn't believe it. It was almost frightening.... but F U N !

It amazed me. Now, I've had an S-Class Mercedes, a 740i and a Lexus SC400 and none of them took off like this, well, maybe the Lexus.

Can't wait for the break in period to end. I'm not a lead foot, but I am going to enjoy this car.

Larry

Oh: One last thing: I have the non-sport 330 with the, I think, 159 wheels. Washed to car for the first time yesterday and they are a breeze to clean. They have really big spaces that you can get to easily -- not like my 740's...

I'm glad that you're really enjoying the car. After 10k miles, my car feels very fast since its really broken in by now. Do you have Steptronic or manual?

I have grown to like the 159's myself but I agree that they are a bitch to clean. I have a microfiber washing mitt just for the tires and they are much easier to clean that way

BK · 06-21-2006, 07:29 PM

Congrats on the car! It's plenty fast for me. I'm going nuts waiting for mine to get here.

NoMods · 06-21-2006, 08:03 PM

I already redlined my 330 several times racing a GS300

bmwexecutive · 06-21-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

I already redlined my 330 several times racing a GS300

I redline mine everyday past the idiotic mini-van drivers that go 15MPH.

puck724 · 06-22-2006, 01:57 AM

nice thats good to hear. it brings back memories when i first played with my 330 non-sport.

regarding the wheels i persoanlly like the 159s as well. ive gotton faster at cleaning them too. all i do is spray, clean the face of the wheel, then clean the spokes, then spray again, and dry....lol..owrks for me..

Hawkshaw · 06-22-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LarryK1000

I have 545 miles on the car and I've really babied it. Still have 700 miles to go. I was taking a little drive this morning and gave it a little extra gas -- not a lot and did not floor it -- and oh, my God, it took off like a HUGE V8 !

I couldn't believe it. It was almost frightening.... but F U N !

It amazed me. Now, I've had an S-Class Mercedes, a 740i and a Lexus SC400 and none of them took off like this, well, maybe the Lexus.

Can't wait for the break in period to end. I'm not a lead foot, but I am going to enjoy this car.

Larry

Oh: One last thing: I have the non-sport 330 with the, I think, 159 wheels. Washed to car for the first time yesterday and they are a breeze to clean. They have really big spaces that you can get to easily -- not like my 740's...

I still have another 350 km's to go before I hit 2000...the wait is killing me!

whippersnapper · 06-22-2006, 08:41 AM

Glad to hear you are enjoying your car. Don't baby it too much when running in otherwise you can glaze the bores etc... My understanding is that you need plenty of heat cycles and running the engine up and down different rev ranges. The no-no's are pronlonged full throttle high revs and even worse, lugging the engine at low revs with wide throttle openings (not technically correct for our cars as there is no throttle

).

I am only getting the 325 but can't wait, although I'm a little concerned as I got a G35 yesterday as a temp until my beemer is ready and that is fast! I'm worried I'll hate the beemer now

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LarryK1000 Larry from Los Angeles 14 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles (SFV) iTrader: (0)	Wow: Gave New 330 Some Gas for First Time I have 545 miles on the car and I've really babied it. Still have 700 miles to go. I was taking a little drive this morning and gave it a little extra gas -- not a lot and did not floor it -- and oh, my God, it took off like a HUGE V8 ! I couldn't believe it. It was almost frightening.... but F U N ! It amazed me. Now, I've had an S-Class Mercedes, a 740i and a Lexus SC400 and none of them took off like this, well, maybe the Lexus. Can't wait for the break in period to end. I'm not a lead foot, but I am going to enjoy this car. Larry Oh: One last thing: I have the non-sport 330 with the, I think, 159 wheels. Washed to car for the first time yesterday and they are a breeze to clean. They have really big spaces that you can get to easily -- not like my 740's...
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Matte90 Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	did i get a lemon or something? why is my 330 so damn slow??? __________________ Therapy is expensive. Bubble wrap is cheap. The chioce is yours. :rocks:
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Congrats on the car! It's plenty fast for me. I'm going nuts waiting for mine to get here. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	nice thats good to hear. it brings back memories when i first played with my 330 non-sport. regarding the wheels i persoanlly like the 159s as well. ive gotton faster at cleaning them too. all i do is spray, clean the face of the wheel, then clean the spokes, then spray again, and dry....lol..owrks for me.. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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whippersnapper Captain 23 Rep 972 Posts Drives: people mad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Glad to hear you are enjoying your car. Don't baby it too much when running in otherwise you can glaze the bores etc... My understanding is that you need plenty of heat cycles and running the engine up and down different rev ranges. The no-no's are pronlonged full throttle high revs and even worse, lugging the engine at low revs with wide throttle openings (not technically correct for our cars as there is no throttle ). I am only getting the 325 but can't wait, although I'm a little concerned as I got a G35 yesterday as a temp until my beemer is ready and that is fast! I'm worried I'll hate the beemer now
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