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    Cool New F30 for an old timer

    Sup Guys,
    It's been a while since I have been on the forum, just not much time to spend online anymore. Anyway, I am still alive and kicking, and better yet, still driving a Bimmer. Even better, the lease on my 2011 just came to an end last week and I found myself in a new 2013 F30 335i xDrive 6MT . I know I know, some who know me will say I sold out (die hard RWD fan here), but honestly I got such a great deal on this car, I could not pass it up, so I decided to finally give the xDrive a chance to win me over . At least I am still driving an MT, so not a total sellout .

    Delivered with 12km, now has around 180km. So far, I am loving it. Still breaking it in, so I am taking it easy.

    Anyway, here are the specs for the car (summary in my sig). Pics to come soon.



    Type Value
    Type code 3B93
    Type 335XI (USA)
    E series F30 ()
    Series 3
    Type LIM
    Steering LL
    Doors 4
    Engine N55
    Displacement 3.00
    Power 225
    Drive ALLR
    Transmission MECH
    Colour GLACIERSILBER METALLIC (A83)
    Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
    Prod.date 2013-06-27


    Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
    S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Selection of COP relevant vehicles
    S248A LENKRADHEIZUNG Steering wheel heater
    S2NHA M SPORTBREMSE M Sport brakes
    S2PFA 19"M LM RAEDER STERNSP.403 M/MB BMW LA wheel M Star Spoke 403
    S2VFA ADAPTIVES M FAHRWERK Adaptive M suspension
    S2VLA VARIABLE SPORTLENKUNG Variable Sport steering
    S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
    S319A INTEGRIERTE UNIVERSAL-FERNBEDIENUNG Integrated universal remote control
    S322A KOMFORTZUGANG Comfort access
    P337A M SPORTPAKET M Sports package
    S3AGA RUECKFAHRKAMERA Reversing camera
    S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
    S423A FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS Floor mats, velours
    S430A INNEN-/AUSSENSPIEGEL AUT.ABBLENDEND Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
    S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
    Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
    S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
    S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
    S465A DURCHLADESYSTEM Through-loading system
    S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
    S488A LORDOSENSTUETZE FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Lumbar support, driver and passenger
    S494A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Seat heating driver/passenger
    S4DXA AKZENTLEISTEN BLAU MET. MATT Accent moldings, blue metallic matt
    S4MRA INTERIEURLEISTEN ALUMINIUM HEXAGON Interior strips, aluminum hexagon
    S4NEA BLOW-BY-HEIZER Blow-by heater
    S507A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
    S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
    S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light
    S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
    S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
    S563A LICHTPAKET Light package
    Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
    S5ACA FERNLICHTASSISTENT High-beam assistant
    S5APA DEKODIERUNG BLENDFREI. FERNL. ASSIS Decode antiglare High-beam Assistant
    S609A NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM PROFESSIONAL Navigation system Professional
    S655A SATELLITENTUNER Satellite tuner
    S688A HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
    S697A AREA-CODE 1 Area-Code 1 for DVD
    S6NHA FREISPRECHEIN. M. USB-SCHNITTSTELLE Hands-free with USB interface
    S6VAA CIC ZUSTEUERUNG CIC-Zusteuerung
    S6WAA INSTRUMENTENKOMBI. M. ERW. UMF. Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
    S6WAA INSTRUMENTENKOMBI. M. ERW. UMF. Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
    S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M leather steering wheel
    S715A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET M Aerodynamics package
    S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
    S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
    L838A KANADA-AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION CANADA
    Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
    S840A HOCHGESCHWINDIGKEITSABSTIMMUNG High speed synchronisation
    S8KCA OELWARTUNGSINT. 24.000KM/24MONATE Dummy-SALAPA
    S8SCA LAENDERSPEZ. TELESERVICEFREISCH. Telematics access request,country-spec.
    S8SMA FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR Car ident. number visible from outside
    S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package


    Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
    S1CBA CO2 UMFANG CO2 package
    S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
    S258A BEREIFUNG MIT NOTLAUFEIGENSCHAFTEN Tire with run-flat functionality
    S544A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGEL. MIT BREMSF. Cruise control with brake function
    S5DSA KOFFERRAUMNOTENTRIEGELUNG Emergency release, luggage compartment
    S645A RADIO-STEUERUNG US BMW US Radio
    S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version
    S845A AKUSTISCHE GURTWARNUNG Acoustic belt warning
    S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version English
    S876A FUNKFREQUENZ 315 MHZ Radio frequency 315 MHz
    S992A STEUERUNG KENNZEICHENBEFESTIGUNG Control of number-plate attachment
    S993A MODELLJAHRESCODE model year code in VIN

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    Last edited by mryakan; 11-23-2013 at 05:03 PM. Reason: Add pics
    Current Car (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof)
    (more pictures here)

    Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07)

    "Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens", Friedrich von Schiller -- "Life is simple, people make it complicated", Me (About me)

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    Glad to see you're back on-line. I had wondered where you had gotten off to...

    Your new ride sounds sweet. I hope you enjoy it. As long as you like it, that's all that matters.

    I just placed a pre-order for a 2014 M235i with my local dealer, so I've entered the exciting "long wait" phase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pyewacket69 View Post
    Glad to see you're back on-line. I had wondered where you had gotten off to... Your new ride sounds sweet. I hope you enjoy it. As long as you like it, that's all that matters. I just placed a pre-order for a 2014 M235i with my local dealer, so I've entered the exciting "long wait" phase.
    Man, with that sweet M235i you're gonna be a badass on parade! :-). Hope you've got a Valentine One to go with that beast.

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    Pics Added to original post

    Some more pics here too:

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    Last edited by mryakan; 11-23-2013 at 05:09 PM.
    Current Car (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof)
    (more pictures here)

    Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07)

    "Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens", Friedrich von Schiller -- "Life is simple, people make it complicated", Me (About me)

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    Couple more pics

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pyewacket69 View Post
    Glad to see you're back on-line. I had wondered where you had gotten off to...

    Your new ride sounds sweet. I hope you enjoy it. As long as you like it, that's all that matters.

    I just placed a pre-order for a 2014 M235i with my local dealer, so I've entered the exciting "long wait" phase.
    Ah the dreaded wait, not easy! I had to wait 10 days for it to be shipped and that felt long. Worth it in the end though.
    Current Car (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof)
    (more pictures here)

    Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07)

    "Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens", Friedrich von Schiller -- "Life is simple, people make it complicated", Me (About me)

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    Nice MSport. What are your thoughts on the active steering?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartzMimic View Post
    Nice MSport. What are your thoughts on the active steering?
    Thanks. So far I like it, but I have not driven aggressively at all. The F30 steering is much looser than the e90 anyway, but I am noticing the difference less and less each day. Maybe I am getting used to it! VSS is also nice for u-turns and parking maneuvers, less effort needed.
    Last edited by mryakan; 11-25-2013 at 02:38 PM.
    Current Car (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof)
    (more pictures here)

    Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07)

    "Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens", Friedrich von Schiller -- "Life is simple, people make it complicated", Me (About me)

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    Quote Originally Posted by rolltidef30 View Post
    Man, with that sweet M235i you're gonna be a badass on parade! :-). Hope you've got a Valentine One to go with that beast.
    Well. I hope you're correct.

    Its always a bummer having to wait, but I currently have a 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe that it's going to replace, so it's not like I'm walking until I get it.

    I really love the Z4, but it is quite literally a pain in the lower back for me to enter/exit (especially since I have a bum lower spinal issue).

    I'll feel much better once I have an official order secured with a projected delivery date...

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    Quote Originally Posted by mryakan View Post
    Some more pics here too: <img src="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=483922"/> <img src="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=483923"/> <img src="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=483924"/> <img src="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=483925"/> <img src="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=483926"/>
    Very nice

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    How do you feel about the xDrive?
    Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by hundreds of engineers that get paid thousands of dollars for something you bought at Pep Boys because your buddy who doesn't have a job told you it was 'better'?!?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevlar View Post
    How do you feel about the xDrive?
    I really appreciated it today. With the snow tires on, I was able to get out of my garage/driveway very easily even with 8" of fresh wet snow. Didn't even see traction control kick in I believe!
    See the snow here: http://flickr.com/gp/12479064@N02/53su06/
    I have not had a chance to push it yet, probably won't be able to until spring, so will have to defer judgement on the fun factor till then. It did feel noticeably different when I took one out for a spirited test drive.
    One thing I miss though, the fun factor in the snow is mostly gone, can't get the tail out as in RWD. However in an icy parking lot, it was pretty fun :-).
    Last edited by mryakan; 11-27-2013 at 09:25 PM.
    Current Car (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof)
    (more pictures here)

    Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07)

    "Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens", Friedrich von Schiller -- "Life is simple, people make it complicated", Me (About me)

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    Winter Shoes

    Finally got a chance to wash it for the 1st time after putting the winters, just in time for the snow fall .
    Here are some pics:







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    Last edited by mryakan; 12-09-2013 at 09:27 PM.
    Current Car (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof)
    (more pictures here)

    Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07)

    "Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens", Friedrich von Schiller -- "Life is simple, people make it complicated", Me (About me)

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    Quote Originally Posted by mryakan View Post
    Finally got a chance to wash it for the 1st time after putting the winters, just in time for the snow fall . Here are some pics:
    Why isn't she lovely standing there in the snow with her new black shoes on? :-).

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    Quote Originally Posted by rolltidef30 View Post
    Why isn't she lovely standing there in the snow with her new black shoes on? :-).
    lol, indeed, but got filthy in no time .
    Current Car (delivered 20/10/21): 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof)
    (more pictures here)

    Previous Cars: 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 - Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 - Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 - May 07)

    "Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens", Friedrich von Schiller -- "Life is simple, people make it complicated", Me (About me)

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    Quote Originally Posted by mryakan View Post
    lol, indeed, but got filthy in no time .
    The most definite way to induce irainy/snowy weather is to wash your new car. It's guaranteed to work every time. It's also a great way to attract wild birds...

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