Pulled the trigger

matrix76 · 12-23-2011, 04:06 PM

I was considering waiting for the F30 but the more I thought about it the less I liked the idea of the engine options. So I started looking around and found that there are some pretty good deals on the 2011 328xi Executive models. Bottom line, I pulled the trigger yesterday on one with the premium sound package and just love this car.

Traded in my 09 323i, which was a decent enough car, to move up to this model and with all the extras and it was a no brainer. Tons of bells and whistles for sure. Here are a few pics of my new ride.

Glim · 12-23-2011, 04:11 PM

Congratulations!

Real beauty

obert · 12-23-2011, 04:12 PM

Congrats and it looks great

pedrol · 12-23-2011, 04:15 PM

sweet ride - i just picked up my 335is in greer, sc last week... already 530 miles... i'm lovin' every mile!!!!

GmoBmw · 12-23-2011, 04:24 PM

Congrats Man. Real Beauty.

matrix76 · 12-23-2011, 06:32 PM

Hey, thanks for the kinds words guys. Just finished installing the interior LED light kit I received from one of the vendors here. Looks awesome, well worth the money. I am going be installing the OEM alarm system w/shock sensor soon, probably not until after Christmas. Lots to play with, and, lots to learn.

spdy330 · 12-23-2011, 06:53 PM

Congrats!

JBizzle · 12-23-2011, 07:05 PM

Matrix: Great choice - beautiful car. Well done!

Xwahoo · 12-23-2011, 07:09 PM

Yeowwww! Beautiful. You won't regret it.

335 oClock · 12-23-2011, 07:14 PM

congrats!

hoisumguo · 12-23-2011, 07:45 PM

Sweeet, great buy!

-Hoi

SilverII · 12-23-2011, 07:58 PM

nice

gosu · 12-23-2011, 08:31 PM

lookin good!

Bunkei · 12-23-2011, 08:39 PM

Nice!!!

CJ421 · 12-23-2011, 09:24 PM

She is beautiful!!!

BeemerBoy48 · 12-23-2011, 09:58 PM

Hey matrix - I just did the same thing - got a 328xi Exec from Auto West in Richmond. Picked it up yesterday - traded in the X1 I bought 6 weeks ago which I hated.. great new 4 cyl engine performance - but none of the quiet ride and comfort we have come to enjoy from a 3 Series. I previously had a 328xi which I traded in for the X1

matrix76 · 12-23-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemerBoy48

Hey matrix - I just did the same thing - got a 328xi Exec from Auto West in Richmond. Picked it up yesterday - traded in the X1 I bought 6 weeks ago which I hated.. great new 4 cyl engine performance - but none of the quiet ride and comfort we have come to enjoy from a 3 Series. I previously had a 328xi which I traded in for the X1

I agree, the performance is quite good, had a loaner X1 for a week or so. I am sure you are happy going back to the 328xi, this model has to be the all round best of the bunch in the 3 line up. There is nothing missing on the car, it has everything. Also, I already changed out the H8 AE bulbs today to kill the yellow look, just could not live with the stock bulb in there. Only a couple of mods to do and I'll be happy.

Again guys, thanks for the comments, much appreciated.

BeemerBoy48 · 12-25-2011, 04:00 PM

Matrix - what kind of bulbs did you replace the stock with?

matrix76 · 12-25-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemerBoy48

Matrix - what kind of bulbs did you replace the stock with?

I changed out the stock AE H8's with GP Thunder 8500's, I had a pair I removed from my 323 before I traded it in. This is temporary, I have ordered a set of RD's for the final fit. The RD's are not the brightest leds, just going for a clean white look. I'll post pics later.

These are the GP's head on, and it is a cloudy day.

What is also nice about this car is the AE's, as DRL, are standard, no coding required,

Zebra99 · 12-25-2011, 04:18 PM

Awesome car dude, I hope you enjoy every second of it.

I too just picked up my new baby, a 2008 335i vert. It's nice when they come fully loaded!

matrix76 · 12-25-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra99

Awesome car dude, I hope you enjoy every second of it.

I too just picked up my new baby, a 2008 335i vert. It's nice when they come fully loaded!

Totally, with all the bells and whistles it's a whole new car.

Brenzo · 12-25-2011, 05:32 PM

I just picked up the same car yesterday. Had originally test drove this summer, but wasn't ready to commit as I wanted to see what the F30s would look like. While I do like the redesign, I wasn't willing to wait until next fall for an xDrive model that would arrive to a huge wait list with no incentives so I picked up the 328xi and am as happy as could be as this is my first BMW. Drove nearly 150 miles yesterday and loved every minute of it.

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matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Pulled the trigger on a 328xi I was considering waiting for the F30 but the more I thought about it the less I liked the idea of the engine options. So I started looking around and found that there are some pretty good deals on the 2011 328xi Executive models. Bottom line, I pulled the trigger yesterday on one with the premium sound package and just love this car. Traded in my 09 323i, which was a decent enough car, to move up to this model and with all the extras and it was a no brainer. Tons of bells and whistles for sure. Here are a few pics of my new ride. Attached Images __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K Last edited by matrix76; 12-29-2011 at 03:20 PM..
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matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Hey, thanks for the kinds words guys. Just finished installing the interior LED light kit I received from one of the vendors here. Looks awesome, well worth the money. I am going be installing the OEM alarm system w/shock sensor soon, probably not until after Christmas. Lots to play with, and, lots to learn. __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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BeemerBoy48 New Member 6 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 328xi Exec Edition Space grey Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hey matrix - I just did the same thing - got a 328xi Exec from Auto West in Richmond. Picked it up yesterday - traded in the X1 I bought 6 weeks ago which I hated.. great new 4 cyl engine performance - but none of the quiet ride and comfort we have come to enjoy from a 3 Series. I previously had a 328xi which I traded in for the X1
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