Hi, I'm Angelica from the Bay Area

angelica2905 · 11-23-2006, 03:05 PM

I'm 19 years old about to be 20 and I just bought a white 1999 328i manual transmission in October 2006. I never knew how to drive a manual and I learned using this car. Before I had a 1988 Toyota Camry and I am just LOVING my Bimmer....BIG upgrade. I think the main reason I love it so much is because I paid for all of it. Not like other people my age who drive around their parents car. I just bought a lip spoiler that I didn't install yet and I plan on painting the mouldings, buying new tail lights, and tinting the windows. Does anyone have any suggestions about painting the mouldings? I have a friend who says I can do it myself but I don't know if it would look bad.....any suggestions? Should I just have a professional do it? If so, how much would that cost? I really don't know much about cars and I'm just starting to learn but I know many people here know what their doing.

Also, I'm looking for places near Fremont that specialize in Bimmers because the dealership is sometimes more than a 19 year-old can afford. I had my front brakes replaced recently for $435 at Wheel Works, I had my window regulator replaced at the dealership for a little over $300, I replaced my rack and pinion and my power steering hose replaced at wheel works (forgot how much), and had my drive belts replaced at the dealership. I was wondering if anyone knew a place that's good with Bimmers that's less expensive than the dealership.

Here's a pic of the car now:

I haven't done anything to the exterior yet. This is how it looked when I bought it.

daytonaviolet · 11-23-2006, 03:08 PM

nice color

let me know if you need any modding help.

l2dopel · 11-23-2006, 03:11 PM

welcome to the forum!

cd330 · 11-23-2006, 03:13 PM

Welcome. Look for Mel (BlueCougar), she lives in that area and can point you in the right direction. Actually there are many member in that area with custom modded cars that can help you out. I am sure it is only a matter of time before Mel welcomes you to the forum.

angelica2905 · 11-23-2006, 03:33 PM

Thanks guys.

Stanc3 · 11-23-2006, 03:56 PM

Welcome to the Forums..

328i power!!!!

ZimZimma328Ci · 11-23-2006, 03:59 PM

Welcome! With normal clear corners your white sedan would look much cleaner than with those dark tails

But good luck with everything

TheModCity · 11-23-2006, 04:21 PM

Welcome!

e46brat · 11-23-2006, 04:36 PM

Welcome!

If you're looking for some reliable shops in the Fremont area to have your car worked on, you can search in the regional section. Off the top of my head, VMWerks and Edge Motorworks are some of the best shops out there. They're all great people and know exactly what they're doing.

bmwstephen · 11-23-2006, 04:39 PM

hey you can always vinyl wrap the mouldings, saves you a bunch thats what I did. as for maintanence edge motorworks is the best. im from fremont too!

edit: what a coinkidink, I drove a 1986 toyota celica before it finally broke down and died on me and I ended up buying a 3 series. also if you ever need help from the dealership go to the Service advisor Hope Warner and tell her Stephen recommended you. She is the nicest SA ever, I'm 19 also and she doesnt treat me like crap unlike the other advisors

joehall71 · 11-23-2006, 04:43 PM

Welcome to the WIDE WORLD OF BIMMERS (to be read in a deep resonant voice)

e46brat · 11-23-2006, 07:03 PM

Never mind about Edge Motorworks, just found this out:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=421713

Mart@Euro-Spec · 11-23-2006, 07:57 PM

Mule · 11-23-2006, 08:51 PM

Welcome

bluecougar · 11-24-2006, 02:45 AM

welcome

angelica2905 · 11-24-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZimZimma328Ci

Welcome! With normal clear corners your white sedan would look much cleaner than with those dark tails

But good luck with everything

Ya, that's what I plan on doing but I don't know which one would look better:

or

angelica2905 · 11-24-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwstephen

hey you can always vinyl wrap the mouldings, saves you a bunch thats what I did. as for maintanence edge motorworks is the best. im from fremont too!

edit: what a coinkidink, I drove a 1986 toyota celica before it finally broke down and died on me and I ended up buying a 3 series. also if you ever need help from the dealership go to the Service advisor Hope Warner and tell her Stephen recommended you. She is the nicest SA ever, I'm 19 also and she doesnt treat me like crap unlike the other advisors

Wow, that is a coincidence. You're from Fremont and you're 19.....that'd be funny if we went to the same school. I went to American. Anyway, Hope is the person who took care of me both times I went there....she IS really good.

By the way, thank for the advice.

bmwstephen · 11-24-2006, 12:16 PM

oh i went to irvington, did you by any chance know audrey nakamura she was on the basketball team?

azzy989 · 11-24-2006, 01:34 PM

welcome

SWINFORD · 11-24-2006, 02:16 PM

Welcome

Get theLED taillights the look better IMO

11-23-2006, 03:05 PM	#1
angelica2905 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA (bay area) Posts: 596 My Ride: White 328i sedan View My Garage	Hi, I'm Angelica from the Bay Area I'm 19 years old about to be 20 and I just bought a white 1999 328i manual transmission in October 2006. I never knew how to drive a manual and I learned using this car. Before I had a 1988 Toyota Camry and I am just LOVING my Bimmer....BIG upgrade. I think the main reason I love it so much is because I paid for all of it. Not like other people my age who drive around their parents car. I just bought a lip spoiler that I didn't install yet and I plan on painting the mouldings, buying new tail lights, and tinting the windows. Does anyone have any suggestions about painting the mouldings? I have a friend who says I can do it myself but I don't know if it would look bad.....any suggestions? Should I just have a professional do it? If so, how much would that cost? I really don't know much about cars and I'm just starting to learn but I know many people here know what their doing. Also, I'm looking for places near Fremont that specialize in Bimmers because the dealership is sometimes more than a 19 year-old can afford. I had my front brakes replaced recently for $435 at Wheel Works, I had my window regulator replaced at the dealership for a little over $300, I replaced my rack and pinion and my power steering hose replaced at wheel works (forgot how much), and had my drive belts replaced at the dealership. I was wondering if anyone knew a place that's good with Bimmers that's less expensive than the dealership. Here's a pic of the car now: I haven't done anything to the exterior yet. This is how it looked when I bought it.

11-23-2006, 03:08 PM	#2
daytonaviolet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,608 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	nice color let me know if you need any modding help. __________________

11-23-2006, 03:11 PM	#3
l2dopel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA, California Posts: 407 My Ride: 01' 325i View My Garage	welcome to the forum! __________________

11-23-2006, 03:13 PM	#4
cd330 ModZombie Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dr. Satan's House of Horrors Posts: 32,510 My Ride: manual stl gry 330i View My Garage	Welcome. Look for Mel (BlueCougar), she lives in that area and can point you in the right direction. Actually there are many member in that area with custom modded cars that can help you out. I am sure it is only a matter of time before Mel welcomes you to the forum. __________________

11-23-2006, 03:56 PM	#6
Stanc3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yorba Linda, CA (Orange County) Posts: 8,004 My Ride: 99' JB 328i View My Garage	Welcome to the Forums.. 328i power!!!! __________________ I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. - Albert Einstein - Chad

11-23-2006, 03:33 PM	#5
angelica2905 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA (bay area) Posts: 596 My Ride: White 328i sedan View My Garage	Thanks guys.

11-23-2006, 03:59 PM	#7
ZimZimma328Ci Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,213 My Ride: Mopar View My Garage	Welcome! With normal clear corners your white sedan would look much cleaner than with those dark tails But good luck with everything __________________

11-23-2006, 04:21 PM	#8
TheModCity Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL (The Sunshine State) Posts: 948 My Ride: E46 M3 & C6 View My Garage	Welcome!

11-23-2006, 04:36 PM	#9
e46brat i <3 my e46 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,553 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	Welcome! If you're looking for some reliable shops in the Fremont area to have your car worked on, you can search in the regional section. Off the top of my head, VMWerks and Edge Motorworks are some of the best shops out there. They're all great people and know exactly what they're doing. __________________ Hamann/Euro-Spec/AA/Tein/Work Meister

11-23-2006, 04:39 PM	#10
bmwstephen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 2,067 My Ride: e46 325xi, e30 325is View My Garage	hey you can always vinyl wrap the mouldings, saves you a bunch thats what I did. as for maintanence edge motorworks is the best. im from fremont too! edit: what a coinkidink, I drove a 1986 toyota celica before it finally broke down and died on me and I ended up buying a 3 series. also if you ever need help from the dealership go to the Service advisor Hope Warner and tell her Stephen recommended you. She is the nicest SA ever, I'm 19 also and she doesnt treat me like crap unlike the other advisors Last edited by bmwstephen; 11-23-2006 at 04:49 PM.

11-23-2006, 04:43 PM	#11
joehall71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 343 My Ride: e46 M3 vert, X5 3.0, View My Garage	Welcome to the WIDE WORLD OF BIMMERS (to be read in a deep resonant voice) __________________

11-23-2006, 07:03 PM	#12
e46brat i <3 my e46 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,553 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	Never mind about Edge Motorworks, just found this out: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=421713 __________________ Hamann/Euro-Spec/AA/Tein/Work Meister

11-23-2006, 07:57 PM	#13
Mart@Euro-Spec Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 587 My Ride: 325i View My Garage

11-23-2006, 08:51 PM	#14
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11-24-2006, 02:45 AM	#15
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11-24-2006, 12:16 PM	#18
bmwstephen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 2,067 My Ride: e46 325xi, e30 325is View My Garage	oh i went to irvington, did you by any chance know audrey nakamura she was on the basketball team?

11-24-2006, 01:34 PM	#19
azzy989 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 10,396 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	welcome __________________ -Azlan I want to be like CD330

11-24-2006, 02:16 PM	#20
SWINFORD ///PIITB Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albertville, Alabama Status: Motorboating Posts: 27,499 My Ride: Low Life Marie View My Garage	Welcome Get theLED taillights the look better IMO __________________ Swinford-Hypnotyzd : Dirty South-Swinny \| Hypnotyzd FB \|Tischer BMW\|

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