New to the Game 2006 330ci

omroalansari · 10-12-2012, 10:35 PM

Hi future friends. I'm from Melbourne, Australia.
I recently purchased a 2006 silver 330ci Msport convertible. It is my first ever car and as you can imagine I am over the moon with it.
It has done 90000km and was on lease to its previous owner. The dealership I bought it from will provide me with full servicing records and claims they have just replaced brake pads, spark plugs and something else small that eludes my memory.
After that introduction, I am just here to ask for any advice from this seemingly experienced community.
I have read about roof top issues, mainly electrical? Any advice as to how to deal with this if it occurs or how to help prevention.
I have not read of many mechanical issues however, any advice when it comes to driving or servicing to keep the apple of my eye in mint condition?
Any advice related to maintaining the leather interior and how I should go about cleaning the car both internally and externally (soft roof)?
And perhaps any advice for a teenager owning his first second hand 3series?
Many thanks in advance and I apologise if I sound novice, because I am. Hope to hear from you guys now and in the future.

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omroalansari · 10-12-2012, 10:36 PM

The car and myself

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E46_330i_Stud · 10-12-2012, 10:42 PM

Congrats and welcome!

As far as advice goes, maintenance, drive smart, maintenance, take a driving course, maintenance, then mods. Lol Hopefully I made it clear enough.

Chewy · 10-12-2012, 10:50 PM

Join and introduce yourself in the Australia section mate. We got quite a fair few fanatics in Melbourne. There's also like meets every two weeks.

omroalansari · 10-12-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46_330i_Stud

Congrats and welcome!

As far as advice goes, maintenance, drive smart, maintenance, take a driving course, maintenance, then mods. Lol Hopefully I made it clear enough.

Certainly, is there any maintenance I can do at home? Keeping in mind I am no expert or must I see a mechanic? Do you mind if I ask how a driving course might help? And finally what sort of modifications are you referring to? Thank you!

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omroalansari · 10-12-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

Join and introduce yourself in the Australia section mate. We got quite a fair few fanatics in Melbourne. There's also like meets every two weeks.

Thanks a lot. I'll check it out

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Nickvjr · 10-12-2012, 10:54 PM

Beautiful Vert! There are some great threads on convertible top maintenance in the Vert section. Once you drop that top you'll wonder how you drove with it up!

Congrats and welcome!

omroalansari · 10-12-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickvjr

Beautiful Vert! There are some great threads on convertible top maintenance in the Vert section. Once you drop that top you'll wonder how you drove with it up!

Congrats and welcome!

Nice, thank you!

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Chewy · 10-12-2012, 11:00 PM

You can start here.

Mechanic: worx automotive in Brunswick. He's a sponsor.

Do a full fluid flush and replace filters.

Flush your engine oil and replace oil filter no more than 12500km. NOT a service once in 25k km like the service indicator says.

Leatherique for leather maintenance

Raggtopp for soft top maintenance.

omroalansari · 10-12-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

You can start here.

Mechanic: worx automotive in Brunswick. He's a sponsor.

Do a full fluid flush and replace filters.

Flush your engine oil and replace oil filter no less than 12500km. NOT a service once in 25k km like the service indicator says.

Leatherique for leather maintenance

Raggtopp for soft top maintenance.

Appreciate that.

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billyp · 10-13-2012, 04:25 AM

first don't worry about issues and enjoy, overall these cars are pretty bulletproof, just getting it serviced at the indicated intervals by a good indy will keep you on top of most issues, great cars and you will enjoy it with roof down in the oz sunshine

omroalansari · 10-13-2012, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyp

first don't worry about issues and enjoy, overall these cars are pretty bulletproof, just getting it serviced at the indicated intervals by a good indy will keep you on top of most issues, great cars and you will enjoy it with roof down in the oz sunshine

Any recommendation on service intervals? I know it's usually 6 months, shorter in my case? Thank you very much although it's not as sunny in Melbourne as people might think!

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billyp · 10-13-2012, 01:08 PM

It all depends on what mileage you do, when you turn on the ignition it will tell you how many miles to next service and what service is needed(oil service -service1-service 2), this gets reset by the garage that does the service

omroalansari · 10-13-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyp

It all depends on what mileage you do, when you turn on the ignition it will tell you how many miles to next service and what service is needed(oil service -service1-service 2), this gets reset by the garage that does the service

Thank you

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johnrando · 10-13-2012, 07:22 PM

Welcome. What everybody else said, plus check when the coolant expansion tank was changed. That's the weakest spot on these cars and those can go at any time once the mileage gets piled on them.

Vandyinc · 10-13-2012, 07:46 PM

Welcome to the topless life! Raggtop cleaner and protectant for the top and Definitely check on that expansion tank.

omroalansari · 10-13-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrando

Welcome. What everybody else said, plus check when the coolant expansion tank was changed. That's the weakest spot on these cars and those can go at any time once the mileage gets piled on them.

I wIll check as soon as I can! Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandyinc

Welcome to the topless life! Raggtop cleaner and protectant for the top and Definitely check on that expansion tank.

Thank you, good to be here.

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fmzip · 10-14-2012, 10:21 AM

Welcome to the group!

BMWFanatic85 · 10-17-2012, 08:18 PM

welcome welcome!! =)

dknightd · 10-17-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrando

Welcome. What everybody else said, plus check when the coolant expansion tank was changed. That's the weakest spot on these cars and those can go at any time once the mileage gets piled on them.

Is there a date code on them someplace? Easy to find? Where?

10-12-2012, 10:35 PM	#1
omroalansari Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 28 My Ride: 2006 BMW 330ci View My Garage	New to the Game 2006 330ci Hi future friends. I'm from Melbourne, Australia. I recently purchased a 2006 silver 330ci Msport convertible. It is my first ever car and as you can imagine I am over the moon with it. It has done 90000km and was on lease to its previous owner. The dealership I bought it from will provide me with full servicing records and claims they have just replaced brake pads, spark plugs and something else small that eludes my memory. After that introduction, I am just here to ask for any advice from this seemingly experienced community. I have read about roof top issues, mainly electrical? Any advice as to how to deal with this if it occurs or how to help prevention. I have not read of many mechanical issues however, any advice when it comes to driving or servicing to keep the apple of my eye in mint condition? Any advice related to maintaining the leather interior and how I should go about cleaning the car both internally and externally (soft roof)? And perhaps any advice for a teenager owning his first second hand 3series? Many thanks in advance and I apologise if I sound novice, because I am. Hope to hear from you guys now and in the future. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Bimmer App

10-12-2012, 10:36 PM	#2
omroalansari Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 28 My Ride: 2006 BMW 330ci View My Garage	The car and myself Sent from my GT-I9300 using Bimmer App Attached Thumbnails

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E46_330i_Stud Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,891 My Ride: 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT View My Garage	Congrats and welcome! As far as advice goes, maintenance, drive smart, maintenance, take a driving course, maintenance, then mods. Lol Hopefully I made it clear enough. __________________ 1995 325i 5mt ArcticGrey/Dove - SOLD 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT SilberGrau/Black - SOLD 2001 330i M-Sport 5MT StaulGrau/Grey - SOLD 1992 Accord LX Sedan 275k miles all original - DAILY 2002 Chevy Suburban LT Autoride - TOY HAULER 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT - RACE TRUCK!

10-12-2012, 10:50 PM	#4
Chewy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,717 My Ride: '03 LSB M3 Vert SMG View My Garage	Join and introduce yourself in the Australia section mate. We got quite a fair few fanatics in Melbourne. There's also like meets every two weeks. __________________

10-12-2012, 10:54 PM	#7
Nickvjr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 170 My Ride: 2004 330Ci Conv. View My Garage	Beautiful Vert! There are some great threads on convertible top maintenance in the Vert section. Once you drop that top you'll wonder how you drove with it up! Congrats and welcome! __________________ -Nickvjr 2004 BMW 330Ci Convertible

10-12-2012, 11:00 PM	#9
Chewy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,717 My Ride: '03 LSB M3 Vert SMG View My Garage	You can start here. Mechanic: worx automotive in Brunswick. He's a sponsor. Do a full fluid flush and replace filters. Flush your engine oil and replace oil filter no more than 12500km. NOT a service once in 25k km like the service indicator says. Leatherique for leather maintenance Raggtopp for soft top maintenance. __________________ Last edited by Chewy; 10-13-2012 at 03:35 AM.

10-13-2012, 04:25 AM	#11
billyp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 76 My Ride: alpina b3s vert 3.4 View My Garage	first don't worry about issues and enjoy, overall these cars are pretty bulletproof, just getting it serviced at the indicated intervals by a good indy will keep you on top of most issues, great cars and you will enjoy it with roof down in the oz sunshine __________________

10-13-2012, 01:08 PM	#13
billyp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 76 My Ride: alpina b3s vert 3.4 View My Garage	It all depends on what mileage you do, when you turn on the ignition it will tell you how many miles to next service and what service is needed(oil service -service1-service 2), this gets reset by the garage that does the service __________________ Last edited by billyp; 10-13-2012 at 01:08 PM.

10-13-2012, 07:22 PM	#15
johnrando Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 854 My Ride: '06 330 CIC ZHP View My Garage	Welcome. What everybody else said, plus check when the coolant expansion tank was changed. That's the weakest spot on these cars and those can go at any time once the mileage gets piled on them. __________________ John '06 330 Cic ZHP Southern California ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/Black Cube, NAV AA Tune, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf. Air Intake, H&R Touring Cup Kit, H&R Spacers, UUC TSE3 Exhaust, Dinan STEP software DICE Ipod, Parrot/Connects2 Bluetooth, StealthOne Valentine Module, Hardwired V1 BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod

10-13-2012, 07:46 PM	#16
Vandyinc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 130 My Ride: 2000 323 Cic View My Garage	Welcome to the topless life! Raggtop cleaner and protectant for the top and Definitely check on that expansion tank. __________________ Done:FCABs, OFHG, CCV, Cooling Sytem refresh. Yet to do:Transmission fluid & filter, Shocks & Struts, Coolantsnitch, VCG

10-14-2012, 10:21 AM	#18
fmzip Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,813 My Ride: 2001 330cic & 530i View My Garage	Welcome to the group! __________________ *Fran* *2001 330cic ESS TS2 Supercharger* Follow me on Flickr My Car is for sale

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BMWFanatic85 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 27 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	welcome welcome!! =)

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