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<blockquote data-quote="KL2DC" data-source="post: 162843" data-attributes="member: 3452"><p>Danc...welcome!!</p><p> </p><p>Right on to your questions, then...</p><p> </p><p>1) Mine is a Week 6 2006 build and so far the issues have been very, very minor:</p><p> </p><p>a) Some random subtle creaks/rattles. Could be temperature related. I think all e90s have this to varying degrees.</p><p> </p><p>b) Clicking sound in B-pillar. There is a TSB for this</p><p> </p><p>c) I have an issue with the passenger side sensor mat (my seat bottom is lumpy)-waiting for part from Germany</p><p> </p><p>d) My adapative bi-xenons' gets foggy in rainy conditions. There is a vent at the back of the housing because of the temperature generated by the Xe's. BMW specs say if the fogging clears within 5 minutes of the main lights going on then its within specs. Keeping an eye on this. Also, I have modded my angel eyes a few times so I need to check the seals once more.</p><p> </p><p>Aside from this, no problems whatsoever at 6,500 miles. The car is as solid as a rock and goes through my morning stop-go commute like a champ. Car still brings smiles to my face....</p><p> </p><p>2) Folks who changed to RFT opines that the car seems lighter on its feet and rides better (understandably as RFTs are very heavy). They also reported better fuel economy. As a backup, either you i) keep a full-size spare ii) source a space-saver set (quite hard, ppl haven't found a satisfactory one yet) or iii) get one of those pump-sealant tire fix kit. The best one is the //M Mobility Kit (USD150) or Continental Tire Repair Kit (USD60).</p><p> </p><p>I am still running on RFTs as I am not 100% comfortable with the available solutions. Also, I have a 3 yr insurance policy on them...</p><p> </p><p>3) I think both the 4cyl 320 or the 6cyl 325 will be more than satisfactory for Malaysian driving conditions. Really a personal preference wrt 4cyl or 6cyl. The 320i SE and 325i have identical equipment levels, so pretty much you're paying for the engine. I'd go with the 320i if I were back in Malaysia, for fuel economy reasons. The 325i is a bit on the thirsty side. Also the 6sp Step gears up either engines pretty well if you're concerned about pickup. I think you should test drive the both and determine for yourself.</p><p> </p><p>4) They made a mistake and put my steering on the wrong side, so they gave me a 55% discount LOL j/k. I actually received an 8% discount OTD over MSRP and the dealer gave me a full tanks and BMW mats and the usual chockskies like chrome exhaust tips, keychains, tire valve caps, caps, t-shirt and some BMW detailer spray/car shampoo samples. Also gave me a stack of brochures. That's pretty much it, but I did negotiate a good price of about $500 over cost price on a custom order. </p><p> </p><p>In closing, I must say that I love my e90. Granted the e46 seems more rawer and a little more nimble and intimate but the e90 is a very capable car and more refined, I still surprise people mid-corner. Some people have issues with styling but this is always so, remember when the e36 first came out, the e30 people didn't warm up to it until some time, and now they love it. You really can't hold on to the past forever, the 3er line has moved on in a new direction.</p><p> </p><p>I do agree the interior is a little bland but everything works as it should. The new technology is great (Comfort Braking, start-stop button, Dynamic Cruise, Hill-Hold, FTM, Adaptive lights etc) and the car is safer than its predescesor. </p><p> </p><p>All the best...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KL2DC, post: 162843, member: 3452"] Danc...welcome!! Right on to your questions, then... 1) Mine is a Week 6 2006 build and so far the issues have been very, very minor: a) Some random subtle creaks/rattles. Could be temperature related. I think all e90s have this to varying degrees. b) Clicking sound in B-pillar. There is a TSB for this c) I have an issue with the passenger side sensor mat (my seat bottom is lumpy)-waiting for part from Germany d) My adapative bi-xenons' gets foggy in rainy conditions. There is a vent at the back of the housing because of the temperature generated by the Xe's. BMW specs say if the fogging clears within 5 minutes of the main lights going on then its within specs. Keeping an eye on this. Also, I have modded my angel eyes a few times so I need to check the seals once more. Aside from this, no problems whatsoever at 6,500 miles. The car is as solid as a rock and goes through my morning stop-go commute like a champ. Car still brings smiles to my face.... 2) Folks who changed to RFT opines that the car seems lighter on its feet and rides better (understandably as RFTs are very heavy). They also reported better fuel economy. As a backup, either you i) keep a full-size spare ii) source a space-saver set (quite hard, ppl haven't found a satisfactory one yet) or iii) get one of those pump-sealant tire fix kit. The best one is the //M Mobility Kit (USD150) or Continental Tire Repair Kit (USD60). I am still running on RFTs as I am not 100% comfortable with the available solutions. Also, I have a 3 yr insurance policy on them... 3) I think both the 4cyl 320 or the 6cyl 325 will be more than satisfactory for Malaysian driving conditions. Really a personal preference wrt 4cyl or 6cyl. The 320i SE and 325i have identical equipment levels, so pretty much you're paying for the engine. I'd go with the 320i if I were back in Malaysia, for fuel economy reasons. The 325i is a bit on the thirsty side. Also the 6sp Step gears up either engines pretty well if you're concerned about pickup. I think you should test drive the both and determine for yourself. 4) They made a mistake and put my steering on the wrong side, so they gave me a 55% discount LOL j/k. I actually received an 8% discount OTD over MSRP and the dealer gave me a full tanks and BMW mats and the usual chockskies like chrome exhaust tips, keychains, tire valve caps, caps, t-shirt and some BMW detailer spray/car shampoo samples. Also gave me a stack of brochures. That's pretty much it, but I did negotiate a good price of about $500 over cost price on a custom order. In closing, I must say that I love my e90. Granted the e46 seems more rawer and a little more nimble and intimate but the e90 is a very capable car and more refined, I still surprise people mid-corner. Some people have issues with styling but this is always so, remember when the e36 first came out, the e30 people didn't warm up to it until some time, and now they love it. You really can't hold on to the past forever, the 3er line has moved on in a new direction. I do agree the interior is a little bland but everything works as it should. The new technology is great (Comfort Braking, start-stop button, Dynamic Cruise, Hill-Hold, FTM, Adaptive lights etc) and the car is safer than its predescesor. All the best... [/QUOTE]
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