Got my 330i over the weekend

330Inewbie · 01-23-2006, 08:52 AM

Picked it up on Saturday. saph black/beige ette, comfort, bmw assist/bluetooth, and fold down rears. Sorry no sports package, don't hate on me, all you fanatics out there

So far I love it, I really love the comfort access though. It is so nice to just shut the door and touch the door handle, and the car is locked. the Bluetooth is awesome too, calls are crystal clear, the integration was seamless, I love making calls in my 330i.

One concern is that I detected what seemed like a burning smell from the engine, it is mild though, is that normal for a bimmer? I came from a few used Honda Accords. Last night, drove home for about 30 miles, it was 37 degrees out, and when I parked it in the driveway, there was smoke or steam coming out of the front grill. It was also raining out, so maybe because of the combination of the temperature and the condensation? I popped the hood and nothing looked abnormal to me. I will keep a close eye on it, maybe this is normal for a Bimmer, or maybe its the breaking in process of a new engine? I picked the baby up with 2 miles on it! Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Well, I plan on getting it fully detailed this coming week, I hope its not too late to seal it up from the elements, even though it has already rained on it. I also plan on getting 35% all around the car.

One of the first flaw I've noticed about it though is that it seems too easy for someone else to change the memory presets for the car. My sister sat in it to check it out, and was adjusting the seats, and accidentally hit the memory button and then the 1 button and changed my configuration. I wish the memory buttons were not RIGHT NEXT to the seat adjustment buttons. Is there a way to configure the presets so that it is not so easy to change??

vladinecko · 01-23-2006, 09:30 AM

congrats on your new car!

i think the burning smell is common for E90s, unless you have a manual tranny and are burning the clutch. but yeah, i noticed that smell in every E90 i drove so i hope it's something normal.

as far as the memory seats, i've never had the problem so can't help you there...

croaker · 01-23-2006, 09:31 AM

Congrats on the new car.

I also noticed the smell at first. It seems common.

-Croaker

jflecha · 01-23-2006, 09:46 AM

Chances are certain components in the engine bay havent been heat broken yet, I like that 'HEAT BROKEN'.
It happened with my last car and my E90, it should go away pretty quickly after you put some miles on the car.

Steve P. · 01-23-2006, 09:54 AM

Most new Cars will smell like that for the first few kilometers, or miles for you guys in the States

volsfan0911 · 01-23-2006, 09:57 AM

Cosmoline burning off? Very common on new cars - should go away shortly. Also, there will be some lubrication probably from fasteners, etc. that will burn off as well. Every new car I've owned to some extent had that and it is temporary.

Schweitzer · 01-23-2006, 01:31 PM

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Sorry no sports package, don't hate on me, all you fanatics out there.

Hey, I wouldn't hate on you. It's just what I'd expect from a car with Leatherette as opposed to real Leather! lol
Congratulations on your new ride!!

BMW0 · 01-23-2006, 08:21 PM

Congratulazioni lei nuovo tre serie be en vu!

Park2670 · 01-23-2006, 08:50 PM

Every new car I have ever started at the dealership has that smell. I have gotten used to it, must be some part of the break-in process. It seems as if the Mini Cooper S has the biggest smell, but goes away quickly.

Work for BMW dealership BTW

StewtheBassman · 01-23-2006, 08:53 PM

I get the steam after stopping the car in the rain or the Aqua Jet car wash.

BTW Congrats!!!!!!!!

bimmerchild · 01-23-2006, 09:15 PM

Any particular reason you got leatherette. I got leatherette in my 330 and know regret it. You cannot slide in leatherette...you feel like you are stuck to the seats...

visor · 01-23-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerchild

Any particular reason you got leatherette. I got leatherette in my 330 and know regret it. You cannot slide in leatherette...you feel like you are stuck to the seats...

Speaking for myself only, but I love how the leatherette grips my butt when I'm flying around corners!

With time, though, the leatherette becomes not so grippy...

My commute is quite short, around 15-20 minutes each way, so I'm not finding my butt sweating much on leatherette. Anyone with commutes longer than 30 minutes or in warmer/hotter weather will probably appreciate the "breathability" of leather vs. leatherette.

David328M-Sport · 01-23-2006, 11:43 PM

Congrats on your new car. A wonderful machine.

I am very familiar with the new car smell from the interior like everyone else, but not to cause you anguish, I have never experienced a new car burning smell. My only experience with bad car smells was when I had my manual e36 and 46 cars and drove them hard. Bad smell then. With steptronic, no bad smell.

I'm sure it's like the others have posted. Should be OK after you put a few kays (miles) on the clock. Let engine parts settle & mesh etc.

All the best.

CALIF65GM · 01-23-2006, 11:49 PM

I've had a smell too. In fact today it's the first time that I really haven't smelled it in the garage after pulling it in at night.

In fact I saw smoke/steam coming off the body while I was washing the car this weekend.

puck724 · 01-24-2006, 01:26 AM

congrats on the new car. the smell should go away, i think i remember whiffing sort of a burn smell but i very soon forgot it...yay for another 330 w/out ZSP..lol

330Inewbie · 01-24-2006, 07:53 AM

I just didn't think it was worth the money to upgrade to Premium for Leather. I've read leatherette is more durable than Leather and it dosen't get that cracking/creasing look after some wear. As far as comfort and feel of the 'ette, I came from cloth upholstery, so, it is a huge upgrade already. Anyhow, the money I saved on Leather, I put into Comfort Access, and it rocks! The 'ette feels fine to me, no complaints on that. Its all about personal taste.

Thanks for everyone's feedback on the engine smell though. Just a little thing inquiry though, I can hear a little wind noise from my moonroof while driving above 65-70 mph. Do you guys/gals get that with your car? Oddly, I did not notice the windnoise until Monday, and I picked up the car on Saturday. I keep reopening and closing the moonroof thinking it did not shut tightly. Is it just me?

Jdar330 · 01-24-2006, 04:11 PM

Steam coming from the grill when you stopped. You got yourself a Hot Ride, bud. Happy trails

noflash · 01-24-2006, 04:44 PM

Congrats!

Sounds pretty sport to me, 6MT -- correct?

I think I'd prefer a non-sport 330i over my sport 325i -- My big back has no love for those seats!

01-23-2006, 08:52 AM	#1
330Inewbie Private 7 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: arlington, va iTrader: (0)	Got my 330i over the weekend Picked it up on Saturday. saph black/beige ette, comfort, bmw assist/bluetooth, and fold down rears. Sorry no sports package, don't hate on me, all you fanatics out there So far I love it, I really love the comfort access though. It is so nice to just shut the door and touch the door handle, and the car is locked. the Bluetooth is awesome too, calls are crystal clear, the integration was seamless, I love making calls in my 330i. One concern is that I detected what seemed like a burning smell from the engine, it is mild though, is that normal for a bimmer? I came from a few used Honda Accords. Last night, drove home for about 30 miles, it was 37 degrees out, and when I parked it in the driveway, there was smoke or steam coming out of the front grill. It was also raining out, so maybe because of the combination of the temperature and the condensation? I popped the hood and nothing looked abnormal to me. I will keep a close eye on it, maybe this is normal for a Bimmer, or maybe its the breaking in process of a new engine? I picked the baby up with 2 miles on it! Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Well, I plan on getting it fully detailed this coming week, I hope its not too late to seal it up from the elements, even though it has already rained on it. I also plan on getting 35% all around the car. One of the first flaw I've noticed about it though is that it seems too easy for someone else to change the memory presets for the car. My sister sat in it to check it out, and was adjusting the seats, and accidentally hit the memory button and then the 1 button and changed my configuration. I wish the memory buttons were not RIGHT NEXT to the seat adjustment buttons. Is there a way to configure the presets so that it is not so easy to change??
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vladinecko Brigadier General 285 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	congrats on your new car! i think the burning smell is common for E90s, unless you have a manual tranny and are burning the clutch. but yeah, i noticed that smell in every E90 i drove so i hope it's something normal. as far as the memory seats, i've never had the problem so can't help you there... __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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01-23-2006, 09:31 AM	#3
croaker First Lieutenant 56 Rep 340 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new car. I also noticed the smell at first. It seems common. -Croaker __________________ E90 330i Monaco Blue, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Six Speed, Aluminum Pedals, M-Shifter, Sport Package, Premium Package, Winter Package, Comfort Access, Navigation Holding a space for Racing Green Lotus Elise
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jflecha Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 06 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	Chances are certain components in the engine bay havent been heat broken yet, I like that 'HEAT BROKEN'. It happened with my last car and my E90, it should go away pretty quickly after you put some miles on the car. __________________ Tit-Silver 330i/STEP/SP/PP/CWP
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Steve P. Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2006 M Coupe, 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Most new Cars will smell like that for the first few kilometers, or miles for you guys in the States
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volsfan0911 Private First Class 28 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2017 VW GTI Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (0)	Cosmoline burning off? Very common on new cars - should go away shortly. Also, there will be some lubrication probably from fasteners, etc. that will burn off as well. Every new car I've owned to some extent had that and it is temporary.
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BMW0 Colonel 241 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Congratulazioni lei nuovo tre serie be en vu! __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Every new car I have ever started at the dealership has that smell. I have gotten used to it, must be some part of the break-in process. It seems as if the Mini Cooper S has the biggest smell, but goes away quickly. Work for BMW dealership BTW
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StewtheBassman Major General 201 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I get the steam after stopping the car in the rain or the Aqua Jet car wash. BTW Congrats!!!!!!!! __________________
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bimmerchild Private First Class 11 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 06 330iSport Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Any particular reason you got leatherette. I got leatherette in my 330 and know regret it. You cannot slide in leatherette...you feel like you are stuck to the seats... __________________ 08 BMW 335i Cabrio ED (June 2008 - yes - managed to sell the first and do another ED) 07 BMW 335i Cabrio ED (May 2007) 06 SG 330i - SP - Stick - sold 03 BMW 325cic - retired - 04 MB c230K - retired - girl's car...
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats on your new car. A wonderful machine. I am very familiar with the new car smell from the interior like everyone else, but not to cause you anguish, I have never experienced a new car burning smell. My only experience with bad car smells was when I had my manual e36 and 46 cars and drove them hard. Bad smell then. With steptronic, no bad smell. I'm sure it's like the others have posted. Should be OK after you put a few kays (miles) on the clock. Let engine parts settle & mesh etc. All the best. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	I've had a smell too. In fact today it's the first time that I really haven't smelled it in the garage after pulling it in at night. In fact I saw smoke/steam coming off the body while I was washing the car this weekend. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock Last edited by CALIF65GM; 01-23-2006 at 11:51 PM.. Reason: more info
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	congrats on the new car. the smell should go away, i think i remember whiffing sort of a burn smell but i very soon forgot it...yay for another 330 w/out ZSP..lol __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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01-24-2006, 07:53 AM	#16
330Inewbie Private 7 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: arlington, va iTrader: (0)	I just didn't think it was worth the money to upgrade to Premium for Leather. I've read leatherette is more durable than Leather and it dosen't get that cracking/creasing look after some wear. As far as comfort and feel of the 'ette, I came from cloth upholstery, so, it is a huge upgrade already. Anyhow, the money I saved on Leather, I put into Comfort Access, and it rocks! The 'ette feels fine to me, no complaints on that. Its all about personal taste. Thanks for everyone's feedback on the engine smell though. Just a little thing inquiry though, I can hear a little wind noise from my moonroof while driving above 65-70 mph. Do you guys/gals get that with your car? Oddly, I did not notice the windnoise until Monday, and I picked up the car on Saturday. I keep reopening and closing the moonroof thinking it did not shut tightly. Is it just me?
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01-24-2006, 04:11 PM	#17
Jdar330 New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Steam coming from the grill when you stopped. You got yourself a Hot Ride, bud. Happy trails
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noflash Captain Caveman 150 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Congrats! Sounds pretty sport to me, 6MT -- correct? I think I'd prefer a non-sport 330i over my sport 325i -- My big back has no love for those seats! __________________ E90 325i Monaco Blue, Black Leatherette, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenon, Sat Prep, 18" BBS RGR Mods: Polorized Film for Business CD, added lumbar, rock chip on hood
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