I have been skulking around here for the last two years, trying to gather as much knowledge and giving insight where I can. This is my first BMW out of 13 vehicles I have owned over the last 13 years. I have always been very involved with each one; from Off-Roading to Open Sundays at VIR, I have a very broad knowledge base and try to do all of my own work. I said I was not going to start a project thread until I finished all of my maintenance; there is now light at the end of the tunnel.
I am the third owner of this BMW 330Ci Coupe (US) purchasing it in April of 2012. This car was purchased in Hannau, Germany on July 26, 2004 with a production date of 05/04. The first two previous owners were both Apache pilots in the army with my brother-in-law, and I was actually in Frankfurt for the delivery of my current car, along with my sisters e46 328CiC. I have mixed records for oil changes, but any repair or large maintenance item receipt was retained. There were a few minor issues that were taken care of during the cars first 60,000 miles but on April 17, 2012, I picked up my first BMW that changed my outlook on motoring.
Maintenance:
20,500 Two new rear Michelin pilot sports 255/35/ZR18
27,000 Door edge protector replaced
27,500 Second owner purchases BMW 330Ci Coupe (US)
28,000 Inspection I
45,000 Extended Warranty Purchased (BMW of Austin)
45,000 - FCAB Replaced
45,000 Brake flush + Oil change BMW/Mann
46,500 Oil change BMW/MANN (PO was on deployment 1 year)
47,500 EWS Replaced (electronic drive away protection module)
51,000 (2) Nitto 225/40/ZR18 and (2) Nitto 255/35/ZR18
61,000 Oil Change BMW/Mann
62,500 I took possession of BMW 330Ci Coupe (US)
69,500 Inspection II (minus fuel filter and spark plugs dealer checked)
69,500 Washer Pump
69,500 Coolant flush
70,000 Windshield replacement
72,000 Windshield replacement
74,000 Whaler Thermostat + new coolant
84,000 GAS DISA Rebuild + 1.2 BAR Expansion Tank Cap
84,000 MAF/ICV/TB all cleaned
84,000 Lower intake boot replaced
91,000 Oil change M01/Mann
92,000 Thermostat Map Cooling Activated (tstat broke again)
95,000 VDO Fuel Pump + VR Tank Seal + Mann Fuel Filter + Fuel pump relay purchased
96,000 - Bosch (6) BKR6EQUP
98,000 New F connector and Vacuum hose
98,500 New fog lights; Sylvania 9006
98,500 Oil change M01/Mann Oil Analysis done by Blackstone Labs
99,000 Front grill repainted
99,500 Roundel Replaced
100,000- AFE Dry Stage I intake installed
Mods:
20% Tint all around (PO)
BSW iPod integration kit (removed)
Mat black Kidney Grills
CDV Removed
G.A.S. 1.2 BAR expansion tank cap
Interior LED Kit
Rear License plate LED Kit
AFE Stage 1 Intake (dry)
Whats next 2014:
Cooling System Refresh with Under-drive pulleys
VANOS/VCG/OFHG/CCV
Tune (still in research)
Brakes (still in research)
Suspension (still in research)
Pictures in no particular order
If anyone has any questions feel free to let me know, I have a plethora of datalogs, research, experience and if you needed to benchmark an issue you are having. Enjoy the Drive.
Brian