New to me 335d

spadilla7 · 12-23-2016, 04:44 PM

Hello all. Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I acquired a 2011 335d with 61k back in October of this year. This isn't my first BMW product as I have owned an E30 many years ago, and currently have a 2003 Mini Cooper in the stable. My other German marques that I have owned or own include a B5 Audi A4 Quattro, and a MKIV GTI that is a current project car for my son's first car.

I am never afraid to turn a wrench on any of my cars that we have owned. We love the Germans, and look forward to great service from this one as well.

Peace to all this Christmas Season.

TN335d · 12-23-2016, 05:46 PM

Welcome to the forum.
Merry Christmas to you as well.

335dlci · 12-23-2016, 06:15 PM

Welcome.

chenry · 12-23-2016, 07:52 PM

Welcome - Merry Christmas

Yozh · 12-23-2016, 10:43 PM

Welcome, pictures of your new car would be great. Any plans for the modifications?

babyfaby · 12-24-2016, 06:31 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Merry Xmas to you!

ASBSECU E93 · 12-24-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Yozh

Welcome, pictures of your new car would be great. Any plans for the modifications?

This

spadilla7 · 12-24-2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Yozh

Welcome, pictures of your new car would be great. Any plans for the modifications?

I will take some pictures. As for mods, not planning any as of yet. I am enjoying the car as it is, and making sure everything is running as it should first.

lnxguy · 12-24-2016, 08:39 AM

Welcome! We love pics here

BB_cuda · 12-24-2016, 08:50 AM

We welcome you. Merry Christmas and it appears Santa came early for you. What state do you live in and is that an emission check state for diesels?

spadilla7 · 12-24-2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

We welcome you. Merry Christmas and it appears Santa came early for you. What state do you live in and is that an emission check state for diesels?

We are in Florida.
No emissions checks in this state at all. Is there a back story behind that question?

spadilla7 · 01-06-2017, 05:13 AM

I took a few pics last night of the 335d. Nothing fancy.

spadilla7 · 01-06-2017, 05:14 AM

oh, btw. My tag says E93...total coincidence. Thought it was humorous after I realized it.

lnxguy · 01-06-2017, 07:12 AM

LCB4 Interior? Your car is a twin to mine

floydarogers · 01-06-2017, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by spadilla7

We are in Florida.
No emissions checks in this state at all. Is there a back story behind that question?

Many people advocate removing emissions equipment. Easier (but no less illegal) in no-check states.

spadilla7 · 01-06-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by floydarogers

Many people advocate removing emissions equipment. Easier (but no less illegal) in no-check states.

Oh, okay. I haven't really looked into it. Unless there is a problem with the car in the future, I am not going to really mess with it. This car is still relatively new to me, so I am trying to get all the baseline stuff done, maintenance wise, and then get used to its nuances.

I will tear into it in a month or so to do the CBU whether it needs it or not. I know it hasn't been done, and the dealer has no record of the EGR and DDE update being done. So, I have a to do list.

On the flip side, the car runs good without codes or issues at the moment, knock on wood.

spadilla7 · 01-06-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lnxguy

LCB4 Interior? Your car is a twin to mine

Not sure what LCB4 means, but it is tan with walnut wood. I love the overall look of the car. The rear windows have privacy tint. The fronts are not as dark. It has the aux/usb port in the console, no BT unfortunately. However, I ordered the Carly adapter for BT so I am waiting on that to come from Germany.

lnxguy · 01-06-2017, 02:07 PM

That's the factory code for Beige Dakota Leather

You can check your VIN on bmwvin.com to see the options it's got. Surprised it doesn't have BT streaming, I thought most of the '11s had it.

viatche · 01-06-2017, 02:32 PM

Welcome to the group.

btw - I wish my '11 had BT streaming. Seems to be very poor misstep on BMW's part for this radio setup.

lnxguy · 01-06-2017, 02:34 PM

I don't feel too badly that my '09 doesn't have it either then, lol. Retrofit doesn't seem like that big of a deal however.

Torqu3 · 01-06-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lnxguy

I don't feel too badly that my '09 doesn't have it either then, lol. Retrofit doesn't seem like that big of a deal however.

Throwing on a combox appears to be really easy, and it isn't hard to find a used combox on the electronics forum. One of these days I'll get one. Seems like a rather easy retrofit. For now I'll just stick with my Tune2Air.

Frediesel · 01-09-2017, 10:01 AM

I, too, was surprised about no BT audio. I use a Rockford Fosgate BT adapter (~$30).

12-23-2016, 04:44 PM	#1
spadilla7 New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	New to me 335d Hello all. Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I acquired a 2011 335d with 61k back in October of this year. This isn't my first BMW product as I have owned an E30 many years ago, and currently have a 2003 Mini Cooper in the stable. My other German marques that I have owned or own include a B5 Audi A4 Quattro, and a MKIV GTI that is a current project car for my son's first car. I am never afraid to turn a wrench on any of my cars that we have owned. We love the Germans, and look forward to great service from this one as well. Peace to all this Christmas Season.
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TN335d New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: East Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum. Merry Christmas to you as well.
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12-24-2016, 08:39 AM	#9
lnxguy Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie iTrader: (1)	Welcome! We love pics here __________________ '09 335D
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 765 Rep 3,556 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	We welcome you. Merry Christmas and it appears Santa came early for you. What state do you live in and is that an emission check state for diesels?
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01-06-2017, 05:13 AM	#12
spadilla7 New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I took a few pics last night of the 335d. Nothing fancy. Attached Images __________________ 2011 BMW 335d 2003 Mini Cooper 1999.5 VW GTI 2013 Chevy Cruze
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spadilla7 New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	oh, btw. My tag says E93...total coincidence. Thought it was humorous after I realized it. __________________ 2011 BMW 335d 2003 Mini Cooper 1999.5 VW GTI 2013 Chevy Cruze
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01-06-2017, 07:12 AM	#14
lnxguy Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie iTrader: (1)	LCB4 Interior? Your car is a twin to mine __________________ '09 335D
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lnxguy Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie iTrader: (1)	That's the factory code for Beige Dakota Leather You can check your VIN on bmwvin.com to see the options it's got. Surprised it doesn't have BT streaming, I thought most of the '11s had it. __________________ '09 335D
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viatche ITZ DZL 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: '11 335d Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	Welcome to the group. btw - I wish my '11 had BT streaming. Seems to be very poor misstep on BMW's part for this radio setup.
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lnxguy Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie iTrader: (1)	I don't feel too badly that my '09 doesn't have it either then, lol. Retrofit doesn't seem like that big of a deal however. __________________ '09 335D
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01-09-2017, 10:01 AM	#22
Frediesel Private 8 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 318is Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I, too, was surprised about no BT audio. I use a Rockford Fosgate BT adapter (~$30).
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