Ultimate Daily - M-sport E90 330d - 6 Speed Manual


Dale10ellis10

Track E46 M3 / E46 touring / 1 series /
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I'm thinking about selling the best daily driver I've ever owned.

Its a 2006 E90 330d - Rare 6 Speed Manual Gearbox - Full Service History!

- 125k documented miles ( actually low milage for these cars )

- BC Racing coilovers - Camber/castor and damping adjustable

- Brand New Team Dynamic 1.2 Pro Race - 18x9 Square Setup - 20mm rear hub centric spacers

- Brand New Federal RSR Semi Slick's road tyres

- Custom front and rear F series M performance brembo caliper setup from a 2016 car
mated with 335d front discs and 535i rear discs (only e9x in the UK with this conversion)

- E90 M3 - tri stitch steering wheel with piano black inserts ( all buttons fully working )


Has all the best spec and highly desirable spec

- Cruise Control
- Full colour iDrive system ( replaced the iDrive system recently due to a fault )
- Sat Nav
- DAB radio
- Aux play
- Auto Lights
- Auto Wipers
- Auto Dimming Mirrors
- Climate Control
- Full Black Leather
- etc etc

The car has been remapped and had the DPF in the exhaust removed (common issue with the DPF failing on these cars) and is now producing 310bhp and 610nm of torque. Its unbelievably quick for a diesel, the torque is amazing in any gear. It is easy as quick as my E46 M3!

Its extremely comfortable to drive, the suspension is dampening adjustable and on its softest setting its actually softer than the M-sport suspension as standard. It rides extremely well don't be put off by the ride height, its fully functional. It surprises everyone I've had in the car how good it drives considering the way it looks.

There is no scrubbing or rubbing despite the ride height even fully loaded with people and luggage this was an absolute must for me as I wanted to improve the car but not limit its functionality, it also can tackle any speed bump or any road obstacles with ease no underside catching at all, this car has been setup very well. I've spent a lot of time getting the suspension setup to a high standard and I'm now reaping the rewards of this.

It handles like a dream, I've had 4 wheel laser alignment done recently by a specialist that sets up high end supercars so the new tyres will wear evenly and it drives as straight as an arrow.

The brakes are excellent and really provide good feedback. I've read from guys in america its recommended upgrading to the m3 master cylinder with these brakes due to the increased number of pistons per corner but I can't see any need at all, they perform brilliantly.

The pedal feel is excellent, I've had the brake fluid refreshed in the last few month for extra piece of mind. I think the best bit about this car is the brakes, they look fantastic behind the wheels and perform equally as good.

Its truly fantastic to drive leisurely or on a spirited drive equally. This car covers distance better than anything else I've driven. Point to point I can't imagine anything else as capable.

Its excellent on fuel and achieves 40mpg round the town and into the 55's on motorway run. Ive never known a car be such an all rounder and does so many jobs well. I would have this as my only car and be very happy. I'll defiantly regret selling this car, for the money its irreplaceable.

The swirl flaps and all the common 330 issues have been taken care of. Many years of trouble free motoring are ahead of this car.

I've had a number of panels re-painted in the past few months due to stone chips and general wear and tear. Now the car is extreemly tidy with only a very small number of minor imperfections.

The brakes, wheels and tyres have all done less than 1000 miles. The callipers, wheels and tyres are unmarked and as new!

You won't find another e90 like this, its a perfect solution for me as a second car. I don't get bored of driving it daily due to its split personality.

It gets looks everywhere it goes. For value for money I can't think of a better car. What can you buy for this price that will match all its positives!

Tyres are great in both wet and dry, I was worried that putting a performance tyre on this car would maybe ruin it as a daily driver but I could not have been more wrong. There is very little road noise from the tyres and the grip in the dry and the wet is beyond what I was ever expecting. It drives just like a standard car but feels much more solid and planted to the road. I can't stress this enough!

The MOT expires in December but I've no issue putting it in for a fresh 12 month ticket if the price is right, it will fly through a test no issue.

Its got full service history with the last service in the book being 10k ago. Then receipts for filters and fluids thereafter. I've also changed the oil and filter in my short ownership too. You won't need to spend a penny on this car for some time its good to go.

Theres loads of rough and ready poor spec E9x 330d's with automatic box's around for £5-6k - don't be fooled by them, I can't understand why anyone would buy them over this, its false economy. I've seen plenty of poor spec cars with undesirable interiors, no idrive system for the same money as this for sale too!

By all means go look at others before coming to see this, you will realise how good this car is for the age and milage. I'm a BMW enthusiast, having owned 4 330d's previously I like to think I know them very well by now. I also own a number of other BMW's including M cars so you can rest assured I know how to look after these cars.

There's plenty of 335d's knocking about for sale too, horrible auto box and the silly repair bills when stuff breaks every few thousand miles, which it will. If you know your BMW's I'm sure you'll know how bullet proof these 330d's are. The sensible option when buying a powerful 6 cylinder diesel.

I'm in absolutly no rush to sell this car. I know there isn't another as good on sale right now, a good manual 330d is becoming increasing harder to find. They are amazing cars no one sells them! Escpecially in this spec and not forgetting the 4k+ worth of aftermarket parts, this car is an absolute bargain!

I use this car everyday to get to work and back which is only a short drive so the milage won't increase much. The only reason I'm considering selling is I intend to sell a couple of my cars and look at getting an F80 M3 due to my new short commute since changing jobs I really don't need a big mile muncher like this. As much as I love it, its an overkill for my circumstances.

Saying that I don't mind keeping this car till next year if I don't get what I'm looking for, I've turned down so many low ball offers and had a massive amount of interest in the car already. The first person to view this car will buy it.

Any questions please ask, I have lots more photos and can also take more on request. Who ever buys this car will be over the moon with it. I'll regret letting this one go! I'm happy to take anyone out for a long and comprehensive road test to show how sound this car actually is.


Im after £7299 or very nearest offer - reduced on my previous price

07595877154
Located in DL17 postcode - I'll collect anyone from Durham train station for any long distance travellers.

Cheers
Dale.





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