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335si · 05-18-2009, 02:50 PM

Hello all,
Well after years of lurking, I finally bit the bullet and purchased my very own 335i. I previously drove a 2000 civic si that was stolen and recovered. However, not much was recovered. See pics below.

Anywho, I had to purchase a car soon and have been looking at everything from 335i, 135i, Mustang Gt, 370z and vw gti. So this weekend I was at the Bimmer dealer and saw a 2007 AW Coupe exactly how I would order it!!!! So, I went ahead and bought it on the spot

I will use the search function, but if any one can forward me to some FAQ about the N54 that would be great. Anything I should check/change that BMW may have skipped over that you all are aware of? the $20 clutch valve?

I will post pictures when I detail it this weekend.

On to the pics of the carnage:

Bimmer007 · 05-18-2009, 02:56 PM

congrats and welcome!!

post pics as soon as you can

you might want to get an alarm or bmw (sos) assist lol

White e90 · 05-18-2009, 02:58 PM

holy sh!t they took everything!..even the doors!

rkick08 · 05-18-2009, 03:03 PM

shyt talk about a strip down! atleast now you have a BMW, welcome.

moveswiftly · 05-18-2009, 03:03 PM

lol
+ the engine? and transmission?

335si · 05-18-2009, 03:09 PM

They were good, but a little stupid as the airbags were left. Airbags can return a good amount of money.

TaTaToothy · 05-18-2009, 03:14 PM

Reminds me of when my '99 Acura Integra GS-R was stolen. They left the body but took the engine, transmission, seats, dashboard, wheels, airbag, just about everything. Fortunately they left my OK Computer CD and Sidi Dominator MTB shoes!

200Duece · 05-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Check the CDV mod in the DIY. you can actually just pop out the piece of plastic that reduces the fluid flow. No Cost.

vgame64 · 05-18-2009, 03:20 PM

Damn. On top of what someone else suggested (Assist + Alarm), you may want to consider Lo-Jack.

Is your area dangerous, or just bad luck?

GL with BMW!

335si · 05-18-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vgame64

Damn. On top of what someone else suggested (Assist + Alarm), you may want to consider Lo-Jack.

Is your area dangerous, or just bad luck?

GL with BMW!

Believe it or not the 1999-2000 Civic Si is a highly desirable car as all the parts fit on to other civics, even previous generations. In addition to being able to sell just about every part, the car is extremely easy to steal, only takes about 1 minute. Just about every 1999-00 Si has been stolen or broken into. I was on 9 years of borrowed time.

ArabianSensation · 05-18-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vgame64

Damn. On top of what someone else suggested (Assist + Alarm), you may want to consider Lo-Jack.

Is your area dangerous, or just bad luck?

GL with BMW!

Lo-Jack is good. I think they guarantee your vehicle is returned within 48 hours.

Craig@SupremePower · 05-18-2009, 03:32 PM

congrats and welcome!

NoMods · 05-18-2009, 04:14 PM

Congrats!

42o · 05-18-2009, 04:21 PM

wow they came up !
but anyways congrats on the new ride and let the modding begin brotha..

mike-y · 05-18-2009, 05:07 PM

Ah, the joys of honda/acura ownership. I had a similar experience with a GSR-swapped 93 hatch (which had an alarm, btw):

and welcome!

DenverJayhawk · 05-18-2009, 05:14 PM

Don't you hate these car stealing oxygen wasters? I really liked that generation Civic Si. At the time, I almost went for one but decided on a 5th Gen Prelude instead

Anyway, congrats on the BMW and welcome.

Tondtar · 05-18-2009, 05:58 PM

I can see why you needed an upgrade

Welcome to the family ...Enjoy your ride.

MCMLXXXIX · 05-18-2009, 06:00 PM

thats sad
but you gotta bimmer now. enjoy it! welcome!

PYSpeed.com · 05-18-2009, 06:06 PM

Looks like they took everything.....

335si · 05-18-2009, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the welcomes!!! I have really been enjoying this car. Every time I see it I can't believe it is mine

No buyer's remorse here.

Lowcruzr · 05-18-2009, 08:36 PM

That's one heck of a way to get a BMW for sure!! Welcome and congrats on your find, but I must correct you; my 99 Si has never been broken into or stolen... yet.

ToadHollow · 05-18-2009, 08:58 PM

One thing I would definitely add to your engine is an OCC (oil catch can). I and many others can attest to their effectiveness in preventing oil from being disbursed throughout unwanted components of our engine(s) ........ namely, the FMIC.

Sorry to see the si go that way .......... I had owned a 1987 Grand National that suffered a similar death.

Congrats on the bimmer & welcome to THE club!

05-18-2009, 02:50 PM	#1
335si Private First Class 15 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	New to the Forums :) Hello all, Well after years of lurking, I finally bit the bullet and purchased my very own 335i. I previously drove a 2000 civic si that was stolen and recovered. However, not much was recovered. See pics below. Anywho, I had to purchase a car soon and have been looking at everything from 335i, 135i, Mustang Gt, 370z and vw gti. So this weekend I was at the Bimmer dealer and saw a 2007 AW Coupe exactly how I would order it!!!! So, I went ahead and bought it on the spot I will use the search function, but if any one can forward me to some FAQ about the N54 that would be great. Anything I should check/change that BMW may have skipped over that you all are aware of? the $20 clutch valve? I will post pictures when I detail it this weekend. On to the pics of the carnage: Last edited by 335si; 09-23-2009 at 11:29 PM..
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Bimmer007 Lieutenant 41 Rep 537 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	congrats and welcome!! post pics as soon as you can you might want to get an alarm or bmw (sos) assist lol
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White e90 Lieutenant 17 Rep 487 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	holy sh!t they took everything!..even the doors!
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rkick08 Major 85 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	shyt talk about a strip down! atleast now you have a BMW, welcome.
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moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	lol + the engine? and transmission? __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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335si Private First Class 15 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	They were good, but a little stupid as the airbags were left. Airbags can return a good amount of money.
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TaTaToothy First Lieutenant 11 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i and 2002 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	Reminds me of when my '99 Acura Integra GS-R was stolen. They left the body but took the engine, transmission, seats, dashboard, wheels, airbag, just about everything. Fortunately they left my OK Computer CD and Sidi Dominator MTB shoes! __________________ 2006 330i - 6MT - Monaco Blue over black and burl walnut - Sport, Premium and Cold Weather packages and Comfort Access 2002 M3 - 6MT - Jet Black over black leather - Xenon, power seats and H/K - no sunroof
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	Check the CDV mod in the DIY. you can actually just pop out the piece of plastic that reduces the fluid flow. No Cost.
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vgame64 Colonel 141 Rep 2,479 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Damn. On top of what someone else suggested (Assist + Alarm), you may want to consider Lo-Jack. Is your area dangerous, or just bad luck? GL with BMW!
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	Ah, the joys of honda/acura ownership. I had a similar experience with a GSR-swapped 93 hatch (which had an alarm, btw): and welcome!
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Don't you hate these car stealing oxygen wasters? I really liked that generation Civic Si. At the time, I almost went for one but decided on a 5th Gen Prelude instead Anyway, congrats on the BMW and welcome. __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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Tondtar 12 yr old Juvie 1078 Rep 881 Posts Drives: His Mom Crazy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Lay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 (RIP in 2011) ... [0.00]	I can see why you needed an upgrade Welcome to the family ...Enjoy your ride.
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	thats sad but you gotta bimmer now. enjoy it! welcome! __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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335si Private First Class 15 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the welcomes!!! I have really been enjoying this car. Every time I see it I can't believe it is mine No buyer's remorse here. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i Cpe AW 6MT - All Stock 1972 Yamaha R5 (350 2-stroke)
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Lowcruzr Colonel 46 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335, '99 Civic Si, BUB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (1)	That's one heck of a way to get a BMW for sure!! Welcome and congrats on your find, but I must correct you; my 99 Si has never been broken into or stolen... yet. Attached Images __________________ '07 E92 335i \|Crimson Red\|Saddle\|ZSP\|ZPP\|PDC\|Heated\|Logic\|Step\|Paddles\| Mods \|Painted Kidneys\|Black Lower Mesh Grills\|Rho-plate\|7500 GP Fogs\|JB3 2.0\|LED Tag Lights\|Rear Fogs\|And maybe some day an M3 Rear Spoiler\|
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ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	One thing I would definitely add to your engine is an OCC (oil catch can). I and many others can attest to their effectiveness in preventing oil from being disbursed throughout unwanted components of our engine(s) ........ namely, the FMIC. Sorry to see the si go that way .......... I had owned a 1987 Grand National that suffered a similar death. Congrats on the bimmer & welcome to THE club! __________________
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