Welcome!
I
built this site shortly after purchasing my 2001 BMW 330cic
on May 5, 2001. The official name
of the car is a BMW 330ci convertible, but it's easier to say
330cic.
I try to
maintain the type of website that I wanted to find but
couldn't when I was doing research before
buying a 2001 BMW convertible. There
was zero unbiased information available
from actual owners on the Web.
What is a "One-Hour Website?"
I spent an hour
designing and building the original version of this site.
What you're seeing now is v2.0, and it's badly in need
of an update.
Will the Site Continue?
In the spirit of the Web, I'll
try to keep updating the site until I dispose of the car.
NOTE TO ALL: Thank you for all of your emails.
Yes, I still own the car, but it's just been tough balancing
work and play.
Have
questions?
If
there's something non-technical you want to know about
but don't see on the site, let me know by clicking
here.
I am
NOT a mechanic; I work in marketing.
I appreciate general
feedback about the site as well.
Many thanks to
the people who have sent notes thanking me for this
site.
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What's
New
After three months, I've updated the site. Notes on replacing
the rear brakes in April 2009.
Maintenance
Log
In response to a reader request, I've listed in true
anal-retentive fashion when my car has been serviced, plus
some other info.
More
Convertible Top
Problems
Microswitches are to blame
2nd set of tires -
Michelin Pilot A/S Sport
3rd set of tires
- Bridgestone Potenza RE750
4th set of tires
- Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid
Reference Information
How
to change the time on a BMW 330 cic
Zaino pics & Underside
of the car pics
Would I Buy This Car Again?
In a word, yes.
- I've driven the car 160,000+ miles with no major mechanical
or build problems.
- The car is still a blast to drive, especially with
the top down
- It still has one of the fastest fully-automatic tops
available
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Really old
information
BMW windscreen photos
The one accessory that's more of a necessity for drivers (or drivers with passengers
with long hair or who smoke) More BMW windscreen info
Steering Retrofit
NOTE: This only applies to cars built before April
2001. BMW decided to
lighten the steering in the E46 (the designation of the
latest BMW 3-series), the result of which was cars that
drove like a Buick Century. BMW has instituted a FREE
steering retrofit offer. Send them a note via the BMW
North America Owner's Circle Website. If you're buying
a used BMW 330 convertible, you should take this into
consideration.
UPDATE
12/6/02: a visitor writes that
BMW USA is still offering the steering retrofit to owners.
UPDATE:
1/10/05: a visitor writes
that BMW USA is no longer offering the steering upgrade.
Siemens Fan Recall
Update
Yes, they recall the fan again More
Extended Warranty
Purchased extended warranty from Peter Pan BMW in San Mateo
for $399.00 or $300 less than any other dealership. More>
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