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 it.
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
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What's
New
Mileage
December 31, 2009: 164,000 miles
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
Reference Information
How
to change the time
Zaino pics & Underside
of the car pics
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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
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 softtops
available
Of historical interest only...
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: 1/10/05: a
visitor writes that BMW USA is no longer offering the steering
upgrade.
UPDATE 12/6/02: a
visitor writes that BMW USA is still offering the steering
retrofit to owners.
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> |
