330d - who's going to bring one over?

[wertyu78]

That's right, a 330d. Who's going to bring one over here? We can't resist that sweet sound a turbo 6cyl diesel motor makes, nor the fuel efficiency. These are very cool.

Anyone in the states happen to have one?

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[NoVAphotog]

I want to bring over that Estoril over coral red car BP posted....

But I've thought of this as well.

:drool

[Hermes]

Maybe in 2028

Honestly, you're better off doing a swap from a 335d since it's just a later version of the same engine

[JupiterBMW]

I owned a 328d, does that count?! After driving that, I'd love to have a 330d or 335d. That much torque is fun. :biggrin

[az3579]

These will not pass emissions here, therefore it's a pipe dream.
You'll have to wait until the import timeframe has passed; 25 years I think.

[brettbimmer]

How about an Alpina diesel variant such as the Alpina D3? :drool

[alexandre]

I'll be able to import facelift 330d's in 2 years!!! I wonder how maintenance would be dealt with though - I doubt BMW stocks M57D30 parts in north america lol.

Would love to get one of these. For example: http://www.marche.fr/petite_annonce_auto-occasion-achat-vente-bmw-bmw-serie-3-e46-330d-pack-sport-ref60154451.html :drool

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Or something like this (imola 330dT)

http://imageshack.us/a/img109/9651/mini330dsigpic2.jpg

[Hermes]

Canada has a 15yr import rule, the US is 25yr. It is possible to have them here earlier but the restrictions aren't worth it. Show and display rule for example is something like 150 miles a year

Edit: this is why I shared that petition a while back

[derbo]

Canada has a 15yr import rule, the US is 25yr. It is possible to have them here earlier but the restrictions aren't worth it. Show and display rule for example is something like 150 miles a year

Edit: this is why I shared that petition a while back

Show in display rule is 2500 miles a year but 330d won't pass the prerequisites.

http://www.showordisplay.com/2014/11/eligible-and-not-eligible-vehicles.html

[slater]

I'll be able to import facelift 330d's in 2 years!!! I wonder how maintenance would be dealt with though - I doubt BMW stocks M57D30 parts in north america lol.

Would love to get one of these. For example: http://www.marche.fr/petite_annonce_auto-occasion-achat-vente-bmw-bmw-serie-3-e46-330d-pack-sport-ref60154451.html :drool

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Or something like this (imola 330dT)

http://imageshack.us/a/img109/9651/mini330dsigpic2.jpg

ding ding! that imola 330dT is right on the money! i'd love one of those. two years... shall we bring two over? :)

peter

[slater]

here's two that look pretty nice! the blue one is one i would definitely go for:

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-330-m-sportpaket-ii-volleder-harman-kardon-navi-gerlingen/198968561.html?lang=en&pageNumber=4&action=eyeCatcher&__lp=6&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&makeModelVariant1.modelId=15&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&minFirstRegistrationDate=2002-01-01&maxFirstRegistrationDate=2005-12-31&transmissions=MANUAL_GEAR&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&categories=EstateCar

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-330d-touring-herzebrock-clarh/201465946.html?lang=en&pageNumber=3&__lp=6&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&makeModelVariant1.modelId=15&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&minFirstRegistrationDate=2002-01-01&maxFirstRegistrationDate=2005-12-31&transmissions=MANUAL_GEAR&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&categories=EstateCar&noec=1

peter

[alexandre]

here's two that look pretty nice! the blue one is one i would definitely go for:

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-330-m-sportpaket-ii-volleder-harman-kardon-navi-gerlingen/198968561.html?lang=en&pageNumber=4&action=eyeCatcher&__lp=6&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&makeModelVariant1.modelId=15&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&minFirstRegistrationDate=2002-01-01&maxFirstRegistrationDate=2005-12-31&transmissions=MANUAL_GEAR&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&categories=EstateCar

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-330d-touring-herzebrock-clarh/201465946.html?lang=en&pageNumber=3&__lp=6&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&makeModelVariant1.modelId=15&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&minFirstRegistrationDate=2002-01-01&maxFirstRegistrationDate=2005-12-31&transmissions=MANUAL_GEAR&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&categories=EstateCar&noec=1

peter

Very nice! The ones in France are cheaper though - 3,500-4,000 € seems to be the going rate. We could buy 4-5 of them and flip them here haha.

[az3579]

I wonder if... it can get imported to Canada and then back to the States... :shifty
I know people import cars from Canada occasionally...

[alexandre]

Or incorporate in ontario, make it a company car, and drive it in CT on ON plates :shifty

I know 'muricans go through the land of maple syrup a lot to get euro-spec E36 M3's into the land of freedom.

[slater]

Very nice! The ones in France are cheaper though - 3,500-4,000 € seems to be the going rate. We could buy 4-5 of them and flip them here haha.

you laugh, but.... i think it merits further looking into. :)

peter

[alexandre]

Maybe in 2028

Honestly, you're better off doing a swap from a 335d since it's just a later version of the same engine

Do they share a lot of parts ? I'd consider it seriously if it won't be a PITA to fix stuff on the D30.

[Rovert]

Oops I saw plenty of them in the last two weeks. Sorry I didn't bring one back. I'd be over my allowed no tax import threshold. LOL

[alexandre]

2003 330dT, 6MT silver gray on Alcantara, navigation, ZHP suspension, M-tech II and black cube. :biggrin

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/233486DSC02116.jpg

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/394085DSC02130.jpg

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/176140DSC02133.jpg

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/930095DSC02118.jpg

[wertyu78]

2003 330dT, 6MT silver gray on Alcantara, navigation, ZHP suspension, M-tech II and black cube. :biggrin

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/233486DSC02116.jpg

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/394085DSC02130.jpg

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/176140DSC02133.jpg

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/930095DSC02118.jpg

Drooooooooooooool


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[alexandre]

Drooooooooooooool


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http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/902991DSC02123.jpg

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/287018duobmw002.jpg

[wertyu78]

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/902991DSC02123.jpg

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/287018duobmw002.jpg

Perfect DD. I must have one.


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[alexandre]

Perfect DD. I must have one.


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Reading french BMW forums right now. People are reporting 650-700-mile tanks on 6-speed 330dT's. :eyetwitch

[Rovert]

That's it? I expected more. LOL

[wertyu78]

Reading french BMW forums right now. People are reporting 650-700-mile tanks on 6-speed 330dT's. :eyetwitch

Jeebus. That's awesome. Link to said French forum?


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[alexandre]

Jeebus. That's awesome. Link to said French forum?


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forum-bmw.fr and 6enligne.net

[wertyu78]

forum-bmw.fr and 6enligne.net

Awesome, thanks.


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[slater]

Reading french BMW forums right now. People are reporting 650-700-mile tanks on 6-speed 330dT's. :eyetwitch

DANG. are you fluent in french, alex? perhaps you can broker the deal for me. :)

peter

[Rovert]

^ He's my translator when Google Translate fails. His English is a little iffy at times, but his French is flawless. ;)

[pilotnick1203]

Someone import one!

[az3579]

^ He's my translator when Google Translate fails. His English is a little iffy at times, but his French is flawless. ;)

His English is fine :shifty


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[pilotnick1203]

I'll be able to import facelift 330d's in 2 years!!! I wonder how maintenance would be dealt with though - I doubt BMW stocks M57D30 parts in north america lol.

Would love to get one of these. For example: http://www.marche.fr/petite_annonce_auto-occasion-achat-vente-bmw-bmw-serie-3-e46-330d-pack-sport-ref60154451.html :drool

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Or something like this (imola 330dT)

http://imageshack.us/a/img109/9651/mini330dsigpic2.jpg

I'm curious about the blue interior, 10/10


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[CJW2OO4]

I think that blue one is my favorite e46 I've seen to date


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