Finally picked up my e90 over the weekend at Pacific! Got a great deal on a TiSilver/Alum/Blk 'ette with Sport and 6spd - about $1700 over invoice - frankly, this was the last 330i manual in Southern California - I think there was one left up in SF.

I was really considering on waiting for the 325iT but after test-driving the 330, I was hooked! plus I heard BMW delayed the production of the e91 tourings... ? Any truth to this?

Anyways, I absolutely love this car and don't regret waiting for the iT one bit! - I'm coming from an 02 330 Step which I totaled ! -- this is my first manual since my '98 Jetta. I'm still getting used to the engagement points but wow what a difference a manual makes. My 1st-2nd shift is a bit inconsistent but I'm sure with practice, it'll get smoother. Been varying speeds and brake pressure during break-in - can't wait until I hit the 1200mi mark!

I'll post pics soon - if anyone had any reservations about Leatherette, trust me, the seats grab you like glue + it's very hard to tell Leather for 'ette on dark interiors.

Just want to thank everyone at Bimmerfest - this site is indispensable when it comes to anything and everything BMW. Can't even tell you how many hours/days I spent researching past threads and posts! Keep up the great work with the site!

Cheers

-duo