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Time to share the Dakar Yellow touring

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5.7K views 22 replies 15 participants last post by  LightgelbTouring  
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Hello. Finally getting a moment to join and introduce this very beautiful and fun to drive factory ordered Dakar Yellow 330xi touring. I purchased it in August on BAT from a very talented BMW expert in Maryland. Him and the previous owner meticulous restored this very rare wagon with extensive body work and respray. Also an M54b30 engine and 6 speed was sourced to upgrade it to 330xi ZHP from the 325xi that it was. The previous owners wanted to create a OEM looking/ driving 330xi Touring. My hats off to them for doing an excellent job!

Car has been fun to discover, coming over from VW Audi world and have enjoyed the back roads with it. It's gotten lots of admiration from people at cars and coffee events here locally.

So far I've only sorted out some rough idle issues and stalling, but will do a few upgrades next year. To add to the ZHP interior i will get a black headliner installed. Also get the rear bumper resprayed and paint correction/ppf/ceramic coating. I'll also look to add a Dynavin head unit as well. It's not going to see any of our salty winter roads for sure!

Looking forward to getting to experience this community and sharing the car's journey during my ownership.
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Thank you! Yep the BAT auction was a good experience. Yes the previous two owners did a great job. I just want to finish a few items they didn't complete. Also there was a small area underneath where a drain failed and needs a little body work. I'm keeping it out if the salt that's for sure.
 
#7 ·
Beautiful! Over the years, I have painted 2 cars yellow. Last is my fave - Toyota FJ Cruiser yellow on our 1987 Vanagon. Looks great.
 
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Dude! What the heck! I need to get a wagon in my life! That thing is awesome! Nice acquisition!

Welcome to the forums! I have used it as an amazing resource for many years. You should be able to find plenty of advice here to have that thing to be your perfect ride. What are your plans with it once you PC it? Any mods in mind?
 
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Thank you! Yes I've already read a bunch of posts on here in a wide range of topics. Well ordered my personalized plates as my first item. Got a quote for a black headliner conversion this spring. Will change out the head unit as well, from eonon to an avin avant 4. Not into the tablet look. After that....S54 engine would be nice.
 
#23 ·
Hello fellow 330xi touring owner!
there arent many of us out there, as only 3006 330xi tourings were made :)

ive got a lightgelb metallic 330xi touring myself. Dakar yellow is certainly as brave if not more brave than lightgelb on a touring :D

keep good care of it, it looks great

is that bumper original? i thought any m-related options werent available on awd e46s?
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