5 Quirks & Hidden Features of The BMW E90

[@Misterlikeseverythin]

Hidden feature: car from 2005 looks newer than a brand new VW.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Hahahaha facts

[@AquaStevae]

I really liked the last two. I knew about the others, but didn't know about the holding on a hill, or the tach match gear changing. I happen to have a six speed, so this is excellent!!!

[@TheDonz]

love my E90, had it for 6 years and been reliable as hell, want to upgrade but love my E90 too much

[@callumwhite35]

Good solid car

[@Chowbizful]

Too small for americans

[@vinithjeyachandran7331]

I thought I was rev-matching the car perfectly.... rip the dream

[@JDCarsChannel]

hahahaha

[@j.p.8595]

i think the car is only releasing the throttle when you depress the clutch pedal while on cruise control. Correct me if im wrong, but I highly doubt the car will rev match for you on downshifts.

[@screekid]

Pan The Man it doesn't obviously it's only going up the gears

[@munkhtulgacharles2133]

hahhaah

[@gabrieles02]

That's so useful! I own one and I never knew about the uphill/downhill brake hold feature so I've always used a hand break. Thanks a lot!

[@JDCarsChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheLilBear]

Those fake M stripes on the grill hurt.

[@dflex4180]

Why do ppl do this

[@thetaontherise1472]

@@dflex4180 what hate on some one else success. Your both hating asses let the man live and enjoy his car

[@thetaontherise1472]

Your hating ass comment is what hurts. Let the man live. Damn I hate people that brings a black cloud to someone else’s sunshine

[@trustxfame4821]

They do and I have them on my car but it’s because it’s a real factory built msport car, from factory it has m badges in the interior of the car such as the steering wheel and the manual 6 speed shifter so why not put it on the grill because it is a m car

[@Eyeballpaul84]

If its a genuine m sport why would it hurt??

[@sarandislaveev1827]

Dream car in 2019.

[@fadhligaba2990]

Bought this in 2021 and it cost 1/3rd of the latest saloons but perform at 95%. What a value 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@michelleblanche6767]

Thanks u deserve more likes for this

[@NourHummadi]

great video :)

[@JDCarsChannel]

Thanks bro

[@jimwilson7193]

Nour Hummadi b

[@zayyantaj9617]

Nour Hummadi ayyy 😂

[@BipolarBear777]

Your car is rad! I have an ‘06 325i too

[@JDCarsChannel]

Thanks!

[@gregr8349]

I'm starting a drinking game for every time you say "go ahead". Great videos though. I recently installed the Eonon stereo, and used your vids for reference. Thanks!

[@JDCarsChannel]

Hahahaha

[@saganworshipper6062]

How much is that?

[@3series35i]

i have a fully equipped 2008 e92 335i and man i love that car. Nice video!

[@JDCarsChannel]

Thanks!

[@TheNoobLaunch]

I've bought a 2005 E90! Getting it next week 😁😁😁

[@MrSUPERDOPEE]

NoobLaunch nice

[@tcurtez]

Didn't the e90 start in 06 ?

[@frankarmand3378]

NoobLaunch Congrats brah 😎👍🙌🇺🇸 Best Cars Ever!

[@craiovafan13]

second half of 2005,Brian

[@TheNoobLaunch]

Nope, but the 05 unfortunately doesn't have the cruise control :/

[@michaelrawlins419]

The second feature scared the shit out of me once, as something pushed the lock switch, and I thought the actuator was faulty.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Hahaha yup...that one can getcha

[@skenendoa]

When you said the clutch is depressed... I felt that 😔

[@Dayzmackers]

You could also use the hand brake but good you pointed out that feature

[@JDCarsChannel]

Yes, but this is nice because it does the "hand brake" for you.

[@vn01208503]

i just got a 2007 335i, sweetest ride ever!

[@JDCarsChannel]

Awesome car!

[@MrScififan]

Mine doesn't have a boot lid keyhole and that exact scenario happened to me - I stupidly closed the boot after disconnecting the battery whilst doing some work. Thankfully BMW provide 2 terminals in the engine bay so you can hook up an external power source, and then the electronic boot release will work.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Smart way around it!

[@jamskyevo]

You have an aftermarket stereo. Is there any error codes on your dashboard?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Nope! No codes from the stereo

[@shallah777]

Cool video

[@ciepularys]

The real reason for the battery to be in the trunk is the battery type. Its AGM battery and it cannot be as warm as engine bay gets. All cars have them outside the engine bay.

[@saganworshipper6062]

I bought my first BMW last June. It's a Jet Black 2008 328xi E90 6MT and it was a 1 owner car (a woman in her fifties if you can believe that) with 83k miles on the clock. Paid $7400 for it. Probably a little high but I have heard plenty of people getting over 200k miles on these cars without too much trouble. So far haven't had ANY issues. Did a couple small mods. Put in an M shifter and changed the pedals to the aluminum BMW racing ones and I had the car coated with OptiCoat Pro ceramic coating. The car was always garaged so the paint looks mint. Dunno what other mods I should do. Any suggestions?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Awesome car! 83k is low for 2008. Check out my other videos for more mods

[@saganworshipper6062]

Yea, the lady put almost exactly 8k miles a year on it according to the carfax. I've had it since june and only put like 3k miles on it because I work like 5 minutes from my house so I don't have a far drive. One question, I have no clue what kind of oil she put in the car but she said she did have it changed right before she sold it to me. In that situation what do you think you'd do? I mean I kind of want to go Liqui Moly or Mobile 1 but is that a bad idea if the car has had regular oil it's whole life up to this point? Thanks!

[@zureai]

You got it at a good price! Or else you'd be paying double nowadays

[@saganworshipper6062]

@@zureai Thanks! Yea, as fate would have it, thank god I didn't wait another year to buy a new car because Covid made the prices skyrocket on used cars! This past June makes 4 years that I've had it now. I live in the same town as my job so I don't put a lot of miles on it. It still only has 95k lol. I've only put 12k on it (3k a year) I also tinted the windows because it is black on black and it gets HOT in the summer. I haven't had any issues aside from having to change the battery and water pump. I got both of those from FCP Euro so lifetime guarantee on both. I went ahead and changed all the coolant hoses including the "mickey mouse" flange as preventative when I did the water pump. Also FCP is only like 20 minutes from my house because I live in CT. I still change the oil once a year even though I only drive 3k miles lol. I ended up using AMSOIL FS because that's just my preference that I've always ran in all my cars. Other things I did right away were changing the plugs and coils, engine air filter, cabin air filter, new fluid in both diffs, transfer case, power steering fluid/reservoir (which was weeping a little) and the transmission fluid too. BMW claims those fluids are all "lifetime fill" but I changed them all anyways. I asked ZF about the trans fluid and they said you should change it every 60-80k miles so I trust them more than BMW who wants everyone to buy a new car instead of maintaining the one you have lol. Honestly the car drives just like new still and I could probably get back what I've put into it considering the prices nowadays, but I have no interest to sell because the car has been so good to me.

[@JoseHernandez-ue7fs]

I’m 16 and just now got a job! I love the 328i! Would it be a smart purchase to buy?

[@thenathanpainter]

I am 16 as well and I have a 330i from my mom. I love it and as long as you are able to do simple maintenance or have someone that can help it’s a great purchase. The N52 engine is extremely reliable.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Yes! What Nathan said

[@thenathanpainter]

JD Cars also what wheels are those? They look awesome

[@jamiehouten911]

I drive a UK spec facelift E91 and it doesn’t have that hill feature. Must be for the American market. Yet to try the rev matching feature but I doubt it has that either for the same reason.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Huh... that's strange! Must be an American market thing.

[@jeremiahroux4275]

Love your channel

[@JDCarsChannel]

Thanks man!

[@Luis-un5bh]

DuxLax12345 straight pipe it

[@Leon98Leo]

Gonna get my 2008 e90 320i next 2 day ! Can’t wait

[@JDCarsChannel]

Congrats!

[@edaking14513]

Awesome video man! So jealous of that manual transmission though..

[@JDCarsChannel]

Thanks bro! Yeah I love it

[@aravindr8281]

Bro you are so helpful

[@JDCarsChannel]

Glad to help!

[@jarnovandergoes3163]

Hey man where did u get the spoiler?

[@antunsosic5760]

what model exact is this? and year? Because it sounds amazing when it starts up

[@Fakemail187]

Thanks for the info brother!

[@JDCarsChannel]

Glad to help!

[@nosharia711]

An issue with trunk key can also be tightness, and I thought it was not going to open, or worse break the key.... but pushing down while turning helps, also remember the emergency exit pull handle you can reach from ski hole.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Good tip!

[@larytriplesix]

I fell in love with my car even more now

[@MrSUPERDOPEE]

Dope vid

[@JDCarsChannel]

Thanks bro

[@andythornton1997]

Hey where did you find the alacantra grill inserts? ive looked all over and only come across the vinyls. i think the clip on inserts you have look a lot better and id like to have a set for myself

[@JDCarsChannel]

Link in the installation video!

[@freemaysin5088]

Hey what is that stereo setup? I am wanting to put a good head unit in my e92 but idk what to go with. Always liked Kenwood stuff before but idk if i wanna go with something diff or what so figured i'd ask

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

the main reason for the battery being in the back, protects it from heat. on some BMW's they took out the key, so that hack wont work, i.e. 1 series

[@Mihaixmx]

You can manually open the trunk from the inside. You can fold the back seat and you have a latch you can pull.

[@franciscoguzman6101]

This a good video. I will like to know what radio do you have installed.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Eonon

[@ice_cube_17x29]

Last one is really nice

[@Britishlives]

I can see now why the E46 is so popular. Great video tho. I just now know I have to get an E46. I hate computers.

[@theorenhobart]

any car built in the last 30 years has computers in some form. got to back to carburetors before u get completely computer free

[@super07man2002]

Do you have a link for your headlights and wheels?

[@BMWPROJECT]

Nice!! Love them e90

[@JDCarsChannel]

Me too!

[@daddykun_t]

@@JDCarsChannel what year is it?

[@abya2630]

more of these feature do not apply to UK E90 BMW - not sure why....

[@Kristina-st6ox]

Aby a agree with u

[@mcmvlog999]

I had an E90 and i didn’t know 1 feature the glove box thing

[@Trendybuzz77]

Dear i have bmw 316i 2010-11 ... i need headlamps like your car as previously i have yellow normal daylight lamp. I need white glowing . Plzz advise me from where i have to order these

[@EPICYELLOWHORSE]

4:31 Dang Son! Was that dirty-assed floorboard! 😂

[@christok487]

Boot key slot....BMW thought about it? But forgot about it on the e90 facelift?? Wtf

[@badgerlife9541]

Hill hold only works on the 6 cylinder E90 engines. None of the 4 cylinder engines, e.g 316d.

[@AmaanKhan-cu4qy]

My 318i does it, I'm pretty sure

[@gordonramsey5739]

Hey cool vid, I have the same headlights is it safe to put hids in there? Thanks Paul.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Yes, but make sure to find ones small enough to fit in the enclosure.

[@alfredoruiz338]

the headlights are the originals with different bulbs, or are they completely different? If so, where can I buy them?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Completely different and discontinued :/

[@josephsirignano1121]

Hey man I’ve been looking for some head units for my e92. Which one do you have?

[@JDCarsChannel]

I always used Eonon touch screens in my E90

[@sinamen516]

what did you upgrade your radio with?? I bought 07 328i and I want to change it out. thanks for the tips

[@JDCarsChannel]

Eonon GA6175

[@sinamen516]

@@JDCarsChannel thanks!

[@realstreetbusa4208]

Damn I've been trying to find that battery for 6 months. And it blew my mind why I didn't get a cut key. Wow thanks

[@bobsmithinson2050]

Shannon Gatton you’re kidding right?

[@Will-yd9bz]

I'm buying a 2005 320i e90 with 70,212 miles on it two ones last owner looked after it really well regular serviced. I'm putting 2008 3351 BMW convertible 18inch rims on it. Can't wait. Can anyone recommend what else to do to it like lowering it or putting body kit on it or exhaust? Plus can anyone tell me what are the main issues to look out for in this model. I appreciate it!

[@tysonrickks1]

Hey where can i find that digital radio in dash for the 2007 E90. ?

[@JDCarsChannel]

There are links in my videos about that radio

[@tonydinh3298]

Those rims looking good! What is that? Btw, Same M-color on the grille ^

[@JDCarsChannel]

Avant Garde M310 rims... I love them

[@AbrahamMusalem]

My 2011 E90 328i doesn't have the trunk hole haha. They took it out after 2008. I had to jump my car to open the trunk.

[@frankarmand3378]

Abraham Musalem dude! Same year & model, No Hole! wtf lol

[@JDCarsChannel]

Huh, that's strange!

[@abrahamg3354]

Yeah same, I own 2011E90 328i, no trunk key hole and as I watched this video, I was thinking "I have never seen a key hole in my trunk."

[@shadowdemon7770]

Abraham Musalem yeah no dip stick or spare tire either. BMW engineers are morons

[@antonisantoniou8747]

In the lock under the cover mat there is a pull string for emergency to open it manual. I have made a small hole and passed the iron string. So in case your trunk doesn't open you fall back the passenger' s car seats and you pull it....I don't know why they removed the key hole in the facelift version...

[@pearlofafrica2646]

Nice

[@kylervoie]

What lip are you using? looks really nice man

[@JDCarsChannel]

Link in front lip video - grabbed it on amazon for cheap.

[@sryth1]

Mine must be broken; shifting while cruise is set is a fairly violent affair. The clutch disengagement/engagement is pretty rough.

[@JDCarsChannel]

This shifting shouldn't be done during acceleration. It should only be done when the car is up to speed.

[@snoopyfix2]

Pretty cool stuff

[@Regalado385]

Great video brother, quick question is that car on stock suspension or has it been lowered? I’m just wondering because I have one which has coil overs installed and I would like to get stock suspension again, but I don’t know how it will look.

[@JDCarsChannel]

As far as I know this vehicle has the stock suspension. I have yet to modify it.

[@Regalado385]

JD Cars thanks for the quick response, car looks clean man. 👌👌

[@JDCarsChannel]

Thanks bro!

[@mjojrjr6231]

What type of angel eye bulb you're using Mate?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Those are LED angel eyes on a discontinued headlight

[@jukebox9175]

im planning on getting an e90 for my first car. what do you think

[@JDCarsChannel]

Awesome first car. Just make sure you get a pre purchase inspection!

[@jukebox9175]

@@JDCarsChannel inspection by a dealer or mechanic you mean?

[@masked4937]

Hey! so i see that your car doesnt have a navigation system on board, so how did u place that monitor there? And what is it

[@JDCarsChannel]

Check out my touchscreen install video

[@lewissmith386]

In England we learn to drive in a manual and it’s a part of everyday life, 90% of Americans seem to shit the. Selfs at the sight of a gear stick

[@nickaloirampersaud9620]

What headlight bulbs did you buy for your halos ?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Links in headlight bulb videos

[@AhmedMelegy12345]

For the rev matching, does cruise control have to be active at a certain speed or is there a feature to have that on all the time?

[@JDCarsChannel]

The feature is always on

[@claudiocla6209]

Jd cars what kind of front bumper is that?I'd like It on my e90

[@JDCarsChannel]

There's a link in my sport bumper video! Very cheap, and I love it.

[@claudiocla6209]

ok thanks!

[@davidsnow2581]

I'm still new to the BMW world. Have an 09 335i xdrive. What do you have that's a manual transmission?

[@erickromero010]

are you new to cars as well? its how you change gears. its infront of the center console. HE has three pedals

[@luisescareno4271]

What headlights and screen do you have??

[@JDCarsChannel]

Those are a set of discontinued headlights.. I honestly forget the brand

[@StrictFit23]

Love the CF wrap ;) I've done the same! And weirdly I have the same air freshener in the same place lol...

[@JDCarsChannel]

That’s funny haha

[@EvoroPictures]

What kind of headlights are those? I’d like to get rid of the amber color of mine.

[@JDCarsChannel]

They are Spec-D headlights. There is a link in my headlight upgrade video.

[@noahkoch9293]

I think the hill start assist was optional

[@bigbooste9264]

Those key scratches are killer 😫😫

[@JDCarsChannel]

Yeah ikr :(

[@zaina1272]

One thing I hate is how it doesn't have a dial for the temperature

[@theorenhobart]

get an aftermarket display that hooks up to OBD2 port

[@SlippinJimmy22]

What brand are your rims? Looking for some similar to yours for my 06 330i e90

[@JDCarsChannel]

Avant Garde.

[@kavikumar1008]

A correction to the E90 battery thing. On E90 facelifts (like mine) does NOT have keyhole for the trunk. So if it closes...then its closed.

[@JDCarsChannel]

Yup hahaha this is true.

[@nosharia711]

no emergency pull handle? access through ski hole?

[@saganworshipper6062]

@JD Cars What headlights do you have?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Those are discontinued, unfortunately

[@notmyhandle88]

Those are some nice angel eyes sir, oem? or upgrade?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Upgraded - unfortunately, now discontinued.

[@saganworshipper6062]

Uggg, any other recommendations?

[@MrTerry2287]

What kind of stereo (radio) do you have in your car?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Eonon GA7165

[@mustafaekentok28]

Hi bro i have a question. I saw your car's speed panel. And there is car's speed of digital format. How can i do it. (My english its sucks i know sorry about that)

[@camswims67]

Mustafa Ekentok Carly for BMW makes this super easy. My guess would be JD Cars used something similar to that to code his ECUs.

[@eaglei_trade]

Mustafa Ekentok hey bud, yes you use the Carly Bmw adapter ($45) and then you buy the Carly BMW App ($75 for Android, cheaper for iPhone) and you can do some programing yourself. Search on KZbin for Justin Buice, he did a video on it. Good luck!

[@mustafaekentok28]

Thanks guys i guess i will buy a obd 2 adapter and try that

[@dna415]

It's not any OBD2 adapter, I believe it has to be the Carly BMW OBD

[@mustafaekentok28]

I got it thanks ''dna415 ''

[@countertop5952]

2:25 I have a physical dipstick in my 2010 e92... u sure there mate? I also have a sensor ofc..

[@JDCarsChannel]

That’s interesting. Never seen or heard of one with a dipstick

[@andrewwright.]

Same my e90 320d has a dipstick. Looking at the engine it's top right-hand side near the intake.

[@victorwashington967]

hey guys, i had a question. in the boot, on the bottom left side(opposite to the area where the battery is located) theres a slot which if you open it inside it looks like a cd drive. What is that and whats its function?

[@kalanisarpi4731]

Its an amp for your stereo. Found this out when I got water in it lmao

[@rockstar20031999]

hi how did you get the extra lipas or bumper in front?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Check out my front sport bumper videos

[@opalaczd]

where did you get that little spoiler lip on your trunk?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Link in spoiler install video

[@Levithemechanic]

Ur intro gave me goosebumps it was so good

[@JDCarsChannel]

hahaha thank you

[@michaelc1154]

what brand are your rims? and where did u get them?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Avant Garde...check out my video on them

[@Tyson_mcnuggets]

Where did you get your angel lights? I want to pick some up for my e90 but I've heard a lot of bad reviews as far as technical issues with the e90 aftermarket lights

[@JDCarsChannel]

Link in the description of the installation vid. I highly recommend them.

[@Joakimeg]

Never knew the last point with hill starts. Great to know :)

[@JDCarsChannel]

Glad to share!

[@isaacquezada100]

Got a link to those headlights and kidney grill?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Yes, both in each installation video

[@billest1246]

Where you get your front bumber

[@bencrawford1219]

Anything I could do to get more horsepower in my 2007 328xi??

[@megamaury23]

sell it and get a 335i

[@JDCarsChannel]

Lol true..

[@JDCarsChannel]

There are only a few things you can do because it is naturally aspirated... not much to upgrade for performance. Try a spring booster though!

[@amedlak]

Is the scratch a clear coat scratch or a paint scratch ?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Paint

[@antonisantoniou8747]

In the facelift version 2009 and above there is no key hole in the trunk... This is a big problem

[@JDCarsChannel]

Yup...not good.

[@adriangutierrez9582]

JD Cars Just hook up a battery start in the front and you’ll be able to open it up

[@christianclarke2113]

I never new how to chk your oil on mine thanks pal!

[@JDCarsChannel]

Glad to help!

[@Vlad-Te]

Christian Clarke read instruction!

[@massey135jj]

the dipstick is black on my e90 330d its hidden well!

[@EarlyGabberNL]

My eyes got hurt at 1:13 🙈

[@ChallengerV8]

Happens a lot if you drive after booze. Cannot find the lock and key scratches the surface.

[@frogmodz]

yoo, where did you get that front bumber?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Link in front lip video

[@nilsb9632]

What’s your exhaust system?

[@JDCarsChannel]

Check the exhaust vid

[@topeadenuga87]

What lights do you have on ?

[@JDCarsChannel]

The lights in this video are now discontinued. I recommend VIPMotoz headlights.