I just hit half a deer with my 11 328i. Thought I definitely blew my car up. Got off the highway, not a scratch. Just in case you wondered if a a BMW can survive hitting half a deer laying in the road in the Georgia mountains.
Picked one up from Copart for $1,600, 114k miles. Only the rear bumper and far back side was hit, but it was easily fixable. $700 later I have a decent looking car, and that's including the rebuilt title fee. So basically $2,300 for a low mileage and somewhat reliable car, it's hard to beat 👍
when did you pick it up? I wanna get low mileage 335i from auction, specifically a lci e90 and beige or black interior only and under 70k miles for around 5-10k but my dads saying I should just get a 340i when did you get a e90 tho? and was it 328 or higher
After two years and 25k miles I literally spent nothing on car. (74k to 99k miles). Just two tires. Oil changes and a tune up when I first got it (spark plugs and coil packs).
@@kaiju_track_experience Wow Good to hear!! I actually ended up pulling the trigger on a 2010 535i xdrive today with 130,000km for just under 10k, Very well maintained and lightly used, very excited to get familiar with it
Just got an 2011 and I like it alot mine has 18” wheels and was lowered. Did all my fluid changes, plugs and cleaned the vanos, if your idle gets rough look them up… easy to clean or replace. Compared to my 08 Mustang I think the BMW is way better driving experience wise. Not sure what you mean by not fun to drive. Mines a blast.
Fun is a relative term to the person driving it. It’s certainly better than a same era acura or lexus and mine was stock - on oem suspension. Did you get a manual? I feel that would help the engagement factor.
i just got this car too 2010 328i e90 sport edition with the paddles and just got it straight piped haha i love how it sounds planning on doin a lot more car is a blast
Last month, I traded my 2016 Mustang V6 for a 2010 with 16500 miles and detailed Carfax. Had a Miata prior to that too. Agree with the better driving experience in the BMW.
Engine cover leaks, oil pan leaks, oil filter housing leaks, steering leaks, differential leaks, tire leaks, even wiper leaks ................................ I mean, everything leaks. But but, with automatic, it is the most fun car ever. If it had maybe 50 more horsepower it would be almost like track car. You press on accelerator, you don't hear thing (it is quiet), you think you are driving 50 miles an hour and suddenly you look and you are at 80 miles an hour, and you don't feel thing, but it is flying. Transmission is GM, very reliable, more reliable then ZF, but also bit slower. Well, you put it in sport mode and there you have your first gear. I don't trust that 27 miles per gallon for 1 second. Computer is not correct, even if it is highway miles. Brakes are the best ever. Suspension is crap in terms of reliability.
just changed the spark plugs cause idle was pretty bad , transmission just slow when stopped then accerlating I could feel the gears switch bad what could it be
Just got a 2011 328i xDrive and so far I have enjoyed it, the ride quality is great and everywhere I go I get complements on the looks of it. I only drove a 07’ cobalt before so to me this car is a bit sporty lol
Just have fluid changed in transmission and while they are in there change the plastic impregnated collar between valve body and case as well as the 6 plastic plungers thats ALL that goes bad in those
I owned an 09 (used) for 6 years. Loved every minute of it until an idiot lost control of his vehicle and smacked into it. My wife and 1 y/o were in the back. We all walked away scratch free.
I loved the video! You have touched on all questions that had. I always had brand new bmw but lately I wanted something old school like my old e90 335i, since 335s are so unreliable im looking at 328 2011 last generation. Thank u man!!!
the transmissions even with 70k miles, are around 270-350 bucks get a new transmission, and tune the throttle response you'll have alot more fun with it
I want a bmw just like this but I am so surprised and how good it looks at 2010 don’t understand why people hate on bmw’s so much just because people drive them like shit doesn’t mean they are shit cars great review thank you
They can be money pits but then again if you do your own maintenance its not so bad. Paid $7400 for a N51 328i E90 with 73k miles back in June of 2020. Still driving. I've done a lot of work on it. Just noticed the coolant tank is leaking around the seam (98k miles now) so went ahead and ordered a replacement. I love the car. Nice to work on. Timeless design.
And I brought mine at 160,000 I wouldn’t recommend doing that only because things tend to break easily and are brittle after a certain point and I said 7k cash in 1 day on day one took it home My only regret is I wish I would of got 80k-100k miles one instead
Never heard of a 328i with an N52? N52 is a 3litre 6, 260brake and fast! 6 speed auto that's is quick, not as quick as the 8 speed but goes! 17 inch wheels with a 40 profile is also the norm! Dont know where you got that One from?
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I just hit half a deer with my 11 328i. Thought I definitely blew my car up. Got off the highway, not a scratch. Just in case you wondered if a a BMW can survive hitting half a deer laying in the road in the Georgia mountains.
Yes, the ZF is jerky under light acceleration! 09 528i
Picked one up from Copart for $1,600, 114k miles. Only the rear bumper and far back side was hit, but it was easily fixable. $700 later I have a decent looking car, and that's including the rebuilt title fee. So basically $2,300 for a low mileage and somewhat reliable car, it's hard to beat 👍
when did you pick it up? I wanna get low mileage 335i from auction, specifically a lci e90 and beige or black interior only and under 70k miles for around 5-10k but my dads saying I should just get a 340i when did you get a e90 tho? and was it 328 or higher
@@pvplab7116If you can get the 340i, get it !
Mine cost 5,000 but it had 58k miles. Half a year later snd I’m only at 61k
@raydenbartley they are getting hard to find with low miles
That's why I found a manual... You get a ZF 6 speed so..
Bro, you never said if it was a money pit or not???
After two years and 25k miles I literally spent nothing on car. (74k to 99k miles). Just two tires. Oil changes and a tune up when I first got it (spark plugs and coil packs).
@@kaiju_track_experience keep updating us
Same experience with mine 30 k miles on my e90 in a year and only have done oil changes 2 tires and basic stuff like any other old car
I am currently looking to settle on one of these with low KMs and low price.... that supra though huh? 8:55
I did buy one hehe just not in that color unfortunately
@@kaiju_track_experience Wow Good to hear!! I actually ended up pulling the trigger on a 2010 535i xdrive today with 130,000km for just under 10k, Very well maintained and lightly used, very excited to get familiar with it
I just got one with only 135 thousand KM on it there’s a lot in Ontario rn
Just got an 2011 and I like it alot mine has 18” wheels and was lowered. Did all my fluid changes, plugs and cleaned the vanos, if your idle gets rough look them up… easy to clean or replace. Compared to my 08 Mustang I think the BMW is way better driving experience wise. Not sure what you mean by not fun to drive. Mines a blast.
Fun is a relative term to the person driving it. It’s certainly better than a same era acura or lexus and mine was stock - on oem suspension. Did you get a manual? I feel that would help the engagement factor.
i just got this car too 2010 328i e90 sport edition with the paddles and just got it straight piped haha i love how it sounds planning on doin a lot more car is a blast
Last month, I traded my 2016 Mustang V6 for a 2010 with 16500 miles and detailed Carfax. Had a Miata prior to that too. Agree with the better driving experience in the BMW.
If I had nickel for every time a BMW owner tried to explain why their purchase is good…..😂
Engine cover leaks, oil pan leaks, oil filter housing leaks, steering leaks, differential leaks, tire leaks, even wiper leaks ................................ I mean, everything leaks. But but, with automatic, it is the most fun car ever. If it had maybe 50 more horsepower it would be almost like track car. You press on accelerator, you don't hear thing (it is quiet), you think you are driving 50 miles an hour and suddenly you look and you are at 80 miles an hour, and you don't feel thing, but it is flying. Transmission is GM, very reliable, more reliable then ZF, but also bit slower. Well, you put it in sport mode and there you have your first gear. I don't trust that 27 miles per gallon for 1 second. Computer is not correct, even if it is highway miles. Brakes are the best ever. Suspension is crap in terms of reliability.
just changed the spark plugs cause idle was pretty bad , transmission just slow when stopped then accerlating I could feel the gears switch bad what could it be
I’ve got the same wheels on my ‘11 N52 with a 225 tire.
Looks significantly better than stock 205.
Most reliable car I’ve owned.
Worried about the looks sounds like wanting everyone to think u got a premium 50 k car 😂 yea buddy
Just got a 2011 328i xDrive and so far I have enjoyed it, the ride quality is great and everywhere I go I get complements on the looks of it. I only drove a 07’ cobalt before so to me this car is a bit sporty lol
@mcpepaste its a good looking car!
Just have fluid changed in transmission and while they are in there change the plastic impregnated collar between valve body and case as well as the 6 plastic plungers thats ALL that goes bad in those
Just found one for 3500. I was looking for a suv in this snowy Michigan weather. On the fence about purchasing. Thanks for this review!
You’re welcome! Biggest concern I have these days is oil leaks. Check for that if you can.
What’s the status of the car, and oil leak
Good question. I added some rear main leak stop its seems to be slowing down. That said I just listed it for sale. $8500. 98k miles.
Thnx!
Also, I’m dying to buy a higher mileage 328i, but don’t have a lot of discretionary income for repairs. Bad idea?
Nice car man. I want the e90 325i in the UK.
Hope it drives well and doesn’t give you too many problems. 👍🏻
I owned an 09 (used) for 6 years. Loved every minute of it until an idiot lost control of his vehicle and smacked into it. My wife and 1 y/o were in the back. We all walked away scratch free.
I loved the video! You have touched on all questions that had. I always had brand new bmw but lately I wanted something old school like my old e90 335i, since 335s are so unreliable im looking at 328 2011 last generation. Thank u man!!!
the transmissions even with 70k miles, are around 270-350 bucks get a new transmission, and tune the throttle response you'll have alot more fun with it
U can put it in first through slap shift which gives a better launch
I want a bmw just like this but I am so surprised and how good it looks at 2010 don’t understand why people hate on bmw’s so much just because people drive them like shit doesn’t mean they are shit cars great review thank you
I have the same car and color, i still have it coming up on a 100,000 i won't sell it cause i can fix it. Do you still have this car?
I sold it right at 100k miles.
@@kaiju_track_experience 👍
Hi bro nice video i just saw a 2010 bmw 328 i coupe for 4500 do you think its a good deal hiw are parta on these are they expensive
They can be money pits but then again if you do your own maintenance its not so bad. Paid $7400 for a N51 328i E90 with 73k miles back in June of 2020. Still driving. I've done a lot of work on it. Just noticed the coolant tank is leaking around the seam (98k miles now) so went ahead and ordered a replacement. I love the car. Nice to work on. Timeless design.
Its a 328i. You will NOT get anywhere near 8k for it.
Its been a year so big diff from today but i sold it for $9k. With 98k miles roughly.
Last month a bought a manual one for $6k with 100k miles n
@@kaiju_track_experience very good sell and buy
I gotta 09 in the same color lol
And I brought mine at 160,000 I wouldn’t recommend doing that only because things tend to break easily and are brittle after a certain point and I said 7k cash in 1 day on day one took it home My only regret is I wish I would of got 80k-100k miles one instead
Very true. Engine wise I think the car is solid but electrical and plastics aged out after 10 years
Where do u think the clunk noise is coming from?
Driveshaft no question
Never heard of a 328i with an N52? N52 is a 3litre 6, 260brake and fast! 6 speed auto that's is quick, not as quick as the 8 speed but goes! 17 inch wheels with a 40 profile is also the norm! Dont know where you got that One from?
Pretty common car in the States.
www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/328i/
Should have gotten the manual.. but then it might not be as good a DD?
BMW that's reliable? I would have bought a Volvo!