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Also rub your finger inside radiator coolant reservoir and see if there is black carbon residue. This indicates a gasket leak that is contaminating the coolant fluid. Same goes for the oil, if its milky, it means there is a coolant leak mixing with oil.
Ive had my 335I for 4 years, and somehow, even at 112k miles, my water pump is still going strong. You were correct about those vacuum lines, had one literally crack open and my car went into limp mode about 2 years ago, wasn't too bad to get it fixed. I've spent probably around 2700 dollars on maintenance (including rotors/brakes etc). Been a pretty solid, reliable car, though everything is stock which is why ive found it to be pretty reliable. Not bad for a 13 year old car. Most I spent on the car was the fuel pump and the pesky injectors. Also did the oil housing gasket, valve cover gasket probably up next, can definitely start to smell some burning oil but very tiny amounts of oil leak, if at all.
If the car is leaking oil, and you see it all over the turbos, make sure it’s coming from the engine, not the turbos, if it’s from the turbos it could be an indication of the turbos seals failing
Hitachi turbos in e90 generation are pretty durable, just don't "cook" them too much as with all the turbos. Vanos is a thing in any petrol bmw after 80's but they are only known to sometimes have issues on complex double vanos systems like M models. Guy is right it's always them pumps on n54 engines, but it's a beast, handles 600whp and even more on stock internals. I would buy it if there were no retarded regulations in my country for engines above 2l of displacement, and damn petrol price in Europe. Instead I bought e83 diesel. :|
Am going to probably purchase a 2008 335i convertible today ... thanks for the info ... also, you are very personable, easy to listen to and good looking ... you should get your own tv show and who knows where that can take you ... good luck with everything!!!
I am an old school mechanic, I purchased a 2007 BMW 335i twin turbo sedan. Gunmetal grey, with dark tinted windows, gotta say it is a eye catcher on the road. Over the years I add some modifications I new what the N54 engine can take in modifications and horse power. As of right now the outside looks like a nice luxury 4dr sedan. But under the hood that engine I modified is a beast. The engine puts out 800 horse power. It's funny when I am driving on the road and a Subaru, or mustange, or camaro, or dodge hellcat, or audi, or BMW . Pull up next to me then they take off, I let them exceed, then I punch it. Then what do you know, there are way back as I look in my rear view mirror. So never under estimate the outside of a BMW 335i sedan. Lol!
Spot on with the water pump comment - went into limp mode going up hill. My 2011 335 xdrive coupe went at 109K mi. Oil pan gasket, radiator, shocks, brakes also potential costs at mileages nearing 100K.
id love to get a 335i.. theres one for sale locally here for 6800.. these videos with the potential issues just completely steer me clear of the desire and i Can work on cars...imagine what a nitemare these would be for someone who had to run to a mechanic ..im tired of having to fix cars all the time and would look elsewhere for some reliability... what a pity that these are so problem ridden when the miles build up...
I think if you're realistic about it and keep a few grand to the side as a stash for when things go wrong then at least you were prepared for it and expected it.
Just as a quick tip: to tell what series injectors you have on an N54 motor; as in Index 12 vs say, 9, or any other version; simply take off the engine cover. Then you can easily look and see the injector numbers on the back side. It's the last number after the dash. You don't even need to pull them to see the numbers visibly.
if you buy a 335i either get the insured warranty, i now pay £61/mth and its paid for itself two-fold, or be prepared for huge bills. I have an 07 plate with 120,000 miles and have had everything done or buy a car with 120k miles on it with a long list of stuff done on it
I just got a 09 335i hard top convertible. This is easily the best and most fun car I have ever owned! I previously owned a 09 Mustang GT and the BMW blows it away! The performance and luxury of these cars is top notch!
2:25 “Make sure the cup holders work” Welcome to E9x ownership 😂 Pro tip: use a quarter in the side of the cup holder to get it started, then you can pull it out all the way. Optional: Do a pull in a lower gear to slide it out or brake hard and if you’re lucky it will slide back in.
@@keonivalenzuela3208 its gonna cost you a lot. But fcp euro does this sweet deal, whatever parts you bought no matter how used or damaged it was, they give you a lifetime replacement. www.fcpeuro.com/
Thanks for the very informative video. A 335i is the next car I am looking to jump into. I've had too many close calls now on my streetbike and I hardly use it anyways so I might sell it and get one of these instead haha. I used to have an e30 and I miss it.
Hey, just got into a 08 335i convertable, found out that snowbirds in az owned it. Car is perfect. I also work for a major used car dealership and had my buyers look at it and they tell me I have a gem....
Thank for the video! You mention the earlier years for this car had more issues. What are the best years to purchase? Which ones should I stay away from?
Thanks for vid. I enjoy following your stuff. Question: I plan on getting e92, probably n52. Too many horror stories on N54. The N55 is likely less of a headache, but at three years more recent, they tend to be unaffordable. I've heard that N52 was port injected. That would be a plus for me over even the N55. I'm not sure having to walnut blast my valves all the time and all those HPFP failures are worth the turbo benefit, and I'm on a tighter budget. To be fair, BMW is not the only one foisting this stupid incomplete design that's expedient for sales but not good for long-lasting quality on us. Is it correct that N52 had port injection? I only found an article from australia on this, but don't know if their car versions were different than ours in USA. I can put up with a few extra mech problems in exchange for more satisfying driving experience, but I won't stand for getting stranded. So unless I have documentation that the water pump/thermo is relatively new, I'm going to replace them right off the bat. I don't want any plastic - - - - ! in the new pump. Is there a non-BMW water pump that's made better, like with all metal construction? Or otherwise are there any water pumps for e92 that are known to be longer lasting and more reliable than BMW's? Finally, have you ever driven an "i" model and then and "xi" version of the same model? EG a 335i vs 335xi? Can you feel much difference in the handling? Can you feel the extra weight of the xi when you drive it? Which would you say is more rewarding to drive? I could not find any comparison on the web where the handling characteristics and differences of the AWD and RWD versions are compared in detail. I do NOT care how they perform in the snow, even though I'm a skier. I'm only interested in how they differ on dry roads and in the rain. thanks
In war games movie, there was a quote “The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?” For BMW, it should be the only winning move is not to buy, how about just lease a BMW?
Water pump in 1 series is poor too. Mine failed and car went into limp mode. I totally will just have the pump replaced first up with the aftermarket option when I get my 335i soon.
If I was to look at specific years and trim models what should I look to get? Sort of new to bmw but I really love the look and feel of 335i’s and am now looking to one for myself any help would be awesome too! Thank you all in advance 🤙🏻
Just bought a 2011 335i Coupe with 80k miles for $12k. Clean Carfax it was imported from Germany and was kept up to date on all services. I looked at a few bmw videos and Google BMW forums before buying. I noticed the oem charge pipe was switched out for a Cobb cp. Everything else is stock and doesn't look abused at all. The only thing I'm scared of is the water pump. I got a 3 month 3k mile warranty from BMW it's a CPO and hopefully I can break everything now so I don't gotta pay for anything later lol
I own a 335i with a N54 engine. After having it for years now. Super fast and great to drive. However Do Not buy one. It has been a complete nightmare. A million things have gone wrong. The repairs are also pricey too. I used to swear by it, but I just got over it. Everything breaks, fast and often. Lease a new one if that. I got sick and tired of towing it to the shop.
@@lukeanderson6973 I highly recommend a 335i, it is super fast, and has a lot of potential, even with only a few mods and the sky is the limit too. I just think it is convenient when you have somebody who does the work for you very cheap, or do some of the work your self. Otherwise it will definitely get expansive. Pure maintenance at about 100k for me was too much.
@@jayd8919 yea man idk if I can do that I do all the maintenance on my g it's at 180k and surprisingly not much has gone wrong but I have been thinking about a 550i I feel like they would be beat on less than the 335i I'm only 18 btw
talk about a list of problems... when i was looking at getting an is300 everybody's like check for oil leaks.. that's it... valve cover gaskets go out.. oh and make sure the timing belt is changed every 90k.. that's it. lol bmw is like ok go grab a notebook and a pen
U can get rid of all engine transmission noises with thick oil like honey brand its what all dealers and all smart reg people put in before sale and two weeks down the road all noises will re appear.
Yes, Great cars. Buying them can be the cheapest part of owning one. though. These cars are not cheap to repair, so maintenance is key.They are engineered to perform at a high level, so realise that you do need to "invest" in them and don't skimp on maintenance.Lovely and rewarding drive, when they are operating at 100%. Budget for walnut blasting, and get the M sport model if you can - so stable on the road. Like a lot of European cars, the headlining can come loose, and if you have a sun/panorama roof, this is very expensive to reline {approx $1500 USD} Love my E91 wagon.
And remember if you find a nice one don't sell it like I did mine last week! Otherwise you'll find yourself depressed alone in the dark eating cambells soup listening to "one more try" by Timmy T ;(
Simply Car Things I actually had to get rid of it because my wife and I are expecting a kid next year and needed a four door :) the good news is I picked up an f30 335i m sport but I still miss my baby! Haha
cars are always a damn gamble. the last few cars have been nightmares but u get what you pay for i guess. 2 cars needed transmissions. my current car needed a clutch, struts, coolant res cracked and leaked all over so had to get new belts, coolant hose bolt came loose and luckily i just had to tighten it myself. i'm sure a mechanic would have replaced the hose or something to make money. cars always need parts replaced at certain intervals or wear. manual clutches wear out every 60K or so (guessing) and need a clutch kit to replace it. sometimes a flywheel is needed as well. then maybe some brakes and tires. just replace the whole car! due to major depreciation i might get a 2014 audi a4 or bmw. 328 or 335. obviously 335 is the way to go for fun. so crazy a car can be $42K and 3 years later its $19. what i find appealing is the warranty that BMW has. i like the awd aspect of the audi but winters aren't too bad where i live now. if i was still in buffalo i would droll over the A4. back in the day, a neighbor had an old subaru. looked like a piece of crap, ugly. but it could drive in a snow covered field like a damn army tank. it was hilarious. that car could go anywhere.
Good advice. You covered all the important stuff. with that said, I do think that a person getting a 335i should have the car inspected by a BMW mechanic before purchase. You will be buying a high performance car so, you need to know what you getting yourself into when buying used.
I had a 2008 bmw 335xi. Bought it with 57k miles from BMW dealership, drove it for a year it immediately had problems with the ECU and the exhaust rattling from an emissions flap that they couldn't fix without replacing the exhaust. One day I was driving it and out of nowhere there was a very bad grinding sound from the engine, the car shut off I had to get it towed, no light ever came on. The dealership told me that the engine had spontaneously combusted and there were pieces of steel in the engine. This all happened at 68k miles. I highly recommend not buying this car used I lost 14k because a new engine would be 22k so i had to trade it in for 3. It was fun driving it, but all the quirks and problems are not worth it especially if you can't afford to dish out thousands of dollars whenever something goes wrong.
thanks. taking notes on everything you said. going to check out a 335i with 127k miles on it next week. bunch of mods/mhd tune i would love to PM you and ask you some questions i am sure to have after talking to the dealership next week. hopefully this will be a fun upgrade from my 330i!
@@hellocrzz5854 I know yours is 4 weeks ago, how was it? I have a test drive today 68k miles 1 owner 2008 N54 a little worried sounds too good to be true
Just Some Dude true but if you’ve driven these the open diff isn’t a huge issue unless you’re tracking it. Puts the power down nicely and has great controlled balance under oversteer.
Yes my car needs one so badly. However, I'd like to respray the roof, hood, and front bumper before doing a full detail. My hood has bad clear coat damage along with the roof unfortunately and my bumper has so much road rash it looks horrendous
Is 140k miles too much for a bmw 335i 2007 ? The price is around 9 thousand, I’m looking for it to possibly be my first car would you recommend it I wasn’t too sure about the mileage
What's model of your car because i know if it least then 2009 he have a N54 it is planty of problems and if it 2009 and higher it is have N55 engine and it's good and doesn't have problems like N45
Yo, I think you are doing a good job with these videos in terms or addressing certain topics, but I would really suggest you would cut down on uninformative elaborations and repeating same things few times over. I think is mainly the enthusiasts that watch your videos and they don't need long intros into what 335 is about. Usually I see and interesting headline name of your video thinking that's smth I'd like to hear on, but I end up not being able to wait through the long intros and eventually close the video without hearing the main points. Hey, its just my personal opinion if anything and I saying all of this with good will.
To be more specific, - in this video you talk about checking a/c, oil, coolant... I don't think it's needed, it's not my mom watching the video. IMO you should jump to turbo wg rattles, injectors, etc. right away, like n54 specific
Jonas Tikuišis thanks man i appreciate all the advice youve given me. I understand sometimes my videos can be long and ideas may run on so i'll make sure to take your advice into consideration for future videos
we recently bought one and the clutch makes a noise they told us its clutch chatter. I have researched and they say its common. Do you know if that is true. The car runs fine and have not had any problem except for that noise.
I have 137k original owner and on the original clutch and tuned for 50k miles. The clutch on some early cars makes noise because BMW over-engineered certain components, the clutch being one of them. Dual mass flywheels on performance oriented cars make a bit of chatter. This car is no different.
Found a N54 135i Soft top convertible in black in ok condition, it has 100 something thousand miles and the guy said the lowest he’d take would be 4k. It runs and drives fine he says but here are the codes: P0442 P0222 P0123 2CF9 29F3 2D09 2CFA A0B5 A0C1 What do you guys think? Im thinking this will be around 5k in parts right? And i would want to do most of it myself to stay under 8k total cost, do you guys think this seems like a good deal or worth the time? I would have to do a 3 hour drive with it if I were to pick it up… Thoughts and opinions would be highly appreciated!!! Cheers
Hey dude! How has everything been? Just a heads up you should look into a vehicle service contract man. I only pay $70 a month to cover my e60 for full coverage (excluding routine maintenance) and I cannot be any happier.
Hit me up, I'll give you the company name and everything. I have a high mileage e60 and my friends 545i had 205k miles before his idrive took a dump.. part alone was $4000! So having the peace of mind is awesome. The company has a waiting period of 60 days so I'm on my 51st day, they do that to protect themselves of fraud. But yeah, I got quoted a cheaper price on a 335i with lower miles than my 530i, I'm assuming maintenance costs are more expensive on mine now because of mileage? Don't exactly know. But yeah man go for it! Respond back if you can.
You can also put money upfront $2500 with no waiting period. And yeah my M54 engine consumes close to 2 quarts in 2 months because the piston rings are worn lol. I've been topping my oil off other than that no real complaints, but that's what the warranty will be for down the road 🐎
Joey McMahon Jr thanks man! I dont think though that a warranty such as that would work for me, especially since i have and will continue to modify my car! I am not sure how they would compensate for mods
A big one dude is the timingchain on the N54 engine, 2007 2011 model year,in Europe it cost 2000 euro to replace at around 💯 thousand miles,that one is for your European sub's 😉
Hello! I would like your opinion, it would mean a lot. I'm thinking about about buying a 2007 BMW 335i it has 70k miles on it and costs 9940 dollars is that a good deal?
So I'm thinking of buying this 335i for 5800, sedan , rest title , 115k miles , but kinda worried I might come across something bad on it what can I look out for around this mileage of the car and the owner has prove of maintenance and repairs he did on it since it was involved in a small bumper hit he has almost 3500$ in the car including the maintenance done to the car ? Help plz
Simply Car Things just curious since I'm going to turn 19 in a few months and going to try to purchase a e92 335i coupe .. Whats insurance looking like for you for every 6 months or per month just wondering?
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Great video. Keep up the good work brotha
Thank you man! I appreciate it!
Simply Car Things do you still have the 335i or did you get rid of it, would you say that model is riddled with problems?
Simply Car Things what year is this bmw? I’m looking to buy a 2010 335i.
Make sure you jerk it and jizz in the ride real nice !
Also rub your finger inside radiator coolant reservoir and see if there is black carbon residue. This indicates a gasket leak that is contaminating the coolant fluid. Same goes for the oil, if its milky, it means there is a coolant leak mixing with oil.
How big of a problem is this?
Austin413 expensive
The engine could get totaled
How do you check the oil with no dip stick
@@Samuel1-88 take a bamboo cane with you that has a very small girth. lol 20 inches long. should be a good alternative.
Meanwhile there are 7 cars in line for the vacuum LOL
Guys today I purchased my E93 335i ! This video was the deal sealer for me. Thank you for your insight
How is it
I bought one 335i two months ago. Im very happy with the car :)
I'm looking to get one tho is or the xdrive?
I want buy a bmw 335i 2012 ? Any ideas ?
Ive had my 335I for 4 years, and somehow, even at 112k miles, my water pump is still going strong. You were correct about those vacuum lines, had one literally crack open and my car went into limp mode about 2 years ago, wasn't too bad to get it fixed. I've spent probably around 2700 dollars on maintenance (including rotors/brakes etc). Been a pretty solid, reliable car, though everything is stock which is why ive found it to be pretty reliable. Not bad for a 13 year old car. Most I spent on the car was the fuel pump and the pesky injectors. Also did the oil housing gasket, valve cover gasket probably up next, can definitely start to smell some burning oil but very tiny amounts of oil leak, if at all.
Thanks, now I know everything there is to know about the 335i and I'm just ten thousand dollars away from buying one!!!!
Mino Phill how much does a 335 I cost around
Sad Boi 10-25k depending on condition used new I would imagine 35-45k
Mino Phill i have found one for 5500 but it needs some stuff like an idrive system
Getting mine in a few months :)
picking up one today for 7800 :]
If the car is leaking oil, and you see it all over the turbos, make sure it’s coming from the engine, not the turbos, if it’s from the turbos it could be an indication of the turbos seals failing
How much does a new turbo kit cost?
2500-5000 I guess depending on the labor
Finally became a BMW owner man! Bought myself a BMW M235i a week ago and love every minute of driving it
John Rivera no way nice man!! M235’s are beast cars ! So much fun! Congratulations!
Gonna be doing a lot of replays on your vids to learn more on my new treasure man! Thank you!
John Rivera I love mine as well. Had it for 2 years I want one of these or a 135i
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You forgot to mention the turbos and o2 sensors. Wastegate rattle is very common
Yes youre right I forgot to mention turbos lol, I dont know how I forgot that!
Simply Car Things you also forgot vanos.
Hitachi turbos in e90 generation are pretty durable, just don't "cook" them too much as with all the turbos. Vanos is a thing in any petrol bmw after 80's but they are only known to sometimes have issues on complex double vanos systems like M models. Guy is right it's always them pumps on n54 engines, but it's a beast, handles 600whp and even more on stock internals. I would buy it if there were no retarded regulations in my country for engines above 2l of displacement, and damn petrol price in Europe. Instead I bought e83 diesel. :|
Actually Vanos came late 90s, early 00's.
Is there a video on the turbos in terms of what to look for??
Reading some of these comments makes me totally rethink getting one after I’m done paying off my 08 Accord Coupe V6 lol....
In February I picked up an 08 335 convertible. 1 owner. No accidents with 49000 miles. Also a Florida car. Perfect
Robert Harless thats awesome man!
Robert Harless how much did it cost you
Am going to probably purchase a 2008 335i convertible today ... thanks for the info ... also, you are very personable, easy to listen to and good looking ... you should get your own tv show and who knows where that can take you ... good luck with everything!!!
Make sure you look out for a recent intake cleaning (chemical or walnut blasting), especially if you are buying a higher mileage 335i!
Why's that
Carbon build up i believe in the turbo
Is it good or bad if it was done
I am an old school mechanic, I purchased a 2007 BMW 335i twin turbo sedan. Gunmetal grey, with dark tinted windows, gotta say it is a eye catcher on the road. Over the years I add some modifications I new what the N54 engine can take in modifications and horse power. As of right now the outside looks like a nice luxury 4dr sedan. But under the hood that engine I modified is a beast. The engine puts out 800 horse power. It's funny when I am driving on the road and a Subaru, or mustange, or camaro, or dodge hellcat, or audi, or BMW . Pull up next to me then they take off, I let them exceed, then I punch it. Then what do you know, there are way back as I look in my rear view mirror. So never under estimate the outside of a BMW 335i sedan. Lol!
test drove one about a week ago and it blew up after 2 miles of driving. Looks like I’m getting an n55!
Spot on with the water pump comment - went into limp mode going up hill. My 2011 335 xdrive coupe went at 109K mi. Oil pan gasket, radiator, shocks, brakes also potential costs at mileages nearing 100K.
id love to get a 335i.. theres one for sale locally here for 6800.. these videos with the potential issues just completely steer me clear of the desire and i Can work on cars...imagine what a nitemare these would be for someone who had to run to a mechanic ..im tired of having to fix cars all the time and would look elsewhere for some reliability... what a pity that these are so problem ridden when the miles build up...
I think if you're realistic about it and keep a few grand to the side as a stash for when things go wrong then at least you were prepared for it and expected it.
Just as a quick tip: to tell what series injectors you have on an N54 motor; as in Index 12 vs say, 9, or any other version; simply take off the engine cover. Then you can easily look and see the injector numbers on the back side. It's the last number after the dash. You don't even need to pull them to see the numbers visibly.
if you buy a 335i either get the insured warranty, i now pay £61/mth and its paid for itself two-fold, or be prepared for huge bills. I have an 07 plate with 120,000 miles and have had everything done or buy a car with 120k miles on it with a long list of stuff done on it
I just got a 09 335i hard top convertible. This is easily the best and most fun car I have ever owned! I previously owned a 09 Mustang GT and the BMW blows it away! The performance and luxury of these cars is top notch!
And don’t forget the blinker fluid 😂
2:25 “Make sure the cup holders work” Welcome to E9x ownership 😂 Pro tip: use a quarter in the side of the cup holder to get it started, then you can pull it out all the way. Optional: Do a pull in a lower gear to slide it out or brake hard and if you’re lucky it will slide back in.
EVERYTHING he went through actually failed on my 335i .... plus more. Get a warranty extension ASAP.
J. Allen what was the cost after everything
@@keonivalenzuela3208 its gonna cost you a lot. But fcp euro does this sweet deal, whatever parts you bought no matter how used or damaged it was, they give you a lifetime replacement. www.fcpeuro.com/
@@diccy2112 yo what’s ur insta tryna see ur car
Just coped my first 335i ! Loving it sm! We’ll see how that single turbo build up goes in the future 👌🏽🇩🇪
that's exciting bro! let us know how it goes!
Hows it going?
fyi, wheel bearings dont squeak, then growl/howl
I wanna trade my 328i in and get a 335!
Great points man 👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks man!!
Thanks for the very informative video. A 335i is the next car I am looking to jump into. I've had too many close calls now on my streetbike and I hardly use it anyways so I might sell it and get one of these instead haha. I used to have an e30 and I miss it.
335i won't dissapoint haha. Lots of power in these cars
Thanks for the info. I just picked up a 2010 335xi yesterday. Your advice helps alot!
Did u bring g it to a separate dealer for a inspection
Hey, just got into a 08 335i convertable, found out that snowbirds in az owned it. Car is perfect. I also work for a major used car dealership and had my buyers look at it and they tell me I have a gem....
Hoping I don't have walnut blasting in my future at 75k
1 Electric Freaking water pump!
2 Rotors and brakes or tires in general
3 Turbos
My top 3
Brandon Garcia replaced all those in first 4 months :(
BTW, congrats man noticed you hit the 1mil + views mark!
Garci4 thanks so much man! Yes i did, and it was all because of you guys!
Thank for the video! You mention the earlier years for this car had more issues. What are the best years to purchase? Which ones should I stay away from?
Daim! I think I will buy Lexus again. The one I have now is at 250K miles. No problems at all, just regular maintenance. Or I will buy Tesla?
I love these videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. It would be cool if you added the average cost it takes to fix the broken parts you mention.
Osvaldo Quiroz thank you!
Great tips bro. Buying a 2015 335i . This helps a lot
Green or Blue coolant is perfectly fine for these cars, if it's red then that's a big red flag.
Thanks for vid. I enjoy following your stuff. Question: I plan on getting e92, probably n52. Too many horror stories on N54. The N55 is likely less of a headache, but at three years more recent, they tend to be unaffordable. I've heard that N52 was port injected. That would be a plus for me over even the N55. I'm not sure having to walnut blast my valves all the time and all those HPFP failures are worth the turbo benefit, and I'm on a tighter budget. To be fair, BMW is not the only one foisting this stupid incomplete design that's expedient for sales but not good for long-lasting quality on us. Is it correct that N52 had port injection? I only found an article from australia on this, but don't know if their car versions were different than ours in USA.
I can put up with a few extra mech problems in exchange for more satisfying driving experience, but I won't stand for getting stranded. So unless I have documentation that the water pump/thermo is relatively new, I'm going to replace them right off the bat. I don't want any plastic - - - - ! in the new pump. Is there a non-BMW water pump that's made better, like with all metal construction? Or otherwise are there any water pumps for e92 that are known to be longer lasting and more reliable than BMW's?
Finally, have you ever driven an "i" model and then and "xi" version of the same model? EG a 335i vs 335xi? Can you feel much difference in the handling? Can you feel the extra weight of the xi when you drive it? Which would you say is more rewarding to drive? I could not find any comparison on the web where the handling characteristics and differences of the AWD and RWD versions are compared in detail. I do NOT care how they perform in the snow, even though I'm a skier. I'm only interested in how they differ on dry roads and in the rain.
thanks
3:45 there's no way to manually check the oil level. Like what are you talking about
you can check it via the digital screen between the gauges
In war games movie, there was a quote “The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?”
For BMW, it should be the only winning move is not to buy, how about just lease a BMW?
My water pump went bad at 41,000 miles.
You can expect to replace a water pump with a German car, not abnormal.
Dont waste ur time on vacum lines instead check the turbos for noise and ask about the cat and o2 sensors.
Water pump in 1 series is poor too. Mine failed and car went into limp mode. I totally will just have the pump replaced first up with the aftermarket option when I get my 335i soon.
Galina Afton definitely a good move to replace it!
Good tip, thanks.
thanks for the awesome vid! currently thinking of buying one!
no problem! thanks for watching!
your black 335i is lit man
If I was to look at specific years and trim models what should I look to get? Sort of new to bmw but I really love the look and feel of 335i’s and am now looking to one for myself any help would be awesome too! Thank you all in advance 🤙🏻
What would you consider "high mileage"? I know these cars can run for well over 100k if they're taken care of.
Super helpful video, thank you for going through all of these!
Due to cost of parts and services I would certainly do preventative maintenance checks and services on BMWs.
Thanks for the tip.
dang that's a clean ass engine!
Just bought a 2011 335i Coupe with 80k miles for $12k. Clean Carfax it was imported from Germany and was kept up to date on all services. I looked at a few bmw videos and Google BMW forums before buying. I noticed the oem charge pipe was switched out for a Cobb cp. Everything else is stock and doesn't look abused at all. The only thing I'm scared of is the water pump. I got a 3 month 3k mile warranty from BMW it's a CPO and hopefully I can break everything now so I don't gotta pay for anything later lol
congratulations man! that's actually a really good deal, and N55 nice!
I own a 335i with a N54 engine. After having it for years now. Super fast and great to drive. However Do Not buy one. It has been a complete nightmare. A million things have gone wrong. The repairs are also pricey too. I used to swear by it, but I just got over it. Everything breaks, fast and often. Lease a new one if that. I got sick and tired of towing it to the shop.
Idk wat to buy then I want somthin wit a turbo and I can actually make fast I have a g35 rn but I cant be getting anything over 20k
@@lukeanderson6973 I highly recommend a 335i, it is super fast, and has a lot of potential, even with only a few mods and the sky is the limit too. I just think it is convenient when you have somebody who does the work for you very cheap, or do some of the work your self. Otherwise it will definitely get expansive. Pure maintenance at about 100k for me was too much.
@@jayd8919 yea man idk if I can do that I do all the maintenance on my g it's at 180k and surprisingly not much has gone wrong but I have been thinking about a 550i I feel like they would be beat on less than the 335i I'm only 18 btw
@@lukeanderson6973 at the end of the day, more performance = more money, specially in maintenance, lol.
talk about a list of problems... when i was looking at getting an is300 everybody's like check for oil leaks.. that's it... valve cover gaskets go out.. oh and make sure the timing belt is changed every 90k.. that's it. lol bmw is like ok go grab a notebook and a pen
U can get rid of all engine transmission noises with thick oil like honey brand its what all dealers and all smart reg people put in before sale and two weeks down the road all noises will re appear.
Yes, Great cars. Buying them can be the cheapest part of owning one. though. These cars are not cheap to repair, so maintenance is key.They are engineered to perform at a high level, so realise that you do need to "invest" in them and don't skimp on maintenance.Lovely and rewarding drive, when they are operating at 100%.
Budget for walnut blasting, and get the M sport model if you can - so stable on the road. Like a lot of European cars, the headlining can come loose, and if you have a sun/panorama roof, this is very expensive to reline {approx $1500 USD}
Love my E91 wagon.
Found a 2011 335i xdrive i6 turbo 1 owner 98k for 12000$. Good buy? Water pump and thermostat have already been replaced along with some other things
Thanks for the tips dude nice video
Moe Lebdeh thanks man!
That squeak on take off is a u-joint, not a wheel bearing. Can’t service the joint itself, need a whole driveshaft.
And remember if you find a nice one don't sell it like I did mine last week! Otherwise you'll find yourself depressed alone in the dark eating cambells soup listening to "one more try" by Timmy T ;(
Mic Raw want mine to buy?
Aw man im sorry to hear that! Why did you sell yours?
Simply Car Things I actually had to get rid of it because my wife and I are expecting a kid next year and needed a four door :) the good news is I picked up an f30 335i m sport but I still miss my baby! Haha
cars are always a damn gamble. the last few cars have been nightmares but u get what you pay for i guess. 2 cars needed transmissions. my current car needed a clutch, struts, coolant res cracked and leaked all over so had to get new belts, coolant hose bolt came loose and luckily i just had to tighten it myself. i'm sure a mechanic would have replaced the hose or something to make money.
cars always need parts replaced at certain intervals or wear. manual clutches wear out every 60K or so (guessing) and need a clutch kit to replace it. sometimes a flywheel is needed as well. then maybe some brakes and tires. just replace the whole car!
due to major depreciation i might get a 2014 audi a4 or bmw. 328 or 335. obviously 335 is the way to go for fun. so crazy a car can be $42K and 3 years later its $19. what i find appealing is the warranty that BMW has. i like the awd aspect of the audi but winters aren't too bad where i live now. if i was still in buffalo i would droll over the A4.
back in the day, a neighbor had an old subaru. looked like a piece of crap, ugly. but it could drive in a snow covered field like a damn army tank. it was hilarious. that car could go anywhere.
What's your opinion on the 335d? Maybe compared to the 335i?
Good advice. You covered all the important stuff. with that said, I do think that a person getting a 335i should have the car inspected by a BMW mechanic before purchase. You will be buying a high performance car so, you need to know what you getting yourself into when buying used.
exactly
I had a 2008 bmw 335xi. Bought it with 57k miles from BMW dealership, drove it for a year it immediately had problems with the ECU and the exhaust rattling from an emissions flap that they couldn't fix without replacing the exhaust. One day I was driving it and out of nowhere there was a very bad grinding sound from the engine, the car shut off I had to get it towed, no light ever came on. The dealership told me that the engine had spontaneously combusted and there were pieces of steel in the engine. This all happened at 68k miles. I highly recommend not buying this car used I lost 14k because a new engine would be 22k so i had to trade it in for 3. It was fun driving it, but all the quirks and problems are not worth it especially if you can't afford to dish out thousands of dollars whenever something goes wrong.
Check if you can hear a rattling sound coming from the turbo units.
thanks. taking notes on everything you said. going to check out a 335i with 127k miles on it next week. bunch of mods/mhd tune i would love to PM you and ask you some questions i am sure to have after talking to the dealership next week. hopefully this will be a fun upgrade from my 330i!
YunG good luck man! If youve got questions send me a message on instagram!
@@SimplyCarThings whats your handle? im guessing its not the simplycarthings that has 3 followers lmao
hey i know this comment is from like 2 years ago but hows the 335i now? i might be picking one up this Saturday. 07
@@hellocrzz5854 I know yours is 4 weeks ago, how was it? I have a test drive today 68k miles 1 owner 2008 N54 a little worried sounds too good to be true
Drift machine? Open diff
Purplepants228 haha
Lmao!!
BMW drift machine? They all came with open diffs
Just Some Dude true but if you’ve driven these the open diff isn’t a huge issue unless you’re tracking it. Puts the power down nicely and has great controlled balance under oversteer.
fixed - I got a 13IS with a Mfactory LSD.. and BQ tune.. :-D
Exactly my thoughts lol.
Should I worry much if I want to get one as a hobby car? Like I'm not planning on doing more than 3-4.000 miles a year.
I am having a fantastic fabulous day! Thanks 😊
Id recommend a paint correction for your car ;)
Yes my car needs one so badly. However, I'd like to respray the roof, hood, and front bumper before doing a full detail. My hood has bad clear coat damage along with the roof unfortunately and my bumper has so much road rash it looks horrendous
Simply Car Things ah ok
I was always told never idle a turbo car for long periods. Lots of heat under the hood when your not moving
Why is it when they show the 335i it's always the coupe version not the sudan?
Sudan is a country bro...
The Horror because the coupe is better
Is 140k miles too much for a bmw 335i 2007 ? The price is around 9 thousand, I’m looking for it to possibly be my first car would you recommend it I wasn’t too sure about the mileage
For a first car? Moron
What do you guys think? An alpine white 4 door 2009 335I 80K miles? Or a 2011 2 door coupe 33I jet black 65k miles?
May have been asked before, but years do you recommend? Thx 👍🏾
What's model of your car because i know if it least then 2009 he have a N54 it is planty of problems and if it 2009 and higher it is have N55 engine and it's good and doesn't have problems like N45
I found a 2008 335i Coupe for 9k from a dealer. Do you think thats a good price? Its an auto by the way. Exterior and Interior look great...
Remedize miles? Bro get a manual trust me. A Twin turbo automatic wouldn’t be as fun as a manual
What you need to watch for is the bmw emblem big mistake wow
How many miles can you take the 335i to?
Yo, I think you are doing a good job with these videos in terms or addressing certain topics, but I would really suggest you would cut down on uninformative elaborations and repeating same things few times over. I think is mainly the enthusiasts that watch your videos and they don't need long intros into what 335 is about. Usually I see and interesting headline name of your video thinking that's smth I'd like to hear on, but I end up not being able to wait through the long intros and eventually close the video without hearing the main points.
Hey, its just my personal opinion if anything and I saying all of this with good will.
To be more specific, - in this video you talk about checking a/c, oil, coolant... I don't think it's needed, it's not my mom watching the video. IMO you should jump to turbo wg rattles, injectors, etc. right away, like n54 specific
Jonas Tikuišis thanks man i appreciate all the advice youve given me. I understand sometimes my videos can be long and ideas may run on so i'll make sure to take your advice into consideration for future videos
so just wait or skip thru the intro lol
Are they easy to mod? 300hp puts it in the range of a Chevy Malibu.
SUPER easy to mod haha
I found a 2011 from a older gentleman with 9k miles still wondering if its a good buy
Do it foo
yea that seems like a good buy, but it depends on the price really
can i ask what trunk spoiler you had in this video?
Keeping mine stock
we recently bought one and the clutch makes a noise they told us its clutch chatter. I have researched and they say its common. Do you know if that is true. The car runs fine and have not had any problem except for that noise.
Nancy Sanchez only if the clutch or flywheel has been upgraded
I have 137k original owner and on the original clutch and tuned for 50k miles. The clutch on some early cars makes noise because BMW over-engineered certain components, the clutch being one of them. Dual mass flywheels on performance oriented cars make a bit of chatter. This car is no different.
Found a N54 135i Soft top convertible in black in ok condition, it has 100 something thousand miles and the guy said the lowest he’d take would be 4k. It runs and drives fine he says but here are the codes:
P0442
P0222
P0123
2CF9
29F3
2D09
2CFA
A0B5
A0C1
What do you guys think? Im thinking this will be around 5k in parts right? And i would want to do most of it myself to stay under 8k total cost, do you guys think this seems like a good deal or worth the time? I would have to do a 3 hour drive with it if I were to pick it up… Thoughts and opinions would be highly appreciated!!! Cheers
It's really helpful your video thks a lot !!! From Mexico City
you're very welcome!
Curious, what’s your tire setup (size) front and rear?
I picked one up this weekend after watching your videos, where you located at?
Thanks man! Thats awesome congrats! I am in SoCal!
Thanks! Im in SoCal as well, DTLA to be exact. Are there any local clubs or meets around?
Hey dude! How has everything been? Just a heads up you should look into a vehicle service contract man. I only pay $70 a month to cover my e60 for full coverage (excluding routine maintenance) and I cannot be any happier.
I was gonna get a 335i until I realized I'm too attached to my e60 and there are things I still want to do to her 😂
Hit me up, I'll give you the company name and everything. I have a high mileage e60 and my friends 545i had 205k miles before his idrive took a dump.. part alone was $4000! So having the peace of mind is awesome. The company has a waiting period of 60 days so I'm on my 51st day, they do that to protect themselves of fraud. But yeah, I got quoted a cheaper price on a 335i with lower miles than my 530i, I'm assuming maintenance costs are more expensive on mine now because of mileage? Don't exactly know. But yeah man go for it! Respond back if you can.
You can also put money upfront $2500 with no waiting period. And yeah my M54 engine consumes close to 2 quarts in 2 months because the piston rings are worn lol. I've been topping my oil off other than that no real complaints, but that's what the warranty will be for down the road 🐎
Wow, I was quoted $185 per month for my 2011 E90. Got rid of that POS.
Joey McMahon Jr thanks man! I dont think though that a warranty such as that would work for me, especially since i have and will continue to modify my car! I am not sure how they would compensate for mods
A big one dude is the timingchain on the N54 engine, 2007 2011 model year,in Europe it cost 2000 euro to replace at around 💯 thousand miles,that one is for your European sub's 😉
Sean ORourke dang i didnt know that! Glad youve mentioned it! Thanks for your support man!
Great video 👍🏾
thanks bro
Hello! I would like your opinion, it would mean a lot. I'm thinking about about buying a 2007 BMW 335i it has 70k miles on it and costs 9940 dollars is that a good deal?
it's a bit expensive. here in LA 2007-2008 costs from $6500 to $8500
Ive found 2011s in the 90k range for that price.
It’s the cost of the maintenance that’s much more on this car and problematic unreliability track record, but are engaging to drive.
So I'm thinking of buying this 335i for 5800, sedan , rest title , 115k miles , but kinda worried I might come across something bad on it what can I look out for around this mileage of the car and the owner has prove of maintenance and repairs he did on it since it was involved in a small bumper hit he has almost 3500$ in the car including the maintenance done to the car ? Help plz
Did ya go for it?
Video should have been titled "generic car buying advice-oh and by the way, pay attention to the charge pipe."
Thanks about asking me about my week 😅😅
When I bought my 335i I had to replace both front rim because it was crack
Have you changed the rob bearings. $4000 later
Would you ever put the M3 Body kit on your 335i? Or 335i fender kickplates?
No i personally wouldnt do an M3 body kit, but I would like to do an M-Sport conversion!
Simply Car Things just curious since I'm going to turn 19 in a few months and going to try to purchase a e92 335i coupe .. Whats insurance looking like for you for every 6 months or per month just wondering?