2007 BMW 335i Convertible - POV Driving Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
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MSRP: $49,100 (new) $12,591 (used)
Power: 300 hp / 300 lb-ft
Engine: 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
MPG: 20 City / 29 Highway
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Never thought I'd see her again online...I actually sold this car to them, wow... a small world.
Why did u add carbon fiber sticker
@@Me-eb3wv Obviously it makes the car lighter.
@@Me-eb3wv extra 3 horse power
Why did you sell it
That old BMW chime is my favourite startup chime ever~~ Also that E90 body style is just timeless~ One of BMW's best 3 series ~~ 15 years later, it still is an amazing looking car inside and out~
Well, the new Toyota GR Supra should make you happy. :)
That’s how I feel with a lot of older BMW designs, they really do still look amazing to this day.
@@benwells2338 E36, E46, E90, these were some of the best 3 series ever made for their time~ E46 is my favourite 3 series
the sound of unreliability
I really like the F series cars
Went from a 2011 328 xdrive to a m340 and although the m340 is just a monster, the steering of the e90s is the stuff of legends only car people can really appreciate.
How do you like your M340? I'm thinking of getting one.
When I first started making some real money at age 20 I bought a 2007 335i sedan. Was a blast of a car and that N54 motor is legendary. Now I’m almost 30 and I have an m240i and an F80 m3. I’ll always love bmws. Hope they don’t lose their way.
When do you turn 30
@@gerardovelasquez2931 in January haha. Getting old.
You know, I just saw a listing for a 2007 BMW 335i RWD with a manual. 114,000 miles and surprisingly, it's a one owner clean car fax no accidents or damages reported. Photos look legit and it's also within my "budget" as a 25 year old. I wanted to inquire if it needs work, but idk if that is reflective of the 9k asking price. What do you think?
335i has got to have been one of the most underrated cars up until very recently. Finally people are starting to commonly realize what kinda beasts these things are. Got some Reliability issues? Sure; An insane performance car? Absolutely
people have known they were beasts for years tbh
I dont get why people say this. They have never been underrated an everybody has always known about them and how much power you can push outta them. People have been building 1000hp e90s since they came out. They are just bashed on their reliability by people that don't know how to change their damn oil.
My 2011 e90 335i (N55) sport pkg stands out as one of the best cars I've ever owned. Some of the best steering ever created, phenomenal power band, and without the troubles of the N54.
That's true, this car had a completely different set of problems than the n54.
ong bro me too i got a 2011 e90 335i too w the sport pkg i love that car sm
n54 is so much better than n55 in every way other than reliablity. but yall don't even know how to change you're oil so maybe you need an n55.
My e93 rattles way more than my e92 coupe. With that said, I adore this platform and the n54 i6. You absolutely do have to love them to own as it’s a labor of love.
I recently bought my e92 in Alpine Weiss, cinnamon interior, and 6MT. About 80% done with the engine rebuild. New N54, new boost lines, valve cover, walnut blast, upgraded turbos, inlets/ outlets, stage 3 clutch.. I can’t wait to fully enjoy it!!
OMG you finally made e92 335i video... This was my first car.. felt a little bit regret after i sold it because theres no other cars like this one at this price range.. the power and handling, the elegance, the luxury, the visibility and usability. Loved how I can actually put people in the back while this is a two door coupe. Loved the design for the cup holders. If I were rich enough, I would actually buy my old one back...
E93 🤓
@@Dragon228833 right... I meant e9x🤣 mine was e92
0:02 start up 3:04 door open 3:08 back sheet 6:52 drive
The list of problems with this car over the years. Super fun to drive and very powerful with fbo and a tune.
Nice pfp
What is the problems with it? I’m considering buying one
@@talbotd27oil leaks, gaskets, pulleys and eventually, engine. it was fun to drive but expect lots of maintenance.
@@talbotd27high pressure fuel pump £250 ×2 ... waterpump and thermostat £350.. engine gasket £100.. alternator with belt £400.. that's the problem's I've had owned the car over 10 years now.. 77,000 milage its running like a champ would never sell it 😊
That heavy steering wheel is the best 😎
Can’t beat that feeling :)
I love my 3 series. Still can compete with any car drive out there currently. Some people don’t even know how old the car is when I’m on the road
ahhhh
this POV is so relaxing to me. The view is so perfect.
I really love the heavier steering of these older BMWs because they still steer precisely. The Golf MKIV R32 and Civic FN2 has similar steering feel.
The E90 was one of the best chassis/handling platforms of the modern BMW 3 series. I owned the unicorn “launch edition” 2006 330i 6MT Sport. I say unicorn because that 330i engine was only made one year before they offered the N54 turbocharged version in 2007. No one knew it was coming so I was always bummed I bought one year too early!
Man this takes me back. I remember my blue manual 335i couple with tan interior. I had it FBO and it was such a blast
Sounds sick dude
As you are describing, the very heavy steering is because the power steering is done in that car. It should be fairly light at low speeds. My 2005 BMW X5 4.4i with 224k miles had the same issue. Regarding the engine issues, the college students you are referring to buy these high mileage cars with 3-4 previous owners, which beat the heck out of these cars and didn't use the right gas, hence the issues that can arise. If we are talking about a 1-owner, well maintained 335i, I can bet even by 200,000 miles it will run like new, and will only need preventative maintaince. They are very reliable and well built cars, and even after taking major abuse they still keep running. You have to service them properly and use only good premium gas. If either are not done, it will lead to long-term issues. Unfortunately many people don't understand that such complex and high-tech engines need good care and proper maintenance.
Rod bearings shouldn’t be preventative maintenance 🤣
@@dogchainsaw3923 What does this have to do with anything discussed above?
@@dogchainsaw3923 they're not. And not an issue on this engine either...
Literally going through this right now, previous owner was using regular gas because premium was “too expensive” and honestly, that was/is the least of my problems with this car 😂 currently in the shop right now
Ah, a car I would’ve owned back in college if not for the Infiniti G. This was so appealing since it had a more beautiful design and more tech in its class. The 328i I was testing was well maintained mechanically but it had a lot of wear in the seats, door panels and the center console. What a treat to see these again.
"My friends in college that had N54's said they never ran right" I felt that one lol. I'm currently living that life unfortunately
My '21 IS 350 has the same style of turn signals from this car. I've heard them called "BMW turn signals" before. It's my second IS and I am used to it now.
Anyhow, love the substitute Topher and his used car adventures. They are a nice change of pace.
I have a few friends who own this generation 335i and there's always something broken on them lmao. Burning oil, coil packs, valve cover gaskets, turbo issues, electrical issues etc.
But still super fun to drive when they're working lol.
The car is 15 years old . Don’t knock.. they are good cars. You don’t see much 15year old audis on the road
@@smhAtnigguz I see a lot of both. Didn’t say they weren’t reliable, just when’s one thing breaks 5 more do to lol.
I bought mine and parked it.. lol full engine rebuild almost done. Can’t wait!!!
i just love bmw’s from the years 2006-2013
2:59 I agree. The hardtop looks better but they both look great . Just purchased one.
I love all the creaks. It adds character😂
alot of people actually didnt know that you dont have to have the key in the ignition to start it up. Cause for my e90 335i , i dont have to have the key in the ignition. as long as i have the key with me inside you can start it up.
I have an 07, with some VMR wheels and roof wrap. so much fun. The Body style holds up!
I have an 07 too but my chime is different.
Every time you close the door and the window makes the shaking sound my soul cries
17:35 "AN V8" lol. Thank you Christopher Clarkson.
I love how he mention how Tedward still had his M3 but he actually just traded not too long after it for a 2022 Honda Civic si. I will miss his M3 but as he said with it having over 100k miles on it and just all the maintenance that it needs/needed I don't blame him for getting rid of it. That being said I absolutely adore the E90 335's and hope to have one as my next car here soon.
Great review, I love my 2008 E93! Got a Stage 1 MHD tune on it turns in into such a great sleeper!
so happy u did this cause im bout to get this n mod it
prepare to be poor forever
I love the Non Idrive dash way better
Good job, thanks for sharing, greetings from Just Driving 4K
Ive had mine for 10 years and still going strong parts are cheap because the cars old legendary car 100%
Super HONEST review. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for the video that's great I'd see one in Tampa I'd like to test Drive it.
Stay away from N54s unless you have money to burn😂😂 If you want an E90 and you don’t want to break the bank, get an NA E90 with RWD and make sure the wp/thermostat have been done. Also, the starter will probably be going bad if it hasn’t been replaced. You’ll have some oil leaks too. BUT, once you get these things addressed they’re fantastic to drive. It’s the right size, and they feel super solid yet very agile. It’s my favorite generation of 3 series, as it’s the last generation that feels like the older cars, with great steering feel and awesome ride/handling balance. Last thing to say would be to make sure it doesn’t have run flats, as those ruin the ride and they’re expensive to replace. The biggest annoyances with the E90 imo are the lack of an oil dipstick and a coolant temp gauge.
dang I miss my dads old bmw he had a 2001 330Ci stick i never got to drive it but my dad and mom said that when you got to 80 it felt great they called it the "happy spot" because the suspension smoothed out and the felt great it was sadly a soft top and a plastic back so we had to get rid of it because the interior and outside was falling apart the engine was in great shape. miss it
Bro them 335is are always blowing engines, I love the n54 but god are they expensive to own. My friend has a 2013 and it’s leaking oil at 80k miles, I’m wondering what the mileage on this is cause 2007 ? Yeeeesh 😭
I got 146k miles on my old 335i before the engine went. Some go quicker some last longer. It’s really a toss up. Also, every single bmw leaks oil eventually lol. Gotta pay to play with these bmws. Tell your friend to upgrade to a b58 platform bmw. It’s essentially an upgraded and modernized n54 engine. Way more reliable.
@@F80mthree damn 146k that’s good yea some of us just get lucky lol, I have a 2015 328 n26 with 50k and so far so good I’m just gonna swap out some of the plastic parts asap. Luckily mine is covered under warranty. I’d love to find a 335 in good condition even though it’s fu*king impossible where I live(south florida)
you guys should drive my e90 328i 6 speed manual. It is an interesting spec because it has no options besides the green paint and is very well sorted. I think it could be a great video! Im located in north carolina if you are interested
That’s a nice spec. Those are super sweet to drive. The ride/handling balance with the 16 inch wheels is brilliant.
@@pascutia I actually have the 17s that came on the car stock In 2011. I think it’s a good compromise in ride quality and looks. I wouldn’t want to go bigger or smaller tbh. The car is amazing, I think the 6 speed really wakes up the n52 and the handling rewards good drivers.
@@nihitchavan8375 I have an 06 330xi with a 6 speed. I wish I could have gotten a RWD model. Are you on run-flats? I can’t wait to burn through them in mine to get some proper tires. Run-flats are so punishing on Michigan roads.
@@pascutia I think you can do x delete through coding, although the steering feel and weight will remain the same. Unfortunately the dealer I bought the car from put some fresh run flats on my car so I’ve been stuck with them for now. I’ll probably still end up putting a proper tire on them, the run flats are just so harsh and the tires squeal and lose grip well before the chassis limits.
Iirc these atw the last of the old school power steering pumps, they went electric after, I love the E9x (I personally have an E93 m335i sport) especially witth an N54, best of the best imo......👍👌👍
I was always interested in the power from 335i but always scared off from the notorious unreliability of the N54. Think a 328i would be better?
Hey, it’s really all about maintenance and understanding what you’re getting into before purchasing the n54. You have to be intentional. If you’re looking for cheap relatively reliable and sporty enough transportation, go 328. If you’re prepared to do initial maintenance and want an amazing enthusiast euro tuner, go n54 335. Once the initial work is done, you’ll have a reliable performance car.
This bmw looks dope!!
Nicely maintained
there are a bit plosive sounds come from your mic in this video . just to notify u .
Get the 328i E9X BMW and save yourself the headaches of the N54/N55
thank you for this
this car has aged really well
April 7th?! I can’t wait that long 😩😩
Lol I’m with you on that, such a long wait!!
Man BMW really upped their game when it comes to quality these past years
what you smoking?
They definitely upped their grill game
They definitely upped their grill game
Were are your paddle shifters on the steering wheel ?
I noticed no one can keep vent clips. I’m missing two 😂
Tedward does not daily an M3 anymore. He traded it for a Civic Si hahaha
When I saw this scheduled I thought it was an April Fool's joke lol
Why does everyone has to say that the turn signal stocks are weird... They work perfectly. The ONLY time you have to do something different from the normal stock is when you have the signal blinking and to manual stop it (if you have to) you just half push the stock.
This vid confirms that I never want to buy one
Do u half to let go of the gas when u shift or how does it work
7:29 another fact 😂 if you know you know
oh god I might trade in my 18 rogue for a coupe. I found one in a condition like this in my area. Yikes
I also have a 2007 bmw but it’s a 530i. I like bmws but don’t. I’m thinking about getting a Subaru or a Honda instead
Probably floaty cause I guarantee those thrust arms are shot. Same with the rest of the bushing packages. Most people don’t rebuild it fully and properly cause it’s so extensive and so expensive. It’s fine though it’s an old jiggly convertible
I just found a nice example of one of these, 1 owner, bone stock and low miles
I live in yspi and want this car so bad
You know he's from michigan when he doesn't pronounce it Yip-silanti
Substitue Topher name reveal!!!
Bad drivers cannot own older model e90s or e46’s
Leuk
Insert "dO dou tUrN sIgnaLs WerK" comment here.
it's the prickmobile. It might work but it won't be used
8:42 stop bmw bashing
السيارة مسمعه فيها سكاتلا
It's a stearing wheel for man not those lady style electric crap we have today.
the engine is awesome but this generation of bmw has probably the worst build quality of all bmw's
God the e90 is so ugly. Whole car just blows cock with how unreliable the n54 is. These did come with WAY more tech than the e46’s tho. Which is pretty dang great
This guy is kind of a bland reviewer/driver. Hope he evolves. Tbh he kinda copies your style plus tedwards instead of creating his own.
Just purchased one . But i have a hard time with standard driving and have never attempted to turn my 2007 bmw into gear mode out of fear that i may f the car up due to lack of standard experience. Pls HELP