Owning A BMW 335i // Performance Car Review
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BMWs look so much better 10 years ago than they do now in my opinion
Yep
Before they went bugs bunny on us all 😂🤮
@@scottpearson8492 bruh
Yeah they’ve got a bit of an odd look these days
Definitely! The look of the 08', 09' and 10 335i's are just TIMELESS!!! I like the 09' the best, but any year in that range is excellent. Best bimmers they ever made.
Had a 335i for 4 years,amazing car and they’ve aged great,the n54 is a quality engine
N55 :)
Quality if u want to basically blow something once u hit boost 😂😂 N55 is so much better sure not faster but it’s a better engine sounds super good
@@ZurielRenteria have a N54 for almost 3 years now, haven't blown anything. Maintaining the car goes a long way. The block itself is stronger than the N55, but yeah generally stuff around the N55 is a little bit more reliable, although it won't produce as much power as a N54.
How much MPG are you getting? thanks
@@ZurielRenteria The N54 is actually a stronger engine than the N55 and less likely to "blow" anything. People get 700hp out of these without touching the internals.
The many common failures this engine is infamous for have to do with wear and tear parts and electronic actuators.
So I actually have one of these, 2009 with N54 and dct. I found one that had its turbos replaced under warranty and have had it for 2.5 years so far. To anyone that is thinking of buying one: having to rev this engine to get the power is only a characteristic of it being remapped. Stock the thing is so linear, and with the dct it is just relentless, you plant your foot and it doesn't let up until the needle hits the end of the speedo. Reliability is an issue. The engine itself, is great, but everything that bolts to the engine is shit. Turbos, injectors, ignition coils, spark plugs, water pump, all the oil gaskets. All the above will fail at some point. Having said that. If you are prepared for it, and are into modding cars, this over and m3 anyday. Because the Americans are all over these cars, aftermarket support is insane!
Very good summary!
The Americans 😂 okay???
I completely agree with everything you've written here, EXCEPT my 09' E92 is manual. I have NO use for DCT. Six speed manual or bust... Other than that, you are spot on. I would NEVER buy an M3 over a built 335i. Mine has 740whp, and I'm happy to roll on an M3 any time they like. Also, for the record, as you eluded to, if you replace all the OEM plastic parts around the engine with better third party parts, then this is one of the MOST reliable engines you can own. I've had mine for years, and it's never let me down. Other than normal maintenance, the only thing I ever had to replace was the AC Compressor because of a bad pulley.
So, Harry, upon what uv said about this car I’ve come to a conclusion, that either your particular 1 was just an unfortunate example, or they really do have reliability issues, cos I own an E46 330 m sport manual, and whilst some have said bad things about my car, for me I’ve had it 5 years, and other than the past 18 months where all I’ve done is replace worm out parts, which is simply seen as general maintenance, my car is 100% reliable, therefore I ask myself the question, do I bother with the 335, or do I just put a supercharger onto my E46 knowing how reliable my own car is, cos what uv said has made me think twice about the 335 🤷🏻, it sounds like it’s a liability to have 1
One more thing, I"ve owned six bimmer's including an E46 and E36 among others. I've also owned Porsche's, Alpha's and other TSI cars. But here's the thing, I've NEVER had a car that makes me feel like my 335i does. I am so in love with this car because it checks every single box I could list. It has an answer for every complaint people have had for sports cars in general though out the decades. And though I've had it for years, I'm thrilled every single time I get into it. No other car has ever done that for me.
Lastly, this is the only car I have ever owned where I don't feel envious towards those other guys with a newer one, or with any other sports cars, when I go to a meet. I can go to a bimmer meet, or a Cars and Coffee and feel like my car is the best looking, most fun, fastest and the savviest technological vehicle there. Period! I've never had a car where I felt this way before. The 335i is the whole package, and I'd take it over my E46 or any other every day of the week, and twice on Sunday. I hope this helps FnF76...
My family had our 2008 335i convertible since brand new and never had 1 problem with it apart from the electric roof, top quality car for it’s time !
Had a E93 335i M sport as daily driver for over 5 years. Pukka car! Kept up with servicing & maintenance never had a single issue
For prospective buyers:
Have had an E92 335i for ~ 3 years now. Bought it on 67k mileage, currently on 78k. Lovely car to hoon around in yet comfortable enough for a DD. Don’t plan on selling anytime soon. Only stage 1 so far. Have spent between 4k-5k maintaining the car (mostly the power plant ancillaries) to this point.
Not a cheap car to run in terms of maintenance but worth it when all runs well.
Maintenance isn't bad if you do it yourself. Other than that, DAMNED RIGHT!!
I'm slightly envious!! Lol
I've owned my 2009 e93 335i for ~ 2 yrs now. Purchased it with 78k miles and it had all of the big stuff done (turbos, waterpump and thermostat, index 12 injectors) and I intended to drive it like you drive yours.....put 3-5k a year on it. Well...I just crossed over the 100k mark...I can't stop driving the damn thing!!! My Lexus LS was intended to take most of the miles, but that thing has seen the 3k miles per year. I love my 335i!!!
4-5k in the hat time span ?
@@arturojaime7607 3 years at the time of comment
have my 335i for a bit over 3 yrs and only thing that died so far is high pressure fuel pump and starter. DD it about 1k miles a month.
got a 335i e92 as well, love it !
I just brought a e92 335i 2008 full spec about one month ago. Yes it drinks fuel. Yes its expensive too maintain. But by god its worth every penny you put into it!
What kinda money did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking
@@bendude6748 just under 9k with full service history
What was the mileage?
@@AEllis 105k
how is it drinking Fuel, mines don't
Been looking at these for ages on autotrader and never been able to have the balls to take the plunge as they need higher maintenance than most. But the enjoyment you’d get would be insane
I cross shopped a E46 M3 against the 335i, and ended up buying the 335i. After test driving both the 335i just felt nicer for day to day use and the prospect of being able to get a bunch more power for pennies swayed it. Stock for stock they're very similar performance in a straight line, but after a map the 335i feels substantially faster. The lack of subframe cracking issues also helped sway it. 4 years into ownership with no regrets.
Abso-freakin-lutely!!!! Agree with every word.
@@AquaStevae Would this be a good first car ?
@@natenobles4372 For whom? Not for a kid. But for a responsible adult who has an ability to learn how to do most of the maintenance themselves, sure. I would allow it to be a first car for my kid because the power of these cars is too addictive and that's not a great combination with irresponsible teens, who don't realize how dyer the consequences might be.
@@natenobles4372 no
@@natenobles4372 absolutely not. No kid should be allowed to drive these cars. I’m in my
Mid thirties and I would never survive in this car if I was 16-22. Mines putting out over 420hp
Gr8 review. Cheers.
Great review pal
First thing I noticed when I started watching, this video is the music choice is amazing.
Consistent content recently and the variety has been mega!👊🏻👊🏻
Stunning car love it
I got a whole video going over maintenance and mods for the e92 335i
Something to remember if you’re looking at old BMW’s under 100k miles in the uk...you can buy a Bmw full warranty from £440 a year on their website and having used it myself for thousands of ££‘S worth of work it’s worth it all day long
The BMW approved used selection for older models is extremely limited though and the cars are grossly overpriced.
Right now they have two e92s, both 325d, and they're both listed for a good 3-4k more than they're worth. So you're already paying for the cost of an awful lot of maintenance/repairs up front.
@@BigUriel I don’t mean buying the cars from Bmw approved used.
You can just buy a warranty from the bmw website to cover most modern Bmw with reasonable mileage. I’ve got my 2003 330ci covered for £46 a month.
@@jamie0193 I can only find info on the site on extended warranties for their approved used cars.
Can you send me the link please
@@joewheatley21 can’t send links on TH-cam. It’s just bmw-warranty official website
Should review mine 👀 N54 full bolt on and twin hybrids.
Was looking at these though the 320 or 325i version from 2007 with the newer engines. Not bad stats on paper though what scares me is when the timing chain needs changing
Had an 09 335i DCT (n54) - awesome cars, just budget for a lot of the ancillaries to break!
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Can't decide between this and a 3.0 superchargerd a6
I have a manual one of these. I got it for 7k about 3 years ago with 120k on the clock. It's now got about 155. I've changed the water pump and a couple suspension top mounts and that's it, can't fault it. I got a remap and it was a none issue. It runs 340 bhp so only about 35 bhp uplift, but what you didn't mention is that it took torque from 400nm to 500nm, almost what a brand new 65k+ 340i has. 0-60 went from 5.5 to about 4.2. They are a lot of car for the money, and I refuse to sell it even though I hardly drive it. It comes with just about one of the best OEM sound systems I've heard and there's little missing that modern cars offer in real terms. Mine does have the rattle but you only hear it on start up, and it's genuinely impressive mines still on 15 year old original none replaced turbos, and is going strong.
hell yea. in thinking either m3 e46 or this. I’ve had a 323ci 1999 e46 but i crashed it. now im thinking of buying the m3 e46 version but they’re around €21k-29k where I live. But a 335i would come around €13k-23k AND is twin-turbo charged. soo..
@@KevinDr007 a 335i will be quicker than the e46 M3, and with a simple remap is as quick in a straight line as the e92 M3. Just know that the e92 335i isn't an M car though, a better daily and cheaper to own and run, but the M cars are a different set up, better suspension, brakes, transmission etc. That said, the 335i is a genuine sleeper. It's quicker than a golf R which is fun, and can just about keep up with an RS3 in dry conditions. They're a lot of car for not a lot of money, you just need to keep up the maintenance and they're great.
I’ve been looking to get one but after hearing about the maintenance I’ve been shitting myself to get one over 100k
@@moonfly1 you can literally swap M3 parts onto the 335i, this includes control arms, sway bars, rear differentials, ETC. ( you can even use the M3 lower control arms and run M3 shocks, or just completely swap out the rear subframe with an M3 one..)
i just recently swapped to M3 upper rear control arms from Delphi for cheaper than the stamped steel counterparts thanks to Rock Auto, rear end definitely stiffened way up with new control arms and M Sport shocks.
many options with this chassis s85 , s65 , n55 swap. before i own e93 i had a tuned k24 swap. you gotta know your stuff to own n54 or be prepared to be paying. definitely invest in tools, learn about the n54 so you can maintain it yourself. like every other car, gaskets O rings rear main or crank seals will hardern up causing leaks. you can get silicone gaskets which last longer. educate yourself you'll be ok.
Awesome
2010 isn't pre lci
Ive had e92 and e90, e92 was manual e90 is auto. Id really love to dct swap but i really love my e90 the extra room is great my dog and friends can easily sit in the rear. Over the years ive done nearly every suspension mod, ST coilovers, m3 parts + adjustable control arms, and a few other parts. the way it drives and handles is an absolute dream. For such a pedestrian looking car its practically on rails. As far as engine mods its FBO making 395whp. A well balanced car with roughly 450 hp is such a blast and properly pulls on even some newer cars. Mustangs and challengers often have a hard time keeping up... Id love a single turbo for the exhaust note but upgraded turbos is in the near future so i can have a little more fun with these newer faster cars and probably meth for summer. 😁 The only thing that really bums me about purchasing a 335i over the e92 m3 is the wider fenders, my car looks great all blacked out and perfect stance but i really wish i had those wider fenders and 1" wider wheels and tires that comes with..
One benefit of the e90 over e92 when modded correctly, tasteful trunk diffuser etc the e90 has a much more aggressive rear end than the slumpy looking e92 💪
I bought a N54 335i convertible with orginal 272.000 km on it. with orginal documents and maintance bills of the previouse owner.
What a machine :) so smooth and clean beast
Love my e46 325i auto sport . Love it .
Trust me, you don't even know what love is until you own a 335i. I thought I loved my E46 as well, UNTIL I bought my 335i. Then my E46 seemed like a cheap toy in comparison. What I get from my E92 could never be replicated in the E46. They are just night and day...
I freakin loved my 335i. It was almost as fast as an e46 M3 but I actually enjoyed the 335i more because the M3 was so expensive to maintain
Could you try do a video of a m135i, it’s a car I want in the future and would love to know running costs and insurance etc
did you get one? Also why not go for an M140i with the B58
@@bwdrives no I didn’t end up getting one and, mainly price as when I was looking there was a few grand between 140 and 135, and if I’m honest I prefer the sound of the n55
Picked mine up for £4700, great cars just a little pricey on maintenance but that’s just down to peoples income
Best version? Where's the manual gearbox then?
I still miss my e90 335i. I miss BMW steering from back then. It hasn’t been the same since that generation.
Waheyyy my car 🚗😁😁😁😁
Adam LZ’s 335 is a big single turbo, not supercharged
Timeless car. The best looking bmw for me.
Spot on!! This is the first car I've EVER owned that I did NOT envy anyone else...
@@AquaStevae I feel the same
E46 coupe is better looking imo.
Cars are so cheap in the UK got damn, in Sweden where I live an E46 M3 is about 30k if you can find a manual one and the worst high mileage 335i is at least 10k
Go watch car prices in Finland :D There prices are at the next level.
Why is lockwood working with greenlight and your not?
for* its lees dayjob
As an 18 year old, I have the money to get a 2007-2008 335i, don’t tell me about insurance I have that covered, I want a 335i but should I buy one? If it’s under 100k miles with good service history should I just go for it? I don’t have amazing car knowledge I wouldn’t know how to replace my own turbo for example I’d have tk get someone to do it for me, should I stay away from them then?
Thanks in advance
If you do decide to get one, get the LCI ones with the n55 engine. You have been warned, these cars can become extremely costly to maintain if things do go wrong. I’d 100% recommend a pre purchase inspection (£100) via a bmw specialist before buying just for peace of mind
I will be covering this in a future video if you want to sub to my channel.. 335i e92 content 😁😁
No. Just man up and learn to do what you need to do. There are more videos for these cars on YT, than most cars on the road. Learn!!! Use your brain to make things cheaper for you. And you'll get the best driving experience of your life. Go for it!
Yes....buy it! But buy some tools and wrench on it yourself. The N55 has the same exact issues as the N54's do. Same oil leaks from the same spots. The ONLY difference is single versus Twin turbos....the N55 will not have the waste gate rattling issues....but the N54 has a few forged internal bits. My car isn't stock and I wanted 500hp, I went woth the N54. I wrench on it myself and love it more and more every day after 2 years!
Been looking for one in manual for past 7 months, don't think I could drive without nicely executed rev match and heel&toe
Anyone know what wheels are on this car? I want to put them on my 335i!
they look like M3 style 359 wheels to me.
I chose a 330i n52 engine because this engine is more solid than the n54 engine (they say?). But I "only" have 258 bhp though... Love the E90´s!
The N54 block is practically bulletproof, it's just a shame other items in the engine bay such as ancillaries go wrong
Sorry, but "they" are WRONG!!! The N54 will run circles around the N52. I've had both, and built both. Not even a contest...
@@AquaStevae so you would suggest the 335i over 330i regarding reliability?
@@lukeeKkkkk In a heartbeat! The 335i is extremely reliable IFFFFFFF you do your maintenance correctly, and don't do anything stupid with it. I would also suggest replacing all of the plastic crap around the engine, that commonly has problems. I run mine HARD, and it performs well, and never has a hiccup. Take care of it, and it will take care of you. 99% of the problems MOST people experience with these cars are OPERATOR ERROR!!!
@@techtician2726 definitely agree with that thanks for you comment
I just got mine n54 with auto
I had a 335i DCT and I didn't really like it. Personally I prefer the manual, it is much more involving.
Well said. The DCT takes all the fun out of driving the car. Without a clutch these cars are so much more pedestrian. Gotta have a clutch...
does it have a downpipes ?
Not yet but will do very soon. Feel free to subscribe to my channel to follow along woth this car :)
4:15 That's insanely cheap. They're still 25k+ where I live
6MT N54 Coupe owner for over 8 years now.
5:26 😂😂
It’s not the perfect version, I’d go for an e90 335i msport with a manual gearbox. Lovely car, and very rare in this country.👍
E92 looks way better and E90 don't get the DCT. Bmw manuals ain't all that.
@@grovsey3656 you obviously like coupes, I am a saloon man. And I hate auto boxes,
@@kristianspencer1978 I like saloons but something is off with the E90 it don't look right. The estate is nicer.
@@kristianspencer1978 Having owned a DCT 335i I can say it drives so much better than the manual
@@x1wcd781 meaning you drive manuals badly..?
2011 335is and 135is had DCT trans
In the US. The rest of the world did indeed get a few pre-LCI N54 DCT's.
I have a 2007 E90 335i with stage 1 MHD map and XHP stage 3 ZF6 gearbox map. For the money, couldn't find anything better performance wise.
Have to be prepared for maintenance though, had the following major issues... Wastegates rattling not holding boost, turbo's stripped and uprated Incolnel Wastegates fitted. Oil filter housing gasket leaking, Sump gasket leaking, coolant leaks, Electric water pump failed. Valve cover gasket leaking. Cost an arm and a leg to fix, but once done has been pretty reliable.
Bt why would u want the pre facelift though lol. I guess some people prefer the pre facelift
Didn’t Alpina take the BMW 335i car and sprinkle its own magic upon it?
Hi
Had a DCT N54 E92; best fast car you’ll buy for sun £10K without a doubt, makes the manual version look primitive! Just make sure your pockets are deep if you want one
Sorry, but DCT is shit... Men drive manuals. DCT is bullshit.
@@AquaStevae That’s a personal preference, but in that case men drive M3’s not 335’s so don’t worry about it😂
@@x1wcd781 I'm in a CCA with thousands of members, and the REAL men drive 335i's. M cars are for wantabe's...
@@AquaStevae What ever makes you sleep a little better at night, hope you continue enjoying your open diff wannabe M car
@@x1wcd781 IF you knew anything about these cars, you'd know my particular model has an E diff, NOT an open diff. And if I wanted an M car, I'd have bought one. But the 335i with the M's suspension is just a better car for a lot less money. I got exactly what I wanted. Also, if I did have one of the models with the open diff, I could have easily had a LSD installed, and STILL would have spent a lot less than the overpriced M. I mean, you paid through the nose for a letter... Lol.
Had to sell mine due to oil leaks & the turbos needed changing. Only had 65k on the clock but hadn’t been maintained well in its earlier life. Fantastic car but the maintenance bills were too much for me
1k to fix. If you can't afford that shud probly stick to ford.
@@grovsey3656 well above £1k to fix all of its issues actually. These cars are cheap to buy but not cheap to own, something young drivers need to be aware of
@@eloMole what were the oil leaks? Oil filter housing and rocker cover by any chance? Not very expensive at all. Turbos can easily be rebuilt with new shafts and cores. Or are you taking Bout new ones from BMW. You seem that daft. I literally had all these jobs done 3 weeks on mine that I've owned for 4 years. 😆
@@grovsey3656 Bellend
@@Mr330d yes you are
In Germany they are still 20-25k :(
Wow no way paid 3900 for mine done 90 thousand miles. With injectors and water pump done. I stole it i think
£15,000 for a 335i is way overpriced...
❤ kenya
Road tax is the killer for me on these.340 a year on my ep3 due end of month and that is pushing it.
Pay monthly bro?
@@tobymx7107 I was waiting for the spanner to come along and post this.
You pay even more that way so 550+ lol
@@terry85t81 you don't pal, i can assure you that
@@terry85t81 don’t cry about it
@@terry85t81 Cant see the DVLA applying a 240 quid surcharge, I pay monthly and was around 5% surcharge
this or a 140i?
THIS!!!
For the haters my Nissan Leaf has gone
I like them but if you buy a good one you could spend a bit more and get a m3
M3 can't be built as strong as a 335i can. And the M3 guzzles gas way worse than the 335. The ONLY thing the M3 has over the 335i is the suspension. And guess what, I put an M3 suspension all around my 335i. So save the money, and put it into mods for the 335i. You'll have a better looking car, that runs a hell of a lot better.
17mpg LOL...
The 335d is the better all round car. I've owned both and much prefer the D. Torque wins the day.
No it's not. It's a dirty diesel. Good taxi. The torque argument is also dumb. It's a n54, not a n/a Honda.
@@grovsey3656 😂😂😂😂😂😂
People who say comments like that clearly haven’t driven both cars and taken an impartial view on it.
I never had a 335d but owned an e90 330d before moving to an e93 n54 and then an e93 n55 as my current daily. I was lucky in that I changed jobs which meant fuel consumption became a non-issue, hence the change from 330d to 335i. What I can tell you is the difference in drive - the smoothness, the linear power delivery, the length of that peak torque curve, THE SOUND - is like night and day. The diesel won out on MPG but in every other respect the i is the one to go for.
Did anyone else notice how he said “supercharged” to get 700hp like “Adam LZs” 🤦🏽♂️ bro man stupid. It’s single turbo not supercharger
Lsd
Oh ffs another channel being ruined with in video adverts. Car wow has Matt giving you thirty links, too. I have a feeling TH-cam needs to be removed from my life
First
E90 looks way better then this
But e92, the last 3 series coupe 😍
@@LS10Works ugh, too common and it doesn’t really suit. Where the e90 just looks tough AND it’s 4 door
those wheels are horrible
Automatic?! What is wrong with you?! Get help
*DCT
DCT is faster than manual GEO000 🤦♂️
Yes manual is more fun, but you won't be shifting faster than a DCT lmao
@@Saif0412 ....FACTS! My xhp stage 3 tuned ZF 6spd auto will also shift much more quickly then the best manual driver. Manuals will see my taillights all day everyday....they'll be having fun rowing gears as I'm way ahead having fun setting up for the next corner! Lol