Do You Want To Buy A BMW 335i? Here's What You NEED To Look Out For!
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2017
- Hey guys so over the past few months I have gotten a zillion questions from all you guys asking what should you check/look out for when purchasing a BMW 335i or a BMW in general. So today, I finally took the initiative to make a video hopefully answering this question for you guys! Hope you all enjoy :)
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Hey guys hope you all enjoyed this video and were able to take something away with it! Make sure to leave a comment if i missed anything, and please subscribe if you haven't already done so! Much Love
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 !
Meanwhile there are 7 cars in line for the vacuum LOL
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.
Great points man 👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks man!!
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 :]
Super helpful video, thank you for going through all of these!
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!!!
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 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
thanks for the awesome vid! currently thinking of buying one!
no problem! thanks for watching!
Reading some of these comments makes me totally rethink getting one after I’m done paying off my 08 Accord Coupe V6 lol....
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?
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 ?
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??
Guys today I purchased my E93 335i ! This video was the deal sealer for me. Thank you for your insight
How is it
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.
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!
Thanks for the tips dude nice video
Moe Lebdeh thanks man!
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!
test drove one about a week ago and it blew up after 2 miles of driving. Looks like I’m getting an n55!
Great tips bro. Buying a 2015 335i . This helps a lot
I am having a fantastic fabulous day! Thanks 😊
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 🤙🏻
fyi, wheel bearings dont squeak, then growl/howl
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!
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 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
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
Great info, thanks!
Thank you!
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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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
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
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.
It's really helpful your video thks a lot !!! From Mexico City
you're very welcome!
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!
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?
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
can i ask what trunk spoiler you had in this video?
How many miles can you take the 335i to?
What would you consider "high mileage"? I know these cars can run for well over 100k if they're taken care of.
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
What's your opinion on the 335d? Maybe compared to the 335i?
It was very helpful thanks
May have been asked before, but years do you recommend? Thx 👍🏾
Very useful. thanks. subscribed.
Curious, what’s your tire setup (size) front and rear?
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
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
Great video 👍🏾
thanks bro
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.
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.
Does this also include the E90 335i n54 n55
dang that's a clean ass engine!
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
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
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?
Check if you can hear a rattling sound coming from the turbo units.
Due to cost of parts and services I would certainly do preventative maintenance checks and services on BMWs.
Thanks for the tip.
your black 335i is lit man
I wanna trade my 328i in and get a 335!
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 about asking me about my week 😅😅
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.
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?
Dont waste ur time on vacum lines instead check the turbos for noise and ask about the cat and o2 sensors.
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.
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
Can you just use a code reader?
Great info thanks!
Rob Staple you’re welcome!
Have you changed the rob bearings. $4000 later
So I'm thinking of buying this 335i for 5800, sedan , rest title , 115k miles , but kinda worried I might come across something bad on it what can I look out for around this mileage of the car and the owner has prove of maintenance and repairs he did on it since it was involved in a small bumper hit he has almost 3500$ in the car including the maintenance done to the car ? Help plz
Did ya go for it?
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
I am gonna buy one next year first thing to do limited slip differential then full custom exhaust and some nice 19?20? inch wheels :D Can't wait
I'd focus on these things he's mentioned first before new wheels. Limp mode is not fucking cool in peak hr traffic. Its totally stressful.
What is limp mode?
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
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 color coolant the 335i should be?
Blue
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
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?
Green or Blue coolant is perfectly fine for these cars, if it's red then that's a big red flag.
That squeak on take off is a u-joint, not a wheel bearing. Can’t service the joint itself, need a whole driveshaft.
thanks
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.
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?
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?
What you need to watch for is the bmw emblem big mistake wow
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.
I can't tell if he's John Stamos or... Hahah good video tho
Keeping mine stock
So my 335i went into limp mode recently I turned it off then back on and it was running fine again. Do you know what it could be?
Daniel De La Mora were you low on gas when it happened? It could also be just a precaution if the turbos were getting hot
Honestly I don't remember. It seems to happen when I'm in sport mode driving slow or in traffic in drive but when I drive hard it doesn't happen.
Probably the Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor. Same thing happened to me.
My water pump went bad at 41,000 miles.
You can expect to replace a water pump with a German car, not abnormal.
Dream car a 335????
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 :(
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
When I bought my 335i I had to replace both front rim because it was crack
what are the rims on your 335i?
They are style 359m replicas!
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
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.
Why is there a open cold 🥶 air intake sucking in hot 🥵 air like wtf
Are they easy to mod? 300hp puts it in the range of a Chevy Malibu.
SUPER easy to mod haha