FUDGE! I accidentally deleted a very helpful comment recommending 328i's and straying away from turbocharged beamers. Also mentioned NA I6 platforms equipped with DISA are still quick if you're looking for more pep in your step, without the many maintenance hoops forced induction platforms give you. Looking at you N54, (BMW chime + half engine light). I apologize original commenter, I intended to heart and pin your comment for your great insight but fat fingered and clicked delete instead 💀.
I just saved THOUSANDS by installing a used CIC unit in mine, protools made the swap painless as far as coding and forums handled the rest. Being open to learning is a must with these cars as it's a constant process to keep up with the things that fail. Next on my list is figuring out why AC is blowing hot. 👨🏫
Nice!! Good to know upgrading the dash is painless, am planning on implementing carplay to my current CIC. Well said about being open to learning btw.. I wish you good luck and hope your AC repair goes smoothly!
I would say at this point, if you want to buy a BMW just budget for all the maintenance yourself. Especially if the previous owner worked on it themselves, it's a good idea to just redo all the basic preventative maintenance. Gaskets, water pump, etc.
Great video! Appreciate the insight. These cars are great, you just need to be aware and do your forum research with maintenance items. I tip my hat to you for doing the work yourself. I'd love to learn, but I simply don't have the time or the facilities, so I intend on paying for the convenience. Another note I'd add: Spend the $ on a Pre-Purchase Inspection! This can save your wallet and your peace of mind knowing that you are stepping into a car that is not only well maintained, but matches the carfax. It can also save you on dealer fees to confirm or hold them accountable for work that they claim to have done. In doing so, you can also plan/prepare for maintenance items so it doesn't break the bank when it happens. If there's too much damage, or you can't get a fair deal, you step away from the car knowing you only spent $250 at your local BMW dealer. Win/Win in my book.
was most of this preventative maintenance? cant imagine all of these things going wrong in two years unless you purchases a really neglected example. i am one year into ownership, 79000 miles, have done plugs and coils only (besides oil changes and a coolant flush). car is running solid healthy idle makes boost fine. 6spd manual msport purchased for 7k.
im two years in on a 2009 114,000 miles now. besides new brake rotors/pads and oil changes every 5,000 miles. ive done new plugs n coils, one fuel injector. new valve cover, oil filter housing gasket /intake mainifold, both rear axle seals + diff fluid, charge pipe, some carbon cleaning of valves, new purge valve and cabin air filter and ofcourse intake filters. Car has been great and makes a great daily. i drive 400 miles a week.
@@RE4L72 'merica. not the cleanest e90. unreported frame damage, rep msport bumper, no fog lights, no skid plate, no fender liner, and rev9s all around. shitty muffler delete too lol
@@RE4L72 since commenting i have done pads+rotors which isnt really n54 specific, and a DIY walnuit blast for 200 bucks. still running great. should also be noted I launch the car, do burnouts, donuts, and drive it hard.
Have a modded 335i.You have to know all the issues with these cars and get them sorted.Once that is done,they are pretty good.Engines are strong,plastic parts a pain in the arse.
is your insurance full coverage? if so how much is your deductible? i just got my 335i with full coverage insurance and they’re charging me 1700 a month 😢
156k all original N54 here . I’m upgrading the charge pipe , intercooler, plugs wires, radiator , coolant flange , pcv , oil catch can , starter and map tip sensors , also the vanos sensors . I took the car apart in less then 3 hours
@@papineau4518 1200 only because I went with 7.5 intercooler, everything else is eBay, they have so much stuff for bmws , or FCP Euro but a lot of parts are out of stock, I think that’s because they do lifetime warranty and don’t want to do that anymore . I tried to get a valve cover and they are completely out
@@ForzaPulls I’m currently getting 16.3mpg 08 335i e90. I’ve never gotten above 17 mpg. And that’s with normal bmw driving like not all crazy like. Currently trying some liquid moly additives but we’ll see
Not true you got taken cause you can buy exactly the same parts for half that just w/o BMW logo second you own a BMW you have to know how to work on them otherwise your where your at LoL 😉😉😉 get a Honda or Toyota brother.
FUDGE! I accidentally deleted a very helpful comment recommending 328i's and straying away from turbocharged beamers. Also mentioned NA I6 platforms equipped with DISA are still quick if you're looking for more pep in your step, without the many maintenance hoops forced induction platforms give you. Looking at you N54, (BMW chime + half engine light). I apologize original commenter, I intended to heart and pin your comment for your great insight but fat fingered and clicked delete instead 💀.
I just saved THOUSANDS by installing a used CIC unit in mine, protools made the swap painless as far as coding and forums handled the rest. Being open to learning is a must with these cars as it's a constant process to keep up with the things that fail. Next on my list is figuring out why AC is blowing hot. 👨🏫
Nice!! Good to know upgrading the dash is painless, am planning on implementing carplay to my current CIC. Well said about being open to learning btw.. I wish you good luck and hope your AC repair goes smoothly!
I would say at this point, if you want to buy a BMW just budget for all the maintenance yourself. Especially if the previous owner worked on it themselves, it's a good idea to just redo all the basic preventative maintenance. Gaskets, water pump, etc.
Great video! Appreciate the insight. These cars are great, you just need to be aware and do your forum research with maintenance items. I tip my hat to you for doing the work yourself. I'd love to learn, but I simply don't have the time or the facilities, so I intend on paying for the convenience.
Another note I'd add: Spend the $ on a Pre-Purchase Inspection! This can save your wallet and your peace of mind knowing that you are stepping into a car that is not only well maintained, but matches the carfax. It can also save you on dealer fees to confirm or hold them accountable for work that they claim to have done. In doing so, you can also plan/prepare for maintenance items so it doesn't break the bank when it happens. If there's too much damage, or you can't get a fair deal, you step away from the car knowing you only spent $250 at your local BMW dealer. Win/Win in my book.
subscribed. that excel sheet is beautiful.
Good video right here
Cheers mate!
guys he missed some stuff tooooo like oil changes and other knick knacks
was most of this preventative maintenance? cant imagine all of these things going wrong in two years unless you purchases a really neglected example. i am one year into ownership, 79000 miles, have done plugs and coils only (besides oil changes and a coolant flush). car is running solid healthy idle makes boost fine. 6spd manual msport purchased for 7k.
im two years in on a 2009 114,000 miles now. besides new brake rotors/pads and oil changes every 5,000 miles. ive done new plugs n coils, one fuel injector. new valve cover, oil filter housing gasket /intake mainifold, both rear axle seals + diff fluid, charge pipe, some carbon cleaning of valves, new purge valve and cabin air filter and ofcourse intake filters. Car has been great and makes a great daily. i drive 400 miles a week.
lol 7k, what country you live in? mine was 14k bought it at 79,000 miles.
@@RE4L72 'merica. not the cleanest e90. unreported frame damage, rep msport bumper, no fog lights, no skid plate, no fender liner, and rev9s all around. shitty muffler delete too lol
@@RE4L72 since commenting i have done pads+rotors which isnt really n54 specific, and a DIY walnuit blast for 200 bucks. still running great. should also be noted I launch the car, do burnouts, donuts, and drive it hard.
@@goobler9820 I need to do more carbon cleaning to be honest, might try brake cleaner and scraping/brushing it off idk.
Great video
Have a modded 335i.You have to know all the issues with these cars and get them sorted.Once that is done,they are pretty good.Engines are strong,plastic parts a pain in the arse.
Gosh damnnnn thats too muchhhh! how much was the car itself? when you purchased it?
$12,000 from a small dealer
is your insurance full coverage? if so how much is your deductible? i just got my 335i with full coverage insurance and they’re charging me 1700 a month 😢
1700 lol what? thats a new M3 car note. my insurance isn't full coverage but is only a hundred something.
@@RE4L72that boy live on mars.
Mine is 160 per month , not full coverage .
bro your are getting scammed
Bought a 335i 1 hour later check engine light coil pack went out 💀
i bought less than a week check engine came out for no reason
@@rj-hz2ct n54 life i guess lmaooo
@@ese_f30welcome, I wish I could tell you it gets better, but it won’t 🥲
I see how sad he is during this
Lmfaoooo this him🥲
62,000 to 91,000 maintenance lol try 110,000-130,000 maintenance
Oh no....
what have you had to get done, im at 114,000
156k all original N54 here . I’m upgrading the charge pipe , intercooler, plugs wires, radiator , coolant flange , pcv , oil catch can , starter and map tip sensors , also the vanos sensors . I took the car apart in less then 3 hours
@@ForzaPulls how much money
@@papineau4518 1200 only because I went with 7.5 intercooler, everything else is eBay, they have so much stuff for bmws , or FCP Euro but a lot of parts are out of stock, I think that’s because they do lifetime warranty and don’t want to do that anymore . I tried to get a valve cover and they are completely out
dope
my 335i i filled up every 4 days to week $70-80
That don’t make sense , I have a e90 335i that gets 27 mpg hwy 22 city and I do top end pulls
@@ForzaPulls I’m currently getting 16.3mpg 08 335i e90. I’ve never gotten above 17 mpg. And that’s with normal bmw driving like not all crazy like. Currently trying some liquid moly additives but we’ll see
Jw what do you do for a living
I used to be a server / bartender at a popular restaurant.
Not true you got taken cause you can buy exactly the same parts for half that just w/o BMW logo second you own a BMW you have to know how to work on them otherwise your where your at LoL 😉😉😉 get a Honda or Toyota brother.
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