[Kal101]

Toying with the idea of buying my 335d outright and keeping it for a few years.

This way I don't have to worry about excess mileage charges higher VED monthly payments etc etc.

It's an ideal car fast frugal and comfortable not to mention good looking.

My only concern other than the govt bending over the diesel brigade is of reliability. So my question is who's got or had the highest mileage 335d and how do they generally fare reliability wise ?

Thanks in advance.

[Tengocity]

Well I'm on 91k miles now. Engine, gearbox all fine so far. Had the EGR valve issue that's common, but nothing more. The issues on these cars seem to be the random quality issues across the range.
Even suspension wise the car is doing well, so having had it serviced a couple of weeks ago I know the control arms, track rod ends, and other typical bushes and components that can be issues are all fine.

I knew from the start I'd do high miles and keep the car for 5 years so I've done oil changes at 15-16k miles and I've also already changed the gearbox oil, rather than accept it's sealed for life.

Extending the warranty is another way to get the peace of mind.

[GEP77]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Well I'm on 91k miles now. Engine, gearbox all fine so far. Had the EGR valve issue that's common, but nothing more. The issues on these cars seem to be the random quality issues across the range.
Even suspension wise the car is doing well, so having had it serviced a couple of weeks ago I know the control arms, track rod ends, and other typical bushes and components that can be issues are all fine.

I knew from the start I'd do high miles and keep the car for 5 years so I've done oil changes at 15-16k miles and I've also already changed the gearbox oil, rather than accept it's sealed for life.

Extending the warranty is another way to get the peace of mind.

I've done 69k in mine now. Problems to date have been EGR, Steering rack and the iDrive kept resetting itself and was replaced. The first two were all sorted under warranty, the last was first reported by me while under warranty but the unit was replaced once under the extended warranty. I was not asked to pay the excess by the dealer. I also had three wheels replaced for corrosion.

Other than routine servicing there have not been any untoward bills. It has proven to be very kind on tyres and brakes (still on my original pads all round) but that may be partly down to how I drive the car.

[F15CCT]

I'm running at 61k on a 14 plate, happy motoring so far. Coming to a few additional services but nothing to speak of. Going for another 3-5 years I'd say so expect to be well into the 150k +.

Still wondering about a remap as well as I've done that to ever other turbo (petrol and diesel) I've had but want something that will last.

[Ross_T_Boss]

Terry you covered alot of those miles remapped too right?

I just crossed 69k yesterday (14 plate). My mileage has tapered off alot recently, I was due to hit 100k by the end of this year but I reckon it'll be about 80k now.

I recently looked to chop it in for an M50d for the missus to drive. I had a bit of a hair dresser moment and bought a TTRS (incidentally, phenomenal car, very comfy daily cruiser yet devastating performance, just need to tidy the garage so I can bring it home!). She then had a change of heart and wants to keep her Golf R, so negotiating with VW to keep it another year or get an Estate replacement at about 10% increased monthly.

I had the same thoughts about reliability, I've had some hesitation in 1500-2500rpm range and removed the DMS map which solved it. But it's still not feeling right all the time. I suspect EGR valve may be gummed up but no codes and not consistent enough to get BMW to look into it. It is sometimes slow to pick up from low revs, feels very laggy and a bit lumpy at first, other times it's just instance smooth torque which reminds me it's not all in my mind!

So, I'm going to get DMS to put the map back on, extend warranty and hope I provoke something to a point it throws a code, and keep driving it. TTRS will now be a bit of a garaged toy and may get some track action, 335d stays another year for long distance and family duties.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Ross_T_Boss

Terry you covered alot of those miles remapped too right?

Yes, it was remapped back in November 2014 at around 22k, so the vast majority remapped.

[lethbridge]

I had done 115k miles in my 2008 335d when I sold it in 2012. Had a DMS map applied at around 15k. No issues at all though it was developing a small oil leak (not enough to drip, but evidence on the tray under the engine - it was coming from around the turbo or a related pipe I think). The guy that bought it off me had a full RAC inspection done and considered the leak to be minor/easy to fix. Did around 75k in my 535d 5 GT again trouble free.

[M40CCA]

Originally Posted by lethbridge

I had done 115k miles in my 2008 335d when I sold it in 2012. Had a DMS map applied at around 15k. No issues at all though it was developing a small oil leak (not enough to drip, but evidence on the tray under the engine - it was coming from around the turbo or a related pipe I think). The guy that bought it off me had a full RAC inspection done and considered the leak to be minor/easy to fix. Did around 75k in my 535d 5 GT again trouble free.

It will have been the turbo to inter cooler pipe the e92 were prone to it

[Kal101]

Looks like the cars are fairly robust. Making it appear more attractive to keep beyond the 4 yr pcp

Currently at 29k miles 25 months into the pcp deal.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Kal027

Looks like the cars are fairly robust. Making it appear more attractive to keep beyond the 4 yr pcp

Currently at 29k miles 25 months into the pcp deal.

With road tax like it is, and economic uncertainty ahead I really like the idea of sticking with the car when the 4 yr pcp ends in December. Because of the mileage my final balloon payment is only 12k!

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

With road tax like it is, and economic uncertainty ahead I really like the idea of sticking with the car when the 4 yr pcp ends in December. Because of the mileage my final balloon payment is only 12k!

That's not bad. Think mines only 15k on 12k mikes pa with a hefty deposit as I wanted to keep the monthlies down.

By my reckoning I'd probably have to pay a chunk for exceeding the mileage then the deposit on a new one plus the obligatory mods.

Plus then I can mod away without fear of upsetting the warranty gurus.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Kal101

Toying with the idea of buying my 335d outright and keeping it for a few years.

This way I don't have to worry about excess mileage charges higher VED monthly payments etc etc.

It's an ideal car fast frugal and comfortable not to mention good looking.

My only concern other than the govt bending over the diesel brigade is of reliability. So my question is who's got or had the highest mileage 335d and how do they generally fare reliability wise ?

Thanks in advance.

Resurrected your thread as had similar thoughts. My 435d x drive was beyond 110k miles when I parted with it. The only things it required were regular service (oil, filters, brake pads...), EGR recall, tyres and, a software update. It was on original tie rods, bushes etc.

I drove a G20 320i and the cabin felt so isolated. So isolated that there was almost a disconnect between the drive. The cabin is light years ahead of the F3X platform, some engines are the same. Don't get me wrong all it took was a few minutes in the G20 to believe it's a properly sorted car...

The whole thing has me thinking of returning to a 35d engine even if it's a low mile 14 plate.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

Resurrected your thread as had similar thoughts. My 435d x drive was beyond 110k miles when I parted with it. The only things it required were regular service (oil, filters, brake pads...), EGR recall, tyres and, a software update. It was on original tie rods, bushes etc.

I drove a G20 320i and the cabin felt so isolated. So isolated that there was almost a disconnect between the drive. The cabin is light years ahead of the F3X platform, some engines are the same. Don't get me wrong all it took was a few minutes in the G20 to believe it's a properly sorted car...

The whole thing has me thinking of returning to a 35d engine even if it's a low mile 14 plate.

Thanks for the added info.

Did end up paying mine off and have still got it @65k miles and going strong.

Other than the unusual service consumables , only added expense was a replacement calliper as a bleed nipple got snapped off and the thread got damaged in the removal process.

Still going strong and I’m kind of glad I made the decision to keep hold

[454697819]

66k in three years - a few warranty issues that I would have rather not had to bother with but all sorted - nothing major.

Will have 120k by the time I am looking to change

[V330d]

my bought new f31 335d with nearly all options is at 132k miles.
up to 120k miles had new idrive at 10k miles then EGR cooler recall. Discs lasted to 110k.

Then started to use oil! this is a live issue, hopefully this week will get me closer to a resolution.

hope is to have it sorted and maybe even change the oem suspension and keep for another 100k miles. Would like m340d but even best man maths don't work.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by V330d

my bought new f31 335d with nearly all options is at 132k miles.
up to 120k miles had new idrive at 10k miles then EGR cooler recall. Discs lasted to 110k.

Then started to use oil! this is a live issue, hopefully this week will get me closer to a resolution.

hope is to have it sorted and maybe even change the oem suspension and keep for another 100k miles. Would like m340d but even best man maths don't work.

Thinking of upgrading suspension myself.

I specced with adaptive and then had the ACS springs fitted, then added a front strut brace followed by an M140 rear arb and f31 rear underbody bracing.

Next step is the Bilstein B6 damptronics but still the best part of 2k have to be convinced to keep the car for a good few years.

Again would like an M340d or a newer M3 but kind of like the idea of no monthlies.

[g9icy]

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

Resurrected your thread as had similar thoughts. My 435d x drive was beyond 110k miles when I parted with it. The only things it required were regular service (oil, filters, brake pads...), EGR recall, tyres and, a software update. It was on original tie rods, bushes etc.

I drove a G20 320i and the cabin felt so isolated. So isolated that there was almost a disconnect between the drive. The cabin is light years ahead of the F3X platform, some engines are the same. Don't get me wrong all it took was a few minutes in the G20 to believe it's a properly sorted car...

The whole thing has me thinking of returning to a 35d engine even if it's a low mile 14 plate.

After driving a new 320d as a courtesy car, I found the driving to be pretty good. Once I got used to manual again I almost started enjoying it.

I found the seat wouldn't go down low enough for me though, and I absolutely detest the new steering wheel and the fake "chrome" dash area. It's edging on Mercedes styling and I can't get past it. I was strongly considering an M340i but the interior is genuinely putting me off. Silly I know...

[Waitey]

222k on my 2014 Alpina D3 (335d base engine).

Currently having a new engine fitted by BMW due to a top end rattle.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by V330d

my bought new f31 335d with nearly all options is at 132k miles.
up to 120k miles had new idrive at 10k miles then EGR cooler recall. Discs lasted to 110k.

Then started to use oil! this is a live issue, hopefully this week will get me closer to a resolution.

hope is to have it sorted and maybe even change the oem suspension and keep for another 100k miles. Would like m340d but even best man maths don't work.

Might be worth changing oil weight if you haven't as yet. I would say try 5w40 Liqui Moly. See if it makes a difference.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Waitey

222k on my 2014 Alpina D3 (335d base engine).

Currently having a new engine fitted by BMW due to a top end rattle.

Jesus. You'd think at the mileage they'll be arguing fair wear and tear. New engine. Result! Can go for another 200k miles then.

[LukaUK]

Originally Posted by Soul_Glo

Might be worth changing oil weight if you haven't as yet. I would say try 5w40 Liqui Moly. See if it makes a difference.

Putting heavier oil, which will have harder time passing the narrowing passages, can easily leave some parts without lubrication, effectively destroying the engine faster. This can be especially true for hydraulic lifters.
If your car has a specific problem, solve that problem. Trying to come around it will be only a temporary fix before the inevitable failure. Chances are, the situation will just get worse by driving it further.

[bishbosh]

Originally Posted by LukaUK

Putting heavier oil, which will have harder time passing the narrowing passages, can easily leave some parts without lubrication, effectively destroying the engine faster. This can be especially true for hydraulic lifters.
If your car has a specific problem, solve that problem. Trying to come around it will be only a temporary fix before the inevitable failure. Chances are, the situation will just get worse by driving it further.

Rubbish, we're not comparing the difference between water and sludge. Moving from 0w30 to 5w40 won't destroy an engine faster. The actual difference between a 30 and 40 oil is negligible in normal use.