07-10 BMW 335i Complaints?

Mazdaboi318 · 01-05-2010, 07:15 PM

I am seriously considering getting a BMW 335i

A few concerns that i do have, I have been hearing different stories about tunning/chipping them. Which tunes can not be discovered by the dealer?

Also has anyone done turbo swaps?

How easy is it to get 400hp/tq to the ground?

Are there a lot of issues with the car? Such as major engine problems or anything else?

Pro's and Cons of the car?

Oh btw i am coming from a 2009 cobalt ss. so im not interested in any other car without a turbo. im hooked.

smallseafishie · 01-05-2010, 07:26 PM

Fuel pumps come up top of list as issues.

07-08 models have had the HPFP's warranty extended for 10yrs/120kmiles.

No complaints from mine. I have 31k miles w/o any issues. Rock solid here.

As far as chips, the popular choice here is the Jb3 (piggyback). With an intake and downpipes, you can squeeze more power out. All tunes are detectable w/ the latest software revisions. The piggybacks are removeable. BT tool can be used to read and clear error codes.

That's about the best I can summarize.

BayMoWe335 · 01-05-2010, 07:26 PM

You probably won't get much help with such basic questions...but I'll be nice, because that's the kind of guy I am.

Easy to get 400hp/torque. JB3. Tune at your own risk. Some get caught and it's not pretty. There are ways around it, but there is always a risk.

HPFP is a huge problem. Just had mine replaced today on my 2010 with 1500 miles. Other problems include squeaky brakes, injectors, turbo wastegates, rattles, electrical crap, etc.

It's a great car. Coming from a Cobalt SS...prepare to be wowed. While it does have issues, just stay in warranty and you should be fine.

Also, do some searching on the forums.

All of your questions have been discussed AD NAUSEUM.

Mazdaboi318 · 01-05-2010, 07:31 PM

Yea i know they are basic questions, sorry. But thats really just what i want to know.

My Cobalt has some balls now

dont be fooled. The interior sucks but the engine is right behind the bmw's stock for stock

As far as the tune, who did the software revisions.

Thanks for the replys.

mycoupe · 01-05-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Also, do some searching on the forums.

All of your questions have been discussed AD NAUSEUM.

Just to back the OP up a little if he has been searching at all...I just joined this site in the past 2-3 weeks, and I can't even begin to tell you how much the search function on this site sucks compared to the other car sites I belong to. Anyway, ranting done, and welcome to the boards!

Mazdaboi318 · 01-05-2010, 07:33 PM

I cant find anything using that search function.... lol. sorry guys.

Magic Man · 01-05-2010, 07:40 PM

Make sure you allocate additional $$$ for speeding tickets.

Mazdaboi318 · 01-05-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Man

Make sure you allocate additional $$$ for speeding tickets.

lol you guys are funny. this car isnt faster than mine stock. so its kinda a downgrade untill i get some mods

JayKay335i · 01-05-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mazdaboi318

lol you guys are funny. this car isnt faster than mine stock. so its kinda a downgrade untill i get some mods

Except for the fact that its not a FWD econobox...

Brock · 01-05-2010, 08:25 PM

oh really? I saw a few youtube videos and not seen a Cobalt walk a 335i. I am not buying it...

AlbAtRoS · 01-05-2010, 08:31 PM

10 YEARS and 120k high pressure fuel pump warrenty from BMW

subec3b · 01-05-2010, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazdaboi318

Yea i know they are basic questions, sorry. But thats really just what i want to know.

My Cobalt has some balls now

dont be fooled. The interior sucks but the engine is right behind the bmw's stock for stock

As far as the tune, who did the software revisions.

From the way you talk, are you sure the Cobalt has balls or do you need to get some balls yourself? I think it is you who is in need of balls and not your car.

Any 335i can take on your Cobalt anyday and they don't need any balls to do that.

Craig@SupremePower · 01-06-2010, 12:08 AM

HPFP!!!

Javier · 01-06-2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazdaboi318

I cant find anything using that search function.... lol. sorry guys.

i used to walk cobalt SS's in my 328i. 335i leaves em in the dust (a friend of mine has a cobalt SS, supercharged one, not the turbo one)

Mazdaboi318 · 01-06-2010, 02:02 AM

you guys go do your research on the cobalt ss. turbo not supercharged. (supercharged is 205 hp) lol u guys are silly

anyways thanks for the help guys!!! much apreciated!

D.yi · 01-06-2010, 03:29 AM

colbalt ss has no balls... period fwd made out of plastic crap interior GM product shall i continue? uhm okay looks like an econocoupe no projector xenon no heated leather, no logic 7, no nav/idrive, no elegance, ok im tired

DASHOCKER · 01-06-2010, 10:03 AM

I have no complaints. The best vehicle I have owned to date!

You should dump the Coldbolt in a heartbeat for a 335.

Mazdaboi318 · 01-06-2010, 11:54 AM

It is getting dumped ^^^ lol there is no question about it it.

Just wanted to see if anyone had any complaints about it.

D.B.S · 01-06-2010, 01:19 PM

I would say the Top complaint about the 335, 135, 535, anything with a N54 is the HPFP problem... There are various other complaints, but none of them can top the HPFP issue, not to say that everyone has this issue, although majority of the people on this forum have encountered it, it's not a matter of IF it will happen, but WHEN it will happen.

E92-Lighting · 01-06-2010, 02:27 PM

there is only one main issue you have to worry about

Kerosene Hat · 01-06-2010, 06:47 PM

Dude, seriously. Read more than zero posts on zero pages in here and the FI forum and you wouldn't have wasted the time of the respondents and readers of this thread.

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Mazdaboi318 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bossier, LA iTrader: (0)	07-10 BMW 335i Complaints? I am seriously considering getting a BMW 335i A few concerns that i do have, I have been hearing different stories about tunning/chipping them. Which tunes can not be discovered by the dealer? Also has anyone done turbo swaps? How easy is it to get 400hp/tq to the ground? Are there a lot of issues with the car? Such as major engine problems or anything else? Pro's and Cons of the car? Oh btw i am coming from a 2009 cobalt ss. so im not interested in any other car without a turbo. im hooked.
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smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Fuel pumps come up top of list as issues. 07-08 models have had the HPFP's warranty extended for 10yrs/120kmiles. No complaints from mine. I have 31k miles w/o any issues. Rock solid here. As far as chips, the popular choice here is the Jb3 (piggyback). With an intake and downpipes, you can squeeze more power out. All tunes are detectable w/ the latest software revisions. The piggybacks are removeable. BT tool can be used to read and clear error codes. That's about the best I can summarize.
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	You probably won't get much help with such basic questions...but I'll be nice, because that's the kind of guy I am. Easy to get 400hp/torque. JB3. Tune at your own risk. Some get caught and it's not pretty. There are ways around it, but there is always a risk. HPFP is a huge problem. Just had mine replaced today on my 2010 with 1500 miles. Other problems include squeaky brakes, injectors, turbo wastegates, rattles, electrical crap, etc. It's a great car. Coming from a Cobalt SS...prepare to be wowed. While it does have issues, just stay in warranty and you should be fine. Also, do some searching on the forums. All of your questions have been discussed AD NAUSEUM.
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01-05-2010, 07:31 PM	#4
Mazdaboi318 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bossier, LA iTrader: (0)	Yea i know they are basic questions, sorry. But thats really just what i want to know. My Cobalt has some balls now dont be fooled. The interior sucks but the engine is right behind the bmw's stock for stock As far as the tune, who did the software revisions. Thanks for the replys.
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Mazdaboi318 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bossier, LA iTrader: (0)	I cant find anything using that search function.... lol. sorry guys.
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Mazdaboi318 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bossier, LA iTrader: (0)	you guys go do your research on the cobalt ss. turbo not supercharged. (supercharged is 205 hp) lol u guys are silly anyways thanks for the help guys!!! much apreciated!
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D.yi Major 52 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	colbalt ss has no balls... period fwd made out of plastic crap interior GM product shall i continue? uhm okay looks like an econocoupe no projector xenon no heated leather, no logic 7, no nav/idrive, no elegance, ok im tired __________________ 07 BSM/Coral e92 335i 6MT
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DASHOCKER The power of V! 99 Rep 1,971 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe steptronic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Lexus Gs400 [0.00] 2010 ebony & ivory [0.00] 2006 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 pics [0.00] 2009 e92 335 xdrive [0.00]	I have no complaints. The best vehicle I have owned to date! You should dump the Coldbolt in a heartbeat for a 335. __________________ 2007 335 coupe Alpine white, steptronic, sportpack, etc. (gone) 2006 X3 3.0 steptronic Titanium Silver, 2009 E92 335xdrive, next.... Caddy CTS_V! 13 Lincoln MKZ? hmmm.
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Mazdaboi318 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bossier, LA iTrader: (0)	It is getting dumped ^^^ lol there is no question about it it. Just wanted to see if anyone had any complaints about it.
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