[turbo2nr]

hello all

ive been lurking here for about 4 weeks now, i recently go into a accident with my previous car (97 nissan 240sx) and decided rather then fix it id cut my losses and look into a new car.

i have my eye on a 07 e90 335i 6mt, it has 58k all stock, it has dealer records up to 50k.

i was wondering what are some common issues with these cars? what things fail? what items wear quickly? is their noises i should be aware of? How does the clutchs hold up on these cars?

so far the only thing bad i can see is the hpfp issue which is warranty by the dealer so its not to big of an issue.

this car has no warranty and i dont plan on taking and extended one. i plan on modify this lightly untill i can get another 240sx to make my fun car. so im just looking for a clean reliable platform for a daily..

im pretty car savy so im just looking for basic issues that i should look for when looking/test driving a e90 335i.


thanks

[Forcefed3]

HPFP, injectors, coils.

[Rydawg1]

and some of us have had the wastegate rattle, if you don't have a warranty that one can be costly to fix, as they'll have to replace both turbos.

[turbo2nr]

^ care to elaborate on what to look for or what are symptoms of these items failing?

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by Rydawg1

and some of us have had the wastegate rattle, if you don't have a warranty that one can be costly to fix, as they'll have to replace both turbos.

They dont always have to replace turbos for WG rattle. Also, there is a free DIY for this fix.

[turbo2nr]

adjusting wastegate actuator tension i believe..

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by turbo2nr

adjusting wastegate actuator tension i believe..

I would not get a 335i that wasnt CPO. And defiantly modify it.

[PeteW84]

58K with no CPO or extended warranty, I would stay away. If you really want a reliable DD, get a nicely equipped 328 with a CPO warranty.

[turbo2nr]

not to sure how the cpo works.. but the car fax show:

5/13/2010 45,890 BMW
Offered for sale as a
BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
Blue exterior
Black interior

it was sold as a CPO vehicle

so does that mean its has the CPO warranty still?

and i cant get anything less then a 335i id shoot my self with a slow car...

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by turbo2nr

not to sure how the cpo works.. but the car fax show:

5/13/2010 45,890 BMW
Offered for sale as a
BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
Blue exterior
Black interior [/COLOR]

it was sold as a CPO vehicle

so does that mean its has the CPO warranty still?

and i cant get anything less then a 335i id shoot my self with a slow car...

How the information is displayed leads one to believe that it is under warranty.

[turbo2nr]

it was sold to another person as a cpo then that person sold it back to a dealer in November 2010, and now its for sale again and i am currently interested in it

hope that clears it up..

thanks for the quick responses btw

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by turbo2nr

it was sold to another person as a cpo then that person sold it back to a dealer in November 2010, and now its for sale again and i am currently interested in it

hope that clears it up..

thanks for the quick responses btw

No problem, good luck with the purchase

[anerbe]

Originally Posted by turbo2nr

it was sold to another person as a cpo then that person sold it back to a dealer in November 2010, and now its for sale again and i am currently interested in it

hope that clears it up..

thanks for the quick responses btw

Merely a suggestion - call up a BMW dealership and have them run the VIN#. Have them provide you the service records and confirm the CPO certification is valid. You could also find out if the car has extended maintenance.

[PeteW84]

If the car was previously sold as a CPO, I would assume they will sell it as a CPO again. I'm not sure how it works, but the next time you deal with them ask about it. Good luck.

[turbo2nr]

so back on topic

any way to tell if the injectors/coils are going bad?

any other things to look for?

[TheRox]

Originally Posted by Pete84

58K with no CPO or extended warranty, I would stay away. If you really want a reliable DD, get a nicely equipped 328 with a CPO warranty.

[turbo2nr]

anyone?

[MusclezMarinara]

No complaints here on MY09

[E90Graphite07]

Not sure if it's common, but here's my list:

3 x HPFP
VANOS solenoid replaced
VANOS exhaust camshaft replaced
Intake Bearing Ledge replaced
Tank Leakage Pump replaced
Camshaft replaced (camshaft hook ring seals worn grooves in camshaft bearing ledges)
Window regulators (1 for the driver, 2 times for the passenger)
Brake squeal (common problem b/c of the brake sensors/pads rubbing)
Charge air pressure sensor fouled w/ oil
Vacuum Tank for Waste Gate Control replaced (was broken somehow from previous non-related repairs)
Interior panels (peeling occurs in certain parts like the door, center and steering wheel trim)
Mechatronics Sleeve/seal replaced (Transmission)
Control Arm Bushings replaced (they're hydraulic)
Battery after nearly three years of service

Sounds bad but the car has been pretty reliable other than that. Good luck if you're still considering...

[turbo2nr]

wow that would cost alot to fix off warranty, is the vanos/cam problem common? any early ways to tell if this can be a issue?

[G-Bus]

Mine's an 07. So far, the only thing that went bad, since day 1, was one coilpack, which they replaced all six, wastegates rattle, which they replaced both turbos, muffler valve rattle, they replaced the muffler and the HPFP recalls. Other than that, nothing really broke down and let me stranded. I complained about noises and they replaced.

Also, I complained about clutch chatter, which is normal, and they replace my transmission. Clutch chatter is still there..... LOL

If all of the above parts were replaced on the car, they were most prolly replaced with the newer parts so you shouldn't have a problem.

[Php]

I wouldn't get a 335 without some kind of warranty. One thing wrong and it could be $1000+, easy. Not saying it's unreliable, but repair could be costly if paid out of your own pocket.