BMW 335i Inspection Advice

BMWCOUPE · 01-14-2011, 05:12 PM

Hey everyone,

I plan on purchasing an 08 BMW 335i coupe. I'm wondering if their are anythings to look for when looking at the car to see if it is in good shape. In particular I'm wondering if their is a way to check the status of the fuel pump/ turbo. Also any other advice such as noises with the turbo and what not to look for when inspecting a 335i.

Thanks for the help

ChasVS · 01-14-2011, 07:15 PM

Buy a CPO and be done with it. Have the HPFP Recall work done before you purchase it so you don't have to bring it back in.

Fisch · 01-14-2011, 07:41 PM

Check for bubbles in the in the tires (also look at the inside of the tires from underneath the car). Since it's an '08 it should still be under the factory warranty so if you have HPFP or wastegate issues you can get that fixed. HPFP first signs are usually long cranks when starting and the wastegate rattle will sound like a can of marbles under the hood when you let off the gas.

Clarence Watson · 01-14-2011, 08:12 PM

Did you know that, even if it's not CPO, many dealers will do an independent inspection? They'll prepare a written report with findings. Of course, seller needs to let you take the car to a dealer.

BMWCOUPE · 01-14-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. Really appreciate it

BMWCOUPE · 01-15-2011, 01:45 PM

Going to see the car tomorrow. Can anyone suggest any other things to look for with 335i's

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BMWCOUPE Private First Class 36 Rep 148 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Above the clouds iTrader: (0)	BMW 335i Inspection Advice Hey everyone, I plan on purchasing an 08 BMW 335i coupe. I'm wondering if their are anythings to look for when looking at the car to see if it is in good shape. In particular I'm wondering if their is a way to check the status of the fuel pump/ turbo. Also any other advice such as noises with the turbo and what not to look for when inspecting a 335i. Thanks for the help
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ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Buy a CPO and be done with it. Have the HPFP Recall work done before you purchase it so you don't have to bring it back in.
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Fisch Private 4 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Check for bubbles in the in the tires (also look at the inside of the tires from underneath the car). Since it's an '08 it should still be under the factory warranty so if you have HPFP or wastegate issues you can get that fixed. HPFP first signs are usually long cranks when starting and the wastegate rattle will sound like a can of marbles under the hood when you let off the gas.
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Clarence Watson Private 6 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Did you know that, even if it's not CPO, many dealers will do an independent inspection? They'll prepare a written report with findings. Of course, seller needs to let you take the car to a dealer.
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BMWCOUPE Private First Class 36 Rep 148 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Above the clouds iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice guys. Really appreciate it
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BMWCOUPE Private First Class 36 Rep 148 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Above the clouds iTrader: (0)	Going to see the car tomorrow. Can anyone suggest any other things to look for with 335i's
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