Help with car buying decision

pharmd · 07-23-2011, 11:05 AM

OK, here is the deal...I had a 335i a couple years ago, bought a used 335i sport with 30k miles (2007 model), had nothing but problems with it...HPFP issues, and possibly other bugs left me at the dealer 4-5 x ALL DAY, and the issues were never fixed. I was never stranded with it, but I did frequent the limp home mode on a # of occations, ALOT even when the car wasn't being pushed. We loved the ride, seats, etc, but reliability was crap and it wasn't a cpo so we dumped it before warranty was out.

Now I'm back in the market for a fun DD that is "reasonable" on gas. I am looking at alot of different cars, 11' Mustang GT, 335i sedan, GTI, Mitsubishi Evo (DSG) etc. Wife needs to be able to drive it on occation and she can't drive a stick.

So, when looking at what you get for the money, the 335i CPO is a strong option, but the question is can I minimize my chances of getting a lemon through smart selection? Is 1 year model less prone for issues than another? What can I look for in a used car (HPFP deal recall fixed, oil cooler installed, brake recall fixed etc)?

I think a 335i sport with JB or other tuner and mild exhaust would fit our needs well, but I don't want to end up with another lemon....

Input greatly appreciated!

pharmd · 07-23-2011, 10:20 PM

Anyone...

SWFan · 07-24-2011, 11:21 AM

If I had that many problems with one, I'd likely not be buying another with the same engine and same HPFP problems. Have you considered a Lexus IS or Infinity G37? I'd probably look at one of those two cars over the ones you listed.

07-23-2011, 11:05 AM	#1
pharmd Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 BWM 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morehead, KY (USA) iTrader: (0)	Help with car buying decision OK, here is the deal...I had a 335i a couple years ago, bought a used 335i sport with 30k miles (2007 model), had nothing but problems with it...HPFP issues, and possibly other bugs left me at the dealer 4-5 x ALL DAY, and the issues were never fixed. I was never stranded with it, but I did frequent the limp home mode on a # of occations, ALOT even when the car wasn't being pushed. We loved the ride, seats, etc, but reliability was crap and it wasn't a cpo so we dumped it before warranty was out. Now I'm back in the market for a fun DD that is "reasonable" on gas. I am looking at alot of different cars, 11' Mustang GT, 335i sedan, GTI, Mitsubishi Evo (DSG) etc. Wife needs to be able to drive it on occation and she can't drive a stick. So, when looking at what you get for the money, the 335i CPO is a strong option, but the question is can I minimize my chances of getting a lemon through smart selection? Is 1 year model less prone for issues than another? What can I look for in a used car (HPFP deal recall fixed, oil cooler installed, brake recall fixed etc)? I think a 335i sport with JB or other tuner and mild exhaust would fit our needs well, but I don't want to end up with another lemon.... Input greatly appreciated! __________________ 2007 TBSS AWD, NA, full weight, stock short block, 12.3 1.74 60' 2002 Camaro SS, H/C/I 456rwhp/415rwtq 1965 Chevy C-10 355ci stalled auto
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07-23-2011, 10:20 PM	#2
pharmd Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 BWM 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morehead, KY (USA) iTrader: (0)	Anyone... __________________ 2007 TBSS AWD, NA, full weight, stock short block, 12.3 1.74 60' 2002 Camaro SS, H/C/I 456rwhp/415rwtq 1965 Chevy C-10 355ci stalled auto
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07-24-2011, 11:21 AM	#3
SWFan Private First Class 8 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	If I had that many problems with one, I'd likely not be buying another with the same engine and same HPFP problems. Have you considered a Lexus IS or Infinity G37? I'd probably look at one of those two cars over the ones you listed.
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