e90 purchase what to be wary of?

nfrancis45 · 09-23-2011, 07:51 PM

I have a general ? Im going to buy a 07 335i 80k this weekend. Is there anything that I need to be concern about with a car with this much miles, What im basically asking is what major problems would I run into with a car that is going to be over a 100k in a year

dre_2ooo · 09-24-2011, 10:10 AM

I believe @ 120k, you will be out of HPFP warranty...

Agent11br · 09-24-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dre_2ooo

I believe @ 120k, you will be out of HPFP warranty...

That and just routine items that you'll start to see between 80-120k...

- clutch if it's an MT
- struts
- brakes
- belts & pulleys
- plugs
- flushing of all fluids including driveline
- tires
- last ECU software update
- any sort of turbo maintenance (I would try and somehow check them for shaft play at that mileage level)
- not sure with this one, but the timing belt/chain
- water pump
- wheel bearings

The first thing I would do is look at the maintenance history and how it was cared for. I'm not a mechanic or expert, just simply indicating items I have experienced on prior cars in that mileage range and from what I have read in the Maintenance Subforum where this a ton of info.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

dre_2ooo · 09-24-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent11br

- not sure with this one, but the timing belt/chain

The 335 should have a timing chain which doesn't require replacement.

M340i Pride · 09-25-2011, 12:11 AM

depends night and day how the car was used in that 80k of driving. was it driven hard at all times? was is a fwy cruiser? tracked? raced? modded to death? (or slightly?)

do check car fax and see any type of accidents / frequent repairs. if so, you might have a headache car.

hopefully its a lightly used one that can still run for another 5-7 years of no problem. you still will definitely be replacing parts at this milege.

scrufy · 09-25-2011, 12:22 AM

Only thing Ive really had to deal with was the Nav... Computer.
Make sure the computer, if equiped, doesnt reboot while you drive it..

Chriztofor · 09-25-2011, 07:55 AM

What I have been reading on this board about the 335 (besides HPFP} is problems with wastegate rattle and injectors. Also, if turbos go, you are out a lot of $$$$$.

tomz17 · 09-25-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nfrancis45

I have a general ? Im going to buy a 07 335i 80k this weekend. Is there anything that I need to be concern about with a car with this much miles, What im basically asking is what major problems would I run into with a car that is going to be over a 100k in a year

Check for oil cooler (passenger side front wheel well should have a grate with a radiator behind it)

A lot of 2007 335's didn't have the cooler.

Also, if it has OEM (e.g. bridgestone RE050A) RFT's check for sidewall bubbles. They like to bubble like crazy!

Eric335 · 09-25-2011, 03:59 PM

goodluck with that kind of mileage. 328 with lower mileage is what id shoot for instead. i was lucky to find my 335i with only 33k miles

Ryan9095 · 09-25-2011, 08:41 PM

^ I'd personally opt for a car with WAY lower mileage. If price is of concern I agree with Eric and would check out some 328s. Still the same beautiful ultimate driving machine!

dre_2ooo · 09-25-2011, 11:08 PM

80k is just getting started for most BMWs. Obviously every car is unique, so if you're in doubt, take it to a known BMW specialty shop and pay $200 for a more-than-one-hour full thorough inspection/diagnosis.

It's funny how many people think an "average" car owner who doesn't race or mod a car is a good candidate to buy a car from. I'd personally take a car that HAS been driven hard or even lightly modded with quality or OEM parts by an anal perfectionist who has all DIY maintenance records over an old man who never drove it over 2000RPMs and did all the CBS services.

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nfrancis45 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	e90 purchase what to be wary of? I have a general ? Im going to buy a 07 335i 80k this weekend. Is there anything that I need to be concern about with a car with this much miles, What im basically asking is what major problems would I run into with a car that is going to be over a 100k in a year
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09-24-2011, 10:10 AM	#2
dre_2ooo ... 30 Rep 373 Posts Drives: '14 435i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	I believe @ 120k, you will be out of HPFP warranty...
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M340i Pride Lieutenant Colonel 209 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	depends night and day how the car was used in that 80k of driving. was it driven hard at all times? was is a fwy cruiser? tracked? raced? modded to death? (or slightly?) do check car fax and see any type of accidents / frequent repairs. if so, you might have a headache car. hopefully its a lightly used one that can still run for another 5-7 years of no problem. you still will definitely be replacing parts at this milege.
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scrufy Zoom Zoom This 12 Rep 694 Posts Drives: The Short Bus Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (0)	Only thing Ive really had to deal with was the Nav... Computer. Make sure the computer, if equiped, doesnt reboot while you drive it..
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	What I have been reading on this board about the 335 (besides HPFP} is problems with wastegate rattle and injectors. Also, if turbos go, you are out a lot of $$$$$. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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Eric335 Colonel 130 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [7.66]	goodluck with that kind of mileage. 328 with lower mileage is what id shoot for instead. i was lucky to find my 335i with only 33k miles __________________
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Ryan9095 Captain 60 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2022 430i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	^ I'd personally opt for a car with WAY lower mileage. If price is of concern I agree with Eric and would check out some 328s. Still the same beautiful ultimate driving machine!
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dre_2ooo ... 30 Rep 373 Posts Drives: '14 435i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	80k is just getting started for most BMWs. Obviously every car is unique, so if you're in doubt, take it to a known BMW specialty shop and pay $200 for a more-than-one-hour full thorough inspection/diagnosis. It's funny how many people think an "average" car owner who doesn't race or mod a car is a good candidate to buy a car from. I'd personally take a car that HAS been driven hard or even lightly modded with quality or OEM parts by an anal perfectionist who has all DIY maintenance records over an old man who never drove it over 2000RPMs and did all the CBS services.
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