Looking at buying a 335i

shaun671 · 10-01-2011, 04:19 PM

Hey guys, unfortunately someone hit my G37 and totaled it, so I am in the market for a new used car. I always loved the 335i so i'm pretty sure it will be my next car, but I wanted to get some info about what I should look for. What should I keep an eye out for when shopping for one?

I know that some 335i's have had issues with their fuel systems and oil coolers, what exactly should I be looking out for in regards to this?

Also, I have read that when buying a used 335i try to avoid all 2007 models because they have a lot of bugs...is this true? Is this a good rule to follow?

What kinda scares me about buying this car (and this is why I got the g37 previously) is the fact that almost all the 335i's for sale have RIGHT UNDER 50k miles....which is disturbing because I know their warranty ends at 50k. How cautious do I need to be regarding this?

I appreciate any help you guys can give.

positiveions · 10-01-2011, 06:00 PM

sorry to hear about your loss.
Get a 2009 and newer and you should be good to go.

shaun671 · 10-01-2011, 08:48 PM

Any issues with 08's? The price for an 09 pushes me out of my budget

justinco · 10-01-2011, 08:51 PM

You should be able to find some 07 and 08's with CPO warranties that are in good condition. I found 2 really nice 07's when I was looking, private party, that still had couple years left on warranty..

positiveions · 10-02-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shaun671

Any issues with 08's? The price for an 09 pushes me out of my budget

good question. I am not sure if they have updated the fuel pumps, but my wildest guess is YES. YOu can always pull the service/record history and find out. But otherwise, I haven't heard any issues beyond that.

username604 · 10-02-2011, 12:32 AM

CPO is definitely worth it...
my .02

Blue Streak · 10-02-2011, 02:06 AM

There's no issues with my June build from 2007 that I've owned since new. If you get an early 2009 build you'll get the mid cycle face lift and the N54, but otherwise a 2007 or 2008 will both be the same, as long as it's after March 2007 when they made the oil cooler standard for both auto and manual. CPO will give you peace of mind with a warranty.

Chadd · 10-02-2011, 03:07 AM

Had an 07 with a ton of problems. Fuel pump, window problems, door actuators, ac fan, service break icon warnings constantly, ect... Still loved that car though.

Have an 08 with a few problems, door actuators, head light fogged up, dash rattle. I love this car too and I think this one is faster ;-p.

I would never buy one of these with out a warranty. My service center is great. I take my car in, get a BMW loaner car, and pick up my washed car the next day. The warranties on these cars are top notch in my book. In fact that is what really sold me on buying another 335.

jayk877 · 10-02-2011, 08:45 AM

I would deff get one with a warranty! i just had my turbos replaced under warranty and they had to pay over 6k to do everything. as far as problems with 2007..i havent had any except turbos at 55k and a few HPFP (according to service record before i bought it) I also have the later 2007 with oil cooler. Luv my 335i!!!!! I say GET it and GET a warranty, you will be good to go!

dan11 · 10-02-2011, 11:15 AM

I have an 02/07 and the only problem I had was the hpfp. Got that replaced under warranty and that was it. There's really nothing wrong with 2007's.

zimbim · 10-02-2011, 02:28 PM

I've had four fuel pumps, but I've always been under warranty. Still love the car. Whatever you buy, make sure you have the extended warranty and you'll be fine. The 335i engine is so smooth and powerful. You're gonna love it!

10-01-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
shaun671 Private 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2007 Sparkling Graphite e92 MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Looking at buying a 335i Hey guys, unfortunately someone hit my G37 and totaled it, so I am in the market for a new used car. I always loved the 335i so i'm pretty sure it will be my next car, but I wanted to get some info about what I should look for. What should I keep an eye out for when shopping for one? I know that some 335i's have had issues with their fuel systems and oil coolers, what exactly should I be looking out for in regards to this? Also, I have read that when buying a used 335i try to avoid all 2007 models because they have a lot of bugs...is this true? Is this a good rule to follow? What kinda scares me about buying this car (and this is why I got the g37 previously) is the fact that almost all the 335i's for sale have RIGHT UNDER 50k miles....which is disturbing because I know their warranty ends at 50k. How cautious do I need to be regarding this? I appreciate any help you guys can give.
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10-01-2011, 06:00 PM	#2
positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	sorry to hear about your loss. Get a 2009 and newer and you should be good to go.
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10-01-2011, 08:48 PM	#3
shaun671 Private 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2007 Sparkling Graphite e92 MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Any issues with 08's? The price for an 09 pushes me out of my budget
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10-01-2011, 08:51 PM	#4
justinco btr.life 51 Rep 353 Posts Drives: e36 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3) Garage List 1994 BMW 325is [0.00] 2009 BMW 335xi [10.00] 2005 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00]	You should be able to find some 07 and 08's with CPO warranties that are in good condition. I found 2 really nice 07's when I was looking, private party, that still had couple years left on warranty.. __________________ 1994 BMW 325is - Project 325 HPDE/TT \| 2013 Scion FRS - Project FRS STX \| 2017 Subaru BRZ - Project BRZ STX
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10-02-2011, 12:32 AM	#6
username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	CPO is definitely worth it... my .02
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10-02-2011, 02:06 AM	#7
Blue Streak Gunny 30 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	There's no issues with my June build from 2007 that I've owned since new. If you get an early 2009 build you'll get the mid cycle face lift and the N54, but otherwise a 2007 or 2008 will both be the same, as long as it's after March 2007 when they made the oil cooler standard for both auto and manual. CPO will give you peace of mind with a warranty. __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
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10-02-2011, 03:07 AM	#8
Chadd Banned 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 08 AW 335 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Woodland Hills, California iTrader: (15)	Had an 07 with a ton of problems. Fuel pump, window problems, door actuators, ac fan, service break icon warnings constantly, ect... Still loved that car though. Have an 08 with a few problems, door actuators, head light fogged up, dash rattle. I love this car too and I think this one is faster ;-p. I would never buy one of these with out a warranty. My service center is great. I take my car in, get a BMW loaner car, and pick up my washed car the next day. The warranties on these cars are top notch in my book. In fact that is what really sold me on buying another 335.
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10-02-2011, 08:45 AM	#9
jayk877 Lieutenant 21 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2007 335i sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida (Coral Springs) iTrader: (2)	I would deff get one with a warranty! i just had my turbos replaced under warranty and they had to pay over 6k to do everything. as far as problems with 2007..i havent had any except turbos at 55k and a few HPFP (according to service record before i bought it) I also have the later 2007 with oil cooler. Luv my 335i!!!!! I say GET it and GET a warranty, you will be good to go!
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10-02-2011, 11:15 AM	#10
dan11 Private First Class 7 Rep 166 Posts Drives: e92, e70 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bmore, Md iTrader: (0)	I have an 02/07 and the only problem I had was the hpfp. Got that replaced under warranty and that was it. There's really nothing wrong with 2007's.
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10-02-2011, 02:28 PM	#11
zimbim Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston,SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e350 Sport [0.00] 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I've had four fuel pumps, but I've always been under warranty. Still love the car. Whatever you buy, make sure you have the extended warranty and you'll be fine. The 335i engine is so smooth and powerful. You're gonna love it! __________________ e92/Black Sapphire/Coral Red/Aluminium Trim and Pedals/Sport/Luxury/Nav/Keyless/Ipod Adapter/6MT/Sirius/Turbo Tuner
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