Are 07's really littered with problem.

BMWcoupe335ii · 12-16-2011, 06:19 PM

My local dealer has a 07 335i coupe has everything my wife wants, it for $23,000 has 25,xxx miles, 1 owner, and a clean carfax. But I'm a little hesitant because ive heard that 07's have an ASSSSS of problems. Any advice from 07 owners would be great.

AW335 · 12-16-2011, 06:35 PM

I have an 07 sedan, loaded up with everything but comfort access and heated steering wheel. Have almost 80,000 on it. The biggest problems are HPFP going out and this is covered for ten yrs or 120k miles. It's just a car, if you like it then go for it. I have two kids now and this is the best car for the money. Loads of power, looks fantastic, handles as well as any sports coupe; want a car with an ASSSSS load of problems, get an Audi A6 3.0, as soon as I hit 48,000 and was about to be out of warranty, I got rid of that car. Anyway, that's my experience

BMWcoupe335ii · 12-16-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AW335

I have an 07 sedan, loaded up with everything but comfort access and heated steering wheel. Have almost 80,000 on it. The biggest problems are HPFP going out and this is covered for ten yrs or 120k miles. It's just a car, if you like it then go for it. I have two kids now and this is the best car for the money. Loads of power, looks fantastic, handles as well as any sports coupe; want a car with an ASSSSS load of problems, get an Audi A6 3.0, as soon as I hit 48,000 and was about to be out of warranty, I got rid of that car. Anyway, that's my experience

Thank you for your words of encouragement I think I might jump on it.

Trojan4evr · 12-16-2011, 06:42 PM

have had my 07 for three years. Never had HPFP go bad on me. Some say they have stronger internals.

apc3libras · 12-16-2011, 06:53 PM

Sounds like a good deal. Is there an extended warranty?

Seduceme · 12-16-2011, 07:03 PM

I've had my '07 for over a year now almost 45K miles on it. No comfort access. Haven't had an HPFP fail. Full bolt ons JB4 map2 for the last 3 months. I can only think of one problem I've ever had, seatbelt assist not catching the belt. Other than that great power, gas mileage is awesome on road trips I can make it just over 500 miles on one tank. So much fun to drive wether you're just cruising, especially getting a little sideways. I get compliments on it ALL the time. All boils down to I wouldn't have any problems picking up another '07 just cause of the year.

cn555ic · 12-16-2011, 07:05 PM

Have 07. With 9000 miles. Water pump went at 7500 miles!!

BMWcoupe335ii · 12-16-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by apc3libras

Sounds like a good deal. Is there an extended warranty?

The dealer says there's on available but I'm going to call and see what it covers might be a CPO warranty, and to all 07 owners is logic 7 standar on 07-08 I read that somewhere but wanted to make sure.

loobie · 12-16-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWcoupe335ii

The dealer says there's on available but I'm going to call and see what it covers might be a CPO warranty, and to all 07 owners is logic 7 standar on 07-08 I read that somewhere but wanted to make sure.

yes logic 7 standard. I picked up my 07 as a cpo. Not sure i would have if it wasn't. I get my moneys worth on the cpo warranty

Markyd83 · 12-16-2011, 11:13 PM

I have an 07 with 40k and not a single problem yet. I wouldn't worry unless the history has had a ton of work done.

Blue Streak · 12-16-2011, 11:19 PM

I've had my 2007 since August 2007. It has 57k miles and I haven't had any mechanical problems. Just normal maintenance stuff. It's been tuned since about 5k miles. I had my original HPFP replaced at 43k miles due to the recall, even though there was never any problem with it. They also replaced 3 ignition coils at the same time and all 6 spark plugs, but I count that as normal maintenance. They did all that while I had an intake and my MS downpipes installed.

rickysahota · 12-16-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

have had my 07 for three years. Never had HPFP go bad on me. Some say they have stronger internals.

I was at 61 K on the original pump, and the dealer forced me to replace it because it came up as a recall

chucktang · 12-17-2011, 12:16 AM

I have an '07 335i coupe with ~60,000 miles on it. No HPFP issues or anything major really. Biggest complaints were squeaking brakes which were fixed by the dealer and just general rattling from the back ashtray/AC area. Well, and I want the newer idrive...

lpphreakx06 · 12-17-2011, 12:20 AM

Another late 06 build 335i with 65k miles and no problems. First HPFP lasted about 58k before dealership changed it. No other problems.

qclik · 12-17-2011, 01:14 AM

is it from bmw dealership or just some used car dealer? cause that price seems to be too low for such mileage and from bmw dealership. You better check the services history too, or atleast get a mechanic inspect it if its from used car dealer, lots of stuff doesn't show up on carfax.

my 07 still running strong 40k miles with no problem.

Trojan4evr · 12-17-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rickysahota

I was at 61 K on the original pump, and the dealer forced me to replace it because it came up as a recall

Same here, Had to change it due to recall but paper work says the old one passed the test.

samchoi604 · 12-17-2011, 03:22 AM

Very little difference between 07 and later year 335i's. Anything that would fail on an 07 would also fail in a 09

J02 335i · 12-17-2011, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWcoupe335ii

The dealer says there's on available but I'm going to call and see what it covers might be a CPO warranty, and to all 07 owners is logic 7 standar on 07-08 I read that somewhere but wanted to make sure.

No it's not standard.

Have had my 07 for over a year and a half and I tuned it the day I bought it. No problems.

RaceBlood · 12-17-2011, 05:42 AM

Get the service records. See what problems it has had

Overall, besides the HPFP issues which are under warranty anyway, my 07 had 66,000 miles on it, and the only issue was 2 rear light bulbs, 1 angel eye bulb, and thats it.

It had 4 HPFP, 3 before I bought it with 50K miles on it, about every 15K, then it had recall while I owned it, though it never had a issue.

rickysahota · 12-17-2011, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

Same here, Had to change it due to recall but paper work says the old one passed the test.

How many people on this forum can say that haha

RaceBlood · 12-17-2011, 05:57 AM

That price seems a little low for the mileage though, it should be closer to $25K at least...

Have a paint meter run on the body work, it could of been a wreck and get a BMW 150pt inspection, see whats about to fail and what work can be detected.

Carfax dont mean beans...you can wreck a car and it not be reported in many states, and also a private party can make the repair if no police involved...

John 070 · 12-17-2011, 06:28 AM

imho a BMW is a risk--being on the forum since the E92 came out, it's not scientific. Some cars are problem-free, some had problems that the dealership couldn't fix on the first try, was a struggle, and now it's fixed (mine), and some for whatever reason can't be fixed and are lemons.

The only thing I can see is that if you've had the car for a few years, you know it, good or bad. When you walk into a seemingly "good deal" but it's someone else's car, I don't think there's any way to tell how it's going to perform.

I think a CPO is a must--the last thing you want is to face thousands in repairs right off the bat (the old had my car 4.5 months now and it's been at the dealer 37 days threads).

The one thing I know is almost anybody would be glad to drive a BMW, so if the deal seems too good to be true, it is. A used car with a spotless record is particularly suspect--you want it to have broken under the previous owner and fixed under that owner. You don't want it to break once you've gotten it. g/l

12-16-2011, 06:19 PM	#1
BMWcoupe335ii Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 11' 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	Are 07's really littered with problem. My local dealer has a 07 335i coupe has everything my wife wants, it for $23,000 has 25,xxx miles, 1 owner, and a clean carfax. But I'm a little hesitant because ive heard that 07's have an ASSSSS of problems. Any advice from 07 owners would be great.
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AW335 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 07AW335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I have an 07 sedan, loaded up with everything but comfort access and heated steering wheel. Have almost 80,000 on it. The biggest problems are HPFP going out and this is covered for ten yrs or 120k miles. It's just a car, if you like it then go for it. I have two kids now and this is the best car for the money. Loads of power, looks fantastic, handles as well as any sports coupe; want a car with an ASSSSS load of problems, get an Audi A6 3.0, as soon as I hit 48,000 and was about to be out of warranty, I got rid of that car. Anyway, that's my experience
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Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 494 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	have had my 07 for three years. Never had HPFP go bad on me. Some say they have stronger internals. __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
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apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel 35 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [4.00]	Sounds like a good deal. Is there an extended warranty? __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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Seduceme Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: '07 Jet Black 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newport News, VA iTrader: (1)	I've had my '07 for over a year now almost 45K miles on it. No comfort access. Haven't had an HPFP fail. Full bolt ons JB4 map2 for the last 3 months. I can only think of one problem I've ever had, seatbelt assist not catching the belt. Other than that great power, gas mileage is awesome on road trips I can make it just over 500 miles on one tank. So much fun to drive wether you're just cruising, especially getting a little sideways. I get compliments on it ALL the time. All boils down to I wouldn't have any problems picking up another '07 just cause of the year.
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Have 07. With 9000 miles. Water pump went at 7500 miles!!
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Markyd83 Captain 28 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	I have an 07 with 40k and not a single problem yet. I wouldn't worry unless the history has had a ton of work done.
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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]	I've had my 2007 since August 2007. It has 57k miles and I haven't had any mechanical problems. Just normal maintenance stuff. It's been tuned since about 5k miles. I had my original HPFP replaced at 43k miles due to the recall, even though there was never any problem with it. They also replaced 3 ignition coils at the same time and all 6 spark plugs, but I count that as normal maintenance. They did all that while I had an intake and my MS downpipes installed. __________________ 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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chucktang Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '07 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I have an '07 335i coupe with ~60,000 miles on it. No HPFP issues or anything major really. Biggest complaints were squeaking brakes which were fixed by the dealer and just general rattling from the back ashtray/AC area. Well, and I want the newer idrive...
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lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 316 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	Another late 06 build 335i with 65k miles and no problems. First HPFP lasted about 58k before dealership changed it. No other problems. __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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qclik Captain 23 Rep 702 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (20)	is it from bmw dealership or just some used car dealer? cause that price seems to be too low for such mileage and from bmw dealership. You better check the services history too, or atleast get a mechanic inspect it if its from used car dealer, lots of stuff doesn't show up on carfax. my 07 still running strong 40k miles with no problem.
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12-17-2011, 03:22 AM	#17
samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	Very little difference between 07 and later year 335i's. Anything that would fail on an 07 would also fail in a 09
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12-17-2011, 05:42 AM	#19
RaceBlood Going nowhere fast. 56 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2 wheels Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downtown iTrader: (0)	Get the service records. See what problems it has had Overall, besides the HPFP issues which are under warranty anyway, my 07 had 66,000 miles on it, and the only issue was 2 rear light bulbs, 1 angel eye bulb, and thats it. It had 4 HPFP, 3 before I bought it with 50K miles on it, about every 15K, then it had recall while I owned it, though it never had a issue.
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12-17-2011, 05:57 AM	#21
RaceBlood Going nowhere fast. 56 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2 wheels Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downtown iTrader: (0)	That price seems a little low for the mileage though, it should be closer to $25K at least... Have a paint meter run on the body work, it could of been a wreck and get a BMW 150pt inspection, see whats about to fail and what work can be detected. Carfax dont mean beans...you can wreck a car and it not be reported in many states, and also a private party can make the repair if no police involved...
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12-17-2011, 06:28 AM	#22
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	imho a BMW is a risk--being on the forum since the E92 came out, it's not scientific. Some cars are problem-free, some had problems that the dealership couldn't fix on the first try, was a struggle, and now it's fixed (mine), and some for whatever reason can't be fixed and are lemons. The only thing I can see is that if you've had the car for a few years, you know it, good or bad. When you walk into a seemingly "good deal" but it's someone else's car, I don't think there's any way to tell how it's going to perform. I think a CPO is a must--the last thing you want is to face thousands in repairs right off the bat (the old had my car 4.5 months now and it's been at the dealer 37 days threads). The one thing I know is almost anybody would be glad to drive a BMW, so if the deal seems too good to be true, it is. A used car with a spotless record is particularly suspect--you want it to have broken under the previous owner and fixed under that owner. You don't want it to break once you've gotten it. g/l
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