335is owners. How has the reliablity been? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

chuckc · 01-08-2013, 03:55 PM

My stock 2012 335is with the DCT has been a blast to drive. I am hearing an engine noise during light acceleration (light clatter around 2-3k) plus a strange noise when shutting down. All of which I will get checked out at the 15k service which is coming soon. Other than that, the car is rock solid.

Have any 335is owners experienced any significant problems and if so at what mileage?

gunsekun · 01-08-2013, 03:59 PM

that's normal

BEAR-AvHistory · 01-08-2013, 04:05 PM

No weird noises with a JB4 G5/ISO & FMIC @ 15K.

SilverII · 01-08-2013, 05:00 PM

i hear the same thing

chuckc · 01-08-2013, 05:19 PM

Thanks guys.

I am also interested in hearing about any significant problems that have developed with the car. I expect that the latest iteration of the N54 would have had all the "bugs" worked out. Most "is" owners probably push their car pretty hard so it's a good test ground for sure.

Mine is a business lease and I am thinking I may want to keep it longer with CPO or extended warranty of course. Time will tell.

chuckc · 01-08-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverII

i hear the same thing

Interesting.

This is my first car with an n54 motor and so I am not sure what normal noises are. I just know that they were not there when new, so i will get this checked out.

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-08-2013, 05:27 PM

Well it's an N54- it's bound to have problems.

bbarker · 01-08-2013, 05:30 PM

I think I know what you're talking about. I've been worrying a bit (hopefully for no reason), but I have a lot of engine noise during acceleration like the car is working really hard to get me moving. I'm coming from a turbo charged inline-4 though, so I chalk it up to getting used to the 6-cylinder engine. I haven't noticed much if any performance degradation or any other issue besides some vibration in one of my wheels. Taking it in soon for that... I have 12k miles on her.

dr335is · 01-08-2013, 05:57 PM

22k miles on mine, absolutely no issues...except, it is missing the third pedal

tres · 01-08-2013, 05:59 PM

steering sensor went bad at 30k fuel pump at 35k no issues since mine is 6mt

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckc

My stock 2012 335is with the DCT has been a blast to drive. I am hearing an engine noise during light acceleration (light clatter around 2-3k) plus a strange noise when shutting down. All of which I will get checked out at the 15k service which is coming soon. Other than that, the car is rock solid.

Have any 335is owners experienced any significant problems and if so at what mileage?

chuckc · 01-08-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tres

steering sensor went bad at 30k fuel pump at 35k no issues since mine is 6mt

Wow. I would think the fuel pump problems would have been solved by now.

JV87 · 01-08-2013, 09:07 PM

Sometimes I hear a weird noise too at shut off, but anyway no major problems other than tires the "IS" has been great.

chuckc · 01-08-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbeemer

I think I know what you're talking about. I've been worrying a bit (hopefully for no reason), but I have a lot of engine noise during acceleration like the car is working really hard to get me moving. I'm coming from a turbo charged inline-4 though, so I chalk it up to getting used to the 6-cylinder engine. I haven't noticed much if any performance degradation or any other issue besides some vibration in one of my wheels. Taking it in soon for that... I have 12k miles on her.

The noise in mine is a bit different. Very light throttle and engine load through the rpm band. At about 2k a clatter starts and then passes. If I let up a little and the rpm drops down, it passes through the clatter again then goes away.

chuckc · 01-08-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JV87

Sometimes I hear a weird noise too at shut off, but anyway no major problems other than tires the "IS" has been great.

Yes, I love the car and I don't mind the brickstones. I like the steering response which I believe is enhanced by the stiff sidewalls. The only thing I don't like about the RFTs is the rear end "skip" in the middle of a bumpy corner. Most of the roads here in socal are fairly smooth though.

335iN54 · 01-08-2013, 09:16 PM

HPFP replaced before I bought my 2008. Since acquiring it I have had to have coil packs replaced along with plugs and the steering angle sensor. Other than that it has been strictly wear and tear.

I did have the BMW PPK put in...

Mardio · 01-08-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JV87

Sometimes I hear a weird noise too at shut off, but anyway no major problems other than tires the "IS" has been great.

Oh the run flats... my only problem as well.

PKizzle · 01-08-2013, 09:33 PM

2011 6MT 'is' with 19k miles here. Been great so far. Just need a new set of rear tires now and that's going to be $$$. :-(

The car is a blast, however...and manages to thrill me every single day.

NathanOfSeattle · 01-08-2013, 09:49 PM

2007 335i sedan owner here. I'm generally a law abiding driver. Have been issue free so far. Just need to change my oil housing gasket at some point.

Nikki.Alexa · 01-08-2013, 11:59 PM

the battery might be dying...

N55 · 01-09-2013, 01:00 AM

I burned through 2 quarts of Oil from delivery (4miles on odo) to 3200 miles. I asked SA at the dealer and he said it was normal. "We know how aggressive you drive, and that is normal". LOL

bbarker · 01-09-2013, 07:53 AM

I, too, had to +oil around 3500mi, but then changed the oil at 7500.

mblaucoupe135 · 01-09-2013, 09:46 AM

I have about 5k on my 2012 'is' and no problems so far (knock on wood...lol).

01-08-2013, 03:55 PM	#1
chuckc Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	335is owners. How has the reliablity been? My stock 2012 335is with the DCT has been a blast to drive. I am hearing an engine noise during light acceleration (light clatter around 2-3k) plus a strange noise when shutting down. All of which I will get checked out at the 15k service which is coming soon. Other than that, the car is rock solid. Have any 335is owners experienced any significant problems and if so at what mileage?
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01-08-2013, 04:05 PM	#3
BEAR-AvHistory 335is 7DCT/JB4-G5/ISO Drives: 2011 335is/JB4-G5/ISO Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,361 iTrader: (0)	No weird noises with a JB4 G5/ISO & FMIC @ 15K. __________________ Kevin 2013 135is Cab 6MT - 2011 335is JB4/ISO - 2010 BMW X3 - 2009 V-Star 2009 Ford Expedition EL 4X4 - 2003 Xterra 4X4 - 1998 Ranger 4X4

01-08-2013, 05:27 PM	#7
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,762 iTrader: (17)	Well it's an N54- it's bound to have problems. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

01-08-2013, 09:07 PM	#12
JV87 JV Drives: 2011 E92 335is Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newark/Belleville NJ Posts: 152 iTrader: (0)	Sometimes I hear a weird noise too at shut off, but anyway no major problems other than tires the "IS" has been great. __________________ 2011 335is Alpine White - Coral Red - DCT - CF Performance Spoiler - CF Vinyl Wrap Roof and Reflectors - PlastiDip 335is badges

01-09-2013, 01:00 AM	#20
N55 Major Drives: 2012 335IS E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,133 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 335IS [3.20] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [2.33] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [5.00]	I burned through 2 quarts of Oil from delivery (4miles on odo) to 3200 miles. I asked SA at the dealer and he said it was normal. "We know how aggressive you drive, and that is normal". LOL __________________ 2008 335xi E90 Alpine White - Sold - 8/19/10 > 2011 335xi E90 Jet Black - Sold - 6/27/12 > 2012 335IS E92 Crimson Red - Current

01-08-2013, 03:59 PM	#2
gunsekun Banned Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: your mom's Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	that's normal

01-08-2013, 05:00 PM	#4
SilverII Colonel Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 2,323 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [4.83]	i hear the same thing

01-08-2013, 05:19 PM	#5
chuckc Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I am also interested in hearing about any significant problems that have developed with the car. I expect that the latest iteration of the N54 would have had all the "bugs" worked out. Most "is" owners probably push their car pretty hard so it's a good test ground for sure. Mine is a business lease and I am thinking I may want to keep it longer with CPO or extended warranty of course. Time will tell.

01-08-2013, 05:30 PM	#8
bbarker Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I think I know what you're talking about. I've been worrying a bit (hopefully for no reason), but I have a lot of engine noise during acceleration like the car is working really hard to get me moving. I'm coming from a turbo charged inline-4 though, so I chalk it up to getting used to the 6-cylinder engine. I haven't noticed much if any performance degradation or any other issue besides some vibration in one of my wheels. Taking it in soon for that... I have 12k miles on her.

01-08-2013, 05:57 PM	#9
dr335is Brigadier General Drives: GTI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,915 iTrader: (4)	22k miles on mine, absolutely no issues...except, it is missing the third pedal

01-08-2013, 09:16 PM	#15
335iN54 Private Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Near Atlanta Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	HPFP replaced before I bought my 2008. Since acquiring it I have had to have coil packs replaced along with plugs and the steering angle sensor. Other than that it has been strictly wear and tear. I did have the BMW PPK put in...

01-08-2013, 09:33 PM	#17
PKizzle Private First Class Drives: '11 335is, '99 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	2011 6MT 'is' with 19k miles here. Been great so far. Just need a new set of rear tires now and that's going to be $$$. :-( The car is a blast, however...and manages to thrill me every single day.

01-08-2013, 09:49 PM	#18
NathanOfSeattle New Member Drives: 2007 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	2007 335i sedan owner here. I'm generally a law abiding driver. Have been issue free so far. Just need to change my oil housing gasket at some point.

01-08-2013, 11:59 PM	#19
Nikki.Alexa E92 GRL Drives: 335i E92 N54 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodside/SF bay Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	the battery might be dying...

01-09-2013, 07:53 AM	#21
bbarker Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I, too, had to +oil around 3500mi, but then changed the oil at 7500.

01-09-2013, 09:46 AM	#22
mblaucoupe135 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 320 iTrader: (2)	I have about 5k on my 2012 'is' and no problems so far (knock on wood...lol). __________________ 2012 335is coupe, alpine white with red leather interior

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