long term costs of 335i? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

NikosBM · 02-12-2013, 02:18 PM

So... before I purchased my 335, I did a lot of reasearching, thought about it and then pulled the trigger.

Since I've had the car... it has been in the shop 3 times (Since December 2012) for front end issues and a new blower motor. They have finally identified the front end problems and will fix it for good next week.

So, now because of this I am starting to think about the long term costs of this car...

We read many threads on problems people are experiencing... how about those who havent experienced any with their 335?

Anyone out there who has had no issues and just regular wear and tear? I know there was a guy who did 250 k miles....

Long way to go for me, but maybe one day!

kbryce · 02-12-2013, 02:23 PM

i think the guy had 250k km not miles

and it was a 325

if we're thinking of the same guy

NikosBM · 02-12-2013, 02:30 PM

No, it was miles, I am sure of it.

335BBS · 02-12-2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NikosBM

So... before I purchased my 335, I did a lot of reasearching, thought about it and then pulled the trigger.

Since I've had the car... it has been in the shop 3 times (Since December 2012) for front end issues and a new blower motor. They have finally identified the front end problems and will fix it for good next week.

So, now because of this I am starting to think about the long term costs of this car...

We read many threads on problems people are experiencing... how about those who havent experienced any with their 335?

Anyone out there who has had no issues and just regular wear and tear? I know there was a guy who did 250 k miles....

Long way to go for me, but maybe one day!

Hate to be this way but don't think you'll find many here.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-12-2013, 04:18 PM

..anyone else tricked into this thread? haha

Every forum is full of car problems, that's the majority of posting, whether its a Honda, Toyota, Chevy, or Audi there are problems on any make and model and every forum. Roll the dice!

Verbatim · 02-12-2013, 04:20 PM

Some guy on here with 199k miles... I think his name is Bryan.
335s are not usually commuter cars.

edirtaynine · 02-12-2013, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Every forum is full of car problems, that's the majority of posting, whether its a Honda, Toyota, Chevy, or Audi there are problems on any make and model and every forum. Roll the dice!

yeap.

401FlaGATOR · 02-12-2013, 04:38 PM

[quote=Verbatim;13470090]Some guy on here with 199k miles... I think his name is Bryan.
335s are not usually commuter cars.[/QUOTE

Here in South Florida they are.

ericfox11 · 02-12-2013, 04:40 PM

I plan to do a total of 40 miles commuting daily in mine...hope that's ok with the BMW gods!

335BBS · 02-12-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

..anyone else tricked into this thread? haha

Every forum is full of car problems, that's the majority of posting, whether its a Honda, Toyota, Chevy, or Audi there are problems on any make and model and every forum. Roll the dice!

True..............

PR3CI5N · 02-12-2013, 04:53 PM

Drove my 2007 E90 335i from 30k-99k miles with minor problems like HPFP once, LPFP once, 2 o2 sensors and both wastegate actuators once. I was tuned through out the 70k miles too. Besides these problems I stated the car was pretty solid considering I put these 70k miles on my car in less than 2 years...Was driving back and forth from SD to LA 4 days a weak :-/

My 2010 E90 M 335i has been an AMAZING car so far. Purchased it with 17k miles and I've literally had zero problems. I haven't been to the dealer for any work in over 5 months which is pretty amazing considering I'm tuned, FBO and running e-85. I think BMW finally fixed all the bugs on the 2010 models since it was the last cycle of N54's.

My buddies 2011 E92 M 335i (N55) has been in and out of the dealer several times. He hates the car. He's had it shut off while driving on the freeway..., transmission problems etc. and oh yeah, it's slow.

I think you might have just bought one of those problematic 335's :-/

osteopathXI · 02-12-2013, 05:51 PM

project335i · 02-12-2013, 05:54 PM

I'm on my 2nd 335.

1st one was an 07 purchased used at 50km had zero issues beside hpfp and my seat module all the way up to 110km. Was a great car that's why I bought a 2nd one 2010 e90 msport. With 18km on it zeros issues love it and pulls great

. I have 36500km now

bplewis24 · 02-12-2013, 06:03 PM

I'm on my first 335i (2011 E92). I've had it for about 2,000 miles and have had ZERO issues. Not one. Absolutely nothing has EVER gone wrong with this car for the 3 weeks I've owned it. Therefore this car is unbreakable. N55 335i is the best, most reliable BMW evar.

jakobv84 · 02-12-2013, 06:35 PM

Had mine for about 30k miles now (38k to 68k) and beyond maintenance (sparkplugs, brakes, tires, fluids) I've had replaced the windshield washer pump (today actually), a rear window regulator, a fuel sensor and had the intakes walnut blasted. Had Cobb throughout the entire period. I've owned Alfa Romeo's before and am NOT complaining.

ErvGotti · 02-12-2013, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

..anyone else tricked into this thread? haha

Every forum is full of car problems, that's the majority of posting, whether its a Honda, Toyota, Chevy, or Audi there are problems on any make and model and every forum. Roll the dice!

I got kind of tricked, I was expecting pics of a E93 with it's top down but alas nothing.

Totally agree with you on the forum thing. Every car forum I've been on is mostly people with something wrong with their car. But to me that's what the forums are for. So that if you can't figure it out maybe someone can help you especially those out of warranty, which now these cars are getting older seems to be every other thread.

Blindside_137 · 02-12-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osteopathXI

Somewhere on this forum actually are a few pics of an E93 with three topless chicks in it lol

Das_Stig · 02-12-2013, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbryce

i think the guy had 250k km not miles

and it was a 325

if we're thinking of the same guy

pretty sure it was a 325 too

mike-y · 02-12-2013, 08:01 PM

error 404: no topless babes found.

I'm reporting this thread.

3_runner · 02-12-2013, 10:04 PM

... How are you going to put a title like that and not deliver, brah??? BAN.

ndukyh · 02-12-2013, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3_runner

... How are you going to put a title like that and not deliver, brah??? BAN.

For real. Only reason I came to this thread was to see these topless chicks

(I've had my 335i for 20k miles since 48k and it's been going well. A few repairs but nothing too out of the ordinary (valves cleaned -- under warranty, spark plugs replaced, window regulator -- CPO)

BMDoublYou · 02-12-2013, 10:37 PM

I want my click back... you could have been witty and made this thread about e93's but nooooooo, can't even give me a picture of a topless 335

anyways, 09 335, mine for 2 months and 6000km's, 0 issues to report captain

02-12-2013, 02:18 PM	#1
NikosBM Private Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	long term costs of 335i? So... before I purchased my 335, I did a lot of reasearching, thought about it and then pulled the trigger. Since I've had the car... it has been in the shop 3 times (Since December 2012) for front end issues and a new blower motor. They have finally identified the front end problems and will fix it for good next week. So, now because of this I am starting to think about the long term costs of this car... We read many threads on problems people are experiencing... how about those who havent experienced any with their 335? Anyone out there who has had no issues and just regular wear and tear? I know there was a guy who did 250 k miles.... Long way to go for me, but maybe one day!
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02-12-2013, 02:23 PM	#2
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,595 iTrader: (0)	i think the guy had 250k km not miles and it was a 325 if we're thinking of the same guy __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - Coral Red - M-Sport - No mods for 1,200 miles! 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - Retired 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - Retired 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi - Retired

02-12-2013, 04:18 PM	#5
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02-12-2013, 04:20 PM	#6
Verbatim Colonel Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 2,554 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.00]	Some guy on here with 199k miles... I think his name is Bryan. 335s are not usually commuter cars. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i Sedan \| Sparkling Graphite \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Logic7 Golf Tee \| M3 Trunk Spoiler \| LED Angel Eyes \| 5000k Fogs \| Resonator Delete \| Black Kidney Grills \| Black Finisher Rods \| 35%/18% Tint \| Sealer Lip \| 12mm/20mm (F/R) Spacers \| White Wheels \| Black Lines

02-12-2013, 04:53 PM	#11
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 950 iTrader: (8)	Drove my 2007 E90 335i from 30k-99k miles with minor problems like HPFP once, LPFP once, 2 o2 sensors and both wastegate actuators once. I was tuned through out the 70k miles too. Besides these problems I stated the car was pretty solid considering I put these 70k miles on my car in less than 2 years...Was driving back and forth from SD to LA 4 days a weak :-/ My 2010 E90 M 335i has been an AMAZING car so far. Purchased it with 17k miles and I've literally had zero problems. I haven't been to the dealer for any work in over 5 months which is pretty amazing considering I'm tuned, FBO and running e-85. I think BMW finally fixed all the bugs on the 2010 models since it was the last cycle of N54's. My buddies 2011 E92 M 335i (N55) has been in and out of the dealer several times. He hates the car. He's had it shut off while driving on the freeway..., transmission problems etc. and oh yeah, it's slow. I think you might have just bought one of those problematic 335's :-/ __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

02-12-2013, 02:30 PM	#3
NikosBM Private Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	No, it was miles, I am sure of it.

02-12-2013, 04:38 PM	#8
401FlaGATOR Private First Class Drives: e90 325i ZSP Monaco Blue Step Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	[quote=Verbatim;13470090]Some guy on here with 199k miles... I think his name is Bryan. 335s are not usually commuter cars.[/QUOTE Here in South Florida they are.

02-12-2013, 04:40 PM	#9
ericfox11 Private First Class Drives: 2009 335i Sedan M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	I plan to do a total of 40 miles commuting daily in mine...hope that's ok with the BMW gods!

02-12-2013, 05:51 PM	#12
osteopathXI Private First Class Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe E92 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)

02-12-2013, 05:54 PM	#13
project335i BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,215 iTrader: (6)	I'm on my 2nd 335. 1st one was an 07 purchased used at 50km had zero issues beside hpfp and my seat module all the way up to 110km. Was a great car that's why I bought a 2nd one 2010 e90 msport. With 18km on it zeros issues love it and pulls great . I have 36500km now

02-12-2013, 06:03 PM	#14
bplewis24 Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 195 iTrader: (1)	I'm on my first 335i (2011 E92). I've had it for about 2,000 miles and have had ZERO issues. Not one. Absolutely nothing has EVER gone wrong with this car for the 3 weeks I've owned it. Therefore this car is unbreakable. N55 335i is the best, most reliable BMW evar. __________________ Brandon

02-12-2013, 06:35 PM	#15
jakobv84 Private First Class Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 160 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	Had mine for about 30k miles now (38k to 68k) and beyond maintenance (sparkplugs, brakes, tires, fluids) I've had replaced the windshield washer pump (today actually), a rear window regulator, a fuel sensor and had the intakes walnut blasted. Had Cobb throughout the entire period. I've owned Alfa Romeo's before and am NOT complaining. __________________ '07 335i E90 \| Cobb Stage I '03 Porsche Boxster '07 Alfa Romeo GT 2.0 (sold) // '06 325i E90 (stolen) // '99 Alfa Romeo 156 (sold) Last edited by jakobv84; 02-12-2013 at 10:39 PM.

02-12-2013, 08:01 PM	#19
mike-y just another bmw douche bag Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,790 iTrader: (4)	error 404: no topless babes found. I'm reporting this thread.

02-12-2013, 10:04 PM	#20
3_runner Private First Class Drives: 328xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 185 iTrader: (1)	... How are you going to put a title like that and not deliver, brah??? BAN.

02-12-2013, 10:37 PM	#22
BMDoublYou Private First Class Drives: In Circles Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	I want my click back... you could have been witty and made this thread about e93's but nooooooo, can't even give me a picture of a topless 335 anyways, 09 335, mine for 2 months and 6000km's, 0 issues to report captain __________________ \\COBB Stage 1\\BMS angel eyes//InteriorLEDkit// Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.

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