[ZombiE90]

Originally Posted by melonbread

How much did you let it go for? thinking about trading mine in for something else.

I don't think I wanna know how much he traded it in for

[278horn]

Originally Posted by ZombiE92

I don't think I wanna know how much he traded it in for

$20.5k. It worked out better for me that way due to the savings on sales tax on the new car. You got a good deal IMO.

[melonbread]

Originally Posted by 278horn

$20.5k. It worked out better for me that way due to the savings on sales tax on the new car. You got a good deal IMO.

20.5 is not bad... what did you end up trading in for?

[278horn]

15' Mustang GT premium.

[damascus]

Originally Posted by ZombiE92

...Hey guys, I just picked up a 2011 335d M-Sport this past weekend in Dallas, then took it back home to Houston (and got 35.1 mpg @ 78 mph)...I'd been looking for the right M-Sport D to come along for a while... I guess they're pretty rare...??

Congrats, Matt. I, too, took the time to find my 335d M-sport:



When I finally found mine, I had it shipped from San Diego to Maryland. I'm sure that I paid more than I should have however, in the spirit of supply and demand, I guess it was worth the expense. If MPG is an indication of the absence of CBU, then mine must be good to go. I drive an hour one way to the office every morning (the reason I opted for the 335d), and can easily achieve 40mpg at 80mph. The photo below was taken after 40 minutes at highway speeds. Not bad. My 335d was treated to California diesel for the first 48,000 miles; their cetane numbers are higher than elsewhere in the US, yes? I wonder if the California 335d cars are less prone to CBU issues.

[kg4kdn]

Originally Posted by BB_cuda

Welcome Matt. Where in Houston? There are a couple of us on the south side of town in Clear Lake and League City. I've had good luck with Advantage BMW/midtown for oil changes and recall work.

Nice to know there are more 335d lovers in town. I just bought my 2011 335d Sport (Non- M) a couple weeks ago. It had 46K on it when I got it. Now at 48.5K, and is at BMW for an SES and last free Oil change. BB Cuda, I will PM you as soon as I am allowed (new to this forum) because at 5oK, I will delete the EGR as you and some have in other posts. The car is in great shape and has been maintained well. I just got the service history from my SA this morning. I live in Montgomery and work near Bush AP. I love to work on my own machines so seeing all the great stuff in this forum is great.

[Chief Orman]

Originally Posted by ZombiE90

Hey guys, I just picked up a 2011 335d M-Sport this past weekend in Dallas, then took it back home to Houston (and got 35.1 mpg @ 78 mph). TiAg, Black Dakota, iDrive... the works. I'd been looking for the right M-Sport D to come along for a while... I guess they're pretty rare?? Needless to say, I'm

I've been out of the Bimmer world for a few years. May my 2007 335i coupe RIP. I'm new to the Dark side... so take it easy on me.

- Matt

Welcome and nice car. Use the hell out of that warranty. Anything slightly amiss take it in and be dogged about using every dime of the CPO warranty.

[kg4kdn]

That is amazing MPG! I just drove a 2100 mile round trip for vacation and averaged 33. The service history shows a intake manifold cleaning at 35K but 33 seems low compared to 42. If I reset the trip comp while on the highway, it shows 40 something.

I plan to do the EGR delete and meth injection soon since it was not CPO and I don't plan to buy an extended warranty. Those 2 should prevent future build up and clean any CBU while improving performance.

Thoughts??

[ZombiE90]

Originally Posted by kg4kdn

That is amazing MPG! I just drove a 2100 mile round trip for vacation and averaged 33. The service history shows a intake manifold cleaning at 35K but 33 seems low compared to 42. If I reset the trip comp while on the highway, it shows 40 something.

I plan to do the EGR delete and meth injection soon since it was not CPO and I don't plan to buy an extended warranty. Those 2 should prevent future build up and clean any CBU while improving performance.

Thoughts??

42 MPG is pretty amazing... but with the 75 MPH speed limit on most highways around here (out of town), it's hard to keep it below 80. And at 80 MPH, I just don't think 42 is possible. From everything I've read on here, the EGR delete / block is a must. If I were to do that, it wouldn't be until the 100k warranty was up though... I'll let BMW clean it for me before then.

[melonbread]

I get 32mpg. I drive like an asshole... how else can you drive this thing...

I agree 42mpg might be difficult at 80mph. mfg said 27 combined mpg.

[kg4kdn]

Originally Posted by ZombiE90

42 MPG is pretty amazing... but with the 75 MPH speed limit on most highways around here (out of town), it's hard to keep it below 80. And at 80 MPH, I just don't think 42 is possible. From everything I've read on here, the EGR delete / block is a must. If I were to do that, it wouldn't be until the 100k warranty was up though... I'll let BMW clean it for me before then.

Got to love Texas and the many75 MPH limits

[p27rpy]

Welcome to the club from another Houston-based M-Sport! Hope to see you around town.

[briansjacobs]

just picked my D up yesterday, as a new owner I have one question. How do you keep this car under 90MPH? I was getting 29MPG at 90 on a 3 hour drive. So far pretty happy as my 740 would get 19 on the same trip and 13-14 in town.

[p27rpy]

Originally Posted by briansjacobs

just picked my D up yesterday, as a new owner I have one question. How do you keep this car under 90MPH? I was getting 29MPG at 90 on a 3 hour drive. So far pretty happy as my 740 would get 19 on the same trip and 13-14 in town.

it's a constant stuggle. i had the speed warning chime set at 90 for the first 2 weeks i owned it but had to turn it off because it was ringing every time i was on the freeway, haha.

[fsd350]

Originally Posted by briansjacobs

just picked my D up yesterday, as a new owner I have one question. How do you keep this car under 90MPH? I was getting 29MPG at 90 on a 3 hour drive. So far pretty happy as my 740 would get 19 on the same trip and 13-14 in town.

It's been impossible for me with every BMW I have ever owned. Especially the d. I never get in the car without my Escort.

[kg4kdn]

Originally Posted by p27rpy

it's a constant stuggle. i had the speed warning chime set at 90 for the first 2 weeks i owned it but had to turn it off because it was ringing every time i was on the freeway, haha.

I did the same thing and had to turn it off too. These cars love to run.

I also don't leave without my escort and the escort live app running. Laser jammers would be that last bit of driver's license protection though.

[sjohns335d]

Got my 335d w/M sport package back in Feb. with 44K. Now hv just over 50K. The car is a Beast on the Hwy. I added the JBD not long after I got it. Since then I've updated my Angel Eyes to bright white LED's w/Fogs to match, Painted my calipers Yellow, added an M3 rear spoiler. I'm pretty much done. Considering the malone tune later. I can't keep it below 80mph on the hwy she begs to run. No problems with her so far and I drive her like I stole her. Njoy the new ride!

[kg4kdn]

Originally Posted by sjohns335d

Got my 335d w/M sport package back in Feb. with 44K. Now hv just over 50K. The car is a Beast on the Hwy. I added the JBD not long after I got it. Since then I've updated my Angel Eyes to bright white LED's w/Fogs to match, Painted my calipers Yellow, added an M3 rear spoiler. I'm pretty much done. Considering the malone tune later. I can't keep it below 80mph on the hwy she begs to run. No problems with her so far and I drive her like I stole her. Njoy the new ride!

I just contacted Eurocharge in Houston as they do tunes for many types of cars around the world. They are going to let me know if they have data from their European business to tune the DDE. That would be easier than shipping it off. I'll let you other Houston guys know what I find.

Also, I am working with BB Cuda to organize a meet up for the Houston area d guys to compare ideas and mods.

[ZombiE90]

Originally Posted by kg4kdn

I just contacted Eurocharge in Houston as they do tunes for many types of cars around the world. They are going to let me know if they have data from their European business to tune the DDE. That would be easier than shipping it off. I'll let you other Houston guys know what I find.

Also, I am working with BB Cuda to organize a meet up for the Houston area d guys to compare ideas and mods.

awesome man, let me know what you find out. I'm over a month of ownership now and I have to say, there's not the single slightest bit of buyer's remorse. my co-workers and I used to argue who'd drive to lunch every day, now I volunteer.

[Frediesel]

The Waze app can be helpful.