First drive in 14 days (pics)

C.J · 06-05-2013, 05:30 AM

I got my car back yesterday after BMW having it for 14 days for warranty work. The job took longer than expected, but overall they were helpful, and allowed me to keep the courtesy car until the job was finished.

Both turbos, HPFP, all sparks and coils, both seatbelt arm motors. Drives like new, and I swear it feels quicker.

Took these on the way home last night.

And this was the courtesy car I had:

lolololol · 06-05-2013, 05:38 AM

NIce car mate !!

Boz335i · 06-05-2013, 05:40 AM

I was loaned out a 116i, the slowest car I've every driven, and I'm including my 1969 Escort Mk1 1100 in that comparison

C.J · 06-05-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Boz335i

I was loaned out a 116i, the slowest car I've every driven, and I'm including my 1969 Escort Mk1 1100 in that comparison

The body roll was incredible.

zltm089 · 06-05-2013, 07:52 AM

Good stuff!

Was it not you a few months/ years back saying that the "known" issues of the n54 is exagerrated and that not all 335i suffer from hpfp/ injector issues etc?

1sh@Crystalwhite · 06-05-2013, 08:30 AM

Car is looking beautiful! Glad to hear everything is sorted!

C.J · 06-05-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

Good stuff!

Was it not you a few months/ years back saying that the "known" issues of the n54 is exagerrated and that not all 335i suffer from hpfp/ injector issues etc?

Couldn't have been me, I only bought this in Feb.

I asked several questions about the HPFP issues before buying, and was advised to get warranty.

dxb335d · 06-05-2013, 09:46 AM

Glad she is back up & running. She looks great!

zltm089 · 06-05-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J

Couldn't have been me, I only bought this in Feb.

I asked several questions about the HPFP issues before buying, and was advised to get warranty.

ohh ok...cool...

glad ur car is sorted.

breathe3asy · 06-05-2013, 01:49 PM

Those pics are what wallpapers are made of!! That must have been some feeling getting into your car after two weeks

Ste133 · 06-05-2013, 02:37 PM

Lovely car and great pictures! I bet you missed her!

hmpmarketing · 06-05-2013, 03:58 PM

That is a lovely car! And the scenery is amazing too!

C.J · 06-06-2013, 02:42 AM

Thanks guys

Last night I had a locked steering wheel icon (couldn't start the car for 20 mins), and a slight creaking/rubbing sound coming from the engine bay while driving slow (hard to tell if suspension related, or something wasn't put back correctly)

I'll get it back to them asap to check over.

Otherwise, it's perfect.

vexith · 06-06-2013, 05:34 AM

Beautiful car and amazing pictures!

I just can't seem to make out the colour of your car though.

C.J · 06-06-2013, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vexith

Beautiful car and amazing pictures!

I just can't seem to make out the colour of your car though.

Thanks. It's Sparkling Graphite.

whizzkid11 · 06-06-2013, 08:51 AM

Nice looking car!

I can imagine the change after 14 days in a 116i to a 335i...

safety_james · 06-06-2013, 08:59 AM

Smart car. Lovely colour combination too!! I bet your super pleased to have her back!

C.J · 06-06-2013, 09:28 AM

It's booked back in for Monday. Hopefully get it back sooner this time.

Still, it's a dream to drive.

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C.J -_- 33 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	First drive in 14 days (pics) I got my car back yesterday after BMW having it for 14 days for warranty work. The job took longer than expected, but overall they were helpful, and allowed me to keep the courtesy car until the job was finished. Both turbos, HPFP, all sparks and coils, both seatbelt arm motors. Drives like new, and I swear it feels quicker. Took these on the way home last night. And this was the courtesy car I had:
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zltm089 Banned 247 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Good stuff! Was it not you a few months/ years back saying that the "known" issues of the n54 is exagerrated and that not all 335i suffer from hpfp/ injector issues etc?
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C.J -_- 33 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys Last night I had a locked steering wheel icon (couldn't start the car for 20 mins), and a slight creaking/rubbing sound coming from the engine bay while driving slow (hard to tell if suspension related, or something wasn't put back correctly) I'll get it back to them asap to check over. Otherwise, it's perfect.
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C.J -_- 33 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's booked back in for Monday. Hopefully get it back sooner this time. Still, it's a dream to drive.
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