Cost to maintain 335xi

LRJohnson110 · 09-26-2012, 07:59 PM

Hi all,

I have a 07 335xi CPO car. Absolutely love the car !!! Only have 60,000 miles on her. The CPO is do to run out this time next year. I have never had to service the car myself.

Therefore I would like some advise or input on maintaining the car myself because it seems costly via BMW.

I would say I am a pretty decent mechanic with general maintenance on all of my other cars/trucks prior to this one.

Lastly, Should I keep it or Trade it in on a newer CPO

General / Thoughts / Comments

Thanks in advance

L.J.

hemi to e90 · 09-26-2012, 09:21 PM

$1.2m/year

no but seriously, its not that bad.

MakkkD · 09-27-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hemi to e90

$1.2m/year

no but seriously, its not that bad.

I concur

madeinhongkong · 09-27-2012, 04:13 PM

I would see if the car comes with full maintence/service history. When was the coil packs, fuel pump replaced? Were the turbos ever replaced? These cars have been hit or miss imo, the coil packs, spark plugs usually go, can you buy more warranty? Maintenance you can DIY or go to an Indy. It is still a BMW so crap is still gonna go wrong and it's still going to be expensive. 335's are not as reliable as NA car. Also water pumps in these cars always go at 50-60K and is a bitch to replace, check if this has been taken care of.

VaDuro · 09-30-2012, 06:24 PM

I was in the same boat when I got my 335. Bottom line in Carchex.com, I got a full coverage 100k 4yr for 2k and set it up on payments. Best part is that it is transferrable to new owner.

dd243372 · 09-30-2012, 06:29 PM

LRJohnson110 · 10-01-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost2Perfection

I would see if the car comes with full maintence/service history. When was the coil packs, fuel pump replaced? Were the turbos ever replaced? These cars have been hit or miss imo, the coil packs, spark plugs usually go, can you buy more warranty? Maintenance you can DIY or go to an Indy. It is still a BMW so crap is still gonna go wrong and it's still going to be expensive. 335's are not as reliable as NA car. Also water pumps in these cars always go at 50-60K and is a bitch to replace, check if this has been taken care of.

It was a dealer before I bought it, so technically I am the only owner. Anything and everything has been done by BMW. The Water pump has never been replaced nor the coil pack. The turbo was serviced but not replaced about 5,000 miles ago.

Can not buy any more warranty through BMW. But ill will check in the Carceck website

Thanks everyone !!!

LRJohnson110 · 10-01-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VaDuro

I was in the same boat when I got my 335. Bottom line in Carchex.com, I got a full coverage 100k 4yr for 2k and set it up on payments. Best part is that it is transferrable to new owner.

How does this work ? Can I take the car anywhere ?

DUI Elite · 10-01-2012, 09:39 AM

VaDuro · 10-01-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LRJohnson110

How does this work ? Can I take the car anywhere ?

Pretty much to BMW or any authorized service center.

LRJohnson110 · 10-10-2012, 12:23 PM

hahah thanks DUI I needed that laugh !!!

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LRJohnson110 New Member 26 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 07 AlpWhite 335xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania iTrader: (1)	Cost to maintain 335xi Hi all, I have a 07 335xi CPO car. Absolutely love the car !!! Only have 60,000 miles on her. The CPO is do to run out this time next year. I have never had to service the car myself. Therefore I would like some advise or input on maintaining the car myself because it seems costly via BMW. I would say I am a pretty decent mechanic with general maintenance on all of my other cars/trucks prior to this one. Lastly, Should I keep it or Trade it in on a newer CPO General / Thoughts / Comments Thanks in advance L.J.
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madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	I would see if the car comes with full maintence/service history. When was the coil packs, fuel pump replaced? Were the turbos ever replaced? These cars have been hit or miss imo, the coil packs, spark plugs usually go, can you buy more warranty? Maintenance you can DIY or go to an Indy. It is still a BMW so crap is still gonna go wrong and it's still going to be expensive. 335's are not as reliable as NA car. Also water pumps in these cars always go at 50-60K and is a bitch to replace, check if this has been taken care of.
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