[JGuremel17]

I plan on purchasing a 335i but am torn between 3 options !!! All 3 are relatively at the same price, and that's one of the reasons why it makes it so hard

BMW 335i coupe Black on Red ~120,000km
- M-package coupe, custom N54 MHD stage 2+ tune. ~ 482 HP at rear wheels.

The 335is coupe black on black, has 84000km on it

The 335xi coupe (Fully loaded) has 92500km on it, white on red! (Which I orgasm for)

Would appreciate an answer, thoughts and experiences on why you would choose one over the other if you were in my sittuation.

[kanovic]

Whichever one has more maintenance records

[clegg]

335is

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by JGuremel17

I plan on purchasing a 335i but am torn between 3 options !!! All 3 are relatively at the same price, and that's one of the reasons why it makes it so hard

BMW 335i coupe Black on Red ~120,000km
- M-package coupe, custom N54 MHD stage 2+ tune. ~ 482 HP at rear wheels.

The 335is coupe black on black, has 84000km on it

The 335xi coupe (Fully loaded) has 92500km on it, white on red! (Which I orgasm for)

Would appreciate an answer, thoughts and experiences on why you would choose one over the other if you were in my sittuation.

1) the one with MHD probably is your best value since all the work and options have been already done, if you are an upgraded and tuned 335i. At 482hp, that's pretty safe for an N54. I'd just want to know the particulars in terms of maintenance records etc.

2) the 335is might be your best bet since aesthetically and options (most likely it has all the options etc). Exhaust wise all you have to do is disconnect the vac line to the shut off valve, on the drivers side muffler, and you basically have the PE exhaust. The only hesitation I'd have is that I've seen a lot of posts and vids lately about folks having to replace the entire N54 motor. This has been exclusive to 335is cars from my observation. Idk why.

3) the AWD version is good, if you live in a 4 seasons area where the winters are extreme. Otherwise, I wouldn't get an AWD version. Even then you could install an LSD to counteract the winters. AWD makes the car a PITA to work on.

[bluesy_cube]

Originally Posted by JGuremel17

I plan on purchasing a 335i but am torn between 3 options !!! All 3 are relatively at the same price, and that's one of the reasons why it makes it so hard

BMW 335i coupe Black on Red ~120,000km
- M-package coupe, custom N54 MHD stage 2+ tune. ~ 482 HP at rear wheels.

The 335is coupe black on black, has 84000km on it

The 335xi coupe (Fully loaded) has 92500km on it, white on red! (Which I orgasm for)

Would appreciate an answer, thoughts and experiences on why you would choose one over the other if you were in my sittuation.

If you are:

Lazy, don't wanna do anything, but wanna get a fast car for cheap, option 1.
Tune enthusiast and likes to DIY, option 2.
Looking for a fast-enough but a looking-good car, option 3.


Things to consider though...
482 HP is great. FBO + MHD stage 2+ can't give 482 hp. There must be something else that's been done to the car. You have to check what's done on the car.

There must be a reason by option 2 is cheap enough to have the same price as option 1 and 3 when it is from 2011~2013. I personally would take this option because I like special trims. This also comes either manual or DCT, so yeah, I am a DCT fan.

AWD...I currently drive xDrive too, but AWD is no fun for E90/E92. Of course there is xDelete to make it RWD, but all those items adds up to the weight and it doesn't give you the same feeling as true RWD. It's certainly reliable if you are living in a very cold area. Unless you have a good reason why you need AWD, I wouldn't choose it. Plus, xDrives are PITA to work under the engine(cat, oil pan, waterpump, etc)

[wynes]

I would go the 335is

less mileage. who knows how molested the 1st option has been.

You can make the 335is your own car by doing your own mods, you will appreciate it more.

335ix, personally i wouldn't go near a rear wheel drive 3 series.. its just not BMW

[tcphoto]

Maintenance is the priority when buying a 335 because of the potential issues. Considering your location, the all wheel drive may be the best option but I’d prefer an IS while a modded 335 has probably been driven hard. A PPI is your best bet and can give you leverage to negotiate the best price.

[JGuremel17]

Originally Posted by kanovic

Whichever one has more maintenance records

The first one does have a lot of maintanance records

[JGuremel17]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

1) the one with MHD probably is your best value since all the work and options have been already done, if you are an upgraded and tuned 335i. At 482hp, that's pretty safe for an N54. I'd just want to know the particulars in terms of maintenance records etc.

2) the 335is might be your best bet since aesthetically and options (most likely it has all the options etc). Exhaust wise all you have to do is disconnect the vac line to the shut off valve, on the drivers side muffler, and you basically have the PE exhaust. The only hesitation I'd have is that I've seen a lot of posts and vids lately about folks having to replace the entire N54 motor. This has been exclusive to 335is cars from my observation. Idk why.

3) the AWD version is good, if you live in a 4 seasons area where the winters are extreme. Otherwise, I wouldn't get an AWD version. Even then you could install an LSD to counteract the winters. AWD makes the car a PITA to work on.

I appreciate your reply, correct me if I'm wrong, is the 335is not a N55 engine which is the twin scroll, just getting into learning and reading upon the engines and vehicles.

It is also a 2012 335is

[JGuremel17]

Originally Posted by bluesy_cube

If you are:

Lazy, don't wanna do anything, but wanna get a fast car for cheap, option 1.
Tune enthusiast and likes to DIY, option 2.
Looking for a fast-enough but a looking-good car, option 3.


Things to consider though...
482 HP is great. FBO + MHD stage 2+ can't give 482 hp. There must be something else that's been done to the car. You have to check what's done on the car.

There must be a reason by option 2 is cheap enough to have the same price as option 1 and 3 when it is from 2011~2013. I personally would take this option because I like special trims. This also comes either manual or DCT, so yeah, I am a DCT fan.

AWD...I currently drive xDrive too, but AWD is no fun for E90/E92. Of course there is xDelete to make it RWD, but all those items adds up to the weight and it doesn't give you the same feeling as true RWD. It's certainly reliable if you are living in a very cold area. Unless you have a good reason why you need AWD, I wouldn't choose it. Plus, xDrives are PITA to work under the engine(cat, oil pan, waterpump, etc)

Everyone does seem to be more lenient on the 335is, just curious isn't the 335i easier to tune as it is a N54 and the 335is is a N55

The 335is is a 2012 and I do plan on doing a prepurchase inspection through BMW to make sure it's free of any major issues

[JGuremel17]

Originally Posted by wynes

I would go the 335is

less mileage. who knows how molested the 1st option has been.

You can make the 335is your own car by doing your own mods, you will appreciate it more.

335ix, personally i wouldn't go near a rear wheel drive 3 series.. its just not BMW

Yep by the looks of it everyone just seems to favour the 335is and I'm gonna have to head to the private owner to get a test drive

[JGuremel17]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

Maintenance is the priority when buying a 335 because of the potential issues. Considering your location, the all wheel drive may be the best option but I'd prefer an IS while a modded 335 has probably been driven hard. A PPI is your best bet and can give you leverage to negotiate the best price.

True, I do know what I'm getting myself into with the maintenance, but I've been just waiting for the day to be able to mod a 335

I will try to bargain down as much as I can for the 335is... Or wait a couple of pay cheques 😂

[autoart]

Did I miss it ,I don't see the model years of each car. If you bought a stock car would you mod it? If you want white with red get it.

[Timothi2]

From what I know, all 335is models have an n54

[JGuremel17]

Originally Posted by autoart

Did I miss it ,I don't see the model years of each car. If you bought a stock car would you mod it? If you want white with red get it.

My bad didn't include it

335i 2009

335is 2012

335i xDrive 2013

[JGuremel17]

Originally Posted by Timothi2

From what I know, all 335is models have an n54

Than which models use the N55 engine? 2012 and up for 335i.

[bluesy_cube]

Originally Posted by JGuremel17

Than which models use the N55 engine? 2012 and up for 335i.

2006~2010 335i/335xi = n54
2011~2013 335i/335i xDrive = n55
2011~2013 335is = n54

335is variant came with n54 only with little tune and overboost feature. Stock is about 320hp where as normal n54 and n55 are 300 hp.

[type-dRew]

335iS

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

335is

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by JGuremel17

I appreciate your reply, correct me if I'm wrong, is the 335is not a N55 engine which is the twin scroll, just getting into learning and reading upon the engines and vehicles.

It is also a 2012 335is

Nope. The 335is indeed has the N54 motor in it. Black on Black is a really nice color combo for that particular car. A buddy of mine has a 12' IS. I think he's around 75k or so. His car is flawless with regard to oil leaks yet. He did replace the Water Pump the other day, which I had to laugh because it left him stranded. I told him to replace it proactively. Nope...

[mweisdorfer]

If you are worried about winters, just install an LSD differential for $2,000.00. Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about winters with an RWD e90 that has snow tires. The car is weighted 50/50 weight distribution. So, it works for you in the winter months.

[BM3Rrrr]

Winter in Vancouver, where it snows overnight and melts by the next afternoon
335is all the way, no need for the xi where you live