[ltp102]

Hello. Long time lurker first time poster. I am a owner of a 2007 328i that I bought in 2011 with 13K miles and maintained until the engine blew on it two weeks ago with 121K. So I need a car. After looking at new GTI's and other various models have decided that I really, really, really like rear wheel drive and how E90's drive. (And do not want a Camaro or Mustang)

So I have found this in DFW - http://www.dfwaudi.com/used/BMW/2008...fb6c15dbcd.htm. 2008 335i sedan, 6 speed, sports package, leather. 72K miles. Got service history of car from BMW Dealer. Two owner car, first owner put 10K or so on over the life of the lease and the second owner bought it CPO and had service coverage and warranty till 100K (So it was maintained at a dealer which I have the records for). Car has new HPFP and injectors since 15.7K miles, wastegate replacement under extended warranty at 69K with new rear brakes, rotors, oil change and 02 sensor done @ the Audi dealership the car is sitting at. I was able to take the car to a indy mechanic and he scanned the car - no codes, everything underneath was clean, no oil leaks and everything looked good to him. He said I should not buy the car because he wants to buy the car. I also was able to drive in approx. 50 miles yesterday in the course of taking it to the indy and just testing the thing out since they gave me the keys and it drives extremely well.

I got the dealer down to 14.3K on the thing. Am I crazy in thinking this is actually a pretty good deal and might be smart buy if I am looking for a fun car? Better than the 30K or so GTI and less soul killing than a 15K Honda. Appreciate feedback and comments.

[XM_Rocks]

First how did your engine blow?

Secondly at $14.3k that car is a steal. Records, PPI checked out and slightly lower than average miles.

Buy it!

[ltp102]

Not 100% sure yet. Was driving back to DFW from Myrtle Beach in early August and got a oil pressure light. By the time I was able to get the car off the road it died and was unable to get it to turn over. It was about 10 on a Saturday but was able to get it towed to the nearest BMW dealer. By the time they could look at it all they did was take off the oil filter and based on both the amount of oil and metal content of the oil they felt it was fried. To diagnose further they claimed they would have to drop the subframe and it would cost 700-1000 dollars just for a diagnosis. But based on what they saw they felt it was fried.

So I got the car towed to a indy my brother knows in the North east where he is at. Still waiting on that guy to see what he finds and his price to possibly fix it. Either way I am leaning towards getting a newer lower milage car instead of a used engine in a 120K 328i.

[M.Power]

That's a very good deal if everything clicks.

[XM_Rocks]

[QUOTE=ltp102;18501247]Not 100% sure yet. Was driving back to DFW from Myrtle Beach in early August and got a oil pressure light. By the time I was able to get the car off the road it died and was unable to get it to turn over. It was about 10 on a Saturday but was able to get it towed to the nearest BMW dealer. By the time they could look at it all they did was take off the oil filter and based on both the amount of oil and metal content of the oil they felt it was fried. To diagnose further they claimed they would have to drop the subframe and it would cost 700-1000 dollars just for a diagnosis. But based on what they saw they felt it was fried./QUOTE]

A used N52 runs about $1,500 - $2,000.

It might be worth swapping one in then selling your 328i to Carmax or sell it on Craigslist.

A non running 328i will probably only net you $3-$4k.