[saebsaeb]

Hey guys I'm looking at buying a E90 330i that is almost perfect. The only thing I noticed was when I was underneath it has some rust on the subframe. I am wondering how big of a deal this is for someone that has delt with rust before on their own? If I could get most of it off with a wire brush? Or if it will keep getting worse?

Or if I would need to replace the subframe eventually? How much would that cost if so? Also when I was looking it looks like the bushing that attaches is worn out and you can see the metal to metal wear. I am worried if this is not the only bushing that is worn out. Is there others I should look out for? On top of all of that if I can replace the bushing myself easily? Any links to a good bushing would be appreciated. (the hole beside the bushing is supposed to be there it is not rotted out)

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by saebsaeb

Hey guys I'm looking at buying a E90 330i that is almost perfect. The only thing I noticed was when I was underneath it has some rust on the subframe. I am wondering how big of a deal this is for someone that has delt with rust before on their own? If I could get most of it off with a wire brush? Or if it will keep getting worse?

Or if I would need to replace the subframe eventually? How much would that cost if so? Also when I was looking it looks like the bushing that attaches is worn out and you can see the metal to metal wear. I am worried if this is not the only bushing that is worn out. Is there others I should look out for? On top of all of that if I can replace the bushing myself easily? Any links to a good bushing would be appreciated. (the hole beside the bushing is supposed to be there it is not rotted out)

A new subframe isn't cheap. You could easily get a used one in pretty good condition on eBay.

Maybe get it sandblasted & powder coated. That wouldn't all that expensive.

[feuer]

Don’t touch unless you really have to.

[saebsaeb]

don't touch as in don't buy the car or don't mess with the rust?

[F13.KENN]

I have a 128i from up north that has about the same amount of rust on the rearend as you. Maybe a little more.

This is the first and last northern car that i will ever buy. Cant even get an alignment. Has abs sensor issues like crazy, and lots of the hardware on the car is corroded. Its been a headache

[jwrag2000]

I checked my own subframe and it's almost identical to this one with a hole in exactly the same place, next to the lower, rear most, drivers side bushing.

I'm planning in the medium term to replace the whole subframe with either a remanufacured OEM part or with a completely new third party item. Which do we think is best, remanufactured OEM or new third party?

Remanufactured
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314913134...Bk9SR9jJ1NrkYw

New
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155522894...Condition=1000