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zach	05-12-2011 05:59 PM

335xi recommendations

Unfortunately, not for me. My brother is ready to upgrade from his 1995 525i and is leaning towards a CPO 335xi (2007 or 2008). Does anyone here have any tips on what to look out for or any issues with these cars?

Thanks in advance. :)

Nick M3

05-12-2011 06:01 PM

The issue is that the hpfp will fail. Sometimes a lot of times. Supposedly, the single turbo version is better.

zach	05-12-2011 06:21 PM

Thanks Nick. That's unfortunate. It does seem like BMW has warranteed the part for 10 years/120k miles. Still, the labor involved would be expensive I'm sure.

SARAFIL

05-12-2011 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zcasavant (Post 306364)

Thanks Nick. That's unfortunate. It does seem like BMW has warranteed the part for 10 years/120k miles. Still, the labor involved would be expensive I'm sure.

I think the warranty extension covers parts and labor... in other words, bring it in and they replace it for you.

Sharp11

05-12-2011 10:52 PM

A friend of mine is shopping for an Xi coupe - all I can tell you is the new ones ride better than the older ones and on an Xi, the sport package gets you better seats.

Plaz	05-12-2011 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SARAFIL (Post 306387)

I think the warranty extension covers parts and labor... in other words, bring it in and they replace it for you.

I really thought they fixed the problem... have people with relatively new replacements (last 4 months or so) had the problem recur?

SARAFIL

05-13-2011 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaz (Post 306393)

I really thought they fixed the problem... have people with relatively new replacements (last 4 months or so) had the problem recur?

Have not been following it, honestly. I hope that the problem has been "fixed" by now.

equ	05-13-2011 07:29 AM

Happy to hear that the new ones ride better. My 06 xi rode like s***.

zach	05-13-2011 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARAFIL (Post 306387)

I think the warranty extension covers parts and labor... in other words, bring it in and they replace it for you.

Great info, thanks! I figured you'd have a useful tidbit for me. :)

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