335xi recommendations

zach · 05-12-2011, 05:59 PM

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

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

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

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

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.

05-12-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: X7 M50i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 4,736	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.

05-12-2011, 06:01 PM	#2
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 10,743	The issue is that the hpfp will fail. Sometimes a lot of times. Supposedly, the single turbo version is better. __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2002 BMW M3 1999 323i GTS2 1995 M3 S50B32, S6S420G, 3.91 1990 325is 1989 M3 Hers: 1988 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

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