E92 335i

Dafthead · Oct 20, 2013

Here's a reminder why we buy the 335i

love it

Excuse the legs....

Addicted · Oct 20, 2013

Yep I love them - there's one next door, really want to take it off their hands!

C.J · Oct 21, 2013

CBR_600F said:
Here's a reminder why we buy the 335i love it

Excuse the legs....

Wow, I've missed that sound. Sounds perfect.

Whenever I get it back it'll feel like a new car, roll on the honeymoon period.

Martin. · Oct 21, 2013

Sounds lovely in that vid

C.J · Nov 10, 2013

I've had it back two weeks now.

No rattles.

http://youtu.be/xBgduZWTDLc

Naughty Boy · Nov 11, 2013

Good job, shouldn't of taken this long to get the right result.

Dafthead · Nov 11, 2013

Glad you've got it back mate

jon_r · Nov 11, 2013

My brother has just bought one of these. I think i might advise he buys the warranty.

cat171 · Nov 11, 2013

I really like it, love the black wheels on it (way better than the stock silver ones) shame about the warranty work though.

Ed.innit · Dec 27, 2013

C.J said:
I've had it back two weeks now.

No rattles.

http://youtu.be/xBgduZWTDLc

What did they do to finally do to it to solve the rattle?
Just been to view this 330d today, Hugely nice car, but it didn't give a massive thrill...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312110466032/usedcars?logcode=visc

Got a 335i to view/drive next week hopefully...

C.J · Dec 28, 2013

Ed.innit said:
What did they do to finally do to it to solve the rattle?

The last time, I believe they changed the pressure of the vacuum on the waste gate, they said it was dropping too low and causing it to loosen.

It's booked back in again next week though (no rattle), for miss firing and going into limp mode when booting it (around 4k).

I've heard that can be caused by either:

Turbo
Sparkplugs
Injectors
Coils
HPFP

Basically everything I've already had replaced during the 10months of owning it.

Ed.innit · Dec 28, 2013

C.J said:
The last time, I believe they changed the pressure of the vacuum on the waste gate, they said it was dropping too low and causing it to loosen.

It's booked back in again next week though (no rattle), for miss firing and going into limp mode when booting it (around 4k).

I've heard that can be caused by either:

Turbo
Sparkplugs
Injectors
Coils
HPFP

Basically everything I've already had replaced during the 10months of owning it.

Bloody good job you have the warranty.
Are there any forums apart from E90post for the E9* shape?

Still no regrets buying it?
Im happy to risk things going wrong (obviously ill be buying with AUC warranty)
How many miles has yours done now?

C.J · Dec 28, 2013

Ed.innit said:
Bloody good job you have the warranty.
Are there any forums apart from E90post for the E9* shape?

Still no regrets buying it?
Im happy to risk things going wrong (obviously ill be buying with AUC warranty)
How many miles has yours done now?

No regrets still, as when it's 100% it's a perfect car.

I only look at E90 and Bimmer forums.

Mines just hit 80k now.

The only reason I'd sell is for more doors (first child on the way), but would even get a 335 estate/saloon.

Ed.innit · Dec 28, 2013

C.J said:
No regrets still, as when it's 100% it's a perfect car.

I only look at E90 and Bimmer forums.

Mines just hit 80k now.

The only reason I'd sell is for more doors (first child on the way), but would even get a 335 estate/saloon.

Does the price of the warranty increase with the milage?
And also, its its under warranty up to 100k, will they cover it over 100k? Or does it just stop there?

Id thought about the child situation in the back, but IMO the coupe looks sooooo much better than the saloon.

C.J · Dec 28, 2013

Ed.innit said:
Does the price of the warranty increase with the milage?
And also, its its under warranty up to 100k, will they cover it over 100k? Or does it just stop there?

Id thought about the child situation in the back, but IMO the coupe looks sooooo much better than the saloon.

I'm not sure if it does increase, I've not been told any different. The warranty can continue over 100k, but you can't take a new policy out after 100k (so if I want to sell it 'with warranty', I'm best to sell at 98k so they can open a new policy).

The coupe is better looking IMO.

C.J · Apr 4, 2014

Well, touch my wood, the car has been faultless for months now, which is the longest run I've had worry/error free.

Still, looks clean and hasn't bored me yet. Recent service, new battery and new brakes.

I'm looking at moving on this year to more doors, but no rush to.

Jack! · Apr 4, 2014

Such a nice car, just utterly perfect as a sensible all-rounder.

Grant89 · Apr 4, 2014

Gorgeous looking car!

Seriously considering one of these as a daily but not sure I can justify the cost versus the amount of issues they seem to have.

I drove a 335i saloon a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved it, really really did. Had the full BMW performance kit on it too which made it even more tempting!

welshname · Apr 4, 2014

Looks lovely. Glad to see you've sorted all the issues with it. Would love to own a car like that and you've definitely got the perfect colour combo.

Only gripe I have is that the tyres need a higher profile imo. But I'm completely picking fault for the sake of it here lol.

jamesybear · Apr 4, 2014

Love the colour and the car!

chris_p · Apr 4, 2014

That looks so good man!
Such a shame I didn't get on with the one I drove, I may have to have another go just to confirm..maybe with jb4..

jesus · Apr 4, 2014

I wouldn't have thought black wheels would work but they do. Lovely looking thing!

C.J · Apr 14, 2014

welshname said:
Only gripe I have is that the tyres need a higher profile imo. But I'm completely picking fault for the sake of it here lol.

I agree with you, I've thought about changing the tyres from 255/30/19 to 265/35/19 as they are currently slightly stretched. Also I want to get rid of the RFT as they are harsh and £305-£380 a corner.

_Tom · Apr 14, 2014

Love this car. Really really do.

Martin. · Apr 14, 2014

Looks MEAN..

Awesome looking coupe.

James28 · Apr 15, 2014

Love it.

Rob · Apr 15, 2014

If I had larger testicles, I'd buy one.

Scutch · Apr 15, 2014

They are fantastic cars. I was down to 3 choices; 335i, 535d and the E46M3. I went for the E46M in the end (low miles, 2005, dat badge) but the 335i is brilliant. It's arguably "too mental" as in it is deceptively quick and just keeps going. You could easily lose your license or worse in one if you get a little silly. That's not to say the 535 or moreso the M3 doesn't have that ability too, but it deserves more respect and appreciation than the newer models. I'd definitely consider a 335 again in the future. Came so close to buying. Saying that, I think next for me is a 535d. But a way off yet as the M3 is stunning and makes me want to drive everywhere.

As an aside, that looks lovely above with the CSL style alloys. I think I'd have opted for silver, but black is a winner, too.

C.J · Apr 15, 2014

Thanks lads.

I hope you're enjoying the M3 Scutch, I'd have one if I wasn't scared of the servicing costs.

Strell · Apr 15, 2014

Yeah looks awesome.
Also a fan of the colour combo!

Scutch · Apr 16, 2014

C.J said:
Thanks lads.

I hope you're enjoying the M3 @Scutch, I'd have one if I wasn't scared of the servicing costs.

Yeah, that puts a lot of folk off, but next service is £170 oil service, then a £400 Inspection I (which means an Inspection II will be some time off, thankfully).

The money I've spent on mine in the month or so I've had it has been for cosmetic aside from brakes. I'll do a thread at the weekend but I've put well over £2k into it now including BCR coilovers, full CSL brake upgrade etc. etc. Looks sweet.

Martin. · Apr 16, 2014

Scutch said:
Yeah, that puts a lot of folk off, but next service is £170 oil service, then a £400 Inspection I (which means an Inspection II will be some time off, thankfully).

The money I've spent on mine in the month or so I've had it has been for cosmetic aside from brakes. I'll do a thread at the weekend but I've put well over £2k into it now including BCR coilovers, full CSL brake upgrade etc. etc. Looks sweet.

Sounds awesome!

C.J · Apr 16, 2014

Scutch said:
Yeah, that puts a lot of folk off, but next service is £170 oil service, then a £400 Inspection I (which means an Inspection II will be some time off, thankfully).

The money I've spent on mine in the month or so I've had it has been for cosmetic aside from brakes. I'll do a thread at the weekend but I've put well over £2k into it now including BCR coilovers, full CSL brake upgrade etc. etc. Looks sweet.

I look forward to the thread. I've seen a few on Insta already.