My new 335i

castle545 · 09-24-2014, 11:31 AM

So I have had an E36 M3, and an E36 318i M-package.

After years riding motorcycles and driving a jeep around...I caught the bug again. So after looking around FOREVER for an E46 330 ZHP 6 speed...I stumbled across a single owner, right at blue book, 2007 335i 6M. After running the insurance numbers I realized that it was barely 30 dollars more a month than a ZHP (perks of getting old?) and I had to take a look at it.

After a test drive, and talking with the owner I had to buy it. Perfect interior, what you would expect from 7 years of wear exterior wise. It has 96k, which would scare most people off, but it has had everything you could think of fixed at the dealer under warranty:
New Turbos at 40k
Secondary Oil Cooler
Water Pump
New Injectors
New Coils
New VANOS intake flap (something was sticking)
New steering rack
Total Brake overhaul
HPFP replaced under recall
All new tires (Pilot Sport All Seasons)
Coilovers (the brand escapes me)

I paid KBB - the exact same amount I bought and sold my E36 M3 for 10~ years ago. I have only had the car 12 hours, so nothing to report yet, but to say I am thrilled is an understatement. When these cars came out, I drooled - and now I have one. He says it will demand a quart of oil just about every oil change (5-10k.) He religiously had them done at around 5k. It has also never had the clutch done but it seems very solid.

The pictures I have are crap because it has been raining here, hope to snap some new ones soon. I am still trying to figure out how "blue" the sapphire black is, but I like it! Has Dakota Black leather interior and Gray Poplar which I also love as a combo. I could not be happier with this car for the price I paid.

93civEJ1 · 09-24-2014, 11:44 AM

Awesome man. Enjoy. I tested a 6spd sedan a few days ago before I tested my Steptronic, and dont regret my decision yet. I too got mine in the 90k's mileage, but bought a longer warranty for most items. Enjoy. I know im loving mine so far.

norsairius · 09-24-2014, 12:28 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Looks like the major items I've read about having issues have been replaced, so that's good!

Johnny Boost · 09-24-2014, 12:37 PM

That's a clean 335 and the major components have been replaced. High-mileage 335 buyers are doing their research and making smart decisions.

jt335i · 09-24-2014, 12:39 PM

Welcome and congrats! I have the same color (Monaco blue). Also have the Michelin PSS on mine. Great gripping tires even in wet weather.
Good all the important things have already been taken care of so you're good to go.
Enjoy the ride.

PascalsWager · 09-24-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

That's a clean 335 and the major components have been replaced. High-mileage 335 buyers are doing their research and making smart decisions.

This.

The forums here are such a valuable resource. IDK how I would have bought, sold and modded my last few vehicles without this and other similar model forums where owners provide (usually) good advice and information on used vehicles and what to watch for.

udm328i · 09-24-2014, 01:01 PM

Looks good w/ the coils

bavarianx · 09-24-2014, 01:08 PM

get out and take some twistys when the pavement dries.

Miller335 · 09-24-2014, 01:52 PM

Nice!

e90Cam · 09-24-2014, 02:00 PM

Welcome to the best forums ever! Nice looking whip you got

thomas88162 · 09-24-2014, 02:01 PM

Its hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like you are missing some mesh in the front bumper. You might want to replace that unless you want to replace other parts, too.

castle545 · 09-24-2014, 04:37 PM

Good eye...good excuse for an upgraded intercooler?

The owner is supposed to bring those by sometime along with the rubber bmw mats and some other odds and ends.

Thanks guys...so far this forum has been a wealth of information, and I found 90% of the problem areas to watch for looking here before I even bought it.

YGazis109 · 09-24-2014, 06:03 PM

Good find! Hope you enjoy it

mike@x-ph.com · 09-24-2014, 10:23 PM

Congrats!!

ethanjoon · 09-24-2014, 11:14 PM

Good choice on the 6-speed

castle545 · 09-25-2014, 03:13 AM

Updated with some quality pics!

e90'D10 · 09-25-2014, 03:17 AM

Welcome to the forums sir and congrats!

NGEE · 09-25-2014, 05:36 AM

Wow, REALLY nice! Good find - congrats.

*prediction* - you'll be wrapping that interior trim before it's all over

castle545 · 09-25-2014, 06:15 AM

I LOVE the gray poplar! It is sweet at night with a brown from the amber lighting and even nicer in sunlight, actually looking like a graphite mix.

silver07335i · 09-25-2014, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Arktis_Conviction

Good choice on the 6-speed

+1 on transmission choice!
Welcome to e90post and congrats on the new car!

DOMs335D · 09-25-2014, 07:19 AM

Very sexy car I hope it brings your years of happy motoring@!

castle545 · 09-25-2014, 07:23 AM

Now the question is...BMS DCI and BMS JB+?

Any real drawbacks? The block and pistons up to it at 96k?

09-24-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
castle545 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i M sport 6M JB+ Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: PNW, USA iTrader: (0)	My new 335i So I have had an E36 M3, and an E36 318i M-package. After years riding motorcycles and driving a jeep around...I caught the bug again. So after looking around FOREVER for an E46 330 ZHP 6 speed...I stumbled across a single owner, right at blue book, 2007 335i 6M. After running the insurance numbers I realized that it was barely 30 dollars more a month than a ZHP (perks of getting old?) and I had to take a look at it. After a test drive, and talking with the owner I had to buy it. Perfect interior, what you would expect from 7 years of wear exterior wise. It has 96k, which would scare most people off, but it has had everything you could think of fixed at the dealer under warranty: New Turbos at 40k Secondary Oil Cooler Water Pump New Injectors New Coils New VANOS intake flap (something was sticking) New steering rack Total Brake overhaul HPFP replaced under recall All new tires (Pilot Sport All Seasons) Coilovers (the brand escapes me) I paid KBB - the exact same amount I bought and sold my E36 M3 for 10~ years ago. I have only had the car 12 hours, so nothing to report yet, but to say I am thrilled is an understatement. When these cars came out, I drooled - and now I have one. He says it will demand a quart of oil just about every oil change (5-10k.) He religiously had them done at around 5k. It has also never had the clutch done but it seems very solid. The pictures I have are crap because it has been raining here, hope to snap some new ones soon. I am still trying to figure out how "blue" the sapphire black is, but I like it! Has Dakota Black leather interior and Gray Poplar which I also love as a combo. I could not be happier with this car for the price I paid. Attached Images Last edited by castle545; 09-25-2014 at 03:13 AM..
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09-24-2014, 11:44 AM	#2
93civEJ1 Private First Class 13 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 01 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East TN iTrader: (0)	Awesome man. Enjoy. I tested a 6spd sedan a few days ago before I tested my Steptronic, and dont regret my decision yet. I too got mine in the 90k's mileage, but bought a longer warranty for most items. Enjoy. I know im loving mine so far.
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09-24-2014, 12:28 PM	#3
norsairius Foodie and Gearhead 102 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [9.50]	Congrats and welcome! Looks like the major items I've read about having issues have been replaced, so that's good! __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
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09-24-2014, 12:37 PM	#4
Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	That's a clean 335 and the major components have been replaced. High-mileage 335 buyers are doing their research and making smart decisions. __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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09-24-2014, 12:39 PM	#5
jt335i Major 263 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	Welcome and congrats! I have the same color (Monaco blue). Also have the Michelin PSS on mine. Great gripping tires even in wet weather. Good all the important things have already been taken care of so you're good to go. Enjoy the ride. __________________ 2010 BMW 335i: Monaco blue metallic/Premium+Sport Auto-Steptronic, BMW PE, Cobb Stage 2 2005 Mustang GT: Redfire metallic/5-spd/Ford Racing (Axle backs, silver Bullitt wheels)/K&N CAI/ Diablo Sport Predator Tuner 1997 Toyota Corolla 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Roadster
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09-24-2014, 01:01 PM	#7
udm328i Lieutenant 57 Rep 503 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Westchester🇺🇸 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 328i [9.00]	Looks good w/ the coils __________________ ZSP/ZPP/BMW PE&PI/ BMW CF STRUT BRACE/ EIBACH PRO SYSTEM / H&R WHEEL SPACERS
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09-24-2014, 01:08 PM	#8
bavarianx Colonel 224 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: 2006 X5 4.4i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (18)	get out and take some twistys when the pavement dries.
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09-24-2014, 01:52 PM	#9
Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Nice!
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09-24-2014, 02:00 PM	#10
e90Cam Major 30 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: e90 LCI Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the best forums ever! Nice looking whip you got
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09-24-2014, 02:01 PM	#11
thomas88162 Lieutenant 19 Rep 595 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Clinton, IN iTrader: (0)	Its hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like you are missing some mesh in the front bumper. You might want to replace that unless you want to replace other parts, too.
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09-24-2014, 04:37 PM	#12
castle545 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i M sport 6M JB+ Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: PNW, USA iTrader: (0)	Good eye...good excuse for an upgraded intercooler? The owner is supposed to bring those by sometime along with the rubber bmw mats and some other odds and ends. Thanks guys...so far this forum has been a wealth of information, and I found 90% of the problem areas to watch for looking here before I even bought it.
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09-24-2014, 06:03 PM	#13
YGazis109 Yiannis Gazis 97 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somers, CT iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is [0.00]	Good find! Hope you enjoy it __________________ 2nd Bimmer - 2013 335is \| Alpine White \| DCT \| Loaded 1st Bimmer - 2007 328xi \| SGM \| e90 \| Premium \| Navi \| Gloss black trim \| Cold \| AA headers \| 3 stage intake manifold \| AA stage 3 tune \| AFE stage 2 intake \| Cyba Scoops \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM LCI mtech front bumper \| OEM LCI hood \| OEM gloss black kidney grills \| Orion v4 LED halos with blackout headlights \| Valentine 1 Radar \| Sport wheel with paddles \| kw v1 coilovers \| VMR 710 \| Continental ExtremeContact DW \|
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09-24-2014, 10:23 PM	#14
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09-24-2014, 11:14 PM	#15
ethanjoon Major 184 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Good choice on the 6-speed __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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09-25-2014, 03:13 AM	#16
castle545 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i M sport 6M JB+ Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: PNW, USA iTrader: (0)	Updated with some quality pics!
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09-25-2014, 03:17 AM	#17
e90'D10 Major 94 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: SG 2010 e90 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: BUCKEYES!! CHAMPS!! iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forums sir and congrats! __________________ NOT Sponsored By Mommy Or Daddy Build Thread 335i 1M http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1090920 (SOLD) FBOs \| MHD tune V5.1 stage 2\| Alpina B3 Flash
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09-25-2014, 05:36 AM	#18
NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 886 Rep 2,480 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Wow, REALLY nice! Good find - congrats. prediction - you'll be wrapping that interior trim before it's all over __________________ 1M. Previously: '13 135is; '07 E90 335i; '02 325i; '99 Z3; '98 328is; '87 L6; '77 320i
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09-25-2014, 06:15 AM	#19
castle545 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i M sport 6M JB+ Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: PNW, USA iTrader: (0)	I LOVE the gray poplar! It is sweet at night with a brown from the amber lighting and even nicer in sunlight, actually looking like a graphite mix.
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09-25-2014, 07:19 AM	#21
DOMs335D Major 221 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 1991 318is; 2017 M2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 BMW 318is [0.00] 2017 BMW M2 [0.00] 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	Very sexy car I hope it brings your years of happy motoring@!
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09-25-2014, 07:23 AM	#22
castle545 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i M sport 6M JB+ Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: PNW, USA iTrader: (0)	Now the question is...BMS DCI and BMS JB+? Any real drawbacks? The block and pistons up to it at 96k?
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