335 issues. For those of u who already own or planning to: read
#1
335 issues. For those of u who already own or planning to: read
You might wanna wait for a bit more :
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57267
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Summary:
Some came with oil cooler.. some didnt. and u will have to fight with BMW to get 1
installed if u dont have one.
Many ppl experience over heating problem and turbo shutting off and some other issues...
It is still a very nice car.. but if u wanna buy one.. you might wanna wait a bit till they fix the problem.
Here is one of the examples:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=160586
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57267
it might require registeration:
Summary:
Some came with oil cooler.. some didnt. and u will have to fight with BMW to get 1
installed if u dont have one.
Many ppl experience over heating problem and turbo shutting off and some other issues...
It is still a very nice car.. but if u wanna buy one.. you might wanna wait a bit till they fix the problem.
Here is one of the examples:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=160586
#3
Overheating was due to the automatics coming with no air-to oil coolers. The manuals had them and never overheated. Since March production BMW has now installed the oil coolers on the automatics with sport packages.
Fuel pump is an issue and I hope they fix that soon. Rumor has it that its already in the works though. So BMW does know of the issue. Since there is a long wait on fuel pumps for current 335i owners then im hoping BMW has fix for the current 335i that are in production.
No car is perfect.
Fuel pump is an issue and I hope they fix that soon. Rumor has it that its already in the works though. So BMW does know of the issue. Since there is a long wait on fuel pumps for current 335i owners then im hoping BMW has fix for the current 335i that are in production.
No car is perfect.
#4
And technically the cars never overheated. They went into limp mode before they did any damage. But yes they did get hot.
Just make sure to get a 335 with the oil cooler if you buying used. Buying new isnt an issue anymore.
Just make sure to get a 335 with the oil cooler if you buying used. Buying new isnt an issue anymore.
#7
mclarenf3387, I did a quick search on e90post... are any 335i having steering lock problems? Only ones i found were the early 06 E90s that had the problem.
Buying a German car is such a gamble. Too bad no other car puts a smile on my face after driving it.
Oh well.
Buying a German car is such a gamble. Too bad no other car puts a smile on my face after driving it.
Oh well.
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Hm well that might be true but the thing is while reliablity is an important thing to most people I think when people buy the 335i thats not there number 1 concern. I think they are more concerned with performance and as long as they have a warranty to cover a couple problems they will be fine.
#12
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Overheating was due to the automatics coming with no air-to oil coolers. The manuals had them and never overheated. Since March production BMW has now installed the oil coolers on the automatics with sport packages.
Fuel pump is an issue and I hope they fix that soon. Rumor has it that its already in the works though. So BMW does know of the issue. Since there is a long wait on fuel pumps for current 335i owners then im hoping BMW has fix for the current 335i that are in production.
No car is perfect.
Fuel pump is an issue and I hope they fix that soon. Rumor has it that its already in the works though. So BMW does know of the issue. Since there is a long wait on fuel pumps for current 335i owners then im hoping BMW has fix for the current 335i that are in production.
No car is perfect.
Crazy is right....
#14
Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
first year models always have the most bugs. If I were in the market for one today I'd wait for an 08 to be on the safe side.
I actually stopped in a BMW dealership to look at the 335i sedan. While sitting in the car, I began thinking to myself, "Hmmmm... first year on a new and dual-turbo engine, it's German..." and decided to decline the test drive.
Nicely sized car, though (smaller than my TL, but decent rear seat legroom finally).
#16
Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
first year models always have the most bugs. If I were in the market for one today I'd wait for an 08 to be on the safe side.
Even toyota had tranny issues first year in the camry.
But Most of the time companies do changes during the production year. There have been some improvements on the 335i after the march production and they are still considered 2007s.
What matters to be is how well a company takes care of the issue. Everyone remembers how the M3 were having engine issues the first year, well BMW stepped up and fixed them AND gave them a 100k engine warranty. They didnt simply put back a remanufactured engine that could blow again. *cough* Acura *cough*
Didnt Toyota do a bunch of recalls also? At least they willing to fix their mistakes as well.
Last edited by Crazy Bimmer; 05-13-2007 at 11:16 AM.
#17
Forgot to mention that right now BMW is replacing the failed fuel pumps with the same design.
Guess they dont think its that big of an issue yet. I hope enough people complain so they do a fix though.
Guess they dont think its that big of an issue yet. I hope enough people complain so they do a fix though.
#18
Originally Posted by Infamous425
u cant enjoy that performance if the fuel pump dies and ur stuck waiting 6 weeks to get a new one
And in all honesty, these cars don't have that many issues. You want to talk about issues, just look at 02 745s. BMW extended the warrenty to 7yr/100k mile for free cause those cars had so many problems.
You also have to realize, with BMW owners they blow shit out of proportion. If 2-3 guys have the same problem there needs to be a recall
#19
Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Yes you can, my dealer has a few 335 loaner cars
And in all honesty, these cars don't have that many issues. You want to talk about issues, just look at 02 745s. BMW extended the warrenty to 7yr/100k mile for free cause those cars had so many problems.
You also have to realize, with BMW owners they blow shit out of proportion. If 2-3 guys have the same problem there needs to be a recall
And in all honesty, these cars don't have that many issues. You want to talk about issues, just look at 02 745s. BMW extended the warrenty to 7yr/100k mile for free cause those cars had so many problems.
You also have to realize, with BMW owners they blow shit out of proportion. If 2-3 guys have the same problem there needs to be a recall
#21
Oh, re: the fuel pump thing, I think we're going to discover soon that it is due to the high ethanol content in NA gas. I've been using no ethanol gas (91 oct) as opposed to 94 octane with 11% ethanol, and my car runs better. I has having long crank times with the 94.
#24
Originally Posted by picus
I've been using no ethanol gas (91 oct) as opposed to 94 octane with 11% ethanol, and my car runs better. I has having long crank times with the 94.
#26
Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Some came with oil cooler.. some didnt. and u will have to fight with BMW to get 1
installed if u dont have one.
Many ppl experience over heating problem and turbo shutting off and some other issues...
#27
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
mclarenf3387, I did a quick search on e90post... are any 335i having steering lock problems? Only ones i found were the early 06 E90s that had the problem.
Buying a German car is such a gamble. Too bad no other car puts a smile on my face after driving it.
Oh well.
Buying a German car is such a gamble. Too bad no other car puts a smile on my face after driving it.
Oh well.
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