2007 335i Opinions on these if you have any please?
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Even supposedly well looked after N54’s are capable of biting (I found out the hard way).
As well as the usual turbo, HPFP and injector issues watch out for the cam ledges wearing. I bought a stock, two owner, low mileage car and got bitten with the latter. Normally I’d be wary of a tuned / modded car but it made bigger all difference!
The tech in the E9x car is easily upgraded with an Andream screen which with give you CarPlay and Android Auto. Can be done in the E8x too, but the earlier folding screen is poo.
Aesthetically, I prefer the M Sport bumpers on both plus you get a nicer steering wheel.
As well as the usual turbo, HPFP and injector issues watch out for the cam ledges wearing. I bought a stock, two owner, low mileage car and got bitten with the latter. Normally I’d be wary of a tuned / modded car but it made bigger all difference!
The tech in the E9x car is easily upgraded with an Andream screen which with give you CarPlay and Android Auto. Can be done in the E8x too, but the earlier folding screen is poo.
Aesthetically, I prefer the M Sport bumpers on both plus you get a nicer steering wheel.
Buy this one.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022122928...
I know the previous owner and it's only been in the hands of the seller for a few months, now they're leaving the UK.
The person I know put a lot into it and runs his own small business doing car repairs and sales. If you like the look of it I can point him to this thread to give you some history.
I know it has the rare DCT gearbox, has an MMI box installed for Android Auto/Carplay, M3 control arms, high pressure fuel pump replaced amongst other things.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022122928...
I know the previous owner and it's only been in the hands of the seller for a few months, now they're leaving the UK.
The person I know put a lot into it and runs his own small business doing car repairs and sales. If you like the look of it I can point him to this thread to give you some history.
I know it has the rare DCT gearbox, has an MMI box installed for Android Auto/Carplay, M3 control arms, high pressure fuel pump replaced amongst other things.
steve_n said:
Buy this one.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022122928...
I know the previous owner and it's only been in the hands of the seller for a few months, now they're leaving the UK.
The person I know put a lot into it and runs his own small business doing car repairs and sales. If you like the look of it I can point him to this thread to give you some history.
I know it has the rare DCT gearbox, has an MMI box installed for Android Auto/Carplay, M3 control arms, high pressure fuel pump replaced amongst other things.
Why would anyone in the right mind try and sell a car like that, using pictures of it being absolutely filthy… Bloody stupid and it’d make me skip to the nexthttp://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022122928...
I know the previous owner and it's only been in the hands of the seller for a few months, now they're leaving the UK.
The person I know put a lot into it and runs his own small business doing car repairs and sales. If you like the look of it I can point him to this thread to give you some history.
I know it has the rare DCT gearbox, has an MMI box installed for Android Auto/Carplay, M3 control arms, high pressure fuel pump replaced amongst other things.
All of those adverts look suspect, big HP claims, likely modified or DIY'ed in damp shed under the current owners tenure.
The E9x platform also has stuff such as broken ground straps, wet battery compartment, a rotting positive battery cable & terminal issues that can lead you stranded. For MOT purposes, the SRS/Airbag warning lights can come on due to moisture under the seats or an aging loose connector at the battery safety terminal.
Then you got your usual coilpacks, injectors, coolant leaks etc etc to worry about ...
Try find a standard model, with full BMW and/or specialist history, if there are frequent long (15K+ mile) intervals between oil changes even if 'FSH', avoid these.
The E9x platform also has stuff such as broken ground straps, wet battery compartment, a rotting positive battery cable & terminal issues that can lead you stranded. For MOT purposes, the SRS/Airbag warning lights can come on due to moisture under the seats or an aging loose connector at the battery safety terminal.
Then you got your usual coilpacks, injectors, coolant leaks etc etc to worry about ...
Try find a standard model, with full BMW and/or specialist history, if there are frequent long (15K+ mile) intervals between oil changes even if 'FSH', avoid these.
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