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Lugnut2683 · 02-08-2010, 12:03 AM

I'm in the market for a new ride here within the next few months, and one of the options I'm considering is the 335.

Are there any particular years that I should lean towards, or certain packages that are must haves? I'm looking to spend around $30-35K, so the newer models will probably be out of my price range (like the 335is).

What are your gripes about your E92? Should I save and wait till I can afford an M3?

Thanks for your help!

09AWS · 02-08-2010, 08:19 PM

Here is some advice. I've had 2 335i machines and several friends whom also share my enthusiasm. The answer to this question depends on if & what you plan to do to the engine and ECU after you make this purchase. There have been several software upgrades since the early 07's. Quite honestly, the asthetic appeal has improved as the years have passed (body styling, shadowline trim, interior color combos, the iDrive update in 09, and the car also grew 2 inches making it look more like a 5 series once you add some rims.). BUT the ability to tune these motors has only become more challenging and annoying as the years have passed. My best advice is to price a similar machine with the options you want at an auction and that is a good ballpark estimate of what you will spend. Certainly have the car CPO by BMW (which means you'll spend an additional $2,400 compared to a car that sells at auction that isn't CPO) or you'll be more than sorry. People do STUPID s**t to their 335s, void the warranty, and try & sell the car outright.

Want an M3? Only if you want to be passed by a 335i that has been properly tuned! That kinda fun will cost you an additional $20K, and for that kina money, I want to win on the line, not lose! Hope this helps.

BMW335xiFTW · 02-23-2010, 03:16 AM

yeah i agree. you can get an 07 335xi/i coupe for about 25k pending the miles and then do the JB3 tune and beat some m3's and almost keep up with some m5 drivers who suck at driving haha an m3 of equal value would be a couple years older and have more wear. i recommend the 335i cause itll be cheaper insurance wise and still sexy and fast with some work. sure it wont beat an m3 at the track but itll be more comfortable and next to new for 25k, cant beat that.

02-08-2010, 12:03 AM	#1
Lugnut2683 E90Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1	Need advice on buying used 335... I'm in the market for a new ride here within the next few months, and one of the options I'm considering is the 335. Are there any particular years that I should lean towards, or certain packages that are must haves? I'm looking to spend around $30-35K, so the newer models will probably be out of my price range (like the 335is). What are your gripes about your E92? Should I save and wait till I can afford an M3? Thanks for your help! __________________

02-08-2010, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
09AWS E90Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 11	My 2 Cents Here is some advice. I've had 2 335i machines and several friends whom also share my enthusiasm. The answer to this question depends on if & what you plan to do to the engine and ECU after you make this purchase. There have been several software upgrades since the early 07's. Quite honestly, the asthetic appeal has improved as the years have passed (body styling, shadowline trim, interior color combos, the iDrive update in 09, and the car also grew 2 inches making it look more like a 5 series once you add some rims.). BUT the ability to tune these motors has only become more challenging and annoying as the years have passed. My best advice is to price a similar machine with the options you want at an auction and that is a good ballpark estimate of what you will spend. Certainly have the car CPO by BMW (which means you'll spend an additional $2,400 compared to a car that sells at auction that isn't CPO) or you'll be more than sorry. People do STUPID s*t to their 335s, void the warranty, and try & sell the car outright. Want an M3? Only if you want to be passed by a 335i that has been properly tuned! That kinda fun will cost you an additional $20K, and for that kina money, I want to win on the line, not lose! Hope this helps. Last edited by 09AWS; 02-08-2010 at 08:25 PM.*

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02-23-2010, 03:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
BMW335xiFTW E90Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 6	yeah i agree. you can get an 07 335xi/i coupe for about 25k pending the miles and then do the JB3 tune and beat some m3's and almost keep up with some m5 drivers who suck at driving haha an m3 of equal value would be a couple years older and have more wear. i recommend the 335i cause itll be cheaper insurance wise and still sexy and fast with some work. sure it wont beat an m3 at the track but itll be more comfortable and next to new for 25k, cant beat that.