435i Buying Guide

[Iceking_G]

Hi BMW Fanatics,

I'm looking to buy a 435i is there anything I should look out or ensure has been completed on the vehicle before purchasing it?

 

[streetglow]

Motorplan

 

[yush1]

Get the maintenance history from BMW.

 

[MR_Y]

Hi BMW Fanatics,

I'm looking to buy a 435i is there anything I should look out or ensure has been completed on the vehicle before purchasing it?

I wonder how badly molested an average used 435i would be versus a 335i of same vintage and mileage? I would think the 335i driver would be more careful. That alone would swing me to a used 335i instead.
Just my 2c

 

[yush1]

Hi BMW Fanatics,

I'm looking to buy a 435i is there anything I should look out or ensure has been completed on the vehicle before purchasing it?

I wonder how badly molested an average used 435i would be versus a 335i of same vintage and mileage? I would think the 335i driver would be more careful. That alone would swing me to a used 335i instead.
Just my 2c

I dont know. Are coupe drivers worst than sedan drivers? :roflol:

 

[S1NGH 911]

Hi BMW Fanatics,

I'm looking to buy a 435i is there anything I should look out or ensure has been completed on the vehicle before purchasing it?

I wonder how badly molested an average used 435i would be versus a 335i of same vintage and mileage? I would think the 335i driver would be more careful. That alone would swing me to a used 335i instead.
Just my 2c

Your post makes absolutely no sense, you are generalizing saying that 3 Series drivers tend to treat their cars better than 4 Series drivers :roflol::biglol::roflol:

 

[Kylef901]

Send for a 20 point check at a BMW dealership

 

[SubLoaded]

Hi BMW Fanatics,

I'm looking to buy a 435i is there anything I should look out or ensure has been completed on the vehicle before purchasing it?

I wonder how badly molested an average used 435i would be versus a 335i of same vintage and mileage? I would think the 335i driver would be more careful. That alone would swing me to a used 335i instead.
Just my 2c

Bru, what? :hammerhead:

 

[Riaad]

Hi BMW Fanatics,

I'm looking to buy a 435i is there anything I should look out or ensure has been completed on the vehicle before purchasing it?

I wonder how badly molested an average used 435i would be versus a 335i of same vintage and mileage? I would think the 335i driver would be more careful. That alone would swing me to a used 335i instead.
Just my 2c

Bru, what? :hammerhead:

Coupe drivers unite:cartel:

 

[Slant]

Bmw drivers don’t differentiate how they drive based on model, it’s all about the driving experience. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8...drive it and enjoy it

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

Another generalization, but I think there are many more 435i / 335i models that have been treated 'better' than for example a M135i/M235i ..
In general there are not many pre lci 335i's around and most are stock if not very close to stock. My 2c.. My car being one of them.. :fencelook: I trust my N55, it's solid as I know how I treated my car, and that is the problem.. With any used car you have no clue (motorplan means nothing) how the car was driven and treated each day..

I think a 640i is the safest N55 bet.. Lots of car for little money nowadays.. Think about that for a while before looking at the F32s again. :thumbs:

 

[MR_Y]

Hi BMW Fanatics,

I'm looking to buy a 435i is there anything I should look out or ensure has been completed on the vehicle before purchasing it?

I wonder how badly molested an average used 435i would be versus a 335i of same vintage and mileage? I would think the 335i driver would be more careful. That alone would swing me to a used 335i instead.
Just my 2c

I dont know. Are coupe drivers worst than sedan drivers? :roflol:

I am generalising.
No harm, no foul.
I drove the crap out of my TT compared to my A4 and my 3 series. Not having passengers gives a sense of freedom.
May be it is just me.
If I had a 420d, I would probably be driving it a bit harder..

 

[kingr]

This a very late model vehicle. So it hasn't been around that long for common issues to be known by the wider public who are not 435i owners.

Here's what I would do:
1) I would first pull the maintenance history with BMW by using the VIN and see what work has been done while the vehicle was on plan. Big ticket replacements like engine / gearbox under plan will indicate poor reliability, but this could also have been a Monday (lemon) from the factory.

2) I would check the VIN with https://www.wheelindex.co.za/vehicle-history-check to see if the car has ever been in an accident, current finance status and theft status. Accident data can also be found as a comment on the motorplan, it wont have details - so you will need to do more research if there are accident comments

3) Engine issues. From my research models before 2015 used the N55 engine and thereafter the new B58 engine was used. I would research these engines, you will likely find many posts regarding the N55 engine on this forum as many owners have vehicles fitted with them, many have also done extensive maintenance.

3) Tyre wear on the inside wall of the tyre I would look out for, replacing run-flat tyres are very expensive!

4) If the vehicle is out of motorplan I would buy an extended warranty, just for peace of mind in case something goes pop.

5) Get a multipoint check done for your own sanity - BMW can do this for you have and it will highlight common issue. Like wear and tear items. This should give an idea what the car needs immediately.

Hope you find these helpful.