X35 Reliability

[David1]

Hi all,

I am interested in getting a 335i.

I would be able to get an 07-09 model.

I have read that these engines have a few problems such as fuel pumps failures etc

What is the general concensus for their reliability after Mplan as I would most probably keep it for a year or 2 out of plan.

For those that have these year models how have they been?

Thanks

 

[Josh-ZN]

mine is running strong. not one problem. had a service recently and all in good working order. i am however going to extend the mp just incase

 

[David1]

mine is running strong. not one problem. had a service recently and all in good working order. i am however going to extend the mp just incase

Thanks bud :thumbs:

Good to know!

What year and mileage is your car if I may ask?

Thanks

 

[Josh-ZN]

mine is running strong. not one problem. had a service recently and all in good working order. i am however going to extend the mp just incase

Thanks bud :thumbs:

Good to know!

What year and mileage is your car if I may ask?

Thanks

2008 68k

 

[Riaan335]

Mine is 2008, almost 120 000km.
Got a HP fuel pump and injectors, but otherwise no problems at all. Drive it relatively hard.
No motorplan anymore also.
But I'm gonna have trouble if something breaks.....

 

[BD_O]

My 335 has been an epic car, but definitely the most unreliable BMW I've ever had. I wouldn't drive one out of motorplan.

 

[Seaspray]

@BD_O,

Care to expand....

Txs

 

[32J]

My car started pinging since this week. no apparent reason. Tried different brand fuels. same.

 

[BD_O]

@BD_O,

Care to expand....

Txs

Replaced in 70000km:

- HPFP x3
- Injectors
- Turbochargers x2
- Telematics control unit
- ECU
- Suspension bits and bobs
- Head had to be de-carbonised by blasting it with wallnut shells
- Oil leak

Worst bit is that BMW seems to be very clueless when it comes to troubleshooting problems on the N54, and they adopt a mostly trial-and-error approach.

 

[Twinz]

Worst bit is that BMW seems to be very clueless when it comes to troubleshooting problems on the N54, and they adopt a mostly trial-and-error approach.

Thats a whole lot of issues you had with your car...eish.

Agree with your statement above.

Tune your N54 and you will have less issues and more fun. :joy:

 

[BD_O]

Tune your N54 and you will have less issues and more fun. :joy:

It is tuned.

 

[Twinz]

Cool at least you having some fun :=):

 

[Seaspray]

@BD_O,

Care to expand....

Txs

Replaced in 70000km:

- HPFP x3
- Injectors
- Turbochargers x2
- Telematics control unit
- ECU
- Suspension bits and bobs
- Head had to be de-carbonised by blasting it with wallnut shells
- Oil leak

Worst bit is that BMW seems to be very clueless when it comes to troubleshooting problems on the N54, and they adopt a mostly trial-and-error approach.

Eish... Might have been a Friday car

 

[Josh-ZN]

@BD_O,

Care to expand....

Txs

Replaced in 70000km:

- HPFP x3
- Injectors
- Turbochargers x2
- Telematics control unit
- ECU
- Suspension bits and bobs
- Head had to be de-carbonised by blasting it with wallnut shells
- Oil leak

Worst bit is that BMW seems to be very clueless when it comes to troubleshooting problems on the N54, and they adopt a mostly trial-and-error approach.

Eish... Might have been a Friday car

+1

This is not the norm

 

[BD_O]

@BD_O,

Care to expand....

Txs

Replaced in 70000km:

- HPFP x3
- Injectors
- Turbochargers x2
- Telematics control unit
- ECU
- Suspension bits and bobs
- Head had to be de-carbonised by blasting it with wallnut shells
- Oil leak

Worst bit is that BMW seems to be very clueless when it comes to troubleshooting problems on the N54, and they adopt a mostly trial-and-error approach.

Eish... Might have been a Friday car

Sure. Things is, Friday seems to have been a very popular day for assembling 335s.

 

[///Shaun]

Sure. Things is, Friday seems to have been a very popular day for assembling 335s.

:biglol::biglol::biglol: