[raptor_f22]

Hi all, I'm looking at buying a 335d auto as an upgrade from my 330. I've not got any experience with the 335 set up and twin turbo performance. What sort of things should I be looking out for?

I can think of the following

- Glow plugs and controller
- Waste gate rattle
- Turbo maintenance
- swirl flaps
- leaks to boost pipes, vacuum hoses etc
- oil leaks

Are they all applicable to the 335? Anything major I missed?

My budget is relatively low so likely to be a motor with up to 100k on the clock, 2008 or newer model preferred

[edowen]

I'd personally avoid a high mileage 335d, spend the money on a remap of your 330!

[raptor_f22]

Already remapped

[edowen]

ah. Is this in budget? BMW warranty....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...e=60000&page=1

[raptor_f22]

Originally Posted by edowen

ah. Is this in budget? BMW warranty....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...e=60000&page=1

Ah thanks, however I definitely don't want an SE and picky about quality of the leather trim and having the idrive. I'm lucky that my 330 is well specced but means I want the next car to have the same

[edowen]

budget?

[mob17]

Dpf usually lasts about 100k miles.
EGR and main thermostats - these can fail which will stop coolant temp getting to late 80s
Autogearbox - you'll want to flush every 50-70k miles. BMW say lifetime but its not. ZF say 60k i think.
Remember to replace oil breather, many don't

335d is a great choice. A lot of power and can also return healthy mpg.

[mob17]

Also, try get 2009 or later, you can then get LCI with CIC. I got 2008 and kinda want CIC. But as you know it can be retrofitted