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335XI-MI · 08-14-2018, 10:55 AM

Hi, I've got a E46 and ready to get an E92. I really like this white 2009, 335xi, but it has some rust that i find odd. Also the chrome tailpipe is real dirty. Would you take a look and put my mind at ease?

ahlbe1cl · 08-14-2018, 11:13 AM

Looks like a typical michigan car. Looks good to my eye.

When you mention rust, we would assume Body Rust. Bolt rust, and undercarriage surface rust is normal on any car.

CTinline-six · 08-14-2018, 11:13 AM

How many miles?

The tail pipe build-up looks somewhat normal for an N54/direct injection engine. The rust is basically from driving in a salty environment. How does the underside look? A lot of cars that are from the shore around here look like that because of the salty air/environment.

TemjinX2 · 08-14-2018, 11:56 AM

i would wait and find one with the oil cooler as well.

335XI-MI · 08-14-2018, 02:10 PM

thanks for the input everyone. It has 96K miles. Looking for a coupe. Seller is asking for $12,000.

AandSC · 08-15-2018, 12:42 PM

I would pass with that amount of corrosion under the hood. My engine at 9 years and 130K miles (and I paid significantly less than $12K):

Drifter2090 · 08-15-2018, 12:47 PM

Looks okay but id look for an oil cooler model

neilvan · 08-15-2018, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AandSC

I would pass with that amount of corrosion under the hood. My engine at 9 years and 130K miles (and I paid significantly less than $12K):

Just curious how much snow you get in fl

compared to a north car I bet it sees alot less salt.

Agreed on the oil cooler deal unless the car is a steal.

AandSC · 08-15-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by neilvan

Just curious how much snow you get in fl

compared to a north car I bet it sees alot less salt.

Agreed on the oil cooler deal unless the car is a steal.

Agree that living in FL (unless you’re right by the salt water) is a benefit when it comes to corrosion, but I would look for a car that came from a non-salt area. Lots of them out there.

Pladi · 08-15-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AandSC

Agree that living in FL (unless you’re right by the salt water) is a benefit when it comes to corrosion, but I would look for a car that came from a non-salt area. Lots of them out there.

If you live up north then no there are not lots of them out there...

AandSC · 08-15-2018, 01:47 PM

I’ve bought cars and motorcycles from all over the country. If I’m looking for a car I’m willing to travel to pick up the right one. Flying somewhere to get a nice corrosion free car that will give you years more service is worth it to me. I can see where others might not be inclined to do that.....

mecheng77 · 08-15-2018, 02:55 PM

I would stay clear, I live in the rust belt and I don't have any corrosion on those items, it almost looks like the car was flooded, no excessive moisture/salt should get in those areas; its not under the car.

BryGuy11 · 08-15-2018, 08:09 PM

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I would stay clear, I live in the rust belt and I don't have any corrosion on those items, it almost looks like the car was flooded, no excessive moisture/salt should get in those areas; its not under the car.

Dude, that is so common, if you want those few pieces to not look rusty spray them with WD-40 or remove, sand and paint. Or buy a car from Arizona.
I would however look at the underside with the splash shield off and see if it has a lot of rust.

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ahlbe1cl Private First Class 30 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2011 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Looks like a typical michigan car. Looks good to my eye. When you mention rust, we would assume Body Rust. Bolt rust, and undercarriage surface rust is normal on any car.
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CTinline-six Hoonigan 6879 Rep 3,000 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	How many miles? The tail pipe build-up looks somewhat normal for an N54/direct injection engine. The rust is basically from driving in a salty environment. How does the underside look? A lot of cars that are from the shore around here look like that because of the salty air/environment. __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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335XI-MI Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 - 335xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	thanks for the input everyone. It has 96K miles. Looking for a coupe. Seller is asking for $12,000.
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AandSC Private 34 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M-Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (0)	I would pass with that amount of corrosion under the hood. My engine at 9 years and 130K miles (and I paid significantly less than $12K): __________________ 2009 335i Coupe M-Sport MT 136,000 miles 2013 Mini JCW 16,000 miles 2000 Lexus LS400 82,000 miles
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AandSC Private 34 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M-Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (0)	I’ve bought cars and motorcycles from all over the country. If I’m looking for a car I’m willing to travel to pick up the right one. Flying somewhere to get a nice corrosion free car that will give you years more service is worth it to me. I can see where others might not be inclined to do that..... __________________ 2009 335i Coupe M-Sport MT 136,000 miles 2013 Mini JCW 16,000 miles 2000 Lexus LS400 82,000 miles
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mecheng77 Colonel 1007 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	I would stay clear, I live in the rust belt and I don't have any corrosion on those items, it almost looks like the car was flooded, no excessive moisture/salt should get in those areas; its not under the car.
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