[Hunterrr1615]

Hi I'm in Canada and I'm looking at a 2007 E92 N54 it has 161k Km and here's a list of what has been done, just curious on if it's worth it.
Valve Cover Gasket
Injectors and seals
Front and back main seals
Oil Pan Gasket
WaterPump and Thermostat
Boost solenoids
LPF Sensors
Crank Position Sensors
Breaks front and back with sensors
Bosch Coil packs
Oil Filter Housing gasket
Also hasn't been winter driven and comes with a list of different mods

[fredcase]

Not worth it. Do not buy.

[slowgan]

If it's worth what? Sounds pretty solid.

[type-dRew]

yes absolutely

[Bimmer_Engineer]

A worth determination is dependent upon a measure of what value you may bring to the table to acquire said automobile...

[Bimmer_Bro]

Originally Posted by Hunterrr1615

Hi I'm in Canada and I'm looking at a 2007 E92 N54 it has 161k Km and here's a list of what has been done, just curious on if it's worth it.
Valve Cover Gasket
Injectors and seals
Front and back main seals
Oil Pan Gasket
WaterPump and Thermostat
Boost solenoids
LPF Sensors
Crank Position Sensors
Breaks front and back with sensors
Bosch Coil packs
Oil Filter Housing gasket
Also hasn't been winter driven and comes with a list of different mods

Hello Fellow Canadian
Seems like most of the important things have been done. I would ask when the last time it had a walnut blast done to the valves. If it hasn't or its been a while, I would budget $800 ish for that. Also is it a manual or auto?

[Hunterrr1615]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Bro

Hello Fellow Canadian
Seems like most of the important things have been done. I would ask when the last time it had a walnut blast done to the valves. If it hasn't or its been a while, I would budget $800 ish for that. Also is it a manual or auto?

I asked and was told it was blasted about 30k ago so good for another 30, also manual and the original asking was $10500 so I was able to already knock off $800 but am going to check it out and try to get more

[Hunterrr1615]

Originally Posted by Hunterrr1615

I asked and was told it was blasted about 30k ago so good for another 30, also manual and the original asking was $10500 so I was able to already knock off $800 but am going to check it out and try to get more

Here's some more

[Silent9n54]

Originally Posted by Hunterrr1615

I asked and was told it was blasted about 30k ago so good for another 30, also manual and the original asking was $10500 so I was able to already knock off $800 but am going to check it out and try to get more

i think 10k for a 2007 is a bit too much, they have drastically come down in price in the last year or two. It also depends where in Canada, as you know cars from back east are probably rust buckets if they are 13 years old. It does have the right maintenance done, and if he has paperwork for all the work done, that is a plus. Im in BC and im just about to put on the market my 2009 E92 335xi auto with 165kms, bone stock, clean title with only 1 claim under $2000, and i will be asking $7900 for it. Not as much maintenance done as your example but if i was a buyer i would prefer to get it cheaper and do the maintenance myself.

Edit: i see now that he has some performance mods on it so it was probably beat on more or less. Something to keep in mind.

[fredcase]

A. Turbo wastegates likley rattle like crazy with those km. Get ready to replace those.

B. It looks like somebody threw a lot of money at this car, trying to track down a problem, and has decided to give up, and make it someone else's problem.

C. At those km, everything on the car starts to go south, suspension, bushings, clutch or auto tranny. 07 has the msd80 DME, get ready to do mosfets
Pulleys are old, motor mounts dying, valve cover cracks, it will be an endless maintenance battle.

I've had 2 07, 335i, they are $5000 cars period. Unless you get one with under 100k km. That 150k-200k km range is the worst.

Avoid, it will be a money pit, unless you only want to put 10k km a year on it. It absolutely will not be a reliable daily driver.

Maybe post this in a few more sub sections for maximum responses.

[Bimmer_Bro]

Agree with given the list of mods, it has probably been driven pretty hard. Ask how long it has been tuned for. I know MHD stage2+ is around 18psi.
Also keep in mind the earlier 335's (2006-2008) seem to have a little more problems then later models.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by Hunterrr1615

Hi I'm in Canada and I'm looking at a 2007 E92 N54 it has 161k Km and here's a list of what has been done, just curious on if it's worth it.
Valve Cover Gasket
Injectors and seals
Front and back main seals
Oil Pan Gasket
WaterPump and Thermostat
Boost solenoids
LPF Sensors
Crank Position Sensors
Breaks front and back with sensors
Bosch Coil packs
Oil Filter Housing gasket
Also hasn't been winter driven and comes with a list of different mods

Looks like the only other seal that I'd want to make sure was done would be the Megatronic Transmission seal. You can do that when you do a trans flush & filter change.

A lot of the other items that typically fail have been done it looks like.

I'd look into replacing control arms & suspension upon buying a it. I'd also start to assess the rear subframe, control arms & various bushing last in the rear. They are probably good for a little bit but would need to be replaced for sure by 125,000 miles.

I'd also do a complete fluid swap when you first get it. That way you know exactly where you are at with everything.

[type-dRew]

now that we have more information, no i would not pay 10k for that

i wouldn't pay double digits for any early e90 unless it was a stout build with a single turbo strapped to it

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by fredcase

Not worth it. Do not buy.

LMAO, yeah don't buy an N54 which has almost all the common problems sorted!

I bought mine at 180k and it didn't have almost none of the stuff listed done.

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by fredcase

A. Turbo wastegates likley rattle like crazy with those km. Get ready to replace those.

B. It looks like somebody threw a lot of money at this car, trying to track down a problem, and has decided to give up, and make it someone else's problem.

C. At those km, everything on the car starts to go south, suspension, bushings, clutch or auto tranny. 07 has the msd80 DME, get ready to do mosfets
Pulleys are old, motor mounts dying, valve cover cracks, it will be an endless maintenance battle.

I've had 2 07, 335i, they are $5000 cars period. Unless you get one with under 100k km. That 150k-200k km range is the worst.

Avoid, it will be a money pit, unless you only want to put 10k km a year on it. It absolutely will not be a reliable daily driver.

Maybe post this in a few more sub sections for maximum responses.

Whilst 10k is a lot, the rest of the stuff you said is just based on assumptions.

Running a 193k 07 335i daily, and according to you I'm supposed to have a crap load of problems for the last 2 years, funny thing I have none of those issues.

[lightmanek]

I'm at 197k miles on mine 2006 E92 and car runs great, but I modded it and maintained all the time.
If not for hybrid turbo failure, I would not even open my engine block, but I did and found cylinders, block and crankshaft to be in perfect condition. Thrown in rings and bearings, new oil pump just in case and I closed deck as I plan to up the boost above 25psi for daily.
2006 production is tough when comes to engines, just all the auxiliary systems are weak points.

Drive the car, log it on MHD and make up your mind as if car was looked after, it will be worth it, but some obscure problems can eat few thousands of dollars to fix if present.

[Hunterrr1615]

Originally Posted by Saif2018

Whilst 10k is a lot, the rest of the stuff you said is just based on assumptions.

Running a 193k 07 335i daily, and according to you I'm supposed to have a crap load of problems for the last 2 years, funny thing I have none of those issues.

Miles or kms

[Hunterrr1615]

Originally Posted by lightmanek

I'm at 197k miles on mine 2006 E92 and car runs great, but I modded it and maintained all the time.
If not for hybrid turbo failure, I would not even open my engine block, but I did and found cylinders, block and crankshaft to be in perfect condition. Thrown in rings and bearings, new oil pump just in case and I closed deck as I plan to up the boost above 25psi for daily.
2006 production is tough when comes to engines, just all the auxiliary systems are weak points.

Drive the car, log it on MHD and make up your mind as if car was looked after, it will be worth it, but some obscure problems can eat few thousands of dollars to fix if present.

I'm looking at taking it to get all the electrical checked at a garage before I fully consider. Owner was down to let me get it pre looked

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by Hunterrr1615

Miles or kms

Currently at over 120,000+ miles or 193,000+ kilometres

Bought it at 112,000 miles/180,000 kilometres, if I recall correctly.

It had a crap load of problems, but since they were sorted, its been running well.

[Hunterrr1615]

Originally Posted by Saif2018

Currently at over 120,000+ miles or 193,000+ kilometres

You store it in winter? I'm in Ontario

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by Hunterrr1615

You store it in winter? I'm in Ontario

I'm in the UK, and no it's my only car, and I daily it.

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by Hunterrr1615

I'm looking at taking it to get all the electrical checked at a garage before I fully consider. Owner was down to let me get it pre looked

Good idea, get a proper pre-purchase inspection. Also you need to get the price down, 10k is too much.