Buying a 335i

whateva411 · 05-22-2011, 01:25 PM

Hi guys I am new to the forums have currently got a e46 and am thinking of buying a 335i. I have seen this one on autotrader can people give me their opinions on the price and what I would need to check before purchasing the car?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1501?logcode=p

Thanks

zltm089 · 05-22-2011, 01:45 PM

search for issues with the N54

tropical335i · 05-22-2011, 01:49 PM

110,000 miles is hell a lot.get the full service history on that car and do ask why the headlamp washer covers are missing.better still get a bmw dealer approved 335i,you gonna be safe.good luck.

whateva411 · 05-22-2011, 01:52 PM

thanks for the advice guys
I wanna get a high mileage one as I only have around 13k to spend on a car and I have a high mileage 3 series at the moment and have had no problems with it!

Nick999 · 05-22-2011, 02:07 PM

Got to say I would never consider buying a car with that sort of mileage, but that is a bargain price. Without seeing the mileage, people will still think you are driving a £20k++ car!!

whateva411 · 05-22-2011, 02:10 PM

I seem to be getting a idea that its a bad idea to go for a high mileage 335i

Nick999 · 05-22-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by whateva411

I seem to be getting a idea that its a bad idea to go for a high mileage 335i

I havent got a clue what they are like with high mileage. I bought my 335i with 11k miles at two years old. Now three years old with 16k miles with zero problems!! BUT it will cost you a lot more to buy a low mileage example. For under £13k maybe it's worth a chance. Simply buy an after market warantee for about £400

whateva411 · 05-22-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick999

I havent got a clue what they are like with high mileage. I bought my 335i with 11k miles at two years old. Now three years old with 16k miles with zero problems!! BUT it will cost you a lot more to buy a low mileage example. For under £13k maybe it's worth a chance. Simply buy an after market warantee for about £400

I think I will need to spend more time ocnsidering it! By the way I like your car I don't think i have seen many black 335i's

bill1718 · 05-22-2011, 02:25 PM

110k miles is crazy to buy a 335i with u only have 13k to spend remebr the maintaince youll have to be paying on that car if i had 13gs i would defintley go another route

zltm089 · 05-22-2011, 02:31 PM

you can get a 335i from bmw dealership for about £14k..... check their website out...

there are known issues regarding the engine....so definitely, would recommend a bmw warranty...

Nick999 · 05-22-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by whateva411

I think I will need to spend more time ocnsidering it! By the way I like your car I don't think i have seen many black 335i's

Thanks.. Took me ages to find a black M Sport with manual gearbox. I played safe and bought through the dealer network with BMW warantee (AUC)

tropical335i · 05-22-2011, 02:32 PM

better save some more cash and look for a deal,im sure you will get a few as the new 3 is around the corner.after selling my E46 328i it took me nearly 2 years to get a 335i MSport LCI and believe me im the happiest guy in town today as i paid mine 20,000 pounds 58 plate with 42,000 on the clock,it has sunroof,pro nav,xenons,logic7,bluetooth and too many extras to list...

zltm089 · 05-22-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tropical328i

better save some more cash and look for a deal,im sure you will get a few as the new 3 is around the corner.after selling my E46 328i it took me nearly 2 years to get a 335i MSport LCI and believe me im the happiest guy in town today as i paid mine 20,000 pounds 58 plate with 42,000 on the clock,it has sunroof,pro nav,xenons,logic7,bluetooth and too many extras to list...

I didn't know they had 335i in Mauritius! ....LOL....

zltm089 · 05-22-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tropical328i

better save some more cash and look for a deal,im sure you will get a few as the new 3 is around the corner.after selling my E46 328i it took me nearly 2 years to get a 335i MSport LCI and believe me im the happiest guy in town today as i paid mine 20,000 pounds 58 plate with 42,000 on the clock,it has sunroof,pro nav,xenons,logic7,bluetooth and too many extras to list...

cote tone gagne sa pavion maurice la?

Sportplus · 05-22-2011, 02:43 PM

Thought this might interest you, It's an SE model, has a higher spec but it's £1,500 over your budget and only done 51,000 miles.

http://www.cargiant.co.uk/BMW/335i/d...asp?viewtype=0

Shafz325 · 05-22-2011, 02:44 PM

There is a 335i in Mauritius, video of it on youtube beating a WRX STi haha..

I'm Mauritian and I know theres hardly any 335i's there, a few M3's though!

Anyways on topic: 110k miles, I'd rather go down the BMW AUC route, spend a little more but get a car with lower mileage and the AUC warranty.

Hope you find the right car for you!

zltm089 · 05-22-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shafz325

There is a 335i in Mauritius, video of it on youtube beating a WRX STi haha..

I'm Mauritian and I know theres hardly any 335i's there, a few M3's though!

Anyways on topic: 110k miles, I'd rather go down the BMW AUC route, spend a little more but get a car with lower mileage and the AUC warranty.

Hope you find the right car for you!

saw that video!...and commented on it!....abused all the haterz who posted on it aswell ....lol...

my friend got a 335i in Mauritius, i was just "pren nissa r pilon la...."

whateva411 · 05-22-2011, 02:47 PM

guys thanks for the advice!!
I've just looked at the BMW AUC site and have seen some low mileage ones for around £15k and they are more appealing.
Secondly I think I might wait until later in the year and wait for the new 3 series to come out and se ehow this affects the price!

tropical335i · 05-22-2011, 02:47 PM

well now you know there are few 335i,535i,M3,C350,C63,porsche and even the X6-M in Mauritius,sorry to be hijacking your thread here whateva411.

zltm089 · 05-22-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tropical328i

well now you know there are few 335i,535i,M3,C350,C63,porsche and even the X6-M in Mauritius,sorry to be hijacking your thread here whateva411.

are you talking about the current e92 M3? or the previous one?

Nick999 · 05-22-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by whateva411

guys thanks for the advice!!
I've just looked at the BMW AUC site and have seen some low mileage ones for around £15k and they are more appealing.
Secondly I think I might wait until later in the year and wait for the new 3 series to come out and se ehow this affects the price!

The e92 replacement isnt due untill 2015. Think the saloon is coming in 2013. Could be a long wait!!

Careful with the cheaper early 06/07 335i SE models (before the M Sport launch) because these are higher road tax band. £445 Ouch!!

Shafz325 · 05-22-2011, 02:52 PM

There is a few E92 M3 in Mauritius, seen them in person!

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whateva411 Lieutenant 31 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 430d MSport EB Join Date: May 2011 Location: west mids iTrader: (0)	Buying a 335i Hi guys I am new to the forums have currently got a e46 and am thinking of buying a 335i. I have seen this one on autotrader can people give me their opinions on the price and what I would need to check before purchasing the car? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1501?logcode=p Thanks
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tropical335i Private First Class 17 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 335i LCI MSPORT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mauritius iTrader: (0)	110,000 miles is hell a lot.get the full service history on that car and do ask why the headlamp washer covers are missing.better still get a bmw dealer approved 335i,you gonna be safe.good luck.
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whateva411 Lieutenant 31 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 430d MSport EB Join Date: May 2011 Location: west mids iTrader: (0)	thanks for the advice guys I wanna get a high mileage one as I only have around 13k to spend on a car and I have a high mileage 3 series at the moment and have had no problems with it!
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zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	you can get a 335i from bmw dealership for about £14k..... check their website out... there are known issues regarding the engine....so definitely, would recommend a bmw warranty...
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tropical335i Private First Class 17 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 335i LCI MSPORT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mauritius iTrader: (0)	better save some more cash and look for a deal,im sure you will get a few as the new 3 is around the corner.after selling my E46 328i it took me nearly 2 years to get a 335i MSport LCI and believe me im the happiest guy in town today as i paid mine 20,000 pounds 58 plate with 42,000 on the clock,it has sunroof,pro nav,xenons,logic7,bluetooth and too many extras to list...
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Sportplus Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 318i M Sport E91 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thought this might interest you, It's an SE model, has a higher spec but it's £1,500 over your budget and only done 51,000 miles. http://www.cargiant.co.uk/BMW/335i/d...asp?viewtype=0
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Shafz325 325i 6MT Arctic 8 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2005 325i SE Arctic Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	There is a 335i in Mauritius, video of it on youtube beating a WRX STi haha.. I'm Mauritian and I know theres hardly any 335i's there, a few M3's though! Anyways on topic: 110k miles, I'd rather go down the BMW AUC route, spend a little more but get a car with lower mileage and the AUC warranty. Hope you find the right car for you! __________________ Daily: 2005 BMW 325i SE Arctic Metallic 6MT \| Black Dakota Leather \| BMS CDV \| E90 LCI Halogen Headlights \| HorizonLEDs 20W CREE Angel Eyes \| OEM Blacklines \| CREE Foglights \| BMW Alpine Upgrade \| Logic7 Subwoofers \| ACS Style Roof Spoiler \| BMWP Style Boot Spoiler Toy: 2002 Honda Civic Type-R EP3 \| Too Much To List...
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