2007 E90 335i with 90K ???

GTstunna612 · 08-15-2012, 06:19 PM

Looking into getting a 2007 335i with 90,000 miles for $16,000 Im really serious about this vehicle. What are some things I should look for and what do I have to replace? The car is a Sport Package with Navigation and is stock without any mods. Don't know if it has the oil cooler. Any advice or help would greatly help.

iBoost · 08-15-2012, 06:26 PM

At 16k it sounds like a good deal! You can look right behind the passenger side of the bumper (inside the wheel well) and you can easily see if theres the oil cooler or not...

GTstunna612 · 08-15-2012, 06:30 PM

ok thanks I will check the fender, another way to tell is to pop the hood and see if there are lines coming off the oil filter area...any other issues I need to know with this mileage?

Vegetable · 08-15-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GTstunna612

Looking into getting a 2007 335i with 90,000 miles for $16,000 Im really serious about this vehicle. What are some things I should look for and what do I have to replace? The car is a Sport Package with Navigation and is stock without any mods. Don't know if it has the oil cooler. Any advice or help would greatly help.

Does it have a clear title? That is insanely cheap (even more so if it's an e92).

2ndname · 08-15-2012, 11:32 PM

Get the most recent maintenance/history record and see what type of work was done within the past 20-30K miles. This will give you an idea on how much money you will have to spend to get it up to current standards. Save to say that it will cost about $1K-$2K to get it to prime shape if you're having an indi work on the car after the purchase.

persian54 · 08-15-2012, 11:34 PM

and remember that after 120k you're not covered for the HPFP.... which isn't cheap to replace

techwhiz · 08-15-2012, 11:58 PM

If it's got the sport package, it has an oil cooler.
All sport package 335i/s had/have oil cooler.

apc3libras · 08-16-2012, 01:13 AM

That is pretty cheap considering 2007 335s with 100k+ miles are going for $18-$20k on autotrader. Take it to an indy to have an inspection. Are you a DIYer?

iBoost · 08-16-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

If it's got the sport package, it has an oil cooler.
All sport package 335i/s had/have oil cooler.

Except most 2007s some of us did get it retrofitted though.

BMV///M3 · 08-16-2012, 01:44 AM

Pull the service records, verify an oil cooler or not. I'm honestly not sure if all 2007's were equipped but you can find out easily. You're past the waste gate rattle/turbo warranty but still under the HPFP umbrella.

Check to see if the intake valves have been cleaned (walnut blasted), injectors, spark plugs, oil changes, belts. Basically pull the records as I mentioned and you'll be able to see what you're working with. GL

GTstunna612 · 08-16-2012, 06:11 AM

Yes I'm a little DIYer but I do have a friend that knows the N54 pretty well and a few local shops that are pretty good. If I get the car can I just take it to the dealer and have them replace the HPFP? I will most likely put aside 1k-2k to do spark plugs, injectors, coil packs, brakes, oil changes etc. I don't know too much about replacing the turbos or the waste gate this will be my first Turbo car. I really like the BMW name and I have had a E90 328i in the past just want something more fun. I will most likely do the DCI, and golftee mod....and maybe a slight tune. Just want to know if this N54 is strong and will last another 100K for me?

GTstunna612 · 08-16-2012, 06:29 AM

Any issues with these issues

fuel pumps
steering racks
valve covers
window reg
abs pumps
wastegates
turbo seals
transmissoin sleeves
limp mode
fuel injectors
coils
plugs

IFX · 08-16-2012, 07:54 AM

You must be out of your mind to even consider any 335 with over 75k. The car is junk.

GTstunna612 · 08-16-2012, 08:35 AM

why you say that? I've seen a lot of people with high mileage ones with tunes etc. Or is there another car you would consider getting?

Turb0Surge · 08-16-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by IFX

You must be out of your mind to even consider any 335 with over 75k. The car is junk.

Lol at this^. There are many 335's over 120k miles.

egregor · 08-16-2012, 08:45 AM

Why is everyone talking about the oil cooler so much? I hardly think determination of an oil cooler should be a primary factor in considering this car, it's not like only oil cooler-equipped cars live past 100k. N54 runs hot, but has this caused any known issues?

As many others have mentioned, maintenance history is important as well as checking out the known issues - water pump, injectors, coils, hpfp, wastegates, etc. and re-negotiate the price based on any of them not checking out (or reconsider altogether). Don't base your decision on whether or not it's been walnut blasted, just get the intakes checked/scoped when you buy it (or just get them done regardless). Not having them cleaned until this point won't kill the car, but they do need to be serviced.

Also IFX is just trolling, please don't turn this into another "what? Why does this car suck?" thread. It will derail and go absolutely nowhere.

GTstunna612 · 08-16-2012, 09:34 AM

What is Walnut Blasted? I called my local dealer Reeves BMW and gave them the VIN number of the car. The service guy told me all the service had been performed at Fields BMW in Orlando and the car has CPO until 05/13. It also had the HPFP changed in 07/10. I heard of a new service bulletin that came out yesterday 08/15/12 regarding turbos and wastegates? I know I will have to do normal service such as plugs, coils, waterpump, injectors etc.

r3dbimmer89 · 08-16-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

If it's got the sport package, it has an oil cooler.
All sport package 335i/s had/have oil cooler.

Early production E90 335is didn't come with an oil cooler regardless of sports package or not. It was added later during the 07 production run. A buddy of mine has an 07 335i without it. Mine was an 08 so I definitely had it.

apc3libras · 08-16-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GTstunna612

What is Walnut Blasted? I called my local dealer Reeves BMW and gave them the VIN number of the car. The service guy told me all the service had been performed at Fields BMW in Orlando and the car has CPO until 05/13. It also had the HPFP changed in 07/10. I heard of a new service bulletin that came out yesterday 08/15/12 regarding turbos and wastegates? I know I will have to do normal service such as plugs, coils, waterpump, injectors etc.

If I'm not mistaken, this applies to California residents/owners only.

flexbrah · 08-16-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by enthusiast

If I'm not mistaken, this applies to California residents/owners only.

I think it applies to everyone

apc3libras · 08-16-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by flexbrah

I think it applies to everyone

You're right. Thanks.

GTstunna612 · 08-16-2012, 11:40 AM

If the car doesnt have a oil cooler not a big deal i can always put on on. So with this new recall what does it cover turbo and wastegates?

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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	At 16k it sounds like a good deal! You can look right behind the passenger side of the bumper (inside the wheel well) and you can easily see if theres the oil cooler or not...
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GTstunna612 Lieutenant 50 Rep 512 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 335i [0.00]	ok thanks I will check the fender, another way to tell is to pop the hood and see if there are lines coming off the oil filter area...any other issues I need to know with this mileage?
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techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	If it's got the sport package, it has an oil cooler. All sport package 335i/s had/have oil cooler.
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apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel 35 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [4.00]	That is pretty cheap considering 2007 335s with 100k+ miles are going for $18-$20k on autotrader. Take it to an indy to have an inspection. Are you a DIYer? __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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BMV///M3 Major 419 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: BMW f80 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Pull the service records, verify an oil cooler or not. I'm honestly not sure if all 2007's were equipped but you can find out easily. You're past the waste gate rattle/turbo warranty but still under the HPFP umbrella. Check to see if the intake valves have been cleaned (walnut blasted), injectors, spark plugs, oil changes, belts. Basically pull the records as I mentioned and you'll be able to see what you're working with. GL
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GTstunna612 Lieutenant 50 Rep 512 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 335i [0.00]	Yes I'm a little DIYer but I do have a friend that knows the N54 pretty well and a few local shops that are pretty good. If I get the car can I just take it to the dealer and have them replace the HPFP? I will most likely put aside 1k-2k to do spark plugs, injectors, coil packs, brakes, oil changes etc. I don't know too much about replacing the turbos or the waste gate this will be my first Turbo car. I really like the BMW name and I have had a E90 328i in the past just want something more fun. I will most likely do the DCI, and golftee mod....and maybe a slight tune. Just want to know if this N54 is strong and will last another 100K for me?
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GTstunna612 Lieutenant 50 Rep 512 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 335i [0.00]	Any issues with these issues fuel pumps steering racks valve covers window reg abs pumps wastegates turbo seals transmissoin sleeves limp mode fuel injectors coils plugs
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IFX Banned 67 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. iTrader: (1)	You must be out of your mind to even consider any 335 with over 75k. The car is junk.
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GTstunna612 Lieutenant 50 Rep 512 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 335i [0.00]	why you say that? I've seen a lot of people with high mileage ones with tunes etc. Or is there another car you would consider getting?
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egregor Private 5 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 335i sedan Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Why is everyone talking about the oil cooler so much? I hardly think determination of an oil cooler should be a primary factor in considering this car, it's not like only oil cooler-equipped cars live past 100k. N54 runs hot, but has this caused any known issues? As many others have mentioned, maintenance history is important as well as checking out the known issues - water pump, injectors, coils, hpfp, wastegates, etc. and re-negotiate the price based on any of them not checking out (or reconsider altogether). Don't base your decision on whether or not it's been walnut blasted, just get the intakes checked/scoped when you buy it (or just get them done regardless). Not having them cleaned until this point won't kill the car, but they do need to be serviced. Also IFX is just trolling, please don't turn this into another "what? Why does this car suck?" thread. It will derail and go absolutely nowhere.
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GTstunna612 Lieutenant 50 Rep 512 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 335i [0.00]	What is Walnut Blasted? I called my local dealer Reeves BMW and gave them the VIN number of the car. The service guy told me all the service had been performed at Fields BMW in Orlando and the car has CPO until 05/13. It also had the HPFP changed in 07/10. I heard of a new service bulletin that came out yesterday 08/15/12 regarding turbos and wastegates? I know I will have to do normal service such as plugs, coils, waterpump, injectors etc.
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GTstunna612 Lieutenant 50 Rep 512 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 335i [0.00]	If the car doesnt have a oil cooler not a big deal i can always put on on. So with this new recall what does it cover turbo and wastegates?
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