My HHR SS vs Newer BMW 335I
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There are a lot of horror stories on the net, but some of these guys run the car hard all the time and reap their rewards. If you buy a full scanner like the bavarian technique tool you can read all codes(including shadow codes), do the condition based maintenance resets, send commands, etc. I also have the Bentley manual, and a good set of tools, and there is not much you can't do yourself or with the help of local enthusiasts.
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OP, If you think he was shifting, then I could see you winning. Some people just cant drive manual well. Good kill anyways. A stock 335i gets mid to low 13's rather easily and if the guy is modded then you did quite well.
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@OP: I may have to use that route then. But I'm sure traffic is a lot different around the 7-9AM range which is when I roll out...
And BMWs.....*sigh* I had a 2001 BMW 540iA once before. Took three days before the cooling system exploded pulling into my driveway. Luckily the dealer took it back, good guy. Used money to buy said BMW and just put it into the 5.0
In other news...I wonder where my order for some deep dish linea's for my 5.0 went....
And BMWs.....*sigh* I had a 2001 BMW 540iA once before. Took three days before the cooling system exploded pulling into my driveway. Luckily the dealer took it back, good guy. Used money to buy said BMW and just put it into the 5.0
In other news...I wonder where my order for some deep dish linea's for my 5.0 went....
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I was pretty dead set on getting a 335i as my next car too, checked out e90post for a few months, called around to talk to some friends wo worked at BMW and i changed my mind lol.
Far too unreliable, and when someting breaks out of waranty the prices to replace things are astounding. I cant afford a brand new one but a certified pre owned one and i have head so many horror stories that i may hold off till o can afford a brand new one, or just get something else.
Far too unreliable, and when someting breaks out of waranty the prices to replace things are astounding. I cant afford a brand new one but a certified pre owned one and i have head so many horror stories that i may hold off till o can afford a brand new one, or just get something else.
Nice. As far as reliability is concerned, I picked mine up at the dealer nearly 3 years ago and I have had no real problems with it. A rear tail light burned out that was about $1.50 at autozone to replace. I also had an independent shop put on brake pads that create much less dust. The car has never been back to the dealer for anything.
There are a lot of horror stories on the net, but some of these guys run the car hard all the time and reap their rewards. If you buy a full scanner like the bavarian technique tool you can read all codes(including shadow codes), do the condition based maintenance resets, send commands, etc. I also have the Bentley manual, and a good set of tools, and there is not much you can't do yourself or with the help of local enthusiasts.
There are a lot of horror stories on the net, but some of these guys run the car hard all the time and reap their rewards. If you buy a full scanner like the bavarian technique tool you can read all codes(including shadow codes), do the condition based maintenance resets, send commands, etc. I also have the Bentley manual, and a good set of tools, and there is not much you can't do yourself or with the help of local enthusiasts.
@OP: I may have to use that route then. But I'm sure traffic is a lot different around the 7-9AM range which is when I roll out...
And BMWs.....*sigh* I had a 2001 BMW 540iA once before. Took three days before the cooling system exploded pulling into my driveway. Luckily the dealer took it back, good guy. Used money to buy said BMW and just put it into the 5.0
In other news...I wonder where my order for some deep dish linea's for my 5.0 went....
And BMWs.....*sigh* I had a 2001 BMW 540iA once before. Took three days before the cooling system exploded pulling into my driveway. Luckily the dealer took it back, good guy. Used money to buy said BMW and just put it into the 5.0
In other news...I wonder where my order for some deep dish linea's for my 5.0 went....
Zoeb from e90post just gave my buddy a smokin' deal on those gold LCs in exchange for a customer review, picture portfolio, and a writeup.
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Me and my friends have always wondered why we always seen so many post 50k mile 335is' sit at dealerships for just above 20k for many months on end. None of those have warranties.
Dont get me wrong i LOVE love love 335s but from what i have seen and learned i think i will hold off on one till i can at least afford one with a COPO warranty AND have money to spare lol
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This seems to be how the majority of 335i owners think as well, and for a reason.
Me and my friends have always wondered why we always seen so many post 50k mile 335is' sit at dealerships for just above 20k for many months on end. None of those have warranties.
Dont get me wrong i LOVE love love 335s but from what i have seen and learned i think i will hold off on one till i can at least afford one with a COPO warranty AND have money to spare lol
Me and my friends have always wondered why we always seen so many post 50k mile 335is' sit at dealerships for just above 20k for many months on end. None of those have warranties.
Dont get me wrong i LOVE love love 335s but from what i have seen and learned i think i will hold off on one till i can at least afford one with a COPO warranty AND have money to spare lol
And where I live, 335is are pretty rare. There are far more e90s than e92s as well.