First time BMW owner here...

RedLeather · 01-26-2015, 02:02 PM

As the the title states, this is my first BMW and am loving it thus far. After looking for a 335i off and on for roughly a year or so, along with researching all issues and what to look for, I purchased my 2007 E90 M Sport this past July. The car pretty much met my requirements (6 speed manual, black, black interior, oil cooler, sport package).

I looked at 335's ranging in price from low teens to mid 20's, ready to pull the trigger on the right one. This car had 103,800 on the clock when I purchased it from the second owner. He had owned the car since roughly 40K miles and had every BMW maintenance record for every single little thing.

I had read throughout the forums about how purchasing a high mileage 335i is "a bad idea". I then took in to account future maintenance costs of finding one with lower mileage as well. With this car, pretty much every high-cost, long term, maintenance requirement had been met (Water pump, thermostat, turbos, the list goes on...). One thing I found interesting though, is that amidst everything the previous owner told me he had replaced or had fixed, I asked him about the hpfp history on this car, and he told me he never once experienced an issue with it. Which from the information I've gathered, it was hit and miss as to which cars really had the issue and which cars did not.

Coming from a big Lexus IS background, as far as working on the car, everything seems just as easy to work on if not easier (oil changes, spark plugs, access to VANOS solenoids etc.) than the IS. So far it has been a great car and I thoroughly enjoy driving it. It is all stock, but I made my first move and installed a Cobb APV3 Stage 1 Aggressive tune back at the beginning of November, and am having a blast with that. I was highly active on the my.IS forum so I'm sure I'll be on these BMW forums all of the time now!

Just a couple of pics I already had on Facebook. There will be more to come eventually. (Excuse the Picasso grade artwork on the tag)

raisingAnarchy · 01-26-2015, 02:10 PM

Welcome and congrats on the great find! Do you have any pics you're willing to share?

Andrewah05 · 01-26-2015, 02:19 PM

Welcome!! picssssssssssssss

silver07335i · 01-26-2015, 07:26 PM

Welcome to the forums! Don't forget to post some photos.

Needbmwpartzz · 01-26-2015, 07:32 PM

Welcome and goodluck with the new car!

RedLeather · 01-27-2015, 10:23 AM

Photos added to original post!

TitanLH8 · 01-27-2015, 10:30 AM

Welcome! And congrats on the amazing find with mtech!

Johnny Boost · 01-27-2015, 10:45 AM

Welcome OP

cotmfk · 01-27-2015, 10:51 AM

Congrats on the car, enjoy it!

RedLeather · 01-27-2015, 08:52 PM

Thank you guys for the positive feedback!

335byi · 01-27-2015, 10:21 PM

108k ? Im hoping you didn't pay any wer in the 20k range.

Nice e90 either way

RedLeather · 01-27-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 335byi

108k ? Im hoping you didn't pay any wer in the 20k range.

Nice e90 either way

Ha not even close. I was able to pay cash for it, fortunately. But thanks! I love this car haha.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-28-2015, 11:20 AM

Welcome!

Juz5i · 01-28-2015, 02:26 PM

Hi mate, nice car.

My story is very similar to yours. Had been looking for a 335i on and off for a year. Had a bit of cash saved and was doing my research waiting for the right one.
I finally pulled the trigger on a 57 plate 335i M-Sport this past summer. The difference being mine is an E92.

Sambonjo · 01-28-2015, 02:47 PM

Congrats on the new car. Must be one of the lucky ones whose HPFP hasn't died. From what I have seen on here, most people have had at least one replacement. Now, that might be because people post when it goes bad and not when everything is running fine.

VMRWheels · 01-28-2015, 03:13 PM

Welcome and congrats

3s4u2 · 01-28-2015, 03:27 PM

Welcome and that's a good looking car!

DC_Oldboy · 01-28-2015, 03:51 PM

Congrats and happy modding!

BMB063 · 01-28-2015, 08:00 PM

Congrats, good upgrade from the IS if I do say so!

bad karma · 01-29-2015, 01:47 PM

I hate to be "that guy" but there was no M-Sport package available on the E90 until like 2010. You may have the M-Tech bumper but the car doesn't have the package. You would have M wheels, M logos on the door sills, the M steering wheel, and a black headliner to have the M package.

RedLeather · 01-29-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Welcome!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Juz5i

Hi mate, nice car.

My story is very similar to yours. Had been looking for a 335i on and off for a year. Had a bit of cash saved and was doing my research waiting for the right one.
I finally pulled the trigger on a 57 plate 335i M-Sport this past summer. The difference being mine is an E92.

Well congrats to you too! I bought mine this past summer as well.

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Originally Posted by Sambonjo

Congrats on the new car. Must be one of the lucky ones whose HPFP hasn't died. From what I have seen on here, most people have had at least one replacement. Now, that might be because people post when it goes bad and not when everything is running fine.

I totally agree. I've actually been perusing the forums and researching these cars (knowing I would eventually buy one) since April 2013. So when I got serious about buying one this past summer, I knew what to look for, and stay away from. But definitely seems like some N54's were more reliable than others, for whatever reason.

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Welcome and congrats

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 3s4u2

Welcome and that's a good looking car!

Thanks! Looks like you have a couple good looking black sedans yourself!

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Congrats and happy modding!

Thanks! Hoping the modding part doesn't get too out-of-hand lol.

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Originally Posted by BMB063

Congrats, good upgrade from the IS if I do say so!

Thanks! And yes, due to the fact it was a previous generation from my 335 (IS300). Though I've had several manual transmission, factory Torsen LSD IS300's, and it's safe to say they are much more driver focused cars then the second gen ISX50's; not to mention the 2JZ has so much potential. I'll always love IS300's.

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Originally Posted by bad karma

I hate to be "that guy" but there was no M-Sport package available on the E90 until like 2010. You may have the M-Tech bumper but the car doesn't have the package. You would have M wheels, M logos on the door sills, the M steering wheel, and a black headliner to have the M package.

No offense taken. In fact, I was eventually going to ask about that. "That" being, if pre-lci's with M-Tech were considered M-Sport or not. I've had a few people tell me that it is M-Sport, along with having my VIN pulled, and it showing the bumpers, spoiler, etc. as installed from the factory, which is where I got that from. But thanks for the verification. I'll now go change what I "drive" under my name haha.

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RedLeather Private First Class 27 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2015 M-Sport 6MT 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	First time BMW owner here... As the the title states, this is my first BMW and am loving it thus far. After looking for a 335i off and on for roughly a year or so, along with researching all issues and what to look for, I purchased my 2007 E90 M Sport this past July. The car pretty much met my requirements (6 speed manual, black, black interior, oil cooler, sport package). I looked at 335's ranging in price from low teens to mid 20's, ready to pull the trigger on the right one. This car had 103,800 on the clock when I purchased it from the second owner. He had owned the car since roughly 40K miles and had every BMW maintenance record for every single little thing. I had read throughout the forums about how purchasing a high mileage 335i is "a bad idea". I then took in to account future maintenance costs of finding one with lower mileage as well. With this car, pretty much every high-cost, long term, maintenance requirement had been met (Water pump, thermostat, turbos, the list goes on...). One thing I found interesting though, is that amidst everything the previous owner told me he had replaced or had fixed, I asked him about the hpfp history on this car, and he told me he never once experienced an issue with it. Which from the information I've gathered, it was hit and miss as to which cars really had the issue and which cars did not. Coming from a big Lexus IS background, as far as working on the car, everything seems just as easy to work on if not easier (oil changes, spark plugs, access to VANOS solenoids etc.) than the IS. So far it has been a great car and I thoroughly enjoy driving it. It is all stock, but I made my first move and installed a Cobb APV3 Stage 1 Aggressive tune back at the beginning of November, and am having a blast with that. I was highly active on the my.IS forum so I'm sure I'll be on these BMW forums all of the time now! Just a couple of pics I already had on Facebook. There will be more to come eventually. (Excuse the Picasso grade artwork on the tag) Last edited by RedLeather; 01-27-2015 at 10:22 AM.. Reason: Adding Photos
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