[jamesbmw1]

So I'm looking into buying my first BMW.. A 3 Series (E90) Sedan.

I'm just curious as I'm not the richest person in the world but... What year is the most reliable for the E90 Sedan?

I already know the 2006 Model has many problems compared to others, so that one is out of the equation. But how are the 2007/2008/2009/2010/2011 years??? Are those reliable and are any new modifications in those ?

Thanks you.

[Darryl79]

The general consensus is to avoid first model production year, such as the 2007 335i. BY 2010, MOST of the issues have been worked out or had warranty extensions/fixes/better components updated to fix the little gremlins that caused the problems.

[jamesbmw1]

Originally Posted by Darryl79

The general consensus is to avoid first model production year, such as the 2007 335i. BY 2010, MOST of the issues have been worked out or had warranty extensions/fixes/better components updated to fix the little gremlins that caused the problems.

So do you think a 2009 328i Sedan would be a good year or a 2011 328i? (NOT the (x Models or xDrive)

[Darryl79]

You know, since I own the 335i, I don't think I'd be the right person to answer, there are many with that particular vehicle that can answer you much better than I can. Rule of thumb, try to find the lowest mile, newest car you can.

[paddy335]

I would put more reliance on the car's track record of service and maintenance and history of issues than I would of a particular manufacture year (though I guess taking both factors into account is even better!).

[Efthreeoh]

Not sure why people think the '06 325i and 330i are not reliable. From what I've seen and experienced they are the most reliable.

[nick01234]

I have a 2009 328i with 61k miles and haven't had any issues with it.

[mike3000fl]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Not sure why people think the '06 325i and 330i are not reliable. From what I've seen and experienced they are the most reliable.

+1 my 06 is a tank.

[scotty_miller]

Originally Posted by mike3000fl

+1 my 06 is a tank.

+2

[jamesbmw1]

Originally Posted by nick01234

I have a 2009 328i with 61k miles and haven't had any issues with it.

Wasn't there a little face-lift, for the 2009 Model? And thats awesome, how long have you had it? And how many miles did you put on it?

[sy2767]

My previous car was a 2006 325i that i purchased CPO from the dealer, i had engine noise that was coverered under warrenty and turned out to be the eccentric shaft and related components. The cost from my pocket would have been $2500 or more but it was covered under CPO.

[Efini]

all years are good. depends on your price range. pre-lci vs lci. make sure you get something with a good history report. do more research on this forum.

[MattMD]

All 325/328s are reliable. Just focus on features, color, and low miles...the year doesn't matter unless you want CPO or LCI.

[xxxjecxxx]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Not sure why people think the '06 325i and 330i are not reliable. From what I've seen and experienced they are the most reliable.

I bought mine used with 40k. I've put on almost another 100K with minor issues. I would highly recommend a 2006 325i to someone looking for a reliable car. If reliability is your thing then go with 325i or 328i. Oil change every 7K and coolant flush once a year and that's the road to success lol.

[nick01234]

Originally Posted by jamesbmw1

Wasn't there a little face-lift, for the 2009 Model? And thats awesome, how long have you had it? And how many miles did you put on it?

Yes the 2009 model is lci. I have only had the car for about 6k miles now but the previous owner did not have any issues with the car. I do believe that lci models have a different water pump which has proven to be better than non-lci models, though I could be wrong.

[longnvu]

Originally Posted by scotty_miller

+2

+3

[bbbuzzy]

Originally Posted by longnvu

+3

+4

My '06 330i runs great with 150+K miles. Most e90's can be reliable if it is maintained properly. Lemons do exist for all model years. Get a PPI before buying.

[TokyoCarGuy]

A while ago a dealer in Tokyo told me that N55 engine models were more reliable than N54. I got an N54, but slapped a 2 year warranty on it.

[E902009]

I have a 09 328i. Bought as a CPO with 43k miles on it last year. it now has 48k miles. No issues at all other than my read LED light modules had to be replaced. $250 out of my pocket. It's a know issue, but not enough for BMW to issue a recall 9even though I think they should). Other than that, no problems at all, and I love my car. Just put over 400 miles in one day, driving from Fresno to San Francisco. According to the trip computer, I averaged about 29mpg, mixed driving.

Like others have said, make sure the history is clean. A lot of people like the LCI models, but I like the pre-LCI style as well. It all depends on your taste.

[PascalsWager]

Originally Posted by bbbuzzy

+4

My '06 330i runs great with 150+K miles. Most e90's can be reliable if it is maintained properly. Lemons do exist for all model years. Get a PPI before buying.

+5

My 06 330i has been problem free for me for 20k, and 60k before that with a spotless mechanical history.

PPI and maintenance history are a must.

[AceOnShake]

2006 e90 were the best and most reliable year.

2007 335i is the most disappointing and worst year to ever own... AVOID AVOID

[Mardio]

+6 I traded in my 06 325 with 125k on it, bullet proof.