I own a 2014 BMW 335i M Sport with 92K miles I am just now seeing some oil leaking from the back of the valve cover very little. ($30) My wheel bearings are shot. ($150 for the pair) And transmission fluid change ive also had to do ($320 for the kit) Aluminum Charge pipe ($220) ALSO when you are buying the F30 335i the charge pipe will fail under full acceleration as it is stupidly made of plastic so I highly recommend to replace that before anything else. I do all my own work. These have been the issues after 92K Hope this helps !

The perfect strategy, buy used, do your own work, and reap the rewards. Nice review!

I own a 2008 bmw 335i, 96k miles. In the 10 months that I've had it these are the issues I've fixed. Sparkplugs and ignition coils ($120) Transmission pan and fluid ($220) High pressure fuel pump ($460) Valve cover gasket ($25) Oil filter housing gasket ($10) Coolant cap ($25) Hope this helps anyone thinking of buying an N54. Runs like a dream when it's not in the shop.

From what I've read, the N55 engine has significantly less problems with carbon build up on the intake valves than the N54 engine.

Oh man you said you picked it up for 16k 3 years ago and nowadays with todays market, I can’t even find any under 80k miles that aren’t posted below 25k

You 100% should code the sport automatic "2tb" transmission option on your car. It'll cost you 30 in parts, and it will completely change how aggressively your zf8 shifts.

Own a 2015 f30 335i almost identical to this one. I agree with doing your own work, it’s much cheaper. Good video.

I got one of the last 2011 E90 N55 mSport cars. It's served me well over 84k miles. As you said, I've replaced the water pump, valve cover, pan, and oil filter housing gaskets. It also got a new radiator. It's been a very reliable car and never left me on the side of the road. I'm replacing it with a new 2019 M2 Competition. Great report on an excellent ride!

Instructions not clear, ended up buying an e39 m5 🤷🏻‍♂️

My F30 335i has over 385,000km (240,000mls) and it is without a doubt my best BMW. Very reliable and robust N55!

Out of all the cars I owned (Mercedes, GM, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, and a couple VWs) this car was the most reliable car I’ve owned. I literally set money aside for repairs when I first bought it, but it just needed a water pump and blower motor in the 135k miles it has done.

great vid. Driving a 2007 335i cabriolet with sport package, n54 engine, 85k miles, feels godly.

Its crazy how this video popped up just when i am looking at them

Spot on with the reliability issues. I own an '11 335is DCT and with a few bolts-on it does 420WHP. Lightning fast, I have to say. Actually had to get a Quaife LSD as well.

I owned numerous bmws and one of them was a 2007 e90 335i sedan sport,premium,cold weather packages and few other options that got me to slightly over $60k in late 2006. It was the first year of the turbo 3 series and if I’m not mistaken it was first year of bmw using boost since the 2002ti in the 1970s. Long story short,it was reliable for the first 40-50k miles besides the fuel pump stranding me once at 22k miles. They also had issues with the brake pad sensors making noise after a few thousand miles,you would get a squeaking noise coming from your wheels everytime you moved and it drove me crazy enough to remove the brake pad wear sensors untill they made new ones to address the issue. I’m very grateful I bought an extended warranty from bmw after the original one ran out because after 40k miles the problems started to occur,non stop problems with cooling components (as usual with any bmw). I had the sport package so the sport suspension and the staggered 18 inch rims chewed through my bushings,tie rods,control arms and other suspension components... living in New York didn’t help. The ride was very rough with the sport suspension and bmw using run flats with 40 series tires up front and 35s in the read didn’t help plus those run flats wore out quick and uneven due to the crap New York roads and/or sport suspension issues and those run flats aren’t cheap! I got sick of the issues so I traded it in for an e60 2007 550I sport that had fun flats too and even though it had the sport suspension the car was much smoother then the 335i. The 550i gave me no problems besides a check engine light came on and it was one of the four oxygen sensors. I ran it up to almost 80k miles without any other problems so I traded it in for a newer 550i with the face lift and again sport package but this time bmw started to put M body kits on it... looked exactly like an M5 except only one exhaust cutout instead of dual like the M5 and different 19 inch rims with no run flats thank god! The car drove better and smoother with 19s and no run flats then the one I had with 18s with the run flats! Great car very reliable but I got bored and loved the X6 looks and when bmw announced the 4.4 twin turbo V8 to go in there,I was sold and it’s been HELL ever since :(

e92 N55 xDrive - Main issues I've had is Coolant leak, Waterpump Failure, Suspension Leak, and Exhuast rattle. All fixed under CPO.

Good video, straight to the point answering the questions that matter the most. It's nice to hear a no nonsense direct review for a change. Well said and keep doing it

Definitely go for the f30 n55 engine, newer comfy and better all round. If ur going to tune again pick the newer car. However if your swapping turbos the n54 e92 is the definitive choice. They make higher power more reliably hands down

Thanks for the detail you have discussed about E90 and F30 models. This is such a battle with oneself to make up a sound choice... though there is none! but still very appreciate your elaborated discussion.

great video. I've had a 2014 335i xdrive and its a blast to drive, but costly if you can't do your own repairs. He is spot on with materials being cheap, but mechanics will pounce if they see a novice bmw owner roll into the shop

2015 F30 335i M sport - best bang for your buck. Love my car

Great video! I'm transitioning from a 2006 325i to a 2015 335i and found this video really helpful!

Just bought one yesterday 2012 335i luxury with 40,000 miles for 14,900. I absolutely love it. A little dated on the radio tech but the car overall is much better then the focus st I was driving before. It’s so comfortable on the highway and hauls ass when I want it to. Your videos are what convinced me 👍🏻👍🏻

You could get these for 10 grand in 2018?!?!?!!

PRO TIP OF THE DAY: Euro plates are not required in the United States. For real.

First of all I really like your videos. Second, your comments section seems to be the nicest group of car owners there is. What makes me laugh is always the unintended stuff like how you keep saying "we're gonna be covering" like there is a "crew" behind the camera as opposed to... said camera sitting on a tripod and said coverage is basically your experience, a pc and just browsing endlessly on craigslist. But hey you're putting up an entertaining show so kudos for that bro. I dont know how you do it but its always informative and well basically you are not annoying like Doug Demuro and hopefully when you become youtube rich you will still review some of these junkyard-rescues for us.

Under $10k yeah right 😂😂😂😂😂

Good video. I have a 2013 328i xdrive. The 4cyl 2.0L turbo is plenty quick. It's been very reliable so far. Zero issues at 70k. I expect once I surpass 100k I'll have some costly maintenance to do. I know nothing about fixing cars so I can't do the work myself.

You forgot to mention that there are 2 versions of the zf8speed which came in the 335i, theres the standard one which you have and a quicker shifting zf8speed sport which comes with the paddle shifters. The difference comes down to the software used though the boxes are the same. The sport version of the box also has a full manual override mode which will not auto shift at redline.

The N55 doesn't have the carbon issue. I asked my service advisor about walnut blasting on our 2012 535l (N55) and he said BMW fixed the internal ventilation and carbon doesn't buildup like the N54. He said they only WB the N55 almost as a last resort to fix other drivability issues. Our 2012 N55 has 84k pretty trouble-free (did have the CPO warranty replace the valve cover and oil filter housing gaskets) miles.

2007 to early built 2009 n54 with high mileage (90k) also have cam bearing ledge issues causing timing to slip and can possibly bend valves. Also with age, on any year 335i the crank hub can slip also causing timing to skip. Both can cause serious damage and costs from 2k-5k to fix.

I almost won a copart one. My friend out bid me just for fun. Now Im helping him find a door and fender lol.

Get a pre purchase inspection to kinda know what your buying yourself into.

Bought mine around the time you dropped this video and its an amazing car. No issues thus far and drives like a beast.

You are right. If you can repair it yourself then it will be cheaper to maintain instead of going to the dealer. I have an e90 and do some work on mine. It saves me money. If it’s something I know is a bit harder to do, I go to an independent mechanic that knows about bmw’s. still cost saving too! Also helps when you got sites online to buy the parts yourself. Now I’m thinking of getting an f30.

No matter what anyone says. You never stop fixing them... Eeeever. When u find out that to change a bulb on a bmw u need to take the wheel and liner off u should wonder how everything else is done

You gotta pay to play I have a 535i (N54) at 180k so far no major issues the hpfp and waterpump was replaced. And currently is leaking so I’m gonna need a valve cover gasket. but other then that it’s running MINT! I’ve owned Japanese cars before for many years they are reliable but very boring.. interior and exterior as well as driving is just boring. That’s why I love my Beamer. It’s fun to drive and get looks even tho it’s an older car.

I bought my wife a 2015 Mineral Grey 335i Msport (looks like the same color) and it's an absolute tame grocery getter/beast. It was a CPO car and I paid for the extra warranty coverage through BMW. It's a complete MO reversal from my 2005 330ci which I let absolutely no one touch. I'm getting a e39 M5 and had to draw the line on how many cars I'm going to wrench on. I'll report back if any of those items on the N55 fail. Btw.... I still bring hers in for 5000 mile oil changes so I'm crossing my fingers.

196k on my 07 n54. All stock.. My daily and I don't woos it around. I drive it. Did all he said in 3 yrs. Vc gaskets, electric water pump, oil fliter housing gasket x2, oil pan gasket and 2 weeks ago a new radiator. These cars are amazing and I would recommend one to any moderate wrencher.. consider the time and effort you give it as a family muscle car.. the 335i is not your average bmw. I've owned several others and trust me.. you will fall in love with all aspects of the car! great video. Don't be afraid to buy one w miles if proof of maintenance is in hand. I'm speaking from 30 years of owning a used car dealership..

The 335is/135i had a dct 7 speed Option with paddle shifters BOTH PLATFORMS ENGINES ARE REIABLE yes the twin turbo option has more problems but should be sorted out in the used market Bc they usually fail early on, all high performance cars are gonna require higher care also bmw recommends 10-15k oil changes which is ridiculous your car treats you how u treat it

Everyone needs to be aware of the timing chain issue. I got a 2009 BMW 335i when it was brand new. I loved it but in 2015 the timing chain went and well it's 10000 to fix so I didn't bother

These cars are a joy to drive But !!!!!!!!!!! You have to pay !!!!!! My wife's 2010 535i has 117,000 miles on it. It took a lot of $$$$ to get it there. I replaced : Belt tensioner Serpentine belt Plugs n coils Pcv valve - rob beck Coolant reservoir Oil filter housing cap Oli filler cap Vanos solenoids - Oem bmw Crankcase vent hose Both diverter valves Map sensor - intake side Map sensor - charge pipe side Dealer repair : Valve cover Oil cooler Oil cooler gasket Oil filter housing gasket Oil pan Motor mounts Lower control arms Alternator Walnut blast intake High pressure fuel pump Injectors Transmission oil pan and service Upper radiator hose Rear differential seals And other items The only thing I haven't changed yet that usually goes out is the starter, water pump and thermostat, or any turbo work. Plus all your general maintenance. Oil changes, tires, brakes, etc. This car will destroy your wallet !! The only reason I did it is because my wife really likes the car. Its still very clean. M sports package etc. I have a 2008 F-150 with 275,000 miles. No problems ever. No oil leaks. Runs strong 💪. No more bmws after this !!

Thank God I’m mechanically inclined 👍🏼. I love the 335i f30 sport package but people say that the 335i e92 coupe or sedan have more torque but I wouldn’t mind spending the money & fixing up a 335i coupe that’s a little cheaper

Guess like I'm working on my own car, which I dont really mind knownledge is power and knownledge is everything. I'm a bug fan of the brand and dont want to end up like one of those people who buy a bmw and then get it taken back cause they can't keep up with payments so I feel like this will be a good car for me.

I have 2014 320xi, recently had to change oil filter gasket, good thing I have extended warranty, didn’t cost me anything.

@8:30 This was a time that you should've stayed quite so we can hear the shift better.

i have a 2010 335i m sport it only has 50,000 klm or 31,000 miles on the clock in american, it still drives like new and ive had no problems with it at all, i love it

I was looking at a 2009 335i with 111K miles. I am not sure I will now. Good review. Thanks!

I just got rid of my 15’ 328i I’m going for a 15’/14’ 335i next it just looks fantastic

Thank you!!! I just bought one, today. Wasn't planning on it, but did. I will be referring to your vids. I do alot of my own work on prior cars. Thanks for the tip!

I love love my 2011, have put 15k issue free mines on it since May. Granted it’s not my first one and I know the risks can do the work myself when it needs it.

There was also a 335is, it had a dct trans. Same hardware as m3, just different programming.

Helpful video since I’m just now looking at a used 335...but I have to admit I was distracted at the end by the silver 100 series!

Had an e60 n54. Fuel pump, 2 water pumps, thermostat, leaking steering rack, bad control arm bushings, transmission went after fluid change(blame myself, probably overfilled), radiator, coolant hoses, front wheel bearings, thing was an absolute headache. Did my own work. I’m looking at f30 335 or 340 or a b8.5 s4

Love my e90 ! Just give it some love and a tune

I just paid $18,900 for 2015 320ix with 22k miles with spotless history.

Great video info on the BMW 335i..probably looking at getting the N54 version and I am a mechanic, so I work on my own vehicles 👌🏾💯.

great job, agree on all points, have owned e92 335xi and currently own an f30 335xi, e92 manual and the second the auto. It's the best daily daily driver I've ever owned! I've have owned over 60 cars and It's one of the few I would buy again. thanks for the vids., keep up them coming.

huge help.. i know this is an old video but you just helped me make a big decision bruh!

I hopefully will buy the 2018 340i with x drive on Friday

first of all when you have a valve cover leak you must also replace the valve cover, plus the gasket, costs $2,200 at the dealer, the electric water pump costs $2,300.00 at the dealer to replace, when the transmission pan leaks you must replace the plastic oil pan which includes the transmission filter+ gasket, costs at the dealer $1,600, and when the main rear seal leaks it costs well over $3,000.00 to repair, and when your extended coolant tank leaks you also must replace the plastic tubes that connect to the engine which costs at the dealer $1,200,. these things will certainly fail with less than 50,000 miles and hopefully within the 4 year mfg warranty, in your 2014 X1 Xdrive M equipped 35i n55 engine...i know, cause they failed in mine in it's 5th to 8th year between 40 and 49,000 miles which was all out of warranty, also the battery failed in it's 5th year...... also the 4 brakes pads had to be replaced and when you replace the brake pads you must also replace the rotors this costs $1,700 dollars at the dealers.... so if you are going to buy this vehicle used make sure this work was done, make sure you put this auto up on a lift and have a good mechanic look for additional leaks.....

Would love if you could give your impression on the newer F30s with B58 engines

Yeah these things are worth $20k now.

Thx. Super helpful AFTER the fact and your notes about what to look for are very consistent w my experiences. I purchased '07 N54 and sport pkg w ext wnty in '16. HPFP replaced via recall prior to my purchase, but Ive replaced many gaskets since '16. Water pump failed at 50K. I replaced 1 injector at 55K and think other 5 are due as Im "feeling" misfires in low gears. But its awesome, best model Ive owned, and all worth it to me.

Here’s what you need buying any used BMW... Extra Cash on Hand. 🖐 💰

Probably worth even more than you paid in today’s market! Solid car and great review!

BMW Gaskets… you’d think one of their engineers had coffee with a guy in Japan by now.

Get an 07-11 328i and skip the turbos altogether. Natural straight 6 👊

Nice video, good balanced advice

FYI, the N54 engine was used in the 335is 2011 - 2013. Good video, thanks.

Had my chance at a E90 335 manual 3yrs ago. Got a B8 A4 instead but I still wonder. Had a B6 A4 that had a lot of the E90 problems I did myself ( not a mechanic, a technician). Cam follower, HPFP and gaskets. Hard to find stick shift now, Im feeling that I missed a chance too make a little supercar. Never even drove the E90 (licence was at stake) stayed practical. 1 question E90 manual gearbox how is it. All Audi's gearboxes are shaky, worst being 1-2.

I think I need to work hard to even own a car. Especially in this crazy place I love that has high import tax

This is true my water pump failed at 40k miles on my 2014 435i. It cost $1200 to fix.

My turbo is about to blow on my 08 335xi and don’t have the money or resources to facilitate myself or a shop doing the repair, just ganna have to baby it until it craps out on the highway one day

I want to get a 2015 model of this with the manual in dark grey with the red interior. Finding one with low mileage and this specific spec is hard asf though. All the low mileage ones don’t have the red interior or are automatic and the only manual with a red interior I found had over 100k miles

A n54 that’s pushing 600 hp is starting to push the unreliable note of the motor

Looking at my first BMW. Great tips and pointers. Really appreciate the knowledge share

E90 auto was ZF 6 speed. A very solid gearbox and not a lifetime fill oil. Gearbox oil is a maintenance item on those cars.

Make sure it still has warranty. My wife has a 535xi and it had issues galore. She loves driving it when everything is working right. But it’s often in the shop for one thing or another. The last time it was in the shop the job costs $6,000. I would never recommend a modern turbo Bmw without warranty.

You can’t find these in Canada for under 10k , cars are really over priced here

I thought about buying one of these used until I saw the plethora of issues that plague these cars. I changed my mind very quickly. No wonder they were so cheap. I'm so glad I went with a reliable Infiniti M37 from 2012.

Best video ever. Coming from an E90 I know what I'm expecting 😁👍 great work

Feels like I just bought another 330ci. I'm so excited.

Fun fact the n55 was feature in as many e90 as it was with the f30.

so basically it has more or less the same problems as most used cars

I really loved your presentation. The E90 has a lot of traditional BMW queues but the F30 has little BMW recognition from the rear view. When they first came out i kept thinking Toyota..... Toyota. European cars are loosing it since mercedes benz was sold.

My 2011 335i M sport coupe has an N55 with a DCT, don't believe you mentioned those. Also I believe the chassis number is e92.

They go for about 30k with 100k on them. 20-25 with close to 200k

In Ireland, a 10 year old f30 335i with 140k miles is 27,000 USD 💀

Thank You very much for the information and explanation.

Would u consider 2014 bmw 335i xdrive with 66k mileage for 21k a good price ?

Good job 👍🏼

Great Information! I just spent 2800 replacing my water pump and sensor, and at the same time my seat restraint light went on. Another 1800. I’m thinking of trading it in but she’s my beautiful dream car. Any advice on trading it for another convertible? BMW 335i series.

Great video I have 2008 335i with 170k miles I paid the pop for repairs because I love the way it drives and looks Ready to upgrade - best bang for the buck under 20k (reliability) Year? Engine?

It's perplexing to read the comments from 335i owners here with the stuff they've had to fix, even the ones that are fixed under warranty, as they proceed to say "Other than that, they're pretty reliable." and then "BMW's are so much more fun to drive than Japanese cars." You know what's fun to drive? It's fun to drive to a good restaurant and a nightclub whenever I want because I don't have to worry about my car repair bills. DIY is great when you're young and/or you have the time to do it. Although the younger guys that buy older model years have expendable time to wrench, most of us in the price ranges of the newer models of these cars have jobs that demand a lot more than 8 hours/day x 5 days from us and just don't have the time to wrench anymore and are even inconvenienced when having to take the car in and leave with a loaner because driving to the dealer, dealing with the service rep, driving back to work is all a wasteof valuable time even when it is covered under warranty. Ah well. Enjoy your cars anyway. You've worked hard for your money and earned the right to drive your choice. I don't mean to criticize. I just don't like enabling the dealers' business model of profiting from repairs at the expense of their loyal customers.

I just bought a 2015 335i with 46,000 miles on it. Pretty much knew what I was getting into when I bought it though. So far I love driving the car. Paid a bit more than $16k for it though. Looking for minor performance upgrades, but it drives great stock. I feel fairly comfortable with minor maintenance. Give myself an 8 out of 10 in maintenance ability. I do also own a Harley so I'm pretty used to turning a wrench. Thanks for the video!

Learn to work on and DIY, Buy and enjoy! :)

Turbos in general have issues with gaskets due to the pressure build up.

I'm lucky to have found a great shop near me that does the larger work on my BMW that I don't want to do. I have a 325ci now but looking to get into a 335 soon. Really love BMW. Never had an older car like the one I have now that is so good. It's an e46 and it has its quirks but nothing as bad as say a ford. My work trucks a ford and before it had 2k miles on it the electric system started having issues and still does. My BMW has some weird things it does from time to time but nothing as bad as the ford plus the BMW now has 140k miles on it.

But a n54 for the weekend and drive a Lexus daily. Simple!