Owner of 6 bimmers view on 335i

[nando]

Linky to a proposed class action lawsuit that pretty much lists the cars affected.

http://www.wigrum.com/files/Nguyen_-_HPFP_FAQ_Final_SF534508-31.pdf

...and the TSB

http://www.scribd.com/doc/153404704/...-Extension-TSB

this isn't a good sign..

total payment from BMW NA based on the number of HPFP
Replacements obtained outside of the recall according to the following schedule:
CBM-SF\SF534508.3
Number of HPFP
Replacements
Total Payment
1 $50
2 $100
3 $200
4 $300
5 $400 (capped thereafter)

I think I'll stick with the 530xit :p

[KHTRNAK]

Yes, it is a full on recall. Safety problem. Cars were just cutting off in the middle of the highway.

Friend's ex had it done and there were still software issues persisting even after the recall. Many many trips to dealer = inconvenient.

This is basically what I heard. I had a friend of a friend who worked at BMW and basically said any 335 that came in they just straight assumed it was the fuel pump. Said some were bad out of the box.

[slammin.e28]

535i's must have the same issue?

want to replace the Subaru in the next couple years. either with a 530xit or a 535xit..

Linky to a proposed class action lawsuit that pretty much lists the cars affected.

http://www.wigrum.com/files/Nguyen_-_HPFP_FAQ_Final_SF534508-31.pdf

...and the TSB

http://www.scribd.com/doc/153404704/BMW-N54-HPFP-Warranty-Extension-TSB

[nando]

535i's must have the same issue?

want to replace the Subaru in the next couple years. either with a 530xit or a 535xit..

[slammin.e28]

Isn't BMW picking up the tab for any HPFP issues up to 120k?

Yes, it is a full on recall. Safety problem. Cars were just cutting off in the middle of the highway.

Friend's ex had it done and there were still software issues persisting even after the recall. Many many trips to dealer = inconvenient.

[agent]

Isn't BMW picking up the tab for any HPFP issues up to 120k?

[slammin.e28]

Don't 335s also have HUGE fuel pump problems? Or was that a different late model 3series?


Friend of mine beat the hell out of his 08 acura TLS (i'm talking redlining regularly, hard shifting, but with 6MT) and sold it to get a 335 sedan. Loves that thing to death and beats on it too. Haven't asked about maintenance tho...

HPFP. It was recalled on the early 335s and some X5s. Along with it came a software upgrade/reflash.

I hear some are still having problems after the recall.

[KHTRNAK]

Don't 335s also have HUGE fuel pump problems? Or was that a different late model 3series?


Friend of mine beat the hell out of his 08 acura TLS (i'm talking redlining regularly, hard shifting, but with 6MT) and sold it to get a 335 sedan. Loves that thing to death and beats on it too. Haven't asked about maintenance tho...

[tttoon]

When someone said "I'll let the next guy say it" on p.1, I thought someone was going to say "cool story bro". We could have left it at that.

[decay]

This thread is an absolute jerkoff.

[einhander]

M3 isn't meant as a DD,

What?

It's a BMW. It has A/C and a radio and sat nav. How is it not a daily driver?

This thread is an absolute jerkoff.

[carfantiti]

I feel like rodney dangerfield in here tuff crowd lol
Car has optional oil cooler I love it so im good.

[Wh33lhop]

It has m suspension

i don't think that means what you think it means

owning a e30 m3 I think i know what a good handling car is .i have sport interior nice bolsters on seats ,the steering wheel is small and paddle shifters much like m3.

hand waving

car shifts stock at 8k

wut

brakes stop on a dime.

hand waving

resale value huh yes the e36 and e46 m3 resale is shittyttttttt!
I can out run a m3 with $479.00 for a e92 m3 to beat a 335i it would need a 11k supercharger.

M3 isn't meant as a DD, go to an actual race track and you may see your turbo car overheat, cook its brakes, cook its tires trying to put power down with an open diff, and bounce around on "m suspension".. that is where your extra money is going for the M3, not in straight line speed

[agent]

A guy I work with bought an E46 M3 (vert) with 40K on it a couple years ago. If he hadn't purchased a warranty for it, he'd easily be out over five figures. Top alignment and lift motor issues, the S54 cylinder wall issue, etc. As it is, he only pays a $200 deductible and gets a loaner from the local high-line indy shop.

My point being the OP bought a warranty, as did my friend. With the well-known and documented issues with E9Xs (as well as my example above) they will most certainly pay for themselves and then some.

[slammin.e28]

^dont forget the difference in the turbos.

That to.

I'd mostly just say it plain, N54 sux, N55 is better.