[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by Bours

I just did water pump at 45 k miles do u think 850 cdn for labor and part is a good price and also is the hpfp sure to break eventually or no ? I have a 335 n55 2011

According to BMW records, my hpfp wasn't replaced before I bought it, and hasn't been replaced under my ownership since. I did have the dealership (non-BMW) put a clause in the purchase contact stating they would pay for my first hpfp replacement. Haven't had a problem yet. Build date of 03/2010.

$800 US is ok... my total can be seen if you click on the link in my signature block.

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Thanks for the links.

For a little background, this is is where I'm coming from: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1061336

So wrenching is not an issue. I'm concerned about big time stuff that is not really DIY when one has a full time job.

Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

OP, I'm at over 109,000 miles on my 2011 335xi. Only major issue was the water pump at 89k (see link in my signature). The factory chargepipe connection flange cracked at 106k... probably due to my Vishnu tune and too much boost

For preventative maint, I change the oil at about every 8k miles, using a good Euro Mobil. I DIY most everything I can, avoid dealerships at all costs. Dozhdbog has a long list, but most are regular maintenance things that you would have to do to just about any hi-mileage car.

The walnut blast at 101k miles showed very little build-up compared to an N54 engine. I had it done anyway, even though it probably really didn't need it.

Your best sites for maintenance and parts are realoem.com, bavauto.com and ecstuning.com - there are many others, but these are my favorites... also if you are looking at a particular car to buy, the VIN decoder at www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

Check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=755057