335i recalls

EmPower · 03-12-2008, 01:15 PM

BMW NA is going to recall all 335i's to reprogram the ECU to handle more turbo boost. This is what I heard from my SA this morning. According to him the stock power would rise to ~375hp..... Is there any truth to this rumor?

RedGT3 · 03-12-2008, 01:17 PM

darkphantom · 03-12-2008, 01:19 PM

??? who did you hear this from?!

Potty_Pants · 03-12-2008, 01:19 PM

70,000 335i's recalled to reprogram car = $$ per hour, Loaner ,etc
at 200 a car that would be $14,000,000 ... dont think its gonna happen.

ppp

edit: not to mention the overheating concerns, 335i's without oil coolers. Besides why would bmw
put more stress on the drivetrain etc... If there is another angle I'm missing it.

jimbethesda · 03-12-2008, 01:23 PM

If it sounds too good to be true, it is! A recall when the current setup already makes more HP and Torque than BMWs published stats?

Hello McFly! Are you really asking this question, or do you think it might be true? If so, I have a bridge to sell you.

JackMac · 03-12-2008, 01:52 PM

Your local Service Advisor (SA) has the inside scoop on product development?

Think for a moment. Why in the world would they do that when the M3 is rated at 400hp.

MorpheIS · 03-12-2008, 01:54 PM

It's true! I read the memo!

They're also throwing in a free LSD retrofit for all 335is and swapping out the tires with non-RFTs.

aznshrek88 · 03-12-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MorpheIS

It's true! I read the memo!

They're also throwing in a free LSD retrofit for all 335is and swapping out the tires with non-RFTs.

April isn't for a another 2 weeks man...

jam0321 · 03-12-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorpheIS

It's true! I read the memo!

They're also throwing in a free LSD retrofit for all 335is and swapping out the tires with non-RFTs.

Bimmer335i · 03-12-2008, 02:00 PM

Oh and they're also giving you a 40" LCD screen for free after taking a survey!

sparkyg · 03-12-2008, 02:17 PM

I heard the prices are coming wayyyy down too

Craigito · 03-12-2008, 02:27 PM

If you believe this..then I've got some checks I need cashed in the United States...I am a bank director from Nigeria...oh nevermind.

BMW335icDDS · 03-12-2008, 02:27 PM

The only recall we need is for fuel pumps!

EmPower · 03-12-2008, 02:34 PM

Guys... I was as shocked as you were when I heard it. Infact I told him 'thanks for yanking my chain' and he was like ...its true.. BMW has been contemplating this since the 335 came out (which I still doubt), but he claims it to be true so I just accept it with a grain of salt. Yes, it 'may' make the M3 obsolete but then again, it may not.The 335 with a few mods can compare to the M3 on paper, but as far as the drive goes, its like comparing apples to oranges. The 'M's are specialised cars like the RS's and in this day and age when the power offered by something that costs 30K (Pontiac GTO) can almost match what a 200K ferrari from maranello can offer (at least on paper), to be that shocked and surprised is a little strange... with that being said, I would watch this space.

And if you really think about it... the M3 has been jinxed since it came out... for christs sake the C63 costs less and with a boat load more power and torque.. then there is the matter of that little IS-F. the E46 M3 was the undisputed leader of the pack... the S4 and the C32 and 55 were literally picking off of the crumbs left by the M3. This time round is different, and I think BMW realises this. The way I see it the e90/ 92 M3 MAY not sell as many units as the E46, so if BMW is smart, they would increase the power on the 335 and sell it ..I see it as the biggest cash cow that they can reap off of.

Also, I have an uncanny ability of reading off of people when they are bluffing (being myself responsible for a lot of duress .... all in fun ofcourse... caused to my family and friends.) I think this kid was not lying. He may have been mis informed, but he wasnt lying. Thats y I asked the question on here since a lot of you are VERY well informed.

Biostockman · 03-12-2008, 02:39 PM

I just received a letter from BMW Financial Services and they are cutting my lease payment in half for the remainder of my term. The reason given to me by BMW was, "just for the hell of it".

Nikolas · 03-12-2008, 02:54 PM

I heard this as well. Except they are actually phasing out the 335 due to all the fuel pump problems. When you go to pick up your car they are actually replacing it with an M3.

darkphantom · 03-12-2008, 02:59 PM

No way?! That Means they're actually going to give me the extra turbo package! (3 turbos)!!!

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edit: oh yeah, and I need your account number because some guy in nigeria with your last name just passed away and you have inherited 10billion dollars....

Ok ok , I get it, you're just repeating what the SA told you. Sorry - had to have my fun though :-D

Potty_Pants · 03-12-2008, 03:01 PM

Guys,

STOP bustin his chops , he just repeated what the SA told him...

AND if you would have taken the time to call BMWNA you would have found out the truth.

2008 1/2 model year twin turbo cars will receive a performance boost to increase to 330hp.

Additionally this update will be avail for PURCHASE (price not avail) for existing twin turbo cars that meet certain requirements (not avail yet).

you guys are rough some times.

ppp

cor0na3xtra · 03-12-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikolas

I heard this as well. Except they are actually phasing out the 335 due to all the fuel pump problems. When you go to pick up your car they are actually replacing it with an M3.

Thats what i heard too. but i mean if its going to be "obsolete" as one person stated, then screw that. Ill keep my 335, givin i have the Dinan chip

On a more serious note, those of us who bought and installed the Dinan Flash (for two grand) are going to be pissed becuase basically everyone gets what we paid money for. So what does that do for us? Refund? is Dinan going to have to reprogram their reprogram for the reprogram BMW is going to do on our cars? This doesnt make sense. Ill believe it when I see it.

ezatnova · 03-12-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikolas

I heard this as well. Except they are actually phasing out the 335 due to all the fuel pump problems. When you go to pick up your car they are actually replacing it with an M3.

I heard this as well, but, I heard they are keeping the turbos. It will be a turbo M3 putting out over 500 whp.

battlehawk1025 · 03-12-2008, 03:11 PM

it's funny i heard the same thing but my sa (my best friends brother )told me that they are detuning the engine. he said he believe it when he sees it

darkphantom · 03-12-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezatnova

I heard this as well, but, I heard they are keeping the turbos. It will be a turbo M3 putting out over 500 whp.

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Potty_Pants Colonel 66 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	70,000 335i's recalled to reprogram car = $$ per hour, Loaner ,etc at 200 a car that would be $14,000,000 ... dont think its gonna happen. ppp edit: not to mention the overheating concerns, 335i's without oil coolers. Besides why would bmw put more stress on the drivetrain etc... If there is another angle I'm missing it. __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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jimbethesda Colonel 1856 Rep 2,304 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	If it sounds too good to be true, it is! A recall when the current setup already makes more HP and Torque than BMWs published stats? Hello McFly! Are you really asking this question, or do you think it might be true? If so, I have a bridge to sell you. __________________ 2001 330Ci (sold) 2007 335i (sold) 2008 E90 M3 (sold) 2015 M3 (sold) 2022 G83
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MorpheIS Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT, Sport, Prem Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	It's true! I read the memo! They're also throwing in a free LSD retrofit for all 335is and swapping out the tires with non-RFTs. __________________ 2008 335i Coupe, 6MT, Monaco Blue, Saddle, Sport, Premium, Comf Access, Nav, iPod, CDV Swap
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EmPower Captain 138 Rep 926 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xdrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Guys... I was as shocked as you were when I heard it. Infact I told him 'thanks for yanking my chain' and he was like ...its true.. BMW has been contemplating this since the 335 came out (which I still doubt), but he claims it to be true so I just accept it with a grain of salt. Yes, it 'may' make the M3 obsolete but then again, it may not.The 335 with a few mods can compare to the M3 on paper, but as far as the drive goes, its like comparing apples to oranges. The 'M's are specialised cars like the RS's and in this day and age when the power offered by something that costs 30K (Pontiac GTO) can almost match what a 200K ferrari from maranello can offer (at least on paper), to be that shocked and surprised is a little strange... with that being said, I would watch this space. And if you really think about it... the M3 has been jinxed since it came out... for christs sake the C63 costs less and with a boat load more power and torque.. then there is the matter of that little IS-F. the E46 M3 was the undisputed leader of the pack... the S4 and the C32 and 55 were literally picking off of the crumbs left by the M3. This time round is different, and I think BMW realises this. The way I see it the e90/ 92 M3 MAY not sell as many units as the E46, so if BMW is smart, they would increase the power on the 335 and sell it ..I see it as the biggest cash cow that they can reap off of. Also, I have an uncanny ability of reading off of people when they are bluffing (being myself responsible for a lot of duress .... all in fun ofcourse... caused to my family and friends.) I think this kid was not lying. He may have been mis informed, but he wasnt lying. Thats y I asked the question on here since a lot of you are VERY well informed. __________________ 92 Mazda Mx6 (sold), 00 VW Jetta (sold), 07 BMW 335i (sold), 10 VW Jetta (sold), 14 BMW X5 35ix (sold), 18 VW Jetta (totaled), 19 Audi SQ5 (sold), 20 Audi S6 (sold), 22 Audi SQ5 Last edited by EmPower; 03-12-2008 at 02:51 PM..
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Nikolas Colonel 313 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: 996 TT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sierra Mountains iTrader: (0)	I heard this as well. Except they are actually phasing out the 335 due to all the fuel pump problems. When you go to pick up your car they are actually replacing it with an M3.
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darkphantom Banned 597 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	No way?! That Means they're actually going to give me the extra turbo package! (3 turbos)!!! . . . . . . . . . . . edit: oh yeah, and I need your account number because some guy in nigeria with your last name just passed away and you have inherited 10billion dollars.... Ok ok , I get it, you're just repeating what the SA told you. Sorry - had to have my fun though :-D
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Potty_Pants Colonel 66 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Guys, STOP bustin his chops , he just repeated what the SA told him... AND if you would have taken the time to call BMWNA you would have found out the truth. 2008 1/2 model year twin turbo cars will receive a performance boost to increase to 330hp. Additionally this update will be avail for PURCHASE (price not avail) for existing twin turbo cars that meet certain requirements (not avail yet). you guys are rough some times. ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 44 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL iTrader: (4)	it's funny i heard the same thing but my sa (my best friends brother )told me that they are detuning the engine. he said he believe it when he sees it
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