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eliteskill · 10-04-2011, 11:19 AM

Hello, Just signed up today

I am considering purchasing a used 08 335i coupe alpine white =)

The current car I daily drive now is a Lexus SC300 swaped with a 2JZGTE supra motor with around 350whp. Pictures below =)

My car is pending sale right now, and im looking for a good replacement for my lexus. So far the 335i is pretty much everything my Lexus is already

1) Twin Turbo
2) Luxury
3) Reliable
4) Coupe

but I want it to be MORE. What could this MORE be..? I test drove a stock 335 and was not impressed with the power. HOWEVER im sure a chipped 335i would be as fast as my Lexus. Then I also wanted a convertible, however the coupe lines are alot better. MPG would be the same as my Lexus right now as well since I daily drive it.

Im worried about 3years down the line if the Beamer would be still reliable. My Lexus has given me hardly any problems in the past 4 years I have owned it boosting 15psi daily. Chipping would void any warrantys correct? I also heard of the fuel pump problem in the older year models as well.

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evangelion139 · 10-04-2011, 11:25 AM

you can add a turbo stuff in it like i did ,, engine sounds great tho

Neph · 10-04-2011, 11:26 AM

that interior pic looks Sinister! nice job

theriz · 10-04-2011, 11:31 AM

is it CPO'd? then you wouldnt have any worries for that amound of time. BTW Chip+meth+downpipes= Four hundo WHP easy

EDBTZ · 10-04-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by eliteskill

I test drove a stock 335 and was not impressed with the power. HOWEVER im sure a chipped 335i would be as fast as my Lexus.

A chipped 335i + meth + intake will be MUCH faster than your lexus.

+1 on the interior

kcalhoun27 · 10-04-2011, 05:12 PM

there are mixed reviews on the reliability of the 335. yes if you tune a 335, it can be very fast, but as with most of the people here, you need to decide whether you really want a bimmer or not. it could be a great car with no issues (like my e39 or e46), or you could have your turbos replaced (like my e92). honestly, if you cant fix a car, i wouldnt buy this car. if i had paid the dealer for everything ive fixed, i would have burned my car to a crisp from anger. as it stands, warranty and my two hands have made this car fun to drive. that said, id buy an e39 m5 if i had it to do again.

10-04-2011, 11:19 AM	#1
eliteskill Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	New Member - Considering a 335i Opinions please? Hello, Just signed up today I am considering purchasing a used 08 335i coupe alpine white =) The current car I daily drive now is a Lexus SC300 swaped with a 2JZGTE supra motor with around 350whp. Pictures below =) My car is pending sale right now, and im looking for a good replacement for my lexus. So far the 335i is pretty much everything my Lexus is already 1) Twin Turbo 2) Luxury 3) Reliable 4) Coupe but I want it to be MORE. What could this MORE be..? I test drove a stock 335 and was not impressed with the power. HOWEVER im sure a chipped 335i would be as fast as my Lexus. Then I also wanted a convertible, however the coupe lines are alot better. MPG would be the same as my Lexus right now as well since I daily drive it. Im worried about 3years down the line if the Beamer would be still reliable. My Lexus has given me hardly any problems in the past 4 years I have owned it boosting 15psi daily. Chipping would void any warrantys correct? I also heard of the fuel pump problem in the older year models as well. CHIME IN ! =)
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evangelion139 Dreaming for Manual Transmission E92M3 52 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i MT; 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Lansing, MI iTrader: (0)	you can add a turbo stuff in it like i did ,, engine sounds great tho __________________
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Neph Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 328i E92, Sport, 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ///Milky way iTrader: (0)	that interior pic looks Sinister! nice job
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theriz Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,583 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 F80 M3 [0.00] 2011 335i M-Sport [4.00] 2015 M3 [0.00] 2009 X5 [10.00]	is it CPO'd? then you wouldnt have any worries for that amound of time. BTW Chip+meth+downpipes= Four hundo WHP easy __________________ 2017 F80 YMB, ZCP, ZEC, ZLP, DCT. Production Date: 7/15/16
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kcalhoun27 loves his turbos 17 Rep 225 Posts Drives: coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DE iTrader: (5)	there are mixed reviews on the reliability of the 335. yes if you tune a 335, it can be very fast, but as with most of the people here, you need to decide whether you really want a bimmer or not. it could be a great car with no issues (like my e39 or e46), or you could have your turbos replaced (like my e92). honestly, if you cant fix a car, i wouldnt buy this car. if i had paid the dealer for everything ive fixed, i would have burned my car to a crisp from anger. as it stands, warranty and my two hands have made this car fun to drive. that said, id buy an e39 m5 if i had it to do again.
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