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82k mi? Dude, anything can happen.

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Currently have a 2011 335i m sport with 115 k miles and so far so good. Only thing so far is I replaced the expansion tank but that's common issue with all bmws. And the 2011 with the n55 engine hold up way more than the n54. I don't think you should be too worried about a 2011 335i, just make sure you have maintenance records or go get a pre purchase inspection.

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I heard the thermostat goes out around then, is that a hard fix? And I'm thinking about getting a ppi from BMW before I buy. If there's any major issues maybe I can negotiate them into the deal lol.

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Just to add my 2 cents. Every car is different therefore you don***8217;t know how well the prior owner maintained it so whatever you decide to do, before you purchase, you should find a trusted mechanic who know BMWs (or if you know someone who knows one) contact them and do a P.P.I., as what others have suggested. This is so you will know exactly what you may need to have fixed, serviced, or replaced.
Once you do purchase, stay in contact with that trusted mechanic for future service and repairs.

I have said this many times on similar posts, when you go on sites like this and other similar sites, all you read about is problems, problems, problems***8230;***8230;. You don***8217;t hear from the majority of those who don***8217;t have problems therefore it makes one think that once they buy a used 335, whether it***8217;s a N54 or N55, it will be a wallet draining money pit which one will have to bring it in for repairs month after month and day after day. That is not the case, otherwise there would have been all kinds of bad reviews, the model would***8217;ve been discontinued years ago, and used 335s would be all over the place sitting in used car lots and listed all over the internet used car sites.

I could be wrong. Maybe I am one of the fortunate few? Who knows, but I bought my 2010 E92 335i (N54) brand spanking new and still own it after 7+ years and 91,000+ miles. I just brought it to my trusted mechanic for an oil change and rear brake service and he is amazed at the minimal issues I***8217;ve had with it as compared to other 335s which he has had fix various problems. Now the one thing he noted about those other 335s is, is that those owners (prior to bringing to him) have had them serviced by general mechanic/service centers, other than a BMW service center or Indy mechanic, who really don***8217;t know much about how to work on a 335. My mechanic said you can***8217;t take these cars to generic places like that because they require specialized technicians that really know what they***8217;re doing. Fortunately my trusted Indy mechanic used to work at the local BMW where I bought my 335. He operates his own indy shop which has been doing for about 10 years. Other service centers are more focused on volume to move cars quickly in and out and therefore things are done in haste. He on the other hand, takes the time to do things right, that***8217;s why I don***8217;t mind leaving my 335, and my other 3 cars, with him for a day or two or more.

Good luck to you with whatever you decide.

 

Just to add my 2 cents. Every car is different therefore you don***8217;t know how well the prior owner maintained it so whatever you decide to do, before you purchase, you should find a trusted mechanic who know BMWs (or if you know someone who knows one) contact them and do a P.P.I., as what others have suggested. This is so you will know exactly what you may need to have fixed, serviced, or replaced.

Once you do purchase, stay in contact with that trusted mechanic for future service and repairs.

I have said this many times on similar posts, when you go on sites like this and other similar sites, all you read about is problems, problems, problems***8230;***8230;. You don***8217;t hear from the majority of those who don***8217;t have problems therefore it makes one think that once they buy a used 335, whether it***8217;s a N54 or N55, it will be a wallet draining money pit which one will have to bring it in for repairs month after month and day after day. That is not the case, otherwise there would have been all kinds of bad reviews, the model would***8217;ve been discontinued years ago, and used 335s would be all over the place sitting in used car lots and listed all over the internet used car sites.

I could be wrong. Maybe I am one of the fortunate few? Who knows, but I bought my 2010 E92 335i (N54) brand spanking new and still own it after 7+ years and 91,000+ miles. I just brought it to my trusted mechanic for an oil change and rear brake service and he is amazed at the minimal issues I***8217;ve had with it as compared to other 335s which he has had fix various problems. Now the one thing he noted about those other 335s is, is that those owners (prior to bringing to him) have had them serviced by general mechanic/service centers, other than a BMW service center or Indy mechanic, who really don***8217;t know much about how to work on a 335. My mechanic said you can***8217;t take these cars to generic places like that because they require specialized technicians that really know what they***8217;re doing. Fortunately my trusted Indy mechanic used to work at the local BMW where I bought my 335. He operates his own indy shop which has been doing for about 10 years. Other service centers are more focused on volume to move cars quickly in and out and therefore things are done in haste. He on the other hand, takes the time to do things right, that***8217;s why I don***8217;t mind leaving my 335, and my other 3 cars, with him for a day or two or more.

Good luck to you with whatever you decide.

Thanks a lot!!!

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I bought same car (coupe) with 75k miles in April of this year. Last week the starter went out just under 80k miles. Just changed radiator hoses as they were worn too.

Aftermarket warranty covered the starter at least

 

I bought same car (coupe) with 75k miles in April of this year. Last week the starter went out just under 80k miles. Just changed radiator hoses as they were worn too.

Aftermarket warranty covered the starter at least

How much it to replace radiator hoses?? And did you do it yourself or have a mechanic do it?

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I have not sen the N55 to be that much more reliable than the N54. Maybe because the N54 is older and in general more wear and tear on them.

 

I've always assumed the n55 is more reliable. But maybe it's just that one turbo is always going to be more reliable than two turbos.

 

I have the N54 and frankly this might be the last BMW I own. Bought it in 2014 as a Certified Pre Owned and since then have replaced the radiator, passenger side seat airbag sensor, had the baffle drilled out in the exhaust due to a horrible rattle, had the head gasket seals go, the fuel sensor and now have another cracked radiator. For a luxury vehicle that has less than 100K miles on it, this is ridiculous. So far, thankfully, all of the repairs have been covered under warranty until this latest radiator crack. I've never had to take a vehicle in for repairs more than I've had to take this one in... I'll be sticking with a non luxury car next time. Lesson learned the hard way.

 

My 2 cents... These cars are analogous to a finely crafted Swedish Grandfather Clock. When correctly set and level, a perfect beautiful performing timepiece. However, pack up that clock in a truck and move it across town and stand it back up.......Crap.....timekeeping.....until you level it and re-calibrate EVERYTHING..... Every 8,000 miles our cars have been a Swedish Clock loaded on a truck and delivered to the destination by 2 men and a truck. The beautiful performance and experience of our cars must be regularly leveled and re-calibrated. Just my 2 cents