The car has 84k on it with original pump. It lowered the 330i's 0-to-60 mph time to 5. For starters, it's making 45 more horses and 80 more pound-feet of torque than last year's naturally aspirated 330i sedan. Background: The 2006 330i helped the 3-series make its 15th consecutive appearance on the Car and Driver 10Best Cars list. Don't think the issue has been fixed yet, but that's just an opinion. From the data I think the failure rate is closer to 30%.
I have been reading on the internet that there has been alot of complaints with this issue involving valve cover leaking oil on the exhaust and creating a fire on the car. Before I was able to move to the 3rd lane the vehicle stated ¿engine to hot¿, turned off, lost power much like if you run out of gas , and I frightfully merged creeping along to the shoulder narrowly missed being hit by several other trucks and vehicles. I have done a lot of service , Just change your oil every 4,000- 5,000 miles Thank you, this is great info. If you want your engine breathing properly, I would have the cleaning done every 30,000 miles at most. At any rate, definitely do as much reading and research as you can. There's no question that the 335i sedan carries forward the class-leading dynamic standards established by the 330i-smooth ride quality, right-now responses, laser-precise steering, powerful, fade-free braking-amplified by a superb new engine that generates big horsepower and, arguably more significant, an abundance of torque delivered over a curve that's as high and flat as a mountain mesa.
Mine is currently in the shop getting the turbos replaced at a little over 75K. I have had it; this car only has 27K miles on it! I don't see how anyone can recommend this car or company when you consider what they are doing. I have been thinking of tuning my car. What is an N54 Wastegate and Why is it Important? I have had my 2008 335i for 3 years and only 27K mikes and have had nothing but problems. Fuel pump was replaced; another day. Take a peek if you have an extra couple of minutes. The N54 Chargepipe holds boost pressure until release by the blow off valve Turbocharged engines build up boost pressure psi inside the engine, which is causes the increased power and speed associated with them.
If you buy used, I also recommend getting this car certified preowned because i don't care how much money you have, you want the maintenance to be covered under warranty or through the maintenance plan because the repairs are expensive. He said there is a know defect in the 300 hp twin turbo engines in the 335i and 5 series, he also told me his service bay was full of cars with the same issue. If you were to buy this car, what would you look out for? So yes, I would say that the 2009 335 looks like a very reliable car. Car drove great on the 190 mile drive back home until with 2 miles to go the car shuddered violently, went into limp mode and barely made up the hill to the house. The secret is under the hood, which shelters a twin-turbo version of the 3. No one had to get 'new' oil coolers; some models were not equipped with them, and some of those owners felt that they needed them, even though they had not experienced any overheating problems.
Nor will any other performance part for that matter. My friend immediately called 911 for assistance as I ran and tried to warn neighbors, within 7 minutes the car was completely chard. Hope its stays at 240. I had two neighbors with them and one of them had to get the turbos replaced cuz they blew up going 75mph on the freeway. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Oh well, just give the loss to the customer as long as possible.
My service advisor was honest with me and said it would most likely happen again. Water Pump Failure The water pumps on the N54 engine are another fragile piece of equipment. About 3 weeks ago the car went into limp mode, I pulled over turned it off, restarted, everything was fine. The failure mileage was 130,000. Not even sure why the safety gods of our National Hwy are just letting it fly.
My advice is find one that's been well cared for, unmodified, preferably garaged, with the warranty intact. He said there is a know defect in the 300 hp twin turbo engines in the 335i and 5 series, he also told me his service bay was full of cars with the same issue. I learned more of my car and understand what goes on with the headlights and fog lights now. I would greatly appreciate if anyone here could offer any insight into the potential maintenance risks with this car, given that he has undertaken serveral costly repairs and replacements over the last couple of years. If you have been victim of repeated repair attempts you could receive your money back or a new replacement vehicle! Just warning all of you to try to save you lots of pain! I did however have a incident when it was snowing a few weeks ago and I was shifting with the padals and I think i overreved on down shift instead of up shift and the service engine light came on and it went into limp mode but as soon as I pulled into the next parking lot it went away and has been trouble free. Someone conducted a great survey over at e90 post. Clogged injectors can also cause a bad fuel spray patter.
The question is, does this new retractable hardtop have the great dynamics of the 335i coupe? That kind of repair failure rate hasn't been happening in my neck of the woods. If you chose to, just know you have been warned. Can't say I would buy it again. That's because, as good as it was, the 330i seems just a little tame compared to the 335i. I have 6400 wonderful, fun, trouble free miles. Stick to appropriate boost levels and you will be fine. That is the 1st time i ever walked back from a test drive.