[JohnnyP]

Hello members of e90 Post!
For a 20k budget I found the BMW 335i.

Recently, a newly listed BMW 335i with decent mileage finally appeared on the market in my area!

Located at a reputable BMW Dealer here in Georgia.
2008 BMW 335i Coupe $18.9k
Mileage: 57k
Transmission: Automatic
Sport and Premium Package
*Previous Owner changed stock rims to unknown aftermarket rims.

Autotrader Link: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...99938251&Log=0

CarFax seems to be clean for the most part only thing that concerns me is that it had 3 previous owners, and it was noted as gray but its current color is black.
CarFax Report:
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_W

Great driving experience even hitting 80mph on the test drive smoothly.
The car will be undergoing maintenance check as of today.
Price seemed negotiable with a quote that day at 18k.

A few concerns:
1.At what price would this be a great buy?
2.What should I look for in the maintenance checks?

Look forward to becoming a BMW owner.

[gabylonfive]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

Hello members of e90 Post!
For a 20k budget I found the BMW 335i.

Recently, a newly listed BMW 335i with decent mileage finally appeared on the market in my area!

Located at a reputable BMW Dealer here in Georgia.
2008 BMW 335i Coupe $18.9k
Mileage: 57k
Transmission: Automatic
Sport and Premium Package
*Previous Owner changed stock rims to unknown aftermarket rims.

Autotrader Link: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...99938251&Log=0

CarFax seems to be clean for the most part only thing that concerns me is that it had 3 previous owners, and it was noted as gray but its current color is black.
CarFax Report:
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_W

Great driving experience even hitting 80mph on the test drive smoothly.
The car will be undergoing maintenance check as of today.
Price seemed negotiable with a quote that day at 18k.

A few concerns:
1.At what price would this be a great buy?
2.What should I look for in the maintenance checks?

Look forward to becoming a BMW owner.

Can't comment on price point but as a 5 year owner of an 08 335i, I can say that you should definitely have the following checked either via records or a PPI:

High pressure fuel pump
Water Pump
Thermostat
Upper radiator hose/coolant return lines
Engine mounts (also check power steering pulley for contact with subframe)
Turbo seals
Oil Filter Housing / Oil cooler gasket
Valve Cover Gasket
Oil Pan Gasket

I'd also have the plugs pulled to make sure the injectors aren't leaking.

These are all things I've had to replace on my car. Sounds like a lot but I love this car when it's running well so I do as much as I can to keep it that way.

Hope that helps!

[JohnnyP]

Originally Posted by gabylonfive

Can't comment on price point but as a 5 year owner of an 08 335i, I can say that you should definitely have the following checked either via records or a PPI:

High pressure fuel pump
Water Pump
Thermostat
Upper radiator hose/coolant return lines
Engine mounts (also check power steering pulley for contact with subframe)
Turbo seals
Oil Filter Housing / Oil cooler gasket
Valve Cover Gasket
Oil Pan Gasket

I'd also have the plugs pulled to make sure the injectors aren't leaking.

These are all things I've had to replace on my car. Sounds like a lot but I love this car when it's running well so I do as much as I can to keep it that way.

Hope that helps!

Purchased. Everything went well!