Should I tune a used car

N54bimmer · 06-19-2011, 04:31 PM

My car has been running stock boost for its lifetime its an 07 with 40k miles.
Do you guys think its kind of getring a bit old to tune it now? The car is well maintained, but its still on the stock plugs so I might have to seap those out.
Would you guys tune a 4 year old car with 40k? Or do you think Im better off leaving it stock?

Im asking this to people with 40k+ milleage, have you guys had problems especially with carbon deposits, my car is a daily driver.
Thanks

E92TTKING · 06-19-2011, 04:32 PM

no to carbon and yes to tune

E90SoFlo · 06-19-2011, 04:33 PM

Tune yes.

PeteW84 · 06-19-2011, 04:34 PM

Tune it!!!

tibra1 · 06-19-2011, 04:39 PM

To get the best performance outta of the engine..u will need to do a manual clean of the intake valves at say the 50K mark..

as long as you have well maintained the car..(oil, sparkplugs, filters etc)..then go for a tune

R1000K3 · 06-19-2011, 04:41 PM

A stock 335 is very weak compared to a tuned one and quite weak by any standard as I see it. It should be a law that the car must be tuned

A good tune makes the car MUCH nicer to use.

Panoz · 06-19-2011, 04:42 PM

I find no reason that you shouldn't use a tune. 40K are not much for such a car...GO FOR IT. It will actually enchance your experience

tibra1 · 06-19-2011, 04:44 PM

I would hardly characterize a stock 335i as weak

but def no comparision to a tuned one

Bme30 · 06-19-2011, 04:46 PM

ummmmmmm YES!!!!!!!

R1000K3 · 06-19-2011, 04:48 PM

Any car that cannot make you shit the pants anytime is weak per definition

**335i** · 06-19-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by R1000K3

A stock 335 is very weak compared to a tuned one and quite weak by any standard as I see it. It should be a law that the car must be tuned

A good tune makes the car MUCH nicer to use.

when u start tune it never ends

tibra1 · 06-19-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by R1000K3

Any car that cannot make you shit the pants anytime is weak per definition

plague · 06-19-2011, 05:03 PM

tune the shit out of it man. 40k isnt that many miles honestly. ya you'll work your turbos harder, but its worth it. and if you need new turbos in 3 years instead of 4 years just making an example... whats the diff.. worth it.

335iJWC · 06-19-2011, 05:25 PM

Tune it! I tuned mine at 47k, its a night and day difference! if your worried about carbon deposits get Meth

drew4392 · 06-19-2011, 06:25 PM

Tuned my '07 at 45k, and never looked back. do it.

Roast Beef · 06-19-2011, 06:29 PM

I got my first tune at around that mileage. You should definitely do it - 40k is nothing.

You'll have to deal with carbon deposits either way. A tune really wakes up the N54.

RoundelM3 · 06-19-2011, 06:39 PM

HELL yes - ANY time is a great time to tune it unless it's having issues. 40K is barely broken in.

Stucks · 06-19-2011, 07:21 PM

My tune is out for service at the dealership and it feels like somebody threw an anchor or two out of the passenger side window. The car is SO much faster and more fun with the tune. The only thing youll regret is taking it out for dealer visits during the remainder of your warranty (if you have one still)

N54bimmer · 06-19-2011, 07:23 PM

Thanks guys, Im gonna go for it, and if I need any help I know I have you guys

sA x sKy · 06-19-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stucks

My tune is out for service at the dealership and it feels like somebody threw an anchor or two out of the passenger side window. The car is SO much faster and more fun with the tune. The only thing youll regret is taking it out for dealer visits during the remainder of your warranty (if you have one still)

Agreed. I got the N55 JB stage 1 tune installed literally a week ago, and have put 150 miles since. Those 150 miles were pure driving bliss. Had to take it out yesterday because I have to go to the dealer tomorrow, and right now, my car feels like shit. Once you tune, you can never go back. That's how addicting it is.

s2k_335i · 06-19-2011, 07:46 PM

Clean the valves, change the spark plugs, than tune the hell out of this engine...

Bakeme521 · 06-19-2011, 07:49 PM

change the plugs and TUNNNEEEE!!

06-19-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
N54bimmer Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E92 n54 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	Should I tune a used car My car has been running stock boost for its lifetime its an 07 with 40k miles. Do you guys think its kind of getring a bit old to tune it now? The car is well maintained, but its still on the stock plugs so I might have to seap those out. Would you guys tune a 4 year old car with 40k? Or do you think Im better off leaving it stock? Im asking this to people with 40k+ milleage, have you guys had problems especially with carbon deposits, my car is a daily driver. Thanks
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E92TTKING Colonel 270 Rep 2,263 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Merica iTrader: (10)	no to carbon and yes to tune
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E90SoFlo Banned 220 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	Tune yes.
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 68 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Tune it!!! __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	To get the best performance outta of the engine..u will need to do a manual clean of the intake valves at say the 50K mark.. as long as you have well maintained the car..(oil, sparkplugs, filters etc)..then go for a tune
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06-19-2011, 04:41 PM	#6
R1000K3 Major 60 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 335i MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	A stock 335 is very weak compared to a tuned one and quite weak by any standard as I see it. It should be a law that the car must be tuned A good tune makes the car MUCH nicer to use.
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Panoz Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey 335i ,Aero Kit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	I find no reason that you shouldn't use a tune. 40K are not much for such a car...GO FOR IT. It will actually enchance your experience __________________ Procede V4 , Catless DPs, Forge FMIC, Injen Intake, VK Oilcooler, Hartge Quads Exhaust, Modded CDV, Synapse BOV Kit, BMW Performance 335i SSK Kit, P3 vent boost gauge Space Grey 335i -> See more pics HERE
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tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	I would hardly characterize a stock 335i as weak but def no comparision to a tuned one
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Bme30 Major 91 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: 'Merika' iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	ummmmmmm YES!!!!!!!
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06-19-2011, 04:48 PM	#10
R1000K3 Major 60 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 335i MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Any car that cannot make you shit the pants anytime is weak per definition
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06-19-2011, 05:03 PM	#13
plague Captain 44 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 335i sold :( / jb 20th AE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	tune the shit out of it man. 40k isnt that many miles honestly. ya you'll work your turbos harder, but its worth it. and if you need new turbos in 3 years instead of 4 years just making an example... whats the diff.. worth it. __________________ 07 335i- SOLD, and will be missed... Parts for sale- PWM meth kit, M steering wheel, M shift knob, perforated e brake handle
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335iJWC ~~~ 24 Rep 592 Posts Drives: JB 335i-M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Simi Valley iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [9.00]	Tune it! I tuned mine at 47k, its a night and day difference! if your worried about carbon deposits get Meth
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drew4392 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Tuned my '07 at 45k, and never looked back. do it. __________________ '07 E90 335i Jet Black // Navi // Logic 7 // Premium Pkg // BMW Performance Springs, Shocks, Struts // M3 Front Sway // JB4 Tune // BMS Drop-In Air Filter // Blacklines // M3 Spoiler Lip
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06-19-2011, 06:29 PM	#16
Roast Beef Doomed 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I got my first tune at around that mileage. You should definitely do it - 40k is nothing. You'll have to deal with carbon deposits either way. A tune really wakes up the N54.
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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 180 Rep 1,911 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	My tune is out for service at the dealership and it feels like somebody threw an anchor or two out of the passenger side window. The car is SO much faster and more fun with the tune. The only thing youll regret is taking it out for dealer visits during the remainder of your warranty (if you have one still) __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold) Last edited by Stucks; 06-19-2011 at 07:28 PM..
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N54bimmer Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E92 n54 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, Im gonna go for it, and if I need any help I know I have you guys
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06-19-2011, 07:46 PM	#21
s2k_335i This is it!! 18 Rep 672 Posts Drives: FBO 335i without meth Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Land of Freedom iTrader: (1)	Clean the valves, change the spark plugs, than tune the hell out of this engine... __________________ DFW, TX. Current: 08' Cayenne GTS, 14' Boxster S, 12' CBR 1000', 04' Bayliner 2556 Sold: 2010 A4, 2008 335i, 2007 335i, 2006 M3, 2006 S2000, 1990 NSX, 1991 300zx, 1992 Supra, 1996 Prelude, 1981 CRX, 1980 Mustang.
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Bakeme521 Some say... 255 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	change the plugs and TUNNNEEEE!! __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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