[GadgetBMW]

Originally Posted by Tomar10

So I am thinking 335 d with the deletes and tune up and no additional warranty or the 335 xi with no warranty. Any thoughts, is the asking price bit much? And do you see major flaws in my plan.

I am not planning on doing the mechanical myself.

My brother-in-law has a 2011 335ix non-sport with a few options, same Sapphire Black Metallic color as my 335d. I've had the pleasure of driving his car and he has driven my car. I like the 335ix and I don't think you can go wrong with it. I was impressed with the mid-range and top-end responsiveness of the 335ix engine. He was very impressed with the massive torque in the 335d and he said the 335d feels faster than his 335ix and definitely easier to drive fast.

I recommend searching Auto Trader and Ebay Motors and compare the asking price of the cars listed with the asking price of your potential purchase. The nice thing about doing the alphabet deletes and related enhancements on the 335d is that you don't have to do everything all at once. You can start with a catch can and/or EGR block, then at some point add meth injection, while leaving the DPF and other stuff intact until later. You'll have options. If I were purchasing today and buying a non-sport 335d, I'd want to get it for under 20k. I'd be willing to pay more for a 335d sport or an m-sport with desirable options. I'd definately want a clean history, no accidents and service records otherwise I'd want a good discount off the asking price. If there are many cars for sale, that works in your favor, especially if you are patient and prudent.

[Tomar10]

Originally Posted by dixy2k

$21k for 335d?

I'll sell mine to you for $18k then. Great deal. Renntech, vroom vroom.

Would you share the details of your car please?

[Tomar10]

I am not looking for a car as reliable as my Acura but just how to make the 335D most reliable it can be. And understand the issues that owners face.
Thanks everybody for your input.

[Persian Whisperjet]

Originally Posted by Tomar10

I am not looking for a car as reliable as my Acura but just how to make the 335D most reliable it can be. And understand the issues that owners face.
Thanks everybody for your input.

They're great cars no matter how you slice it.

They're much more manageable if you can strip off the unreliable stuff.

[shnaggs]

Originally Posted by Bob@BPC

We also do a lot of non performance work on the X5 35d & 335D, some of the biggest problems we see is fuel injector failures & issues with the SCR system / tank. Make sure you get a good warranty (car max as one of the best bangs for the buck) or make sure the current owner can provide service records.

Bob,

So you have seen a bunch of injector failures??? I thought the injector 'failures' were just codes being thrown cause of the dde issue. I guess the injectors were falling out of a calibration window in the dde causing a fault. Bmw just threw injectors at the problem not really knowing what the fix was.

I'm just curious if this is horse do do, and you have definitely seen your fair share of injector failures? If so then what were the symptoms?

[Twilight1]

As long as you realize you are buying a "hobby car" that will need expensive repairs at times, you will be OK. Is it worth it? Not to me anymore but you might be willing to put up with it. Also, at 21K, expect the value will drop 5K, when you drive it off the lot. Good luck!

[dixy2k]

Originally Posted by Tomar10

Would you share the details of your car please?

100,750mi
renntech tune dyno at 295 at the wheel
aftermarket intercooler
EGR enhancement
oil changes every 5000-6000 miles
Navigation, heated seats, lots and maintenance and repairs receipts, new tires

[rulonger]

Originally Posted by Tomar10

How much did cost you to do the deletes and tune? What's your experience been like after this in terms of issues faced? Or does it take care of most issues?

Tomar10 - the recent post by knownoknow references a shop in Chicago that looks capable of handling the mechanical side of things and the tune they used was from Jarek. That might be a great option if you do pull the trigger on the D.

[Tomar10]

Originally Posted by rulonger

Tomar10 - the recent post by knownoknow references a shop in Chicago that looks capable of handling the mechanical side of things and the tune they used was from Jarek. That might be a great option if you do pull the trigger on the D.

Thanks again guys!! The car I am looking at has 44k miles.