Is the 330i sport worth the risk?

sd_luis · 08-06-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Richwm

If you are a DIY type person go for it. My car has not been to the dealership since 50K miles and im at 199k miles. Just be prepared for a water pump spark plugs, Oil filter housing gasket and most likely a valve cover gasket.

This is very true^^ although not guaranteed a lot of people love working on their car, thus maintenance record won't show... even if you take it to a regular mechanic they won't show unless they are BMW certified. Something to think about. For example I try to do all the work on my car since I have access to a garage with a lift and I just love knowing more about my car ( even tho it might piss me off sometimes

) but the maintenance is done, and the car is running like a champ even after being 10 years old

ergoknight903 · 08-08-2016, 12:28 PM

Thank you all for the advice. I actually ended up getting the 07 328i sport with 56k miles for $10k. Honestly looks so much better in person especially the sport pkg interior.

Vitalität · 08-09-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ergoknight903

Thank you all for the advice. I actually ended up getting the 07 328i sport with 56k miles for $10k. Honestly looks so much better in person especially the sport pkg interior.

Congrats and post pics when you can.

ergoknight903 · 08-10-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vitalität

Congrats and post pics when you can.

Thank you and yes of course as soon as I do some upgrades I will.

StealYourFace · 08-10-2016, 05:58 PM

Pretty calculated risk if you ask me. The issues these cars are few, and well documented, and parts are getting cheaper.

Helps if you can turn a wrench for the basics and know a strong indie mechanic that likes to do side jobs.

I bought mine in 2009 with around 55000 miles. Has almost 180,000 now. Pulls like an ox with an AA tune, I added the obligatory m3 front suspension, the bmw v1 performance shocks when they were on closeout for 133 bucks (wish I bought a second set) tightened the rear with after market toe arms... and added a limited slip diff with 3.38 gears (7%shorter) for a little extra oomph. From snow Buffalo winters (it snows here if you don't know buffalo

no need for a damned xi), to routine day to to day driving, and more days at watkins glen than I can remember, its a very, very good car.

The only thing that annoyed me was a started that went around 70k miles. I did a proactive h20 pump around 135k. This summer I changed the a/c compressor because the pulley ran out.

I just bought my husband a 2014 mk6 GTI drivers edition this past winter, with a DCT or DSG whatever they call their dual clutch setup... and while it is a great car for something with a turbo, and wrong wheel drive, and just two peddles, I still love getting into my 330, instant throttle, amazing sound rumbling out of the bmw perf exhaust.... I open the drivers rear window and cracj the sunroof up even in the winter to hear it. They are very good cars.

unrulyteach · 09-13-2016, 10:02 PM

Why change front bumper back to regular?

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ergoknight903 Private 26 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 328i xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for the advice. I actually ended up getting the 07 328i sport with 56k miles for $10k. Honestly looks so much better in person especially the sport pkg interior.
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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 271 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	Pretty calculated risk if you ask me. The issues these cars are few, and well documented, and parts are getting cheaper. Helps if you can turn a wrench for the basics and know a strong indie mechanic that likes to do side jobs. I bought mine in 2009 with around 55000 miles. Has almost 180,000 now. Pulls like an ox with an AA tune, I added the obligatory m3 front suspension, the bmw v1 performance shocks when they were on closeout for 133 bucks (wish I bought a second set) tightened the rear with after market toe arms... and added a limited slip diff with 3.38 gears (7%shorter) for a little extra oomph. From snow Buffalo winters (it snows here if you don't know buffalo no need for a damned xi), to routine day to to day driving, and more days at watkins glen than I can remember, its a very, very good car. The only thing that annoyed me was a started that went around 70k miles. I did a proactive h20 pump around 135k. This summer I changed the a/c compressor because the pulley ran out. I just bought my husband a 2014 mk6 GTI drivers edition this past winter, with a DCT or DSG whatever they call their dual clutch setup... and while it is a great car for something with a turbo, and wrong wheel drive, and just two peddles, I still love getting into my 330, instant throttle, amazing sound rumbling out of the bmw perf exhaust.... I open the drivers rear window and cracj the sunroof up even in the winter to hear it. They are very good cars. __________________
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unrulyteach Colonel 401 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: myrtle beach sc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Why change front bumper back to regular?
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