When is it going to stop?!

Mr. Tasty · 11-28-2016, 11:58 AM

Honestly, you don't sound like much of a car enthusiast. You should expect to make compromises if you want to own a used luxury performance car? Pretty simple stuff.

I heard Ford leases their FiST's for like $99/month.

Tim603 · 11-29-2016, 09:40 AM

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I've made a list of how much I've spent in the past 4 years and it's over $6k(including tires) just for stuff that broke...ooo and that "low coolant" light is due to my water pump leaking which was just replaced in April of 2015 with a Siemens/vdo/Continental unit! But wait! There's more!!!! Just yesterday my CCC head unit gave out and my Idrive screen keeps rebooting with just the BMW logo.
I hope someone is having a good laugh on my expense

Ohhh ive been there man, shit we all probably have. These cars are not for the faint of heart thats for sure. But when they run great, damn are they fun

Tkam07 · 11-29-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Tasty

Honestly, you don't sound like much of a car enthusiast. You should expect to make compromises if you want to own a used luxury performance car? Pretty simple stuff.

I heard Ford leases their FiST's for like $99/month.

That's because I have a life.

MadeInPhilly · 11-29-2016, 10:41 AM

yeah this is hands down the most unreliable car I've owned. When they do run they are fun tho however I think it spends more time getting repaired.

Mr. Tasty · 11-29-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tkam07

That's because I have a life.

Not much of a retort, huh?

FamilyManTrackSedan · 11-29-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Tasty

Not much of a retort, huh?

Alright alright... Jesus.

Some guys like to drive douchebag cars and call themselves enthusiasts. Some enthusiasts are douchebags no matter what car they drive.

7smurfs · 11-29-2016, 06:54 PM

I'll just leave this here:

Yes this car is bloody frustrating when it breaks (it's when not if) but it is a damn pleasure to drive when all is working!

I'm averaging $2.5k per year on maintenance on this damn car!

bimspiration09 · 11-30-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tkam07

I have a 2007 335i, I love the car but it's a full time job diagnosing and fixing this thing. I just changed the hpfp because the car would automatically default to the lpfp when started. So i figured I'll also change the spark plugs and intake manifold gasket along with it. That fixed the issue but now I have a rough idle, misfire on cylinder 1. I just swapped the coils and still my car misfires. I disconnected the coils with the car running and noticed it makes no difference whether cylinder one coil is connected or disconnected.
Any idea what it could be?
Btw, the car runs great full or part throttle but just shakes bad when idling.

I bought my car at 70k because I got a great price on it and it was in fantastic condition. I ran in to some issues you are stating around 85k and did the following. Now, my car has 110k on it and runs like an absolute top:

- Walnut Blast
- Coils
- Plugs
- Replaced bad injector
- Fuel Line Cleaner every other fill up
- Oil every 5k

My fuel pump was replaced at some point before I bought the car, but haven't had any issues since. I honestly feel like preventative maintenance in those few areas will have your car running in tip top shape.

Rotary Rasp · 11-30-2016, 04:07 PM

It's a 10 year old car, I would expect issues.

Mr. Tasty · 11-30-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

It's a 10 year old car, I would expect issues.

No, you are just a douchebag who drives a BMW

/s

Rotary Rasp · 11-30-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Tasty

No, you are just a douchebag who drives a BMW

/s

I have 2 BMWs fyi

Chris@VargasTurboTech · 11-30-2016, 06:49 PM

Ha! These cars are a pain in the ass. Hard to match the performance for the dollar but they can be taxing to the mechanically inclined and downright cruel to the uninformed. If you aren't willing to turn wrenches and endure a bit of a high maintenance relationship there are better overall packages. Personally, I love mine, it's a hoot, can't think of anything I'd want to trade it for even if you added $10k.

Chris

Tkam07 · 12-01-2016, 12:17 AM

Since I've put this thread up, the following have broke:
Water pump is leaking
CCC failed
Left Angel eye failed
Long story short, I've been able to save lots of money over the years bc i wrenched on everything myself.
Overall, I love the car but I don't have the time to focus on maintenance anymore.
Lastly, this community is great for the most part. You guys have been tremendous in giving advice and even a helping hand. Just want to take a moment and say thank you to all on here reading this.

11-28-2016, 11:58 AM	#23
Mr. Tasty Captain 429 Rep 707 Posts Drives: AW 335i Mperformance Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Gilbert iTrader: (0)	Honestly, you don't sound like much of a car enthusiast. You should expect to make compromises if you want to own a used luxury performance car? Pretty simple stuff. I heard Ford leases their FiST's for like $99/month.
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MadeInPhilly First Lieutenant 44 Rep 301 Posts Drives: E30 318is, E90 335i, 03 GTI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	yeah this is hands down the most unreliable car I've owned. When they do run they are fun tho however I think it spends more time getting repaired.
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7smurfs Captain 141 Rep 902 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I'll just leave this here: Yes this car is bloody frustrating when it breaks (it's when not if) but it is a damn pleasure to drive when all is working! I'm averaging $2.5k per year on maintenance on this damn car!
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Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel 243 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance iTrader: (6)	It's a 10 year old car, I would expect issues. __________________
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Chris@VargasTurboTech Lieutenant Colonel 1954 Rep 1,533 Posts Drives: All Things TurboCharged Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Ha! These cars are a pain in the ass. Hard to match the performance for the dollar but they can be taxing to the mechanically inclined and downright cruel to the uninformed. If you aren't willing to turn wrenches and endure a bit of a high maintenance relationship there are better overall packages. Personally, I love mine, it's a hoot, can't think of anything I'd want to trade it for even if you added $10k. Chris
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Tkam07 Private First Class 7 Rep 119 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Since I've put this thread up, the following have broke: Water pump is leaking CCC failed Left Angel eye failed Long story short, I've been able to save lots of money over the years bc i wrenched on everything myself. Overall, I love the car but I don't have the time to focus on maintenance anymore. Lastly, this community is great for the most part. You guys have been tremendous in giving advice and even a helping hand. Just want to take a moment and say thank you to all on here reading this.
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