Bad idea to buy a 2007 335?

drummasta · 12-01-2010, 11:54 PM

My lease is up on my audi and I am looking into getting a 335 coupe and found one locally by a private seller that looks very nice and low miles. The only thing I am worried about is all of the issues that i've heard about with the 2007's. The oil cooler, fuel pump, and jerkiness downshifting?

This is the only thing keeping me a little hesitant on getting this car. What do you all suggest on this situation? Because I don't know too much about this.

Thanks in advance!

AW135iTT · 12-02-2010, 12:01 AM

You should check the work history on the car first, to see what's been replaced, like fuel pumps, or injectors... I would say, if you are getting a 2007, I would recommend you get extended warranty on the car and possibly CPO if you can.

mycoupe · 12-09-2010, 10:15 AM

I've had my 07 for a year now and had one cold start issue that was fixed with a software update, and the car had an lpfp replaced by the original owner. I've had no other problems and it's got 47k on the clock right now. The only thing I would worry about is the production date, if you plan on putting an LSD in as it could save you a bunch of money by buying one built after they stopped welding the ring gear on.

chrome_dout · 12-09-2010, 10:45 AM

My original plan was to get a CPO 07 335i sedan, but after reading a lot about the issues I decided to pass. Personally I would go for 09+ for the 335i. Definitely make sure its a CPO with the ext. warranty, and be sure to check out the car history regardless. Good luck!

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drummasta New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 325ci Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Bad idea to buy a 2007 335? My lease is up on my audi and I am looking into getting a 335 coupe and found one locally by a private seller that looks very nice and low miles. The only thing I am worried about is all of the issues that i've heard about with the 2007's. The oil cooler, fuel pump, and jerkiness downshifting? This is the only thing keeping me a little hesitant on getting this car. What do you all suggest on this situation? Because I don't know too much about this. Thanks in advance!
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AW135iTT Private 3 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boca Raton iTrader: (0)	You should check the work history on the car first, to see what's been replaced, like fuel pumps, or injectors... I would say, if you are getting a 2007, I would recommend you get extended warranty on the car and possibly CPO if you can.
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mycoupe Banned 63 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	I've had my 07 for a year now and had one cold start issue that was fixed with a software update, and the car had an lpfp replaced by the original owner. I've had no other problems and it's got 47k on the clock right now. The only thing I would worry about is the production date, if you plan on putting an LSD in as it could save you a bunch of money by buying one built after they stopped welding the ring gear on.
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chrome_dout New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	My original plan was to get a CPO 07 335i sedan, but after reading a lot about the issues I decided to pass. Personally I would go for 09+ for the 335i. Definitely make sure its a CPO with the ext. warranty, and be sure to check out the car history regardless. Good luck!
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