Help me choose between used E90s (3 options)

ventiamericano · 02-19-2013, 09:46 PM

Finally almost pulled the trigger on this, but viewed the car and it looks like Car #1 might have the dreaded N52 "ticking" noise. I heard the ticking but can't tell if it is the cylinder head problem or if it is ticking because it was just sitting around for a bit. The owner reports that he has never heard the noise before and that the car has been sitting around for 3 weeks. It went away after driving. Had it inspected by an indy mechanic and he said that he heard faint ticking but that the noise was "normal." The owner also thinks this is just the way the car sounds, but is going to take it into BMW and complain of ticking, so we shall see where that goes.

For 22.75, it is pretty difficult to swallow that price on a car that might have the potential tick with only 10K miles left on the warranty. Will keep everyone updated as to how this transaction plays out.

Car 2 and 3 are still on the market.

Catalina Wine Mixer · 02-20-2013, 03:06 AM

car 1, you should be able to negogtiate a little easier given its a private seller

ventiamericano · 02-23-2013, 02:03 AM

*update* decided to walk away from all three of these deals and continue searching.

twerle · 03-02-2013, 10:39 AM

I got a 07 335xi, sport and nav package for sale, 65k miles with extended warranty, PM if interest.

02-19-2013, 09:46 PM	#23
ventiamericano Enlisted Member 4 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Finally almost pulled the trigger on this, but viewed the car and it looks like Car #1 might have the dreaded N52 "ticking" noise. I heard the ticking but can't tell if it is the cylinder head problem or if it is ticking because it was just sitting around for a bit. The owner reports that he has never heard the noise before and that the car has been sitting around for 3 weeks. It went away after driving. Had it inspected by an indy mechanic and he said that he heard faint ticking but that the noise was "normal." The owner also thinks this is just the way the car sounds, but is going to take it into BMW and complain of ticking, so we shall see where that goes. For 22.75, it is pretty difficult to swallow that price on a car that might have the potential tick with only 10K miles left on the warranty. Will keep everyone updated as to how this transaction plays out. Car 2 and 3 are still on the market.
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02-20-2013, 03:06 AM	#24
Catalina Wine Mixer Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 09 335i Coupe White/Coral Red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [7.26] 2008 328i [5.50]	car 1, you should be able to negogtiate a little easier given its a private seller __________________ \| 09 335i Coupe \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| M Sport \| 6mt \| Premium \| Logic7 \| 19" Beyern Mesh \| 20% Tint \| LUX Angel Eyes \| 5000k Fogs \| Black Kidney Grill \| BMS DCI \| Cobb Stage 1 \| M-Pedal Set \| Painted Side Reflectors \| Rear Lip Spoiler \| Euro Front Plate \| Passport 9500ix \| BIM Coded \| Who is John Galt??
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02-23-2013, 02:03 AM	#25
ventiamericano Enlisted Member 4 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	update decided to walk away from all three of these deals and continue searching.
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03-02-2013, 10:39 AM	#26
twerle Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 - MW / SO / Manual Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I got a 07 335xi, sport and nav package for sale, 65k miles with extended warranty, PM if interest.
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