[W37V]

Originally Posted by Mike.

haha thanks!

But don't worry, I'll still be in this thread because f30 post sucks

Well at least you are not with the "N54 E9x is the greatest car in the world" crowd.

[Tom Droze]

Originally Posted by W37V

Well at least you are not with the "N54 E9x is the greatest car in the world" crowd.

Just give it time.

[Mike.]

Originally Posted by Tom Droze

Just give it time.

Man I'm not a Benedict Arnold

[Tom Droze]

Originally Posted by Mike.

Man I'm not a Benedict Arnold

Just change your name to Benedict Mike and call it a day.

[Ruddigger]

Originally Posted by Mike.

I switched over to the dark side last night, boys.

Congrats man! Just ignore the abysmal steering.

[Mike.]

Originally Posted by Ruddigger

Congrats man! Just ignore the abysmal steering.

Thanks!!


I told my salesmen that this steering sucks but Ill deal with it haha

[Taskmaster]

Is the steering that bad?

I told you to hold out for the sports package!

[Mike.]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Is the steering that bad?

I told you to hold out for the sports package!

It's pretty bad. But luxury package is pretty cool. I'll have pics tomorrow..


But everyday is sport package because #turbolife #speed #spooling #tq

Am I doing it right??

[max_330i]

Originally Posted by Mike.

It's pretty bad. But luxury package is pretty cool. I'll have pics tomorrow..


But everyday is sport package because #turbolife #speed #spooling #tq

Am I doing it right??

No, you are not bashing N52 enough. Gotta make more posts in NA forum about how forced induction is superior

[Mike.]

Originally Posted by Tom Droze

Just change your name to Benedict Mike and call it a day.

how are you going to run up on me when you have a damn super charger on order!!!!

[vbfronkis]

New round these parts...

For me I went with the 328 mainly for reliability and a MT. I was between a 335 with an automatic and a 328 with the 6MT.

Went with the 328.

[Tom Droze]

Originally Posted by Mike.

how are you going to run up on me when you have a damn super charger on order!!!!

While it might be a very thin line, it is a line nonetheless... because I have a N51, and not a N54/55, my roots are N/A.

By the way, I was wondering when you were going to pick up on this little factoid.

[Mike.]

Originally Posted by Tom Droze

While it might be a very thin line, it is a line nonetheless... because I have a N51, and not a N54/55, my roots are N/A.

By the way, I was wondering when you were going to pick up on this little factoid.

aha, I did notice like 3 days ago but I forgot to post it.

I will always remember my roots, my FBO N51

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by Mike.

aha, I did notice like 3 days ago but I forgot to post it.

I will always remember my roots, my FBO N51

We can't keep these cars forever.

Can we?

[Mike.]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

We can't keep these cars forever.

Can we?

haha supposedly

[ZeroSum]

Ive been looking at getting out of mine for a bit now.

[max_330i]

Originally Posted by ZeroSum

Ive been looking at getting out of mine for a bit now.

Any particular reason?

[baybmwmikey]

Recently picked up an 09 6MT 328i for reliability over the 335i, would love to squeeze a bit more power out of though... Looking forward to what the 3 stage manifold and AA tune will do to it after reading some of the posts on here about it!

[Mespinosa92]

I've seen a lot of hpfp go bad. I've seen a lot of pissed off customers. I've seen a lot of injectors clog up. Ive seen a lot of fuel pressure sensors high and low go bad. I've seen a lot of walnut blasting. Ive seen a lot of intake pipes crack. Ive seen maf sensors clog up. Overall ive seen more problems on the N54 and N55 to say no thanks. I love my N52K. Would appreciate the N53, But then again HPFP arent worth the extra mpg. I just did my valve cover. The car has had the same one from factory causing an oil leak that slowly increased accompanied by burning smoke at startup. All that smoke bypasses the cabin filter and makes it straight through the vents. Not something i was happy about. Overall since ive owned it i havent had any major problems. And i purchased it with the vehicle behind on maintenance. I love my car.

[kingcloudix]

I bought my 335 simply because I wanted to be apart of the BMW family. Totaled my 97 Camry and figured I'm at the point where I deserve something nice (recent grad) that I could still afford.

I chose the N54 after reading all the posts about its power and driving experience. I was almost swayed by all the reports of maintenance but the forum assured me there is help everywhere and the dealer should be last resort if not under coverage.

[ZeroSum]

Originally Posted by max_330i

Any particular reason?

Honestly? Its been one problem after the other since ive owned it. Water pump/thermo went out within the first month of ownership. Spark plugs, coils, VC and Gasket just replaced. The brake light just came on. The vct selnoids need to be replaced. The car while rides nice is completely gutless with throttle response and the automatic.

[max_330i]

Originally Posted by ZeroSum

Honestly? Its been one problem after the other since ive owned it. Water pump/thermo went out within the first month of ownership. Spark plugs, coils, VC and Gasket just replaced. The brake light just came on. The vct selnoids need to be replaced. The car while rides nice is completely gutless with throttle response and the automatic.

Sorry to hear it. Water pump and thermostat are to be expected but it sounds like you've had a lot of frustrating repairs in addition.

Old German cars are pretty finicky, my brake light is also on at the moment although I'm 90% sure it's a faulty brake wear sensor. I can imagine how the throttle might feel weak in an auto. Which car is next on your list?