2011/2012 E91 xDrive Questions

[Jkpgt96]

I searched but didn't really find much..

My lease is up on my Mazda here in a couple of months and I have narrowed my list of replacements down to only a couple of cars..one being a 2011/2012 328i xDrive touring (auto).
What do I need to ask about/look for on these cars?
What are the typical issues and things that fail on them that would be costly to repair?
This is the biggest worry I have by picking up a car that will be/is out of warranty but is still relatively new..

Any help is much appreciated!

John

[MassiveWalrus]

Do you need Xdrive?

IMO Bmws aren't known for their AWD systems.

What do I need to ask about/look for on these cars?
Ask for maintenance records and pay for a PPI

What are the typical issues and things that fail on them that would be costly to repair?
IMO here are some things...Water pump, Oil filter housing gasket, lifters, & Ripped CV boots could lead to CV failure.

[Jkpgt96]

I have a 30+ mile commute, each way to work and I have to be there. We get snow and such here every year so I would like it for the piece of mind.

Thanks for the information! Sounds like some of the same issues e36s have! Haha


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[Das Omen]

I went with an xdrive model for snow reasons as well. Almost need it when snowing and surrounded by hills in every direction.

[MassiveWalrus]

I have a 30+ mile commute, each way to work and I have to be there. We get snow and such here every year so I would like it for the piece of mind.

Thanks for the information! Sounds like some of the same issues e36s have! Haha


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I hear ya, well the water pump is electric... unlike the water pump on the E36/E46 etc... they run about $300 FYI and the Tstat is all one piece cost around $70.

[Jkpgt96]

I appreciate the insight! The only thing I am not nuts about with these is the gas mileage..I wish they sold an E91 xDrive 328d here..

[rsofronici]

The 2005 E91 330xd I drive is one of the best cars I've driven but it is not without problems.
Mine has over 400,000 Km/250,000 Miles on it and some parts will need replaced from time to time.
Some of the problems, from personal experience, on the xDrive:
- Transfer case prop-shaft (drive-shaft). Get the U-joints checked. If one U-joint fails (had one seized) it can destroy the bearing in the front-end differential (mine dissintergrated) or in the transfer case. New front-end differential, plus oil pan and labour was just over $2K.
- Transfer case acctuator. The acctuator motor rotor shaft worm-screw wears out and stops working. Replacement is north of $250.
- Transfer case rubber mount absorber. They do fail with time and will need replaced. Requiers special tool kit.
- Wheel size. Watch out if you run staggered wheels. Make sure your tire diameters are the same all the way arround.
- Shok absorbers. A bit more difficult to find for the xDrive but you can still get after-market. I installed a set of Koni FSD and kept the original springs. I wish the car was a bit higher at the back but I can change that by adding some parts from the Rough-road package.
- Transfer case and differential fluids. Replace regularly.
- Suspension. Lowering the car too much will impact the life of the front prop-shafts.

Other than that just normal maintenance.

Enjoy the car.

[Jkpgt96]

Excellent! That seems pretty normal. Thank you for the heads up!


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