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Thread: E9x: Most miles? Major/Minor problems? (Share your experience)

  1. #51
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    Sep 2009
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    Scottsdale AZ
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    My Cars
    2010 335d
    07 335i e90
    purchased car with 20,000 and now have 45,000

    minor problems: passenger window stuck down, plastic trim wearing off (door handles, steering wheel, dash), wiper blades,

    major problems: check engine light came on 3 times, dealer could not figure out what was wrong. First they reset some codes and as I drove off the lot and it came back on immediately. Then it was a faulty exhaust solenoid, and then it was another faulty solenoid.

  2. #52
    Join Date
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    Location
    Phoenix, AZ
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    My Cars
    2004 E46 Dinan S2 M3

    Where should i start

    Build Month/Year: 08/2005
    Type: E90
    Model: 330i
    Miles: 75,000 miles
    Major problem(s): When car was first built, they didnt put the bump stops in the rear causing a vibration and a chatter when going down the freeway and letting off the gas. So they inserted the bump stops in and it has come back. Air Bag sensor went bad 3 times and then finally got the recall out on it. Radio wires had a fault causing the lights on the radio to not work. got bmw to cover that. that was at about 3 years 50,000 miles give or take. Brake pads squeeled so they had to shave sensors, new pads and new rotors. Driver side mirror wouldnt look in the right spot, so they replaced the whole assembly
    Minor problem(s): Door handles are peeling away,
    Modifications: BBS RC's with PS2's and a Dinan Free Flow Exhaust

    Car handles great but just a lot of problems
    Last edited by abperry1; 09-08-2009 at 03:44 AM.

  3. #53
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    OC
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    My Cars
    G35 Coupe 6MT / E90 335i
    2008 335i sedan...18,000miles

    Issues:Well lets see:
    Burns oil, eats coolant, iDrive is always freezing up, squeaking noises from wheels while driving slow, and most recently the engine malfunction light came on. Dealer said it was a collapsed vaccum hose. They fixed it and it just came back on again...back to the dealer I go. This thing has been in the shop way toooooo much, but I do like the car. Iam trading it in as soon as the warranty is up.
    2003 G35 Coupe 6MT - Cosworth Built VQ35 / APS Extreme Twin Turbo / 550WHP 480WTQ @ 13.5psi
    2008 E90 335i - Stock

  4. #54
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Andover, NJ
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    180
    My Cars
    2009 E90 335i
    2007 328xi (44k miles) - just replaced with 2009 335i
    Only issue with my 328xi was had to have sunroof fixed twice (jam indicator came on putting it in limp mode). Other than that it was a solid vehicle.

  5. #55
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Location
    The Better Bay Area
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    My Cars
    1998 4Runner
    2009 335 Sedan Sport
    10k Miles

    Brought in 5 times for squeaky/creaky doors (trying to lemon law)

    Recently check engine light/Limp Mode for a misfire...they moved the coils around and sent me on my way.

    Check engine light again with limp mode, said it was the injectors they replaced all off them. Sent me on my way....

    Check engine light, limp home mode and engine with the half yellow triangle thing.....havent heard word what they think it is yet...possibly fuel pump....

    I'm trying to lemon law this bitch....my 2007 was pretty good with the exception that I had the wastegates replaced.....

    -Nate
    1995 M3 - Gone
    2007 335i Sport - Euro Delivery - Gone
    2009 335i Sport - Gone
    1995 M3 - Gone
    1998 4Runner - Current

  6. #56
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
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    CT
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    My Cars
    03.5 CB M3, 99 TiAg M3

    Re:

    this is not my car but my aunts car...

    Build Month/Year: 04/2007
    Type: E90
    Model: 328xi
    Miles: 15,000 miles
    Major problem(s): Cylinder head, valves, cams, etc. replacement
    Minor problem(s): PCV Valve/System, Coolant Levels, etc.
    Modifications: Stock and is an automatic.

    *I noticed a valve tick-sound over time as my aunt lives 1 mile away from me and is always at my house. She started to say that the car was losing power... i even noticed it being a passenger!!! Soon enough the car basically sounded terrible and got very loud, like a ticking time bomb... BMW previously hadn't looked into the ticking noise, but since i work at a tuning shop, i told her she should get it looked at by a dealer ASAP because it did sound like valve tick... I'm glad i did because come to find out, the whole cylinder head was basically burnt like hell... i asked my boss and he was correct to the fact that since BMW has such large intervals for maintenance... 10k for an oil change, the type of oil used is far too thin for the duration that the car will have it... BMW should choose a thicker oil so that it can deal with the engine wear better than would a thin type... The dealer's mechanics said the valves, springs, lifters, and guides and such were completely black and misshapen too... all this happened at 10,422 miles... fortunately BMW inspected the bottom end and it was unhurt... THANK GOD!!! for warranties!!! the whole cylinder head replacement cost? $4xxx+ (not sure of the exact amount, but a lot of dough nonetheless)...*
    Last edited by MrFunkengruven; 09-15-2009 at 04:40 PM.
    Quote Originally Posted by bmwdirtracer View Post
    This is a mechanical forum, and the problem you have is not mechanical.

    The good news is that the problem will go away in a few years. You'll probably destroy the car before that happens, though.

    I'd suggest a bicycle, meanwhile.

  7. #57
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    Brush Prairie, WA
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    My Cars
    2000 323Ci 2007 328iT
    07 E91 328iT
    Build 02/07
    Mileage 38000 spt,prem, 6spd
    NO issues, No unscheduled maintenance

  8. #58
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    Carmel, IN
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    My Cars
    1996 328i, 2007 335i (on order)
    2007 E90 335i
    12,800 mi

    No major problems, my dealership service is the best I've had in 40 years of car ownership.

    Couple of minor problems some here have also mentioned, brake noise that was diagnosed by the service manager riding with me as "glazing". They serviced them and told me to really stand on the brakes like the sports car it is. Changed my driving style to their rec and no further problems. They also did a "bulletin" update on the cpu but I'm not sure if I like the new settings. Seems a little sluggish now at standing start. Oh, also the floor mats still suck, haha!

  9. #59
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    Leesburg, VA
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    My Cars
    2009 M3 Coupe
    I got my 335i xDrive with 23 miles on the clock drove it 6500 more miles and the only issue I had was had to replace the FUEL PUMP but that seems to be normal with this model.. I have a few friends that have gone through 3 before 20K miles.

    I have since traded it in for a New M3.

  10. #60
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    United States
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    My Cars
    2006 BMW 330xi
    Year: 2006
    Type:e90
    Model: 330xi
    Miles: 47,000
    Major Problems:
    1. Just last night, in below freezing temperatures, and snowing, with the front defogger blasting, and the heater on high, I went to adjust my rearview mirror, and my whole windshield spider cracked from the outside where the mount for the mirror is. About a foot wide span in all directions.
    2. Crappy paint job, and poor paint maintenance from the previous owner.
    3. Crazy oil level sensor, tells me i have half a tank of engine oil one day, then full the next.

    Minor Problems
    1. Driver door wood trim is hanging off at the front, just a little.

    Quote Originally Posted by nhastings View Post
    07 335i e90
    purchased car with 20,000 and now have 45,000

    minor problems: passenger window stuck down, plastic trim wearing off (door handles, steering wheel, dash), wiper blades,

    major problems: check engine light came on 3 times, dealer could not figure out what was wrong. First they reset some codes and as I drove off the lot and it came back on immediately. Then it was a faulty exhaust solenoid, and then it was another faulty solenoid.
    Passenger window being stuck down seems like a major problem imo
    Last edited by mahan518; 12-06-2009 at 04:42 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

  11. #61
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    Winter Park, Florida
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    My Cars
    95 M3
    Year: 2006 Purchase (10/09)
    Type: e90
    Model: 330i 6spd
    Miles: 63,000
    Major Problems: None
    Minor Problems: Coil went bad (under warranty) and cup holder on me. It's not an M but I couldn't buy any more "projects".

    Update 1/4/10: New battery, whooping $145 bucks from Advance Auto Parts. I would be afraid to know what the dealer would have wanted.
    Last edited by Richy Gonzalez; 01-04-2010 at 09:30 PM.
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  12. #62
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    Sparta NJ
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    My Cars
    2009 328 Coupe/07 X3
    Year:2006 (Purchased 11/05)
    Type:E90
    Model:325 xi
    Miles: 122,000- 90% Highway
    Major Problems: None - fingers crossed!
    Minor Problems: Paint peal on handles- really that's about it

    Just purchased 09 328xi coupe w/ very low mileage. Hoping for a repeat though not traveling anywhere near what I used to.
    Last edited by 890th; 01-01-2010 at 09:35 AM.

  13. #63
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
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    My Cars
    95-325i, 06-330i
    Build Month/Year: May 25, 2006. Took possession Feb 2007
    Type: E90
    Model: 330i
    Miles: 82km/50k miles
    Major problem(s): None
    Minor problem(s): Got new Conti SSR on delivery. Ignition Lock recall - steering wheel stem replaced. Noisy Blower fan replaced. Replaced torn rubber undercarraige wind deflector (hanging flap in front of rear wheels). Passenger presence detector may be failing. Hadn't given it much thought until reading this thread..
    Modifications: None
    Toronto, Ont.
    Autos: 95-325i-sold, 06-330i, 13-X3

  14. #64
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    Waukesha, WI
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    3
    My Cars
    2007 335i, 2001 F150
    Build Month/Year: 2007
    Type: E90
    Model: 335i
    Miles: 35k
    Major problem(s): None
    Minor problem(s): Low pressure fuel pump. After heavy throttle car would go into "engine malfunction; reduced power"
    Modifications: None

  15. #65
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    Urbana, MD
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    My Cars
    2006 330i,2003 Cobra

    Run Flats

    my 2006 330i just turned 90,000.00 miles. i don't know why everyone is having bad experiences with the run flats. Mine have 57,000 miles on them all highly but still have another 30,000 left on them. The only problem i've had was a nail in one, took it to my dealer and they patched it for $35.00. they are noisy and ride hard but i don't know how anyone can run them bald in 10,000 miles or less. otherwise my car runs like new excpet it burns some oil once a month about 1/2 a quart.

  16. #66
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Andover, NJ
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    My Cars
    2009 E90 335i
    I hate posting this, but my 2009 E90 335i is slow starting. If the car sits for a day or so it takes several seconds of cranking to fire. Hmmmm. Maybe a HPFP issue rearing its ugly head? Stay tuned.......
    2009 E90 335i
    Alpine White on Beige Dakota
    Premium/Sport/Cold Packages/RWD
    [Previous 2007 E90 328xi]

  17. #67
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    Feb 2010
    Location
    Minneapolis, MN
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    My Cars
    2009 328i Xdrive

    2009 328i

    Build Month/Year: May 2009
    Type: E90
    Model: 328i
    Miles: 24k
    Major problem(s): None
    Minor problem(s): Leaking tire valve, replaced in 5 min. also had to get new tires at 24k, had a 5 tread count but were cupping so bad the car was vibrating. dealership replaced with 4 new conti runflats for cost.
    Modifications: None

  18. #68
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    Harve De Grace, Maryland
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    My Cars
    2008 328i Coupe
    Type: E92
    Model: 328i

    Build Month/Year: 03/2008
    Delivery Date: 4/24/08
    Delivered Miles: ~14 miles
    Current Miles: approx 56,000 miles
    Major problem(s): Some B*tch nailed me head on after loosing control in a snow-storm after the car was 10 months old. 16k worth of damage - BMW autobody took 1.5 months to fix the car. (I'll tell you what, regardless of the pain in the ass of getting involved in an auto accident - if i was in another car, I would have been dead. Exterior body was trashed apart. The interior cabin was all intact and looked as if no accident had occured - very very very safe. The car doesnt drive the same although the dealer says it drives to the correct specs. (after a hit like that - forget it). lol. I'm still happy with it but plan on running it into the ground quickly...
    Minor problem(s): Slight suspension squeek from driverside front - Dealer says it's intact and fine. (lol.) Finish on the steering wheel began to peel @ 20k. Dealer replaced steering wheel in full.
    Modifications: Wax and polish.
    Regular Maintenance: On time with everything. No issues

  19. #69
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    Andover, NJ
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    My Cars
    2009 E90 335i
    Update to my earlier posting. Went to start the car after having driven it the night before. Cranked for a good 20-seconds with no lighting up that twin-turbo. Stopped the ignition and re-tried. It lit. Called my SA. Have appt to bring it in after work next week and they will give me loaner. They want to try to start it after it sits in their lot overnight. I said to the SA I called to either be proactive on a starting problem or wait until it strands me somewhere. Their call. They said bring her in. Now at 7800 miles. Not disappointed either. The dealer is standing by their car and a repeat customer.
    2009 E90 335i
    Alpine White on Beige Dakota
    Premium/Sport/Cold Packages/RWD
    [Previous 2007 E90 328xi]

  20. #70
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Rockaway, NJ
    Posts
    54
    My Cars
    2010 BMW 335i
    Type: E92
    Model: 335xi
    Miles: 1,500 miles
    Major problem(s): Engine Malfunction @ 1,300 miles... engine wasn't outputting as much power as it usually does. Had to get a software rewrite, stuck in a loaner for about 3-4 days.
    Minor problem(s): Now @ 1,500 miles my Service Engine Soon light won't turn off after fuel cap wasn't fully tightened...
    Modifications: BMW installed Performance Power Kit

    Love my car, love the extra boost from the Power Kit, just too many problems early on :-\

  21. #71
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    Mar 2007
    Location
    Corona Del Mar, CA
    Posts
    12
    My Cars
    2006 BMW 325i

    My 325i

    Build Month/Year: 12/2005
    Type: E90
    Model: 325i
    Miles: 82,000 miles
    Major problem(s): Power steering system; replaced twice! Water pump died at 78K miles, cost a nice even $1000
    Minor problem(s): Tires run out after 30k miles and stock tires were way too loud! Brakes squeal, some trim on the interior door grab is coming off. Rear high mount stop light fell off. Rear window seal comes loose, won't stick even after dealership "fix". Battery replacement last week cost a cool $200, better than the $585 i was quoted by the dealer
    Modifications: None

    Any info on some of the minor problems, major problems others have encountered like mine, let me know!

  22. #72
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    Oct 2006
    Location
    Lancaster, CA
    Posts
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    My Cars
    2015 BMW M235i, 2020 X4
    08 335i E93 - wife's car
    - Currently on fourth HPFP in 32,000 miles.
    - A couple of dealer trips required to re-sequence the window motors with the top. Problem was one window would raise, then lower partially when the "all-up" button was used.
    - All under warranty, but a real hassle as the dealer is 80 miles distant.

    07 335i E92 - my car, built 03/07 - 63000 miles so far
    - iPod interface required re-programming for bug
    - bad O2 sensor replaced
    - door handle and steering wheel paint peeling
    - replaced rear light housings for intermittent bulb sensor illumination
    - and, just today, 2 instances of "reduced engine power" on acceleration...probably indication that HPFP is going bad

  23. #73
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    fremont,ca
    Posts
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    My Cars
    2006 325i
    2006, 325i
    Major -
    1. Engine ticking sound on cold start:
    First, dealer said normal. Another dealer replaced oil lifter. Two month later, ticking sound came back. Just got the car back today from dealer with replaced cylinder head.
    2. Rough idle:
    when stop at red light, during RPM running down, it hesitates at around 700, then slowly down to 6.50. meantime starts vibrating. Very predictable. So every time when I stop, I will be expecting the vibration starts, and it does come every time. Passenger can feel the vibration clearly. Dealer checked without fault found. All spark plugs replaced, software updated. Not much improvement. Other dealers did side by side compression. Some have it, some don't.
    3. RFT noisy like in hell . Some people think it is minor since it does not affect driving. I think it is major because it is very bothering and embarrassing.

    Minor -
    My dealer service advisor found center door lock stop working. Fixed yesterday.


    BTW. I found this tread helpful and interesting to read. Thanks.
    Last edited by xumba; 05-31-2010 at 03:39 PM. Reason: corrected rpm number

  24. #74
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Boulder Co
    Posts
    1
    My Cars
    335i xdrive cpe 210

    2010 335i coupe w/xdrive

    4000 miles.

    Car rans hot at 95mph on free way (280 oil temp) on open road.

    Fuel pump died at 3.5months at 4k miles, programing for new pump
    failed and several electrical components needed to replaced etc...
    to OVER 1 MONTH for repair... yes 1 month for a 3.5 month old
    car... not happy about that.
    Because of this they split the cost of oil cooler install for temp issue.
    Just got car back and will test and post about new oil temps. (I'll
    see if it was worth it).

    After 1month repair job my ipod adapter didn't work. More electrical component issues. Taking it back monday AGAIN.

    My opinion so far is...Not too happy with my 335s reliablity. It seems like BMW is getting a little ahead of
    themselves releasing stuff or they are trying too much to save money
    on shoddy components.
    I do, when it is not in the shop, love driving the car. It's fast handles well and I like the way the coupes look a lot.

  25. #75
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    New York, NY
    Posts
    112
    My Cars
    328i

    2010 335d

    2010 335d

    Miles: 5,500

    Minor: 1) Starter needs to be replaced (howling like a banshee) Dealer says they haven't heard the noise so they won't replace it.
    2) CAS unit needs to be replaced. It was broken while the dealer was trying to fix a software recall (see 6 below). I can expect to have my car back in 1 week!
    3) both directional Xenon headlights needed to be replaced (passenger side at 1 mos & driver side at 2 mos)
    4) driver side mirror screeching intermittently (never at the dealer)
    5) oil at minimum at 5k miles
    6) intermittent message saying engine start will not be possible in 999 miles due to a software recall at 5k miles.

    Major: nothing so far, except that 2 trips to the dealer in a 3 mos old car is frustrating.

    Mods: none
    Last edited by deathwish; 06-11-2010 at 08:09 AM.

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