335 Engine

Sam335ix · 12-13-2011, 04:37 PM

So today I went to pick up my 2003 540i from the shop and the owner saw my 335i and started to chat about the car, engine and how he loves the torqued up car... After that he said the engines suck, that if there is ever a major work that needs to be done, BMW will just throw it out and repalce the engine instead (lemoning the car etc..). I have 98k on my 540i and the engine is a freaking tank and will last another 200,000 miles. So does this guy know what he is talking about on the 335 engine? I am new to the 3 series and I really like the way the car feels and handles but I am suprised to hear that BMW has started to make such cheaply made engines if that is the case.

Hey Ant · 12-13-2011, 05:03 PM

the motor in the 335i is awesome, it's just little things here and there that makes it not work properly. If BMW improves the fuel system, turbos etc, the 335i will be bulletproof.

Bcube · 12-13-2011, 05:25 PM

BMW does that with all their motors and transmissions if under warranty or CPO. Has nothing to do with whether it's a 335i or not. And they have had this policy for quite a while.

Kolyan2k · 12-13-2011, 05:32 PM

every engine is gonna last 200k miles..... I have never heard of engines dying. its the other things that will get u. I don't know what the deal is with your 540I, but my friend had many problems with his 528I.

335i engine will also last a long time, turbos will die much sooner

hipnotic · 12-13-2011, 05:47 PM

amazing car i have to admit. I love every second of my car

12-13-2011, 04:37 PM	#1
Sam335ix Major 65 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country iTrader: (0)	335 Engine So today I went to pick up my 2003 540i from the shop and the owner saw my 335i and started to chat about the car, engine and how he loves the torqued up car... After that he said the engines suck, that if there is ever a major work that needs to be done, BMW will just throw it out and repalce the engine instead (lemoning the car etc..). I have 98k on my 540i and the engine is a freaking tank and will last another 200,000 miles. So does this guy know what he is talking about on the 335 engine? I am new to the 3 series and I really like the way the car feels and handles but I am suprised to hear that BMW has started to make such cheaply made engines if that is the case. Last edited by Sam335ix; 12-13-2011 at 05:05 PM..
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Hey Ant Colonel 143 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 818 Los Angeles iTrader: (18)	the motor in the 335i is awesome, it's just little things here and there that makes it not work properly. If BMW improves the fuel system, turbos etc, the 335i will be bulletproof.
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12-13-2011, 05:25 PM	#3
Bcube Been there, wrecked that. 18 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '07 E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	BMW does that with all their motors and transmissions if under warranty or CPO. Has nothing to do with whether it's a 335i or not. And they have had this policy for quite a while. __________________ -Brian ~199K miles. I -still- don't fear my 335i.
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Kolyan2k Major General 922 Rep 5,538 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	every engine is gonna last 200k miles..... I have never heard of engines dying. its the other things that will get u. I don't know what the deal is with your 540I, but my friend had many problems with his 528I. 335i engine will also last a long time, turbos will die much sooner
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12-13-2011, 05:47 PM	#5
hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	amazing car i have to admit. I love every second of my car __________________
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