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E92 335i
- Thread starter C.J
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Hondata'd EP3 Type R
£56pm, fully comp (so all parts/labour/diagnostics etc).
With the work I've had, it'll pay for itself for a few years.
The guy who delivered it yesterday said he had a 335d and preferred it over the 335i. He explained that although the i is quicker, the d feels it due to the torque.
If I did a lot of miles (instead of <10k) I'd consider the d. Otherwise the fuel difference isn't worth it, as IMO the i sounds better.
Lovely that an I agree that the turbo on d's can sound stunning not to mention the torque (oh baby), should get a video! Cars lovely! I should really consider a diesel tbh but I like M's an sports an I'm abit of a fool!Not sure if placebo, or the new turbos have made the car a hell of a lot quicker. I felt a little sick when i put my foot down in 1st, too used to zero power in the 116.
The turbo spooling and 'blowoff' are noticeable louder, sounds beautiful.
Few quick snaps on the way home from work last night.
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Rob
ClioSport Moderator
£56 PCM? Hmmm... makes 335's not so scary. Makes my 135 remarkable... Woooyeah.
Hondata'd EP3 Type R
How longs the warrenty for? How old is your 335i CJ?
Mine is a 2007, so getting on now.
Warranty is for as long as you want it (rolling). I believe up to 100k miles for new policies.
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Do you know how much the recent work ended up costing?
The receipt didn't give a price, but the breakdown was:
Both turbos
Fuel pump
All spark plugs
All coils
Both seatbelt motors
He told me the job took in excess of 30hrs (at £100 ph).
I'd estimate £4k<
Nope, mine was private.
As long as it has FSH, this doesn't need to be carried out by BMW specifically - mine wasn't.
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Wow, 3k just on labour. I'd imagine that total price was closer to 6k!
Well worth the warranty.
Well worth the warranty.
BMW E46 330ci Sport
I got a quote for my brothers 58 plate e92 330i M Sport he recently purchased. Fully comprehensive with £100 excess and no emergency service came back as £39.28 a month. This warranty defiantly makes the prospect of owning a used BMW much more appealing. I will be recommending it to him. I'd say for piece of mind its worth the money.
Love your car. I once drove my mates 335i into central London. Amazing power and sound. His was an auto with paddles and would pop and bang as you changed down gears.
Love your car. I once drove my mates 335i into central London. Amazing power and sound. His was an auto with paddles and would pop and bang as you changed down gears.
Very nice mate, agree on the Silver wheels though, they look much fresher and bigger. Also needing a nice subtle spoiler on the bootlid, colour-coded, just looks a tad flat towards the back.
Just my opinion. Do you have pictures of it just lowered on Silver wheels?
Just my opinion. Do you have pictures of it just lowered on Silver wheels?
It's not lowered, if that's what you meant?
There is a m3 style bootlid spoiler on there already
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Is the MPG going to offend me if I go 335/135 from where I'm at now ceej?
Hondata'd EP3 Type R
Loving the idea of the warrenty! Is it cheaper on say a 320D and more on an M3 for example?
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
Warranty cover on my E46 M3 was going to be £1500 a year.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Not MILES off then. B'reet.
135 - January/February. You heard it here first.
I'm still not decided whether yours looks best on black or silver wheels though, know what kev means about silver making them look bigger.
135 - January/February. You heard it here first.
I'm still not decided whether yours looks best on black or silver wheels though, know what kev means about silver making them look bigger.
Leon Cupra 300
Warranty is reasonable.
I pay a monthly £41 with a £250 excess for 80k miles - I was keen to keep the monthly payments cheaper (the warranty shoots up when you're over 60k).. That's named component cover not fully comp. It doesn't include everything e.g wheel bearings, or seat belt motors like on Chris'. It does include the main expensive stuff - all drivetrain, all electronic modules, abs pump (£1700!) etc etc
I figured that anything that it ever needed, say a new autobox at £6k or 2x tubbys at £4k I'd be more than happy paying a £250 contribution.
If my headlight washer starts leaking (£50) or needs a wheel bearing (£100) I'll fix myself.
I'd not run one without it tbh, I've never needed any work but reading above makes me glad I've got it.. It just rules out the idea of having 350hp 335d's and 380hp 335i's
I pay a monthly £41 with a £250 excess for 80k miles - I was keen to keep the monthly payments cheaper (the warranty shoots up when you're over 60k).. That's named component cover not fully comp. It doesn't include everything e.g wheel bearings, or seat belt motors like on Chris'. It does include the main expensive stuff - all drivetrain, all electronic modules, abs pump (£1700!) etc etc
I figured that anything that it ever needed, say a new autobox at £6k or 2x tubbys at £4k I'd be more than happy paying a £250 contribution.
If my headlight washer starts leaking (£50) or needs a wheel bearing (£100) I'll fix myself.
I'd not run one without it tbh, I've never needed any work but reading above makes me glad I've got it.. It just rules out the idea of having 350hp 335d's and 380hp 335i's
Hondata'd EP3 Type R
Thats very interesting, just a shame you cant mod them. I'd want an exhaust, map and Competition Wheels Although they appear to go fine without it
Although they appear to go fine without it
Leon Cupra 300
That's my auto V his manual too.. Auto's are apparnetly 3/4mpg worse.
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Can't get a manual 335 can you?
Or do I have a diesel imagination barrier
Or do I have a diesel imagination barrier
Thats very interesting, just a shame you cant mod them. I'd want an exhaust, map and Competition Wheels
I'm not sure how the warranty works with mods, obviously my wheels aren't standard, but that was never mentioned.
I'm assuming if the fault could have been caused by mods, they wouldn't pay.
The 335i comes in auto too, there were loads of them (I test drove one), but the 335d is auto only due to torque apparently.
Car booked into BMW again for Monday.
Last night I had a 'power steering lock' error message, and was unable to start the car for 20mins.
Also there's slight knocking/creaking coming from the front now (can only be heard with the windows up and driving slow, so not sure if it's inside), it wasn't there before, so it's getting looked at.
I'll try to enjoy it this weekend...
Last night I had a 'power steering lock' error message, and was unable to start the car for 20mins.
Also there's slight knocking/creaking coming from the front now (can only be heard with the windows up and driving slow, so not sure if it's inside), it wasn't there before, so it's getting looked at.
I'll try to enjoy it this weekend...
They told me it would be on the first claim still.
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
The more i read about BMW's the more and more unreliable it seems?
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Older ones are bang on TBH.
My zed has over 115k on it and is sweet as you like, not to mention piss cheap to run.
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Anything up to e46 is bomb proof, after that, meh. Same for most manufacturers though tbh, modern VAG's are cr4p as well.
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