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#4359 of 4441 BMW repurchased my 2008 335i due to HPFP by jmaroun Aug 25, 2009 (4:20 pm)
I sure will miss the 335! I put almost 21,000 miles on it in just 10 months and enjoyed every single one. Even with her long cranks, due to High Pressure Fuel Pump failures, the E90 335i sedan with sports package and 6speed manual is truly a dream and worth every penny. I would've bought another one if the economy were more stable. Props go out to BMW for doing the right thing and repurchasing this car with really very little hassle. I got a full refund minus milage up to first service for fuel pump failure. WOW! I'm very impressed, but sad that I lost my babe.   I've decided to ride out this economic uncertainty in a 2010 Mustang GT (V8) with 5 speed manual. I got it with a 3.73 rear axle package option that comes with upgraded brakes. Besides that, it's bone stock. Power and Torque on this Stang comes from a blasty V8 power plant and the manual's engagement feels good and solid. Exhaust note is impressive and a joy to listen to. Handling however is reminiscent of my dad's Econoline. Compared to a 3, it's van'esque. I'm thinking of getting Ford's FR3 handling package which I hope will bring her a little closer to BMW handling. I know..a Mustang can never handle as well especially due to its live rear axle. For the next two years however, she'll have to do. I look forward to the next generation 3s.   I'll tell you one thing, in the past week, I've gotten more looks for this Stang than 10 months with a 335 and 3 years with an 06 330 combined. No one so much as raised an eyebrow for my 335. The Stang is plenny fun too. If I can significantly improve its handling, she might be a keepper!   Joseph San Diego
#4360 of 4441 Anyone with a Motorhome tow a 3-Series w/Manual Tranny 4-down? by chsmithins Aug 27, 2009 (7:20 am)
I haven't been able to find an answer in archives to this question.   I know BMW doesn't recommend towing a BMW on all 4 wheels. However, that doesn't mean it can't be done, its just not recommended.   I have a 1998 323ci with manual transmission. Is there anything that should be done to it in order to tow it behind a motorhome? I've heard where some vehicles need some sort of transmission pump to keep fluid flowing while being towed. Who is best to do this kind of work, a dealer or transmission place?   Anyone know of someone who hauls a BMW 3-Series with a manual tranny behind a motorhome and all is okay? Thanks.   Chris Olympia, WA Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 27, 2009 8:39 am) cdnpinhead (Aug 27, 2009 2:48 pm)
#4361 of 4441 Re: Anyone with a Motorhome tow a 3-Series w/Manual Tranny 4-down? [chsmithins] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 27, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: chsmithins (Aug 27, 2009 7:20 am) I think for any long distance you'd have to disconnect the drive shaft. Probably 40-50 miles would be okay flat-towed. I rather doubt anyone makes a transmission pump for a manual transmission BMW, so you'd have to rig something up to avoid rear bearing damage from the spinning output shaft.
#4362 of 4441 Re: 2007 335i Bluetooth question [jonsdad] by qali Aug 27, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: jonsdad (Aug 24, 2009 11:58 am) Thanks everyone who responded. Alas, after several emails with a BMW rep, I discovered that the 335i is just "pre-wired" for bluetooth. If I want to add the functionality they have to install a control unit and modify the area around the sunroof control. Bottom line, it will be CDN$1300 for parts and CDN$500 labor. A bit disappointed considering this really should be standard on a car at this price-point.
#4363 of 4441 Re: Anyone with a Motorhome tow a 3-Series w/Manual Tranny 4-down? [chsmithins] by cdnpinhead Aug 27, 2009 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: chsmithins (Aug 27, 2009 7:20 am) Your best bet will be to get a 2-wheel dolly and tow the BMW backwards, assuming it's not AWD.
#4364 of 4441 Rough Idle after long drive by jonsdad Aug 28, 2009 (9:19 am)
Hoping someone can advise.   Recently drove my 328xi (2008) to Orlando. After driving about 800 miles (in a day) when I started the vehicle it had rough idle for about 2 minutes but then was fine. While in Orlando no rough idling.   Return trip no rough idling, but when I started the car this morning once again rough idle for about 2 minutes.   Any ideas.   Help would be appreciated.   Thanks
#4365 of 4441 Yes, and I was referred to the owner's manual by ursamajor Aug 28, 2009 (9:46 am)
Replying to: screen (Aug 23, 2009 5:24 pm) I don't remember the page number, but the NJ National representative told me that the manufacturer states in the manual, that the battery requires sustained driving and that very low mileage consisting of mostly short trips may be insufficient to keep the battery charged. My 2008 335xi stalled at about 7500 miles, and had a very rough idle, until I took it in, and had the battery recharged, was told that should suffice for another 6000miles+, unless I took some long trips. The engine timing was also affected by the low charge, but reset during the process. The vehicle has substantial electrical components requiring sufficient power to "boot up." If one confines their driving to commuting, as I do, less than 15 miles/day, and not taking a (guesstimated) quarterly trips of several hundred miles, the problem will reoccur. I find this to be another example of idiots engineering the vehicle. The other example is the continued failure of fuel pumps with a twin-turbo engine. One writer here (jmaroun, Aug. 25th) had his car repurchased, I just read, but I don't know the frequency of fuel pump failure. I had to replace my first one at 6500 miles, and I'm now at 11,500. If it seems like sour grapes, I think that auto manufacturers should be designing vehicles to accomodate all types of drivers and have zero tolerance for major component failure or failure to drive in a certain fashion. Oh, one other thing--why does BMW refuse to provide, as standard equipment, a 6-CD changer, when all Japanese cars, even economy , and most other German autos now consider this standard equipment. I miss loading 8-9 hours of sound, and it's not safe to try and change a single disc while in motion, driving alone, that's certain. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 28, 2009 9:58 am)
#4366 of 4441 Re: Yes, and I was referred to the owner's manual [ursamajor] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 28, 2009 (9:58 am)
Replying to: ursamajor (Aug 28, 2009 9:46 am) I find the representative's explanation for the battery failure, as presented here, to be rather unbelievable. My friend's wife, who became very ill, hardly drives her 328ix at all---it sits for weeks, and its battery never goes dead.   Furthermore, your car doesn't run all day off the battery---your alternator should be putting out more than enough juice to keep the car running happily.
#4367 of 4441 94 325iS, 215k, never ending trouble? by wreckzach Aug 28, 2009 (5:09 pm)
I'm looking for a 3rd car for some cheap fun (other two are an 08 civic everyday car and 01 subaru forester which belongs to my girlfriend) and I came across a 94 325iS with 215k miles for roughly $2500. For some reason this peaked my interest. I've always loved the E36 3-series and would love to have a fun car to play with, maybe get into some local autox.   Any 15 year old car with 200k miles is going to have issues, but am I just asking for trouble here?   Any opinions would be appreciated. I've always thought the E36 had a good reputation for engine/transmission reliability. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 29, 2009 10:23 am)
#4368 of 4441 Re: 94 325iS, 215k, never ending trouble? [wreckzach] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 29, 2009 (10:23 am)
Replying to: wreckzach (Aug 28, 2009 5:09 pm) Well sure you're asking for trouble. The car has exceeded its statistical lifespan already. (in actuarial terms I mean).   Reputation? Not all that good if you include the cooling system as part of "engine".   Price is okay, but plan on spending money on it, at least to re-hab the cooling system straight way, and be sure to check the control arm bushings, the driveshaft coupler, and all the electronic gizmos.

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