Advice on buying a 335d with high mileage

[rallycross]

I've not had a 335d but had a couple of 335i and 330d, these 6 cylinder 3 series can take mega mileage with little trouble if well looked after, my E92 335i was on almost 200,000 miles when I sold it, no major problems, I replaced it with a 120k miles 335i which has been less reliable but still never caused any major issues. Get the gearbox oil and filter changed and check its not leaking from the rear seal. I would rather have a big mileage 6 cylinder 3 series than a low mileage 4 cylinder model they are much less reliable.

[RZ1]

Seba5tian said:

RZ1 said:

I can relate to this i currently own a 57 reg 335d which has now done just over 128k. I have had it about 18 months and its used as my main work car. Bought it at just over 100k.
They are phenomenal cars but you do need to look after them, after buying mind i had the gearbox oil changed and had it regularly serviced, as a precautionary measure i had the following all changed as they are common faults on the E90 335d:
• Replaced Turbo Pressure Converters with Pierberg turbo pressure convertors
• Replaced Actuator
• Replaced all vacuum lines
• Replaced Charge Airline Hose – The big red turbo pipe

Thanks for this information! I'm currently in the market for something around this mileage. If you didn't mind me asking, how much did having those items replaced cost? Just so I can take that into consideration when budgeting.
I have also read having 'Carbon Build UP' (CBU) cleaning done is essential for one of these with higher mileage, as the the motor gets severely clogged. Any issues with that?

I don't have the exact costs, paperwork is all at home, but roughly:
Pressure Converters were about £75 each labour was about £200
Red Turbo Pipe was about £250 and labour was about £200
Thermostats were about £40 each can't remember labour cost
Brake Discs were about £200
Brake pads were about £100
Vacuum lines were about £50-75 and took me a few hours to change to myself, take a look at some guides as some of the connectors for the vacuum lines are a right pain to change
I got the gearbox served from a BMW indy, the gearbox service kit was about £300, and included the mesh kits etc Labour was about £200
I had the EGR cleaned but don't think it was very expensive

Edited by RZ1 on Wednesday 5th April 14:46

[colly911]

Thanks for all the replies - I decided not to buy the one with high mileage. I'm on the lookout now for one with less than 100,000 miles. I had sale agreed on a perfect 335d, exact spec I want and agreed at £8,250 - but I got gazumped - he sold it the next day to a guy who came with cash. Gutted.

So now its just a waiting game for the right car to come up. I only want grey or blue, with black leather - kinda hard to come by at the right price!

[FurryExocet]

colly911 said:

Thanks for all the replies - I decided not to buy the one with high mileage. I'm on the lookout now for one with less than 100,000 miles. I had sale agreed on a perfect 335d, exact spec I want and agreed at £8,250 - but I got gazumped - he sold it the next day to a guy who came with cash. Gutted.

So now its just a waiting game for the right car to come up. I only want grey or blue, with black leather - kinda hard to come by at the right price!

They really do hold their money. Have you thought about a 330D with a remap?