BMW 3 Series 1969-2017Change

Scratches on the rear bumper show signs of an accident. Lifters are sticking. Cheap repair job done on rear driver side window moulding and passenger window does not go back up. Over priced for issues that this car has. Shouldn't be sold for more than $6000 cash IMO.

This car is in amazing condition and runs great. There have been no problems with it, probably because I've treated it like my baby taking it in to get serviced regularly.

I had 2009 for 2 year i had to changed ABS wheel speed sensor+module radio light problem water pump wheel bearing that's the problem you will always face with 323i,
323i the worth to have. 325+ way better

Amazing performance, handling, design and fuel consumption. Low maintenance and great looks. The interior is simple and classy. Has all the options needed for a modern car. Stereo definitely needs to be upgraded.
Engine is great if well maintained. Suspension is very reliable!

Like the car, very balanced platform. Whatever you do, you have a good control and feeling. no big issues but it is recommended to use extended warranty on these cars as it is no surprise for parts high cost replacement.

I had the same ride for 3 years. not a single problem ,highway millage is good but the city was a killer one of the best ride I owned

7 years ago I took possession of my first BMW (a 335i xDrive), after having driven an Acura MDX for 6+ years prior to the BMW and a Dodge Grand Caravan for 10+ years prior to the Acura MDX and Toyota Supra prior to that!

So it was time for me to get back into a sports car (sedan) that still had enough room for a family of four but allowed me to let the horses running wild when I drove it alone!

Other than a few minor issues this car has been an absolute delight to own and more importantly to drive!

The dual turbo six cylinder 300 horsepower hugs the road exceptionally well and the Sport steering is extremely responsive yet very firm, as one would expect.

It was armed with all the bells & whistles available back in 2009, although not up to par in comparison to 2016 standards.

I have been driving for 40 years. This is the best car ever.

It has great pick-up because of its twin turbo and 300 hp. The ride is quiet...no squeaky sounds or wind noise. It is Comfortable and a pleasure to drive. The REST feature is fantastic.

Very reliable. Starts in Winter in very cold temperatures while I see other cars in its category not starting.

Handles the road very well. The XI (X dive) makes the ride easy in winter.

You can't go wrong with this car.

The only thing that I didn't like about this car was the run-flat tires...This was an easy problem to fix.

Great car. Lots of power for passing. Love the dual comfort zone heating/cooling. Have had to make 0 repairs. The all wheel drive is amazing during winter time. My wife drives a Mercedes 350, and the BMW Xdrive is by far a better car, and handles way the road much better.

very fast, handles just beautiful. the ultimate sports car for everyday use. with the hard top on the design is so sleek and aero dynamic, the design is perfect because when you put the roof down the wind still doesn't get in the car with the windows up.
all and all it is the best car ive owned and driven in its class for the sum of money hands down.

The car is very sporty and has great control in snow, corner. The steering and brakes are one of the best in sedans. The ride is a bit hard that is because the car is equipped with sport package. The interior is simple and elegant. The sound system is amazing thanks to harmon kardon and Logic 7 sound system. The xenon headlights are amazing.

This is an all around great car. It get a lot of attention on the streets, people love to take picture of it. If you are looking for your first car I would recommend this car!

Well driven, clean and sporty. The sound system is awesome!!

Will be back for a 2nd test drive because car will go quickly****

Fully loaded, w/manual trans. excellent winter tires, no slipping and sliding. Very fun to drive, nice features, looks great The seats are comfortable, interior space is very good. I-drive, bluetooth and the stereo is fantastic! Get a lot of compliments on the car for looks and features. The power in this car is awesome!

With the I6 motor this car is a blast to drive. Plenty of power and with good tires the cornering is amazing. The engine has a lot of torque so it can really get the car going without having to reach high RPM. Since the car is pretty narrow it's well suited for zipping around tight city streets or cruising the highway.

I wish it had more cupholders but besides that the interior is nice. Dual automatic climate control is a handy option. The cargo straps in the trunk are also pretty useful.

I have had a BMW 3 series for many years now and I have never had a problem other then repairs for a couple hundred. This car drives extremely well and is a pleasure to have.

This car was truly a joy to own and drive!!! Incredible in winter weather and very smooth and gripping in the corners at high speeds. So easy to maintain if you know the right people. Just a great ll round car!

great car, excellent features, runs smoothly definitely would recommend. Luxury experience. Features are included in the listing

This is a fantastic car to drive both in winter and summer.

With the X drive it is easy to drive in winter. No slip-sliding going up-hill.

I am the original owner. It is a very classy and clean car.

My next car is the 435 coupé.

THIS CAR IS EXTRAORDINARY, DRIVES LIKE A DREAM, INCREDIBLY NIMBLE AND VERY POWERFUL. REPORTED 0-60MPH IN 4.8seconds. YYC BMW has been terrific to deal with.

THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED, (I have fallen in love with BMW because of this 335 and replaced with another BMW, a 550i Gran Turismo)

Very impressed with the tech connectivity for a 2008. bluetooth apple phone no problem, satellite radio, audio in jack in console. lots of convenient compartments well positioned for everyday items. very 'clean' design and the engine speaks for itself. 1/3 or 2/3 folding rear seats very convenient for skis and/or snowbaords. grips on winter roads better than my subaru legacy ever did and even my ford explorer (which is also a great vehicle).

I never intended to buy a BMW, had gone to test drive an infinity FX45 but tires were being changed at the time and this had come in off of a lease. decided to give it a drive and between that and another test drive at YYC BMW I will almost certainly always have at least one bimmer in my garage forever.

If you can afford a 328Xi, don't hesitate to buy one, with 50 years of innovation, BMW 3 series had broken through became the best family use sedan in the world.

As always, BMW tremendous engineering will safeguard you and yours with multiple airbags, antilock brakes with brake assist, and stability control. Get behind the wheel!

I've always owned 3 series BMWs but once I bought a 335, I will never own anything else. I love the turbo! So much fun to drive...I drive everywhere now! But I take care of it...synthetic oil changes, super gas, all to keep the turbo healthy. Worth every penny. You need to drive one, then you will own one..really.

see my initial review above . . . . here are the rest of my words of wisdom.

I think by now you will be getting the picture. I would not buy a used 335d without an extended warranty that specifically covers the fuel injectors and DDE and I would also ensure the car is running the latest software and that the engine intake manifold and ports have been decarbonized recently OR you set aside $2000-$4000 to address these potential issues yourself.

Now assuming you have a car in reasonable shape there are things you can do to mitigate these issues in the future specifically an EGR delete and even DFP removal (although strictly speaking these are for track use only . . . however . . .) The BMW dealerships won't do this for you - you need to find an Indie specialist that knows how to do the work - and they do exist in the GTA area.

I bought the car anticipating it would run trouble free for at least 200,000 - 300,000 km like my old E36 325iS. I don;t doubt the engine will last that long or longer - its just a question of how much it will cost to maintain in de-carbonizing and new fuel injectors to get it there.

I bought my car new in Apr-2010 and it is now just over 5 years old with 92,000 km. The torque from this engine has to be experienced to be believed and it cruises at 120 km/h with only 1800 rpm on the tach and gives great fuel economy. It is an absolutely fantastic car and up to about 6 weeks ago I would have highly recommended it to anyone HOWEVER at 92,000 km I am now starting to experience some significant issues with the car so if you are thinking of buying used thoroughly familiarize yourself with the issues that this car can have. You can do this by Googling "BMW 335d" and add "Fuel Injector Issues" and "Decarbonizing" and "DDE issues".

As I am having these issues I want to make others aware of them as there is a lot of information about them on forums such as the BMW E90 forum or Bimmerfest but you won't find much about them at car dealerships.

Due to the design these engines can experience significant carbon built up in the intake manifolds and ports at 80,000-100,000 km. This can be removed but it costs about $1500 at the dealership. This work should ideally be done every 50,000-60,000 km. The car will be off the road for 2 days while the work is done. Cars that are driven a lot on the highway for long distances don't suffer the build up as much put if you putt around at low speed and drive short distances then it will be more of an issue.

The engine software is periodically updated and depending on the age of the vehicle it may not have the latest software. You would expect this type of thing to be covered under a recall but it's not and it costs $450 to have the work done.

Next - fuel injectors. At 90,000 km I am getting OBD codes that the fuel injectors on cylinders 2 & 4 are at their maximum learning limits. I may need some new fuel injectors. The Bosch Fuel Injectors for this car run about CAD600-650 each + labour so replacing them is very expensive.