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Shotta · 07-31-2012, 06:42 PM

If thats what carmax is offering for cash, not against a trade in then that is very good. If they just inflated the price of whatever you were looking to buy from them to compensate then not so good.

I have been a die hard BMW fan my whole driving life (Im almost 40) I have had a E30, E36, E46 and in fact still have my old E36 that I modified and drive hard daily with just under 400,000 kms on the clock.

BUT...

I personally know a BMW top mechanic of 30 years, very good family friend plus I am good friends with 2 competing independent shops one specilizing in Dinan upgrades and the other just standard BMW and Mercedes maintenance and a coworker has a 2009 335.

All 4 people steered me away from the latest 3 series line up from BMW (latest I could afford which would have been a 2-3 year old 335), and they make all their money from modifying and servicing BMW's, they dont touch Jap cars. They said only purchase if I am getting factory certified warranty with it, otherwise be prepared to pay big $$$.

The co-worker recently had his turbos replaced for a cost of $8000.00 and his high pressure fuel pump fails on a regular basis. I have also seen nearly new 3 series in the various shops for engine sludge issues.

Im not trying to make you not get a 335 as I still have love in my heart for BMW but if you buy a 335 without warranty or plan to mod it you will need lots of cash to keep it running after that.

P.S. Thought I should add that my E36 has only been in the shop 2 times in the last 6 years, I do 100% of all service and maintenace other then what I need a lift for.

07-31-2012, 06:42 PM	#35 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	If thats what carmax is offering for cash, not against a trade in then that is very good. If they just inflated the price of whatever you were looking to buy from them to compensate then not so good. I have been a die hard BMW fan my whole driving life (Im almost 40) I have had a E30, E36, E46 and in fact still have my old E36 that I modified and drive hard daily with just under 400,000 kms on the clock. BUT... I personally know a BMW top mechanic of 30 years, very good family friend plus I am good friends with 2 competing independent shops one specilizing in Dinan upgrades and the other just standard BMW and Mercedes maintenance and a coworker has a 2009 335. All 4 people steered me away from the latest 3 series line up from BMW (latest I could afford which would have been a 2-3 year old 335), and they make all their money from modifying and servicing BMW's, they dont touch Jap cars. They said only purchase if I am getting factory certified warranty with it, otherwise be prepared to pay big $$$. The co-worker recently had his turbos replaced for a cost of $8000.00 and his high pressure fuel pump fails on a regular basis. I have also seen nearly new 3 series in the various shops for engine sludge issues. Im not trying to make you not get a 335 as I still have love in my heart for BMW but if you buy a 335 without warranty or plan to mod it you will need lots of cash to keep it running after that. P.S. Thought I should add that my E36 has only been in the shop 2 times in the last 6 years, I do 100% of all service and maintenace other then what I need a lift for. Last edited by Shotta; 07-31-2012 at 06:48 PM.