BMW 335d - Budget Daily Driver?

[@dantem306]

say it with me now, TORQUE

[@kevspec]

ALL OF THE TORQUESSSSSSS

[@phil6926]

Mines a bone stock 2011 335d, Lemans Blue with beige M sport....49k km. Bought new in 03/11. No issues other than intermittent CEL when I’ve installed Race Chip which I’m not presently using. Maybe going to do EGR, swirl flap delete in the future but it’s a toy not a daily or grocery getter so I’m holding off mods until the car needs more than routine maintenance

[@kevspec]

BEAUTIFUL color! Nicely done

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

With all the tuning, is it still reliable?

[@chuysxo]

I’m a big fan of the 335D model my whole family has diesel trucks but something about cars just gets me. But this car lets me have the diesel truck sound and the sport look.

[@dougnbodie]

These cars tear up the engine mounts pretty easy with all their torque. A simple JBD set at 85-90 will get you about 300 HP with around 485 lb. torque and 0-60 in about 5.0 sec. and a top speed of around 155.....all while still getting around 35 MPG on the freeway.

[@kevspec]

yup. I’m going to do my passenger side mount eventually

[@sesh3508]

Also if you tune it you have 600fp and 400hp

[@piovo1]

I think it will do 170 mph on gps with just stage 1

[@ChineseSweatShoppe]

I have an 11' D, what I don't get is how rare and good of a car they are why they are not more expensive. It's mind boggling.

[@trevorpanetta3562]

Just got one a few weeks ago. Cannot say enough good things about it.

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

How has your experience been (reliability, maintaince, etc) I’d appreciate your feedback 👍🏼

[@ChineseSweatShoppe]

@@CarlosHernandez-gc6no so far it’s been great, did my stuff to make it reliable and other than that it’s just been maintenance items. My drive shaft needs to be replaced 🤷‍♂️

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

@@ChineseSweatShoppe That’s great to hear! What were those things you had to replace to make it reliable?

[@StarPartners]

I just put $15K into a 2012 X5 35D with 93K on odometer - I absolutely love ❤️ this car. Full Comfort Drive.. All the bells and whistles!! It’s super clean - getting @25MPG all around and 38-40 highway 🛣... that’s real exceptional for something this heavy and solid. Extremely sure footed - agile - Great handling and traction in the snow ❄️ SoCal Big Bear mntns.. Absolutely Zero Complaints. taJ🎃

[@kevspec]

that's awesome to hear, they're such great cars. Enjoy!

[@curbsidecritiqe2066]

Coming from a 96 passatTDI, diesel dasher, diesel Audi 5000 and a 74 diesel rabbit owner, I am impressed with my 2016 BMW 328d that I purchased in February with 64,000 miles. Since I drive from San Antonio to Austin, Texas every day, I now have 94,000 miles on the vehicle. I can attest that this is a fantastic daily driver. After the first round of maintenance, which was neglected and cost me $1500, I’ve had minimal problems aside from having to change the rear tires due to the torque. If you can get one of these vehicles that has been maintained, I would buy one. In fact, I’m looking for a five series that has a six cylinder motor.

[@mikemike4818]

Love the video! I have a 2010 sport with 307k still running

[@kevspec]

WOW! what has it needed?

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

X2 what kind of maintenance needed on that?

[@ne1productions777]

^^ Please share

[@vidsbyZennonncom]

Nice, My 2010 Sport white over saddle has 155k miles and is just now going through the delete process. Many many oil leaks, and the DEF system definitely straw that broke its back. Owned since new and with this delete, probably spent $10,000 in maintenance and repairs over the past 12 years. Great cars, can not find anything that feels as good, is as economical (got 741 miles on one tank - highway only) is as power full or looks as good as an E90 d. My personal opinion.

[@anaskhalil4997]

How many mpg does it give you?

[@johnathanedman]

Great video and overview; I picked one up mid last year and these cars are beasts once sorted properly with the deletes. Kudos!

[@iiiiii7680]

I really want one of these, the more videos I watch the more I want one. My e46 is about to retire

[@peterdaniel66]

love the base models.. no sport suspension, softer springs ( combined with Bilstein HD's is a perfect combo.. not too harsh not too soft ) Simple 225/45/17 tires all around which are cheap and plentiful to replace and they are able to be rotated so they last longer. No goofy center screen which is horribly outdated and no annoying as fuck idrive. Straight forward dash which is reminiscent of older BMW's.. Most people are obscessed with having all the options without really focusing on the functionality of them. I live in CA.. no need for heated seats or steering wheel. Navigation on these is wy outdated and with google maps who needs it? Sport seats ARE nice but kill your ass/hips if you are anything other than a waif. The only options I want is fold down rear seat and the harmon kardon system. I dont want a sunroof, or xenon adjustable headlights because they just break. In fact just about every option on these cars does break and is $$$$$ expensive to fix. The beauty of this car is the engine. True diesel fans understand this

[@christopherdobbins5123]

Thank you for that insight. I have been thinking the few thinks I want from the sport are just options I can add. The upgraded suspension is not even worth mentioning since it is old and needs updating. I was thinking the paddle shifters are important. But honestly how hard is it to reach down and shift? Those wheels are fly but that is no biggy to swap. I am more interested in a sleeper anyway. I want to get the most hp I can while still being about to have I client (realtor) in the car and them not know it is tuned. Ps I have other vehicles to ride to take cleints in but it will probably happen.

[@hungrysurfer9471]

The Nav from iDrive 2 lci model is a good map. Center Screen and parking radar is very helpful. The Xenons with upgraded lamps are fantastic. Sunroof is nice to have. With a stage 1 remap and full emmision delete the car is fast and fuel efficient.

[@cusilton]

Just found a 2011 d with 39k miles from an old guy that garaged it it’s whole life. Had a 08 M3 previously and would pick this car any day over the M. As long as all issues are sorted on the D, this car is amazing as a daily

[@andrestephany8258]

Does he still have it?? Lol

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

What are the issues that need to be assorted? I’m looking into selling my M3 for one of these

[@GreekboyyD]

@@CarlosHernandez-gc6noAnything emissions related needs to go.

[@viyau]

I love diesel German cars. I own a Passat TDI and has this far been trouble free. A timing belt will be due In about a year and a half and the dealer wants $2100. I’ll shop round for that service. Knowing Diesels are more durable and long lasting it’s with to put money into it.

[@vics75hdcarsandbikesvids66]

I just got a 2005 320d here in italy. She has like 120k miles but it's like brand new. Only paid 3k euros for her. I love it, 163hp and 350nm, oh and a 6 spd manual also

[@F80Ho]

Welcome back to the tube bruh 🙌🔥

[@kevspec]

Thanks bro! Gotta catch up

[@antonysehter3937]

Just picked mine up today. Love it!

[@janismurnieks6223]

how its been with the car?

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

How was your experience ?

[@KeithCozy]

My boy prod the track! Love that intro ! I just copped one too

[@gaboonviper85]

I absolutely love mine.....make sure the valve cover gasket and walnut blasting was done....also DO NOT walnut blast with valve cover on!

[@kevspec]

Done and done. Deleted, so CBU not an issue anymore.

[@gaboonviper85]

@@kevspec awesome......if you look at my videos you'll see a video of how bad my carbon build up was.....I have bore cam videos that show you could hardly fit a pencil in the head lol

[@shano81]

you got the check engine soon light ! Took me replacing my glowplug module at 80k miles to get rid of mine.

[@VanaConn]

Beautiful color and I had no idea they made a 3 series diesel, and I owned a beautiful topaz blue 330CI convertible.

[@Ev_Adventures2024]

With the paddle shifters it’s really straight forward to rewire the left hand one to downshift when pulled towards you.

[@kevspec]

Yessir, but they’ll still be ugly afterwards haha. I plan on replacing them

[@kevspec]

Like this if you agree that the 335d is the king of value

[@psmh4]

I have a base 2009 335d love it, also a 06 Jetta tdi with 430k on odometer

[@omarlee1311]

I've had my 335d for 4 years. Its stock and looks brand new. Don't forget about fuel injector replacement! and Footwell Module! Other than that no issues. Ive been kind of stuck trying to find a footwell module. bmw charges 1400$.

[@mnl493x]

What does the foot well module do mate 🤔thanks

[@omarlee1311]

@@mnl493x Known as the FRM or footwell module, controls your turning signals, Brake lights, power windows and dash board lights. Easy to fix hard to find someone to program and fix it for you. The footwell module (hint) is located near your left foot

[@mnl493x]

@@omarlee1311 cheers Omar👍

[@omarlee1311]

@@mnl493x cheers to our fake M3s lol .... my 335d is nothing compared to my e90 M3 fun wise.

[@gaboonviper85]

My frm was replaced by bmw under extended warranty they have up to 117,000 miles or something like that.....unfortunately they had to keep the car several days cause they couldn't update my computers or id lose my engine tune so they needed Germany to send them some sort of file or something.

[@slodsl]

They're great cars. Just picked up mine with 130k for 7k.

[@kevspec]

Enjoy!!

[@worksmarter6418]

deleted?

[@slodsl]

@@worksmarter6418 not yet. Soon though.

[@MatthewBHoth]

Damn where did you find that??? Rebuilt title? Anything with a clean title in WA is 11k+

[@slodsl]

@@MatthewBHoth this was 2 years ago. They're still out there but yeah the majority of the clean ones are 10k+.

[@abdel8068]

The stock exhaust sounds better actually, you hear a lot more of the turbo

[@gaboonviper85]

Also....get the muffler deletes from atm you absolutely will not regret going straight pipe!

[@Darylrb1983]

I didn't even know they had def back then.

[@bmwdieselpowerr4976]

Wrong on the turbos. They are not compounds. They are twin turbos with bypass valves. Our turbos have 4 stages: Stage 1: big turbo feeds the small turbo Stage 2: small turbo gets bypasses via bypass valve on exhaust side Stage 3: small turbo gets bypassed on the intake side Stage 4: only big turbo building boost.

[@kevspec]

I stand corrected - they’re sequential turbos not compound

[@Esterovball]

I was looking for this comment before writing it myself. You did a better job than I would have.

[@MarkVestering]

I have a 2011 it’ just recently had a problem with it saying def fluid incorrectly mix but I’ve been driving around 6 months without problems it’s at 60 miles to no start I haven’t added any more def fluid what’s the best way to fix it (delete it ) is the only thing I have heard still runs great any help would be appreciated thanks

[@gaboonviper85]

Oil pan gaskets aren't an issue on the m57 like they are on the n54/55

[@kevspec]

Definitely not, but they still fail

[@gaboonviper85]

@@kevspec I've never once read of one failing in these engines....it would be the very last thing I'd be concerned about

[@gaboonviper85]

Now I have blown valve cover gasket which made a huge mess.....guess thats what happens when bump up the power to 400hp on a factory gasket lol

[@glennrankine3380]

I have 2010 335D Keep getting malfunctionalized Engine mile function light do you know what could cause that

[@craigsinger4986]

So I have an original model same as yours with 54K, am considering selling or doing the modifications-can you recommend where to have it done

[@patrickwilliment2462]

I’d say 330d are better due to the increased reliability???

[@jarrettpratt9175]

Where’s the update video of maintenance and costs?!

[@Dave-tz9zx]

Just saw one sell on cars and bids for 18k+

[@user-zl8dx7bz8t]

In terms of power, which of these cars feels stronger?

[@kevspec]

which cars? this vs an n55?

[@user-zl8dx7bz8t]

@@kevspec yeah

[@kevspec]

@@user-zl8dx7bz8t definitely this as crazy as that sounds

[@anwaaraslam723]

@@kevspec the torque!!!

[@rolandas1215]

Does this beige with black interior exist from factory or you custom made it?

[@cusilton]

They come that way from factory. Mine is like his only mine is black exterior. Beautiful combo

[@habat4ever]

Nice Video. I currently own a 335d E92 SPORT DESIGN all options except sunroof from 2009 since 2014 157 000km and very happy with the car and its 286bhp Shall I replace it with a 335i E92 306bhp from 2007 with 107 000 km with all options including sunroof and 10 000eur + difference to add for getting the 335i or shall I keep my 335d? I'm looking for acceleration, sound, and reliability + longevity. And in case I keep my 335d, shall I go for a stage 1 or 2. I'm afraid to break parts due to the high 157 000 km mileage. I',m often on Germany Autobahn, Switzerland and mainly drive in Sweden and France on highways, not much in the city... any advice from anyone would be appreciated for keeping, replacing, or tuning my 335d :)

[@Chuck_84]

I bought mine same color different rims for 3500 with 180xxx miles

[@RichardSmith-ic1zw]

Diesel bmw are awesome

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

With all the tuning, is it still reliable?

[@GreekboyyD]

Yes they are.

[@nikorys]

Atm intake doesn’t work buddy. I throw it away. I run a custom tune + r90 + m50d.

[@herbigp]

Mention how many were imported in 2010 and 2009. I picked up a 2009 sport recently! 👍

[@shivansamlal667]

I’ll do you one better my dad bought one at auction for 1200 with over 200k miles and it runs like a champ one thing I’d say to don’t you still have it is adjust the waste gates 3 turns tighter you will definitely feel the difference

[@2stocke9x]

For 15k you can get a N52 328i with probably well under 100k miles, all they miss is power other then that Id say they got it all.

[@piovo1]

N52 will not be reliable at 400bhp, these M57s at 450bhp will live easy to 300k miles.

[@foxxrider250r]

Anyone know the wheel code for those wheels?

[@fastshuther]

Got mine for 8k just put some sexy chrome rims on them bro & straight pipe it & if you want get the pistons bigger & the crank, idk if you can get a better alternator but try to if you want to so you can put some speakers in there if you want with some subs, overall car is easy to do stuff with compared to other bmw cars you’ll be having a nice experience with it if you just manage it right, overall though the only problems I’ve ever had was suspension rework & tuning because the car came with the egr delete but not tuned out or straight piped which I wouldn’t blame them for not straight piping it, the car is harder to straight pipe due to it being so close to the engine you would have to take other parts off to reach it, also change the steering wheel with a m5 carbon fiber one, & get two set of different rims one big one like 19”inch & the other one 17-15”inch the car barely has any space for big rims you’re gonna need more tire when you race or do anything crazy with it you don’t want some heavy rims make your wheels spin out overall do the things you have to do to it for a v6 Diesel engine it’s pretty fast & it’s honestly easier to take care of compared to other bmw cars

[@ksajan16]

Do you have any new videos?

[@kevspec]

coming soon!

[@jankoakovic3564]

Wait why would you shift your automatic car?

[@kingaiden6077]

Why not?

[@jankoakovic3564]

@@kingaiden6077 idk just wondering, does it mess up the tranny manly shift?

[@oogento]

bruv this car is fully loaded with options

[@tomasvano8724]

straight pipe it,it would sound diabolical

[@JuanVargas-zm9lg]

Its not deleted

[@dpsinder]

Find a 540d, same engine with bigger body, space and features.

[@sloww320d]

hahaah when americans call 110,000miles ton of mileage, while here in europe (myself included) we are driving M57s with 450,000+km.. trudt me that engine never breaks, it swaps cars..

[@albertperez-abreu117]

Whoooaaahh jetta slander at the end?? Cmon :/

[@kevspec]

Jokes on me carmax would give me $2.99 for my car lol

[@DalesMichael]

you call that really really filthy 😂 Bro

[@IIlVipeRlII]

What happened to f30?

[@kevspec]

Sold

[@Paco_2123]

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