DON'T BUY A BMW UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS! [Part 2]

[@saledokic]

Wait, I have this car for years now and I used it for like 200.000 miles. I had 0 issues so far except once I had to change Particular Filter. Where did you get this car when you have this many problems with it? In China? Is this replica?! Man 90% of the stuff that you are telling people here is total bullshit.

[@justinbuice]

LOL.

[@saledokic]

@@justinbuice i mean no offense, video is cool, but man. who whave problems with E90? That is tank , not a car

[@justinbuice]

@@saledokic Who has problems with their E90? Every person except you. You must be the luckiest person in the world. Go on any forum or owners group. E90Post, BimmerPost, E90 Owners/Classifieds. For an E90 to make it to 200,000 miles with no problems is a miracle. www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1061617

[@Mewfred11]

Would ya'll recommend buying a 2011 328i xdrive for 5k with 144k miles ?

[@saledokic]

@@Mewfred11 To be honest, i don't have experience with 328i, my best choice was 318D from 2008/2009 (not restyling). I dont know how that engines work after that many miles. I have right now like 390.000 KM and still works perfectly.

[@lowes1388]

Bought my 2009 328 back in late 2019 and it had 75k miles 1 owner and a dictionary for a service history . Everything was in great condition . $6500 and I don’t regret a penny ! Trick is to stay on top of it . Change that oil every 8-10k . One thing about these e90s is majority of the work you can do yourself ! Say away from the dealership and educate yourself on maintenance. You should be able to change your coolant , oil , power steering ,ignition coils , cabin air filter , engine air filter and the ability to rotate your tires all at home if you have a jack and a couple stands ! Save $1000s of dollars and do it at home

[@FloppySlushSlap]

Ya good luck doing your own valve cover gasket or oil filter housing buddy listed the easiest jobs to do on any car 😂

[@t5396]

@@FloppySlushSlap is the valve cover gasket really that hard?

[@WJV9]

@@FloppySlushSlap - Straight 6 is not as bad as many V6 or V8 models.

[@renoleevans]

VCG wasn’t too bad if you take your time

[@SeriousStreetInnovations]

@@FloppySlushSlapif you worried about a lil valve cover gasket then just stay away from tools🤣

[@Rmmlom]

So far 2010 E92 stright 6 as for (no turbos) naturally aspirated that has 116980 miles and maintenance is very minimal, oil changes every 3800 miles for the last 12years. 2 battery's, oil housings gasket done , spark plugs BOSCH, valve cover gasket done. And the intake/ exhaust vano's both. 1 coil so far. Probably soon all other coils. And a temp sensor. Nothing more so far. All and all it's a real good running car YES, BMW is a good vehicle. Never been to a machanic do all the work myself. I'm a mechanical Engineer by trade. Love doing everything myself. Thanks Justin your channel is very informative for the guy who knows little out there..!

[@cw6371]

Don't put WD 40 on plastic. Use silicone spray.

[@jessicabecause3717]

So many Camrys I couldve bought. I chose a 328i that needed love.

[@mohameedzigo6144]

Hello

[@jozefvelez8458]

Same mine needs love too... and a clutch

[@YuriDontPlay]

Constant love

[@willleger8057]

I just got a 2010 Tasman Metallic 328i with 82,000 miles. It came with recent dealer clutch, oil pan gasket, oil filter gasket and new struts. It has no iDrive, which I don't want. I had to replace 2 sticky door handles, driver's cup holder, and put the stock stereo BACK IN. Car drives great. I'll keep an eye on valve cover gasket and water pump. It's a 6-speed! I do all my own work and feel privileged to have this car and look forward to maintaining it.

[@desertpair2]

Your presentations are excellent. No BS, no long intros that have nothing to do with the subject matter, good personality with a friendly straightforward approach. Thumbs up from me!

[@erickhernandez4668]

I bought my E90 328i X drive sedan a year ago and as of today they car has 174,000 miles and has given me absolutely no problems at all

[@b58forever]

Good luck

[@duncanidaho7494]

@@b58forever stfu

[@nelsonmolina1846]

In may my E90 will be 14 yrs old and still looks and runs as if it just left the dealership, well actually it looks better. Your list is accurate, the only other things I have done are replace the battery twice and the Selenoids at about 60K miles. The car is solid, the #1 thing to watch out for are as mentioned- oil leaks

[@Rmmlom]

No issues Justiin, none. My 2010 328i E92 N51 M-Sport pak. That car is outrageous, drives with the exact feel of a supercar. Hydraulic steering a must. Sport seats, paddle Shifters. Suspension tweaks, big brake pak. 289 horses. That car is just pure excitemen. .

[@hannaj.6961]

I feel like 'buying a used bmw' could be a full time university course /degree 😂

[@Brucelee89896]

not really i bought a used bmw and i am debt free from school. I got a full ride schoolarship

[@mohameedzigo6144]

hi

[@krakenjm6877]

BruceLee'sLegacy I don’t think you understood what she said. I believe she meant because there is so much that could go wrong, you could have a totally separate degree for buying/repairing BMW’s.

[@Get2dahChoppa]

Facts! all this research and differing data is killing my excitement for buying one

[@lsengines]

It is a serious deal buying car from company that hires high tech designers and makes complicated design with poor testing of the end product. That's BMW and you really have to be careful to avoid high costs, it really is a different story than buying low mileage Corolla or Focus.

[@dvnvein]

bought my 2006 325i E90, very first e90 gen, REBUILT TITLE (didnt know at the time) had 260,000 km when i bought it and now im pushing 280,000 km. Car has been absolutely amazing and previous owner had receipts for all the maintenance thankfully. Absolutely no issues and i love the car, i keep up with maintenance and try not to be too rough with her. For this winter i think shes gonna be parked and might have an ls3 on the way LOL

[@benperritt415]

Just got my 1st BMW. 2005 330ci convertible with 70k miles. Whoever had it before really took care of it. Your videos have been the most helpful. I definitely appreciate it

[@hansschweikert9153]

Isn't that an e46? This video was about an e90

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Perfect line of info, facts, not damning or over praising. As someone currently car shopping with concerns of switching from Japanese to German, you do a great job of seemingly just telling the truth. The common issues I keep hearing about e90's don't seem anymore labor intensive than on the Japanese cars I've owned either. Just more plastic! Hahah

[@eliejunior3368]

You’re one of the reasons I’m gonna by a BMW because i feel safe you take your time to explain every single thing. I would like to know more about the 2009 bmw528i

[@nezarl8374]

Elie Junior Here is a thing , u just said 2009 528i that would be the E60 BMW let me tell u something bro u can find a shit load of E60's for sale 525i 530i 535i 545i and Even 550i but the 528i ! well good luck on finding one , they are so rare u might lose hope on finding one

[@joelane4670]

I just bought a 2008 528i and it runs and looks great.Couldn't be happier!!.just Like jb said.just take your time and look around..GO FOR IT BRO..YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE>>PEACE

[@Neil542]

E60 is great car very luxurious smooth ride good space

[@BMWFanatic]

Great points man - feel the same way! 152K miles on my low maintenance BMW N54 still with original turbos, hpfp, lpfp and a ton other parts 👍🏻 The key is doing all of this from the start and buying a BMW that is truly all checked out and taken care of!

[@kevper96]

BMW Fanatic haha we love your low maintenance 335i!

[@phaedrusbjb]

nice summary justin. first before buying, do a VIN check. the options show up complete, and that way its possible to see if something is missing or substantially changed. my comfort access did not work, and in fact i didn't even know i had it until i saw the three little ridges on the top of the door handle. the 5A fuse for CA is blown, indicating a short in the door handle module, which i just got replacements for - waiting on paint and weather to fix it. should add the matter of early E90 valve lifter noise. later models (after 2010) have the hyd lifers fixed. also oil changes should never exceed 7500 miles - the risk with the NA versions (not 335 which does not use Vavletronic throttle) is wear on the vanos seals, which can require a new valvetronic head if the wear is on the intake side. the cam carrier on the exhaust side (called the ledge) can be replaced. i don't believe the M Sport package is available on the X drive models. my E91Xi touring has the sport package, with 17" wheels, bolstered and thigh adjust seats, and paddle shifters - all fun. the seats are the best part, as they are really comfortable. my E91Xi came with about 85K, so i planned to do the water pump and t-stat pre-emptively. this is a fussy job, with lots of tight clearances, but doable with a relatively complete rack of tools. look on e90 post forums for DIY guidance. a skilled wrencher should plan on 8 hours. another item on the list of early must do's is to drop the trans pan (automatic here) and change fluid and trans filter. this bears repeating - i've seen lifetime trans fluid fail, resulting in a trans swap at 120K. i use Ranger Quick Jacks to get the car in the air for work, and would likely choose them over a lift, when taking account of cost and space requirements. as for amenities, i like a custom sound system, and the only way to do it easily is with the base Hi Fi package. all the connectors are analog RCA, and there are loads of options for replacement speakers. the higher end packages use a proprietary digital data format directly into the BMW amps, and leave far fewer choices for aftermarket sound. i added SWS 8" 4 ohm woofers, which is not exactly a bolt in (some fab to mount the speaker needed - again E90post forums were great). i bought component speakers and the matching crossovers from Individual Audio cars from ebay - that is all plug and play. finally, for my amp, i used an Arc Audio 6 channel 1200W, bought a technic connector (again E90post), and fabbed some simple bars to mount it in the drivers side rear area after removing the stock HiFi amp. running the 6 gauge wire from the battery terminals on the other side was dead simple. the 6 gauge wire uses stock BMW connectors that plug directly into the terminal block that lives on top of the battery, which makes for a very clean install. keep up the good work, newly sub'd/

[@Tequization]

Just bought a 2011 328xi as of yesterday. Watched both part 1 and 2 before buying her, never loved a car so much (owned a 09 malibu for 3 years lmao). Only problem is the vanos solenoids but it's an easy $35 fix so all around i'm thrilled! thx for the content man

[@temio.463]

Justin I just love your videos and the production quality. It surpasses channels with ten times the amount of subscribers you have. I've had my e90 328i for about five months and it's been a dream. I ended up needing to change the valve cover gasket and a coolant hose, but it was well worth it. I referred to your last BMW buyers guide when I got mine! Keep up the good work.

[@justinbuice]

+Temi O. Thanks I appreciate it!

[@quagmire5765]

Temi O. what year is your 328i and how many miles do you have on it

[@TheRealTruder]

I heard that's a very common problem, I'm looking into a 2011 328i for about 10k dollars. So I have to ask how many miles, what year, how did you notice the problem. And how much did it cost to repair. I'm pretty much destined to have to fix it if I buy one

[@peteburt2470]

Man, If you see green coolant it's not that it's probably a bad sign, it's almost certainly a really bad sign. As you point out, that's probably going to be only the tip of the cheap maintenance iceberg. I don't know why people skimp on buying the correct coolant, irrespective of the brand of car. Generic coolants in particular are a potential minefield these days. Geez people, we're not dealing with friggin cast iron dinosaurs any more. Genuine BMW coolant isn't really all that expensive anyway, and it's a truckload cheaper than rebuilding your engine after your cooling system spits it's pacifier. Thanks for your videos mate. Keep it up.

[@justinbuice]

+pete burt thank you! I can't tell you how many people have commented on my videos saying green coolant is fine, but then complain that they are on their 3rd water pump at 100k miles.

[@peteburt2470]

Haha, true story I'm sure Justin. It's a shame to see German engineering getting abused like that. But there's a silver lining to this little cloud and that is, it's people like that who help to keep the multitude of good after market parts manufacturers in business. Ultimately, that gives you and me an array of products to choose from whenever we go to sites like oembimmer or Pelican for our maintenance stuff. Happily, I find it's only rarely that I'll need to buy anything that has "Genuine" on it. Fluids though? Pretty much Always. Cheers mate.

[@jerzyartur]

Service manual does not mention color. To quote: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e90-316i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/1HZe3We The cooling system of BMW vehicles must only be filled with the anti-freezing and anti-corrosive agents approved for this purpose. [...] Antifreeze agents must meet the following requirements: - They must guarantee operability of the cooling system in winter (anti-freezing protection by lowering the freezing point) and in summer (prevent boiling and boiling over of the coolant). - They must protect metal components that come into contact with the coolant (grey cast iron, steel, aluminium alloy, brass, copper and solder) against corrosion and cavitation. - They must be neutral with respect to rubber and plastic parts in the coolant circuit. - They must guarantee the consistency of the above-mentioned quality criteria. To create these coolant properties, the anti-freezing and anti-corrosive agents must be mixed to the correct ratio with water.

[@elonpuff8]

pete burt what do you think about the 328i xdrive south Africa edition

[@robertogomez8100]

Maybe it happens because BMW fluids are expensier than others, but there are opitons like Pentofrost NF that aren´t as expensive and are very good quality products, it looks a lot like the BMW brand I would say identical and I´ve been using for the last 2 years without any issues at all.

[@oOJakkeOo]

E91 325i -07 here. It has the ticking valve lifters in cold weather but shuts up after a few minutes. The mechanic says that it's nothing to worry about so I'm not worried. It's the best car I've ever had and I hope to have it for many more years.

[@joeimbesi99]

Heard if hold revs at 3000 in park for a few mins fixes that

[@shoman24v]

Buying an older used BMW, or any other used luxury car for that matter, is only considered a good buy if you have the knowledge to fix them. I believe some of the issues noted with the E90 are very similar for other model BMW's. In fact, I would expect that you would have to have those repairs done if you're buying an older used BMW. IMHO, don't buy a used BMW unless you plan on doing the repairs yourself. Otherwise, you'll end up spending more in repairs at a shop than the car is worth and will be regretting your purchase. If you want a generally trouble free car, stay away from used BMW's and buy a small Honda or Toyota. Seriously. - Long time E36/E46 owner.

[@MrLovezkim]

I’m picking up my first E90 sedan in 2 weeks and I can’t wait for it!

[@padoufall6649]

Tom MrLovezKim hows you’re e90 sedan?

[@annmoran2960]

If its a diesal and you need any help.... [e-mail]

[@winstonchurchill3142]

So how's your E90 after 1 year?

[@itzpro.]

@@winstonchurchill3142 perfect i guess ... e90's are love bro

[@andrewwright.]

I've had one for two years....no issues expect battery in winter. Cheap to run, tax, insure and cheap to buy now. Mines 2006 320d se. 170-80hp not sure, goes well.

[@camposjesus3725]

Wrong about the coolant color Justin. BMW now makes green coolant known as HT-12. It's also backwards compatible with any BMW that originally had blue coolant. My dealership did a coolant flush on my E93 and refilled it with the new green stuff.

[@mcgyverb1664]

BMW gives the best performance, especially on highway, any driver takes a bimmer on the road, roll down your windows, and step on the gas, listen to that sweet engine with the twin turbo, it's very addictive to drive.

[@armandol1826]

Mcgyver B yessir. My f30s best feature

[@skrevox]

Followed Justin since the early days, I had just bought my e90. Have to say his experience has been relatively good because his car is very low mileage. Most high mileage BMW's will give you drama with cooling systems, perennial fluid leaks and sometimes even more serious engine system failures, all of which are greatly exacerbated by owner negligence.

[@ForzaPulls]

I just picked up the e90 335i, traded my 2007 Mustang GT . Had low oil Wrong Radiator fluid (Green) Need spark Plug / Coils Window Washer canister broken Basically the previous owner didn’t really do much maintenance, but the car has potential, I’m going to bring it back to its former glory

[@angiemcintyre2732]

I bought a used BMW 328i a few years ago and i love it, however i wished that i had done more research and ensure i bought one with the M sport package, those sport seat helps with back pain in that i don't have any pain with the sport seats! Im in the market and to buy my second BMW, this time im doing research so that i understand what features i need, sport package is #1

[@deacon_leon]

I used to own an e90. I just got an f32 last week and watching your videos reminded me how much I missed bmws, so it kind of inspired the purchase. Thanks Justin

[@NorCalTitanium]

Great video on what to expect from a E90. I have to agree the car is a reliable can fun car to drive. I bought my e90 brand new. I want to add a couple of issues I have had outside of what you mentioned. Starter at around (65,000 miles) Ignition Coils, I have had to replace 4 of them at different times. Also for those who have Xenon headlights - wiring that connects to ballast, gets old and brittle. 168,000 miles later car is a beast.

[@darrenmelnayk2246]

I spent 7k in repairs. Valve cover, ignition kit, waterpumo thermostat, vanos solenoids, oil pan gasket, all service gm transmission, differential service. This thing is expensive

[@robmd3851]

Only if it’s not maintained, I found if you maintain if as per BMW specs, you spread the cost of repairs out and parts last longer.

[@chewyfan7745]

Thanks Justin ive been looking at Bmws and your channel has really helped just waiting on fiding the perfect one havent yet but itll be worth the wait keep up the great work

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!

[@bestvids7073]

I was looking into an 06 335xi but after hearing all the issues now I'm thinking about the e90 330xi now. Thanks for your vids they're great!

[@Libsrevil45]

I have the 2007 BMW 328XI. 85K miles. Black on black manual drive. Absolutely love the vehicle. The only issue I have had was the ground cables rusted and I could not start the vehicle. It was a cheap repair less than $50. I have changed all the spark plugs. Other than that the vehicle gets driven daily and has yet to let me down.

[@Logan24855]

I’ve heard that water pumps and head gaskets can go sometimes. 3-Series tends to be the most reliable of the BMW brand. It’s not the sale price of the BMW that does in owners of a used 3-Series, it’s the actual maintenance which can get quite expensive. An oil change is $300 at the BMW dealership...something to think about.

[@hrmanwar6540]

BMW 328i is the worst vehicle that I have own!! Spent $15K for repair over 9 years including the transmission. Do not buy this crap and it will drain you financially. After owning BMW I do not know why BMW makes these vehicles where everything break down!!

[@gman3725]

Oil pan gasket leak!!! Not a fun fix

[@Taha.masood]

The M-sports package also includes sport seats

[@pksangavaram]

Taha Masood and black headliner

[@BurntFaceMan]

N sexy mags

[@ibrahimyousuf9220]

Also an oil cooler next to the oil filter. I have one. I feel like it's lower as well

[@AmandaCardona]

Taha Masood hello , I have a 2012 535i M sport, yes amazing seats., & when turning wow SUPER .

[@islandtime1402]

2011 328i x-drive: Problems are as follows. prices are for OEM parts from eBay and Amazon: Cup holder springs break: $70 for new cup holder. Installation is easy Vent direction tabs break off: $12. Installation easy Oil Filter Housing gasket: $30. Installation medium Head gasket failure: $70 installation hard Windshield trim cracks: Replacement of all pieces: $150: Installation medium Head bolts breaking from over torque at factory: $60. Installation medium. Cabin air filter. $25 (aftermarket). Installation easy.

[@CoolKD2005]

187 000km now on my 2009 318D touring. Bought min at 70 000km with the notorious N47 engine with the known timing chain problems. I just now start to hear the timing chain rattle . Looking past that There are some hiccups that has happened to early in this cars life. 1. Side mirror glass got loose and almost fell off on both sides (got replaced) . 2. The back window wiper sized (got replaced) 3. both sub woofers under the seats stop working(no I did not spill anything on them.) 4. The front door seals are getting bad and allot more noise can penetrate in to the cabin then before. 5. I can now hear the turbo whine when the engine is cold(did not do that before) So probably on it's way out. 6. The front lights plastic lens is starting to crackle.(micro cracking) 7. The paint on the rear bumper behind the back wheels has started to scale off.(not repainted, original paint) 8.Remote keys don't work anymore.(no it's not bad keys it's a faulty antenna circuit board that costs $400 for a new one) This is some of the things that I can remember on the top of my head. I previously Drove a tired 2001 Opel Vectra with over 300 000km on it and none of these thing that I mentioned above happen on it nor the very old 1985 Mazda 323 I had before the Opel. My wife drives a BMW X3 and the same things shine through here. BMW quality is BAD. But don't get me wrong here, I really like them at the same time. The handling of these cars are very good so that's why I stick to BMW for mow. But don't go around saying that BMW is quality that last's, coz it's not. Oh And I do take good care of my cars so there is no lack of maintenance. I changed oil on my E91 318D every season. Mush more often then BMW recommends and still I get a turbo thats on its way out and timing chain tensioners that no longer does there job.

[@ssorc2000]

I own a 2007 Alpina D3 based on the 320d E90. Has the 123d M47 engine, 93000 miles, no issues, just a sweet, sweet ride!

[@330ibeemer]

Thank you for this and the other videos you've done on the E90. Over the years I've owned an E30, E36, and E46, now ready to take the plunge on an E90, and the info you've shared is solid gold, going into the buying market.

[@justinbuice]

Im glad i could help!

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

I have a confession. I unwillingly traded in my beloved 2009 E90 for a 2017 Mercedes GLE. It was hard. I bought that 3 series brand new, and I loved everything about it. But during the past several years I began having a lot of problems with it and I was spending obscene amounts of money on repairs. I mean, seriously obscene amounts of money. The car began to break down often. The last two times I took it to the dealership they insisted nothing was wrong with it after charging me over a thousand dollars to repair oil leaks and other stuff. I knew then that I was going to get another car, but I wasn't getting any love from BMW. The folks at the dealership were just nasty and acted like they weren't interested in my business. So I went to the Mercedes dealer up the street. I was never really a fan of Mercedes, but I'm learning to like my new ride. I'm seeing that bigger, and faster, and prettier, and newer doesn't necessarily mean better. I would still have preferred the BMW, but... I'm still going to keep watching your videos for general maintenance tips and care. I plan to trade this Mercedes in a couple years for an X5.

[@shaozepan7676]

John Doe why not getting an X5 in the first place?

[@myrcworld9345]

I've had a 2007 328i with the sports pkg for 2 years and have had to replace 1 coil pack and starter/battery. I did the work myself and saved over $1000. The dealership will stick it in without lube if you get what I mean.. Besides that it's a great daily driver.

[@tonytarquinio6439]

I have to agree completely with Mr. Pete Burt. Using BMW authentic parts and fluids is a great way to save you a boat load of money in the long run. Happy Motoring!! Tony

[@sheldonm3535]

I've bought 3 bmws without even checking it out. Had no issue. All I did was get a ppi and had it shipped. Cams out fine. Got an e92 335i n54, a e90 m3 lci, and a e30 325iS

[@pederlettstroem980]

Two questions. 1. If I want wash the engine, do I have to cover something? High pressure water. Add something to the water, to erase greese? 2. Is there some type of display, that I can add, install, and not make holes in the dash bord? If yes homepage. An E91 330d.

[@farrewelll]

Your last comment was right on justifying the maintenance on a car that you love or to love to drive thank you for all the input in information it's very helpful when deciding on e90 or e 91 wagon

[@kingevanek]

The cars 2009 and newer won't say xi, but will say x drive on the front finders and sometimes on the trunk. A lot of time the 2009+ cars aren't even listed for sale as xdrive models.

[@justinbuice]

+Evan's Garage I thought about getting those x drive bagdes for mine

[@kingevanek]

Justin Buice I have one if you want it

[@yousef238]

Evan's Garage I

[@madchen615]

Im looking to buy a new car and I really wanted a c300 mercedes 2011 or 10 but I might end up with a 2011 328i x drive. it is advertised as an x drive. I don't know what you mean? this 2011 bmw has 64,000 miles and theyre asking 13,495....it's a little pricey for me, cuz I know after tax and license im looking at around 16 im guessing...is this buy worth it you think? anyone?

[@E9X330]

@@madchen615 that would be a pretty good deal

[@mms16mms16]

BMW manual transmissions are great (I have owned four BMWs, three were manuals with close to 200k miles each... all manuals were rock solid transmissions) I currently own a 2007 328xi wagon with an automatic. The early E90s have GM built automatics which are very prone to issues (pumps in these transmissions wear prematurely causing low hydraulic pressure throughout the transmission which dominos into many other issues). Rebuilds are more than $2k. New transmissions are $6k Also- you left out Crankshaft speed sensors fail ($65 part but takes several hours to install) Vanos sensors fail ($150 for a set, 30 minutes to install) Nicer car to own than the e46 or e30 (e90 wagons have fantastic cargo capacity and AWD is amazing in snow). My E46 And e30s were more sporty. e90s are slightly less reliable then e46 cars in my experience.

[@rich0rz]

Just bought a 2006 330xi for a daily driver today. I saw on the car fax that thermostat and pump replaced around 40k. Regular maintenance looked proper. The driver mirror folds in and keeps trying to go so I will have to replace or maybe find some diy-ish. Blower motor was good and heated seats worked. Thanks for the video. I'll check the headlight fluid pooling when I pick up next week.

[@MKRN98]

Don't be fooled by rebuilt title. I have rebuilt 335xi, bought it from auction for cheap, very little damage to the front. I fixed all the common issues with N54 and it drives as it should. Also did a lot of preventative maintenance things. Not all rebuilt cars are junk, just ask for pictures from auction. If they don't have it or they don't want to show you, something was way too wrong with the car.

[@fredrik3735]

If you buy the bmw e90,e91 with the N47 motor (disel and petrol), be aware! They have the timing chain problem. I got lucky and the warranty covered it. :D

[@Wergrun]

I bought an E91 with a rebuilt title🤭 the seller was an enthusiast and owned many other bmws did the work himself, replace the gaskets and other stuff, and was gonna use the money to redo his other E91 cooling system. I have tools and everything to work on it if need be. It's a manual too!

[@amharris9569]

you look like Kevin Love

[@goldenokoko3211]

Am Harris 🤣🤣🤣

[@tcwhigham1]

Ditto

[@churchhide]

Factz

[@vonksummer9099]

He does 😂😂😂

[@aidanwhunter]

Wow

[@AlexUncut]

funny how nobody mentions problem with rear diff (final drive). I have got my replaced after 145 kkm (roughly 100k miles) on my 330d 2009 with another second hand. and now also that one failed. Also i see shops at ebay specialized on selling reconditioned final drives so its not just me having the problem. And no, its not cheap to fix it, new one 2-3k EUR/USD excluding removal/installation.

[@rjdom]

Thank you! Thank you! I have E90 (328i 2012) the straight L6 (no 335 turbo BS here) is so reliable you are on the money! I replaced the water pump and radiator/thermostat i my 05 e46, but it was pretty good too (325i M54 engine)!

[@Reyrey_0004]

Just bought my first E90 with 137k miles ..drives like it’s new with maintenance history . Worth the buy.

[@elzacatecano5096]

What about maintenance ?

[@elzacatecano5096]

Is that hard to work on it

[@DPCPhotog]

I bought a 2007 328xi wagon 2 years ago. The one and only issue that cost me $1500 to fix was the water pump. Other than that, it's been rock solid. I didn't care for the iDrive, since I heard it was very problematic. So it wasn't an option I wanted. I definitely would love to source out the aluminum trim to replace the outdated wood trim. My only wish was I found a wagon in manual transmission.

[@Holmesolutionsgroup]

I bought an ‘09 E90. Problems i had… oil leak on the oil filter gasket, valve cover gasket, bad pcv, vanos solenoid, pulley replacement with belt, Adaptive light motor bad, and that’s all for now

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

2011 E90 LCI N52 w/ xDrive here. EKP module failed at 139,000 miles. No warning and left me stranded on a highway waiting for a tow truck. Followed all recommended maintenance AFAIK.

[@william1964castillo]

I have an e90 328xi 2007 with 294,000. The only things that are annoying is water that comes in the drivers side door when I take it to the car wash, heating fans has gone out 2x, window actuator problems on 2 window, driver’s outside mirror continues to fold out when you open it. Besides that I love my car and will keep it until it dies.

[@RR-ln6vs]

I only ever drive cars with Rebuilt or Salvage titles, never had any issues, just make sure you find out EXACTLY what was replaced and as long as its nothing serious like frame rail damage you should be good.

[@steliofrasco3455]

I have a 2009 318i, great car and super cruiser. Only had an issue with 1 injector at 113,000 km

[@EJChevy]

Yeah my old neighbor had two e90s under 40k miles and man they where in great condition, definitely trying to keep my f30 like that...

[@nsm1091]

Very informative video , just bought 2005 E90. First time buyer and wish could have seen this video before buying. I don’t have much of the problems in my E90. But was I didn’t knew much of the features BMW should have. Any way keep up the good work.

[@LilRonBoi]

Thank you for answering my question from before about the 325xi headlights! Felt like I got shouted out.

[@justinbuice]

+Ron Trinh 😎

[@chefjefe68]

Great video, Justin. Your thought at the end is perfect: paying maintenance cost on a car you hate sucks, but you really don't mind it on a car you love. Like you, I love my BMW. Besides, between the internet and KZbin, there are plenty of ways to save money and keep your Bimmer running great.

[@Splnter72]

I subbed. I am buying an 07 e90 328i this week. Had the valve cover gasket changed and an alinement done on it already so should be good to go.

[@thatdudedylanr2101]

Do u still have it

[@joshuajoseph4640]

I'm so sticking to this channel for my car

[@lightningcyber559]

For me it was the fuel pump and valvue cover gasket. I took it to a shop because I did not want to deal with it. I also have to replaced a cam position sensor. Not the easiest thing to replace because it was in a tight spot but saved money on it.

[@armotomko207]

6:07 i disagree i think that the OEM nav makes is look bad it looks so old i prefer no nav or change your radio instead

[@davidwang1502]

best advice ever, gonna rather spend money on the car I love rather than driving one that I don't like

[@michaelmeltzer5210]

I have a 2011 E92 M3 w/84,000 miles on it, not one problem at all except for regular maintenance. I had a 911 2010 Porsche Cararrera 4 S and i had nothing but problems w/it (bought it brand new too!) ..... BMW all the way forever. I had Valencia BMM lie to me that my trans mission was leaking, it still runs perfectly after their original diagnosis, two years ago, I'm glad I didn't believe them, it would have been 2500 hundred out of pocket, I would never buy a BMW from Valencia BMW in Valencia C A., ever again, they're not honest brokers!

[@E9X330]

What about your rod bearings ?

[@renatleongardus467]

You can always buy gps/radio and replace the radio $150-200

[@dylan_osborn73]

looked at the same car you got and im glad i watched this because i only checked the engine and i found a coolant leak but it was green.

[@davido.newell4566]

Just traded in a really nice Lexus LS 430 that was a hell of a good car: but I had a 735 BMW prior to that, and it was in fact a "drivers car". SO: I did my homework, and got an '09 535IX with all the goodies ('cept the M package...) and made it 85 miles before the power steering and battery lights came on. Seems that "sucking in the serpentine belt" is a regular occurrence, if oil gets on the belt.. Fortunately the seller gave me no grief in honoring the warrantee I had purchased from him, so I will pick up the car a second time this week. Good tip on the coolant: I thought it applied only to the magnesium blocks.. Thanks!

[@omarferrel4867]

Cool video! I got a 328i as my first bmw but im looking into a 335i and this video helps a lot. Tha ks man!

[@JJ-vy2vz]

Omar Ferrel How’s the 328i ? Might buy one this weekend

[@jessebenitez5667]

Jesse Juarez did you end up getting it?

[@armondcapriosr.4094]

Thank you great info I just bought a 330 Xi and love it thank you again.

[@sheldonxwilliams]

If I'm correct, from 2008-13 of the last of the e90s have lesser problems, but I could be wrong.

[@aryarock22]

Watched the first one bought my Bmw now watching this 😁

[@brookemarleone2009]

im 17, have only had a Chrysler 300 (which was given to my cousin), Audi A4, and Jeep Wrangler but I just got a 328i e90 for $7000. im really excited but nervous, never owned a BMW before but im trying to educate myself before I pick it up on Monday. thanks for the video! :)

[@lowrider9367]

Just Subscribed. I hope you read & respond??? One thing that should be known is the Harmonic Balancer or Crankshaft pulley. They will fail & when they do they don't give much warning. I just purchased a 2010 335d. I has 118k on the odometer. Car is in immaculate condition. However after driving only around 1200 miles after having it the damn harmonic balancer came apart & wouldn't turn the belts as it's supposed to. So today I have spent a couple hr's removing the balancer so I am ready to install the new one when it comes in. Outside of that the car is an absolute blast to drive. I would rather work on a car I absolutely love verses have one that just gets me from A to B.

[@petergrabsch3736]

colour has very little to do with whats in coolant & what's suitable for your paticular model & brand of car. so therefore I'll have to disagree with your opinion on this although if anyone decides to change coolant brand make sure it is compatible with your car & you do a complete coolant flush prior to adding new coolant.

[@surreallife777]

Great show. Are the 2008 to 2011 BMW 3 Series 4 cylinder engines and cars reliable?

[@multiplylive]

Check for rear folding seats! I overlooked this as they’re not standard 😔

[@issafam7745]

I still want a BMW to this day. U getting closer to convence me 👌🏽 anyways coming over from instagram 💪🏽

[@nightreapers3425]

Don't be afraid to own one. Don't let the non bmw enthusiast tell you don't get one. my mom had 2 bmw's a e46 330i back in 2004 when it first came out and owned it all the way until she got her 2006 e90. only reason she had let it go it got hit from a school bus behind the car was total'd. there reliable as hell. she is getting a 2015 435i coupe next. there (super safe btw). i can't wait to start my journey with my e36.

[@seskenas]

I bought e90 because of this!!:D

[@anthonycraig3176]

With spelling like that, you must have been saving your money for a LONG time! McDonald's doesn't pay that well.

[@hymovement]

@@anthonycraig3176 could be like that cause it isnt his native language ANTHONY

[@FalloutEpic]

@@nightreapers3425 Hahahahha

[@BMWHOBO]

I had the issue with my passenger side headlight washer nozzle leaking. At first, i thought it was coolant because my coolant is blue as is my washer fluid. My washer nozzle appeared to be leaking from the hose connection at the back when i took it apart. I bought a set of multiple size o-rings from advance auto and swapped it out with the one that fit the closest and that fixed the issue.

[@JAMAEL89]

Excellent review Going to see one this morning. Will get back.

[@justinbuice]

Good luck!

[@alspa77]

You had me on "Don't Buy".

[@ChadGlassify]

Good point of view on cars in general. Thank you.

[@kwalsmminatau45]

My e90 is giving me problems with FRM and it seems like is the common problem in most bmw e90. I doubt if I will ever buy bmw again

[@justinbuice]

I have heard that when they get to be high mileage and it’s an expensive part that must be installed by an expert. How many miles are on your car?

[@trujdofficial333]

I have a 2007 BMW 328Xi.. And at the time I brought the car from a used dealership here in NYC. I checked all around the engine for any leaks or possible misfires. Now at 134k+ miles. Im having leaking, electrical and exhaust issues. Front end suspension needs to be replaced smacking the ground so hard now. The rear pass window I repalced the motor twice. I smell plastic like burning when I turn the heat on. I always wanted a BMW but now I regret the purchase of this vechicle with so many issues. Thanks for the information wish I could have seen your video beforehand.

[@justinbuice]

The burning smell from your heat is probably the blower motor. It’s a recall item. If you go to the dealership they will replace it for free

[@trujdofficial333]

Thanks so much.. I def apperciated.

[@Soullertis]

I personally like the the wood grain dash more tbh

[@standyourground9973]

Wood grain is nice in maybe a Mercedes E Class or even a S Class but BMW is known more for their driving characteristics and the E90 is no exception. Personally the aluminum gives it a sportier vibe in the cabin.

[@picklemetimbers3003]

2006 Bmw 330xi owner. 105k miles The damn cup holder broke. It no longer holds tension. I think it's time to sell it and buy the M3 ;)

[@justinbuice]

+Pickle MeTimbers those stupid cup holders 🤕

[@josedavidvalle]

only the cup holders broke with that millege?

[@labelmelater]

I got a 2011 bmw 328i for 3 years best car I’ve had out of 3 others.

[@GuiRt1150]

I love my e91 lci. Door lock have problems sometimes.. Sensor seat/air bag light to. I have 200000 miles in my e 91 and its very , very nice car. Thanks for the vídeos.

[@Immortus_v2]

The a/c causes motor to erratically surge. When a/c is off the surge is nonexistent lol.

[@jacobpohlabel4156]

These are all great points but I think you neglected to mention a lot of times the driver's seat toilet seems to clog very easily.

[@GuitarCraze123]

I was burning through oil and turned out to be the valve stem seals. To replace ended up costing me £1000. The mechanic said this is pretty common. To check leave engine ideling for 5 to 10 minutes then put foot down on accelerator. If cloud of smoke comes out exhaust that's it.