here’s why the E92 335D BMW is a BARGIN you should look at buying

[@Decrepit_biker]

A couple of things! ONE. Do the paddle mod to have one side up, the other down. I used to catch the paddle and nudge it forward at times on roundabouts changing gear at awkward times, a total pain in the arse! Fortunately a real easy job to do and needs no parts at all, and makes it much more intuitive. TWO. Don't be afraid to let it rev out when you want to go quick! It will pull all the way to redline like a petrol car and haul ass doing it 😉 (also its good for the DPF/ regen to do this occasionally if you do drive it mostly down low in the rev range) THREE. They do have some issues. Boost pipes at the Intercooler can leak, causing oil misting over the undertray. Vacuum lines near the turbo can fail due to heat and old age. Like all cars bushes can wear, but there are lots of them so that can add up fast. Front springs can fail where they pigtail into the lower spring mount, leaving the front wing on the tire and you stranded. I also find the front discs seem to wear quicker on the inside than the outside with the standard calipers, even when properly serviced with new pins ect. BUT a remap to around 350-360 horse and 700nm (£350 ish on average) will net a car that will touch 180 on the Autobahn (Ac Schnitzer tuned one to 350 brake and it hit 179.3 mph on the Nardo ring officially) and do the 60 dash in about 5 sec. And return an average in the high 30s early 40s mpg. What more could you ever want? Oh.........an LSD thats what 😂

[@deanodrives4966]

One of these with a basic remap is an absolute beast

[@cjh9588]

Sure is

[@johnshaw8013]

They're a beast without a remap! As a 2012 C63 AMG discovered tonight 😁

[@ryanmichael7795]

@@johnshaw8013 450bhp amg v8 vs 282bhp BMW. I have driven both and its not a close race

[@johnshaw8013]

Except mine is 313bgp and 650Nm of torque. And it is a close race...

[@JKV.]

@@johnshaw8013 my E320cdi with 330hp 808nM and my friend 400hp 335d got gapped

[@gingerjoe2007]

Just bought an E92 335D M Sport and couldn’t be happier with it!

[@consultingconsulting3420]

My 335D from 2007 , has 320000 km , works like a charm and without any issue , so amazing car , I bought it 10 years ago and I still don't want to sell it

[@themechanic7561]

Own a 335d touring myself. Fantastic motor. As for mods drive one that’s had dpf delete (sounds 👌🏻) egr delete and decent engine and gearbox map it transform them to a totally different beast. If any one owns one they will agree.

[@blardmann]

i want to do that to my f30 335d however, how do you get around the MOT hurdle?

[@SyGardner]

I’ve got the 3 litre 325d remapped etc and it’s quick, very quick. So much so that there are many cars that get a huge surprise when it’s side by side :D

[@blardmann]

@@SyGardner 200bhp standard? nice man! any plans for it?

[@SyGardner]

blardmann I think it’s pushing 280+ now after the remap but it performs like a car with more definitely. I’ve been against a few things now around 400bhp etc and there’s not much difference at lower speeds under 120mph. I’ve also done quite a few 0-60mph tests and the best I’ve got is 5.2 seconds which is awesome from simply just having a remap done and literally nothing else. The sound is lovely too just from the standard exhaust. I think I am going to try and push this car as far as it can go in the future and see how fast it can become with a bit more work. Mine is manual too so it’s even more fun when you set off just right and launch off the clutch, I’ve messed it up a couple of times from adrenaline haha, but when I catch it just right the first to second gear pull is pretty awesome. It’s also awesome in 3rd and 4th, hovering and 50mph in 3rd gives an awesome instant pull and then 4th gear hovering at 80mph gives an instant dramatic pull. 5th and 6th still have a little bit to offer but it dies off after the 120-130 mph mark, but up until that speed it can really compete with many cars. Second gear is my favourite though, hovering at 30mph and feeling the pull there and it happens more often as that’s the speed on the normal roads. I was actually genuinely shocked after the remap what it actually did to it. I’ve had to to change my back tires a few times though being rear wheel drive, but then that’s to be expected :D

[@themechanic7561]

blardmann I cut open the dpf removed filter and re welded can’t tell it’s been removed. Still passes emissions with no problems too.

[@XIXjlo]

Just sold my E91 335d Touring. I blardy miss it. Best car I’ve ever had.

[@thereallotharmatthae]

Why did you sell it?

[@jackhewitson1884]

I like the e92 3 series. My dad used to have a 2010 330d with the newer N57 engine (245 bhp) and a manual gearbox and it used to take off like a rocket when he put his foot down. The economy was decent as well as it would easily get 42-45 mpg on the motorways. I would have an e92 330d as a daily driver over a 335d cos the manual gearbox is more fun to use and I would get it resprayed in imola red as it is a legendary colour.

[@dunkuk2k]

These are a great vehicle, I bought a 59 plate M sport highline 2 years ago. 1 owner 78k miles (and 74 years old - yeah really!! He bought it new for just under £40k when he was 65) for £8k cash insurance valued it at £10.5k. 2 years later they are still doing same or more money! I had a 4 hour train journey hungover to get it and a hell of a 4.1/2 hour drive back! Initially was getting about 23.9-24mpg nearly all urban and foot down regularly. Bought a chip box off amazon for £75 now more like 27mpg, but will do 40 mpg or even 50 on a run if you drive like a saint. For the performance you get it is very good.

[@skodakatie7341]

It is in very good condition, also it has aged really well, for a 2006 car I don’t think it would look too much out of place with brand new examples of this class!!.

[@ItsDanLatham]

Thing is these seem great value but much like e46's have all done spaceship level mileage and usually owned by people who just want the badge and dont care about maintaining a car. Really good examples tend to be big £££. Definitely great performance for the running cost regardless.

[@MrRonalds77]

got 335d e92 2007 cat S with about 190k mileage last year...after 1 month both turbos died.cost me 1200 repair.dpf egr deleted 450pound.this year so far alternator died 150pound replace and crankshaft pulley 150pound,still love it lol

[@johnshaw8013]

This engine is in every current BMW bar a 1 & 2 series... Bullet proof and tunable. The 35d 40d and 50d cars are absolute weapons!

[@SyGardner]

I’ve got the manual 3 litre 325d and mapped it, it really is a beast. I got the se version so it’s definitely a sleeper, the only thing I changed was getting it de-chromed so it was all black instead. It’s awesome absolutely annihilating many cars and waiting for the driver to pull down his window at the next set of lights to say “bloody hell thats quick what have you done to it” haha. I tested it against my mates m6 and in sports mode his is obviously faster, but when he hasn’t got sports mode on the performance was identical, so basically spending 200 quid on a remap turned my 198 bhp car into a completely different machine altogether. I’m not sure what bhp it’s pushing now, but it’s enough to perform equally to cars with a much higher bhp, which sounds ridiculous but it’s true.

[@cjh9588]

I have one with a remap and it's insane! Love these cars 😍😍😍

[@JayShaw7336]

I have the Msport coupe 335d on a 57plate. Stage 2 with 360bhp on dyno. It's INSANELY fast under acceleration. There's not a lot can stick with it. Yet as you point out in your video, if commuting sensibly, I can expect decent milage as at the end of the day it's just a diesel if I'm not putting my heavy right foot down. Easily the best car I've owned.

[@Mile-i3w]

How many miles do u have on your 335d? And does reliability decrease with milage?

[@deanwoodruff5651]

Got a white 335d m sport with mods low mileage car best car ive owned. Love it

[@clivechalres4183]

Sat on a train as we speak to go buy one had one before and wish I never sold it amazing cars 💯

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

How's it going with it now?

[@mrmjb9373]

Great vid Jamie, I have a e91 335d touring, owned it 4 years and it's never missed a beat. Great cars and fantastic value for money.

[@themechanic7561]

I have same car couldn’t agree more absolutely fantastic car 👍🏻

[@NomadJRG]

Great motors, picked one up in early march. They do need a bit of maintenance to keep them sweet, thermostats, crankshaft pulleys, boost hoses at around 100k miles but for the money there is no better motor. Mine is "stage 2" 370bhp bags of torque and on my commute I average 42mpg.

[@mystiquemedia8786]

What time did you use & are you deleted or just stock with a tune ?

[@NomadJRG]

@@mystiquemedia8786 I'm in the UK so don't have the same emissions equipment as the US has. Mine has the DPF, EGR and swirl flaps deleted and then a tune.

[@thomas9434]

​@@NomadJRGgutted dpf or deleted?

[@NomadJRG]

@@thomas9434 gutted, still present for visual inspections

[@thomas9434]

@@NomadJRG guessing you still got the car? I'm thinking of getting one but need to save a bit of money first

[@robertdon777]

Pre pandemic I purchased mine, 07 All Black with Gloss Black interior, 2 owners, full BMW history, full pro nav, heated seats, split sliding arm rest etc £3800...

[@tobywalker777]

Diesel torque king on a sublime chassis , thanks for posting

[@Yianny11]

This just made me get one

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

Had a base model. Crashed it March 2020 on a mountain in a sudden T-storm. Bought it for US$6000 in 2019 had $4k in upgrades. Looking for one now...US$12,000. They ar won longer the best kept secret. Word has hit the streets.

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

Update: a month ago I bought another 2011 335d Msport with just 74k miles. Only 750 of these were imported into all of US and Canada. This one had many upgrades and M3 suspension parts (no E92 diesels here in the US) came in just a hair under $15k. Totally worth it! I’m not sure there is a better diesel sport model in the market.

[@streethoonsuk8641]

Mine is stage 2 - 374bhp - pulls like a train but also comfy daily

[@matthewjones2190]

Just brought a 2007 335d M sport (no mods)… it’s getting dropped off today can’t wait to take it for a spin! Will do a stage 1 later in the year 😅 thanks for the video man - I know I made a good decision 🚀

[@Chris.]

Great vid, nice to see a bimma get a look in. I've got a black 09 E93 M Sport Highline 330d, bought it for the exact reasons you stated, gorgeous car, always gets commented on. The 19's are a mare with a 35 profile, goes thru alloys what with the pot holes. Apart from that I love it.

[@VW_EOS_K04]

Stage 2 on my 535d. 100k miles. 400bhp and 784NM. Beast 💪 XHP stage 3 at same time. Weapon, lol. All for less then £5k

[@KevinFeeney37]

I’d one, 2007 m sport. Was mental. Would love anything to get another. Baby prevents this.

[@pulis2000]

I have a remapped 2012 E92 335d, it pulls like a train! My best car ever🏁🏁🏁

[@sleepercell9926]

Its efficient and insanely fast, but the running and maintenance costs of one of these is insane. Timing chains, swirl flaps, oil leaks. The cost of the car ay be 5k but i'd expect to spay over 2-3k in repairs every year.

[@rhysbatson5715]

Finally another performance diesel 🙌

[@davespooney8472]

Merc C350 CDI’s offer much the same but don’t go wrong like modern BMW’s seem to. Mercs 7 speed is a peach for the year too (comparing 2007 like for like)

[@jamesbarker7782]

Can confirm, just picked up a 320CDI CLK!

[@psmh4]

Ihave a 2009 335D the emissions control on these is a nightmare, but my state Nj tests for emissions

[@mikkinikki1902]

We need some gray market imports of this car in the USA.

[@TimAhlen]

145k KM for 6k? If i check the market here in Sweden the same model is like 12k for a 240k KM one.

[@fplbreakfast6463]

So weird, I was looking at buying one this afternoon haha.

[@dunnockdan]

SE look alot better for a sleeper, m-sport can look little tacky sometimes

[@martinkulik9466]

sorry. I have se and m sport looks much better. plus it can't look tacky, when it drives and pulls as it does. maybe 2.0i might look tacky u mean, but not 335d or even i

[@cjh9588]

I got a sleeper. Underestimated but awesome especially with the map. 😜

[@bolshevikproductions]

@@martinkulik9466 m sport is cosmetic. It’s not a m car like an M3. m sport is tacky. And has no advantage in power.

[@bolshevikproductions]

M-sport is cosmetic only. No changes in engine power. Unlike a proper M3

[@jimb12312]

@@bolshevikproductions M-Sport has upgraded suspension. I have an M-Sport E92 335D. It's not just cosmetic.

[@TopSpeedBrothers]

It’s an autobahn warrior I challenge anyone to find a faster long distance car

[@audirs142]

S4/5

[@TopSpeedBrothers]

@@audirs142 the petrol powder ones are heavy on fuel when going fast and arent gone be much quicker then a 335d

[@VW_EOS_K04]

Audi RS remap an S4 or an S5 of the same era, v6 or v8. A remapped 335/535d is still faster 💪

[@Decrepit_biker]

Don't forget the E90 and E91!

[@rainsturgeon9569]

Love the videos !! Especially the intro !! Haha, but can I make a suggestion?. Whenever you “review” an older car like this, could you tell us if it has phone connectivity? Like Bluetooth or an aux? As it would help, because I actually want a 335 after watching this hahah! But I wanna know if it has a factory aux! Because then it saves me having to modify the sound system. Cheers!!

[@oliversaunder1469]

I have an e90 and that has an aux and Bluetooth (although Bluetooth is just for calls not music)

[@Bmwguy2011]

Great video James. One question: does the 540d have the same engine as that which you discussed here, I.e., the N57?

[@athok98]

Is it worth to buy a very nice low mileage 335r or go for something else (but still bmw)? I’m talking more in the 10k£ budget

[@pompeet3932]

if you buy the e90 335d post facelift version in 2021, how much money can you roughly expect to pay for maintenance in the first five years of owning a car like this?

[@Juppleberry]

That’s why I’m getting 1

[@ariyankhan4337]

If u take care of it will it be reliable?

[@KurtMCox]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking at a 2012 E90 335d with 95K on the clock. Any advice or tips or known issues I should look into?

[@jameslloydcole8783]

I had one, it is not economical. 40mpg best you can realistically get. Hard driving easy 20's. Average 34mpg.

[@vp5]

True and fair point. But it is 2998cc

[@jameslloydcole8783]

vp5 A manual 330d is very good on fuel... it’s not the CC it’s the two turbos

[@jamesbarker7782]

Still pretty good for the age and power to be fair

[@AreaCode865]

320d it is then! For the performance, economy is incredible Mine is 404hp, 750Nm and still returns 37mpg... no other cars I can think of which will do the same

[@Element_y]

@@AreaCode865 I'd love to chat as I'm thinking about getting my first 3 Series diesel. This sounds more appealing to me

[@TheLyonCrest]

I'm 20 and soon to be buying my next Car. I currenly have a Mondeo ST TDCI & F30 320i M-Sport. Thinking of selling them both and either getting a 335d F30 or a A45. Do i go down the sensible route of economy or obnoxius and loud?

[@chrisrobinson7395]

A45 have a chocolate gearbox mate

[@johanneskoskela384]

Meanwhile in Finland 200tkm driven are no less than 15k€... I might go with an E60 535D, they are around 10-12k€/200-400tkm driven.

[@bobh4191]

£2500 to £5000 for 535d m sport uk

[@johanneskoskela384]

@@bobh4191 Well that is cheap. Really cheap. Maybe i should import one from uk.

[@MissionKid]

E350d coupe but 335d is way more fun and looks better

[@granterono1]

There is one near me 335d 2007 with only 17800 miles on the clock. One lady owner £13800 is this a good price? And are they reliable as I’ve read on forums there are a lot of problems with them :/

[@Birmingham_racing]

If the stock power is quick enough buy a 330d and remap it's going to be a lot cheaper

[@cwuzii]

Then you’ll be kicking yourself wondering how faster your car would be if you bought and remapped the 335d 🤣

[@Birmingham_racing]

cwuzii depends on your budget

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

cwuzii if you spend a bit of money on a 330d they make the same power, and they are manual.

[@BeatPoet67]

One of the best looking BMW's ever. Great lines. It looks timeless. Surely a future classic.

[@justinanderson11]

buying one in the morning

[@kwhitmill7617]

Skip to the end then reply no adverts

[@chrisrobinson7395]

Don't know what's worse, the fact you have lip fillers or that you have to floss with a mattress 😂

[@111999yoyoyo]

Im 22 looking at getting my self something a bit more sporty, price range is 1500 - 2500. Im thinking about an audi TT, renault sport, bmw 1 series, or maybe a MX5 or RX8 Pz. Anyone got any other things i should be looking at?

[@danablack4048]

Mk1 cupra

[@TheLiamHUK]

I just got my m sport 335d with 200k miles for £2700. Tempted to do a I BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST 335D in the country video 😂

[@BrainTrainer369]

TheLiamHUK anyrhing wrong with it yet ?

[@LeesuperYB8]

I just got an 07 se 335d coupe for £1300

[@hardtailviews3307]

CUMMINSANDSCANIAV8 with no lump in it maybe👍🏼

[@bolshevikproductions]

Sure you did 😂

[@MontanaWild78]

I want one so bad!!

[@richboy900]

If you want a diesel I'd recommend a golf gtd. Only a map away from gti territory. 60mpg baby. The 335d in this video is beautiful spec tbf

[@davidappleyard9544]

Boring, very boring car

[@richboy900]

@@davidappleyard9544 granted the BMW would be more fun to drive, but it's not a head turner. I had a mk7 gtd, didnt think I'd ever get so many looks driving a golf or even a diesel at that

[@ski1002]

Can’t buy a good mileage / spec / condition one for £6k. More like £10k ++ for low mileage. MPG is max high 20s around town. Also, fairly unreliable and expensive to repair. Fun cars to drive though!

[@Benjy9845]

Mine does 35mpg around town and has been very reliable. Much cheaper to run than the Mondeo ST220 I had before and about a million times faster.

[@kotwbutach9701]

335D vs. 335i? modified 335i has got better acceleration than M3 while they costs now +6K

[@chrisrobinson7395]

Hahahahaha stop talking bullshit. Better acceleration than a m3 😂😂😂

[@kotwbutach9701]

@@chrisrobinson7395 You have little knowledge... 335i MHD STAGE 2+ is 420hp and is for sure faster than m3. This is different mod, also wins with m3 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYWufnVqoth_o5Y 🤣🤣 what you will say now?

[@kotwbutach9701]

@Ryuichi Tanaka yes 335 will never sound like m3 but modified 335 is faster than m3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYWufnVqoth_o5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTSp52Ybc-UmKs

[@eloMole]

N54 335i is very quick however it’s horrendous on fuel and not very reliable. Oil leaks everywhere, turbo issues, wastegate rattle

[@bolshevikproductions]

@@kotwbutach9701 your stupid. Expect your engine to die soon. 😂 don’t mod these cars.

[@ImKrull]

Can’t have a diesel anymore they’re trying to remove them!

[@sebastianmiticky2491]

lol

[@cwuzii]

Behave, they’ve been saying that for years, nothing has changed! They’ll never get rid of whatever is already on the road, they’ll just reduce sales of NEW diesels if they do anything.

[@callumpreston3013]

Give it 3 years and your insurance will be more then the car

[@adriles]

@@callumpreston3013 insurance premiums have nothing to do with government agendas

[@aceheisenberg6054]

@@cwuzii price go right up tho. Lucky I can put chip shop oil in my t4 van

[@altspitfire]

I had an e91 330d with a manual and I found it to be the worst car I've ever owned. Manual transmission felt terrible to use, comfort wasn't there and was completely unreliable even tho it was an absolute monster in a straight line.

[@Unclekeithspaintshop.]

I'ma rattle done! 😂😂😂

[@sambower5544]

I had the E92 335i which is basically a money pit.

[@jonnygti]

Yeah, older BMW = empty wallet, and plenty of leak stains on the driveway from coolant or oil (or both)😂

[@abointedtoyblingofmats]

United States? Mexico or South African assembled. Trash.

[@daveyboiyeah]

"This one is completely standard"... (mentions about aftermarket wheels 10 seconds before)...

[@jaymilo8425]

Ah yes the coo pay, I prefer the see Don myself

[@djlilz7927]

Personally I would get a a5 tdi

[@davidmarney1485]

I’d say 330d is a lot better car for money and mines a manual 😂

[@cwuzii]

In why way is a 330d better car for money? Barely anything between the price, and the 335d is faster. Also manual is wank.

[@davidmarney1485]

cwuzii cheaper tax and insurance better mpg

[@jamesbarker7782]

Manual is for those who can't afford auto 😂

[@gwl78]

Might be cheap to buy but not to run.

[@DomWayne]

What I’m thinking

[@ariyankhan4337]

I mean if u take care of it properly it can last you 300k miles

[@VW_EOS_K04]

2 years of ownership, remapped, DPF, EGR, swirl flaps all gone. Apart from me replacing the glow plugs as an optional thing when intake was off, it’s never gone wrong.... yet, lol 😂

[@Benjy9845]

Mine is very cheap to run

[@A6RXN]

Alllll the adverts are back again, wonder what surprise is next 🤦🏻‍♂️👎🏻

[@andrewwright.]

Either go to the last 15 sec of the video...let it finish and replay = adds gone Or What I do...KZbin vanced APK. Google it. Some work very very well with background play ECT and some don't work at all.

[@ViiralDzn]

fast forward one year, not if you live in london. Ulez😂

[@gazb9895]

Too many ads pal

[@smokeyJim420]

have you had your lips done ??

[@bolshevikproductions]

👄

[@joshjack6127]

*bargain.. 😜 before any other smartarses chime in 😂😂

[@Jeebus86]

"bargain" bmw, Contradictio in terminis

[@yorkshiremanoutdoors9848]

How's the reliability 😂

[@abointedtoyblingofmats]

M57 is one of the most reliable engines bmw has made in the last 30 years

[@AreaCode865]

I’ve had my 2008 for 10yrs, now on 105k miles. Very reliable, though at higher miles dpf issues, EGR, pretty commonplace for any diesels though Vac lines need changing, gearbox ZF kit serviced at 80k miles Nothing else has given me any issues

[@TruScottishGuy]

Every car to you is great to buy. BMWs are money pits Great buy if you wanna waste your money. 😂😂

[@seanharris3217]

Never had issue with my 2 bmw in the whole 4 years of ownership

[@styz8312]

yeah had mine 330d e91 for 5 year only thing i had to replace was sericing stuff and rear tyres smashing them audi and vw guys

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

Owned my 330d for nearly 4 years it’s now on 190k and it’s never missed a beat.... you’re talking shit.

[@mnoovurvi]

Butthurt Kilmer fan ? My BMW needed a thermostat and one suspension bush. Even though I am trashing it every day it still hasn't missed a beat.

[@TruScottishGuy]

@@mnoovurvi I have no idea who that it 😂😂

[@BeardGang09]

Needs to be MSPORT!!!!!!

[@nevbobz]

I hate how the paddleshifts work in these it really is a terrible concept

[@callumpreston3013]

6 grind 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣won't waste my money

[@briangallagher8463]

Mate stop moving your hand

[@cwuzii]

SE model 🤢

[@TAG247]

*bargain

[@VerboseSlayer]

>Diesel no thanks I'm good

[@joshjack6127]

Would probably smoke whatever shopping trolley you drive

[@Nero200]

Everyone I’ve known with a E90/E92 has found them to be a nightmare. Cheaply put together, and very Unreliable.

[@Benjy9845]

That's the complete opposite to the experience I've had with mine. Best most solid car I've owned.

[@Dave_dave69]

You can't drive an SE bmw.... it's like dating a fat girl. Do better.

[@tracktimevideos5164]

It's a p.o.s