I Bought a Dirt Cheap BMW E90 328i Project Car | N52 POWER!

[@stickhrk]

KZbinr: My dirty cheap project car Me: my daily driver...

[@3isdaa]

Im so excited for this build, having a N52 and seeing one of my favorite KZbinrs finally shine light on em get me hyped!

[@tustinlexusalex]

Sameee

[@SimplyCarThings]

Thank you for the support my friend! Glad youre enjoying the content

[@ahoneyman]

The great thing about the 328 is it can be whatever you want it to be. With good brake pads and decent rubber it's a daily driver and a canyon Carver. Add coilovers and a racing seat and it's a track warrior for the weekends. Leave it alone and it's a comfortable commuter and a road trip car that can swallow 4 people and some luggage. Few cars can do fun and mundane practicality as well as these.

[@alphonsemonthei8878]

N52 is hidden gem in the BMW line up. It isn’t going to ever make monster power but that’s the only...ONLY... bad thing you can say about it. Most reliable modern BMW engine, silky smooth, sounds amazing with exhaust mods. Paired with a manual transmission it’s rewarding on so many levels. A lot of guys don’t know the N52 uses a magnesium block and it’s lighter than the 2.0L 4 cyl in the FRS. Pair it with the amazing E90 chassis and a manual, now you have yourself a real winner for less than $4k that will always put a smile on your face.

[@SimplyCarThings]

I couldnt agree more! The N52 is smooth, refined, and offers enough power for most daily driving scenarios. I didn't realize how light the engine was as well that's crazy

[@felipeiturreyes3385]

Agree Pal, good comment👍

[@Use2FACTAUTH]

Ive never been more excited by a 328!

[@SimplyCarThings]

honestly same here! hahaha

[@BamaE92]

An almost ideal daily find! 👌 N52 reliability, leatherette interior (always seems to look brand new after decades) low miles, and inexpensive. If it was mine I’d probably just respray the hood and call it a day! Yet I’m still the crazy person driving a 189k mile E92 335i 😂(owned since new).

[@banjovic]

330i intake manifold + Open headers + ethanol fuel map + rear lsd and you can have a solid 335i lol

[@SimplyCarThings]

Sheeeesh, that sounds amazing! Would be a blast for sure

[@freedompioneer4311]

Minus turbos

[@SwampyMusic]

Pretty common thing to do to an E9X

[@SimplyCarThings]

@crazythedon its fun to make N/A power, smooth delivery, great throttle response with a tune, and it sounds amazing. I have my S55 for crazy power if i ever want that too ;)

[@AlexYuen0]

A 3 stage intake manifold swap + a tune alone will absolutely get an n52 to ~250hp-262hp to the crank. Its no N54 in terms of power but ur pulling 240hp out ur ass lmfao.

[@davidterejyan7995]

Yesssss n52 gang about time love the video

[@SimplyCarThings]

Thanks brotha :D

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

I'm speechless over that find. I looked for e90/92's for about 6 months here in the Northeast. No such thing as accident free, under 130k mi, less than 3 owners, or being in drivable mechanical shape. Would've had to get a 2nd car while the e90 was sorted. All trashed here, & good luck finding non xdrive here. Consider yourself lucky. More power to you for giving it tlc!

[@freedompioneer4311]

They exist

[@iamnormalandcanbetrusted]

I bought 2007 one in Texas for $1200 ... engine was rebuilt last year and 330i manifold install and runs great, but cosmetically destroyed. cabin air filter box ripped off, 1 window works, 3 doors work, etc. time to get to work. drove it from Texas to PA with no problems other than window falling down in a storm and frying the electronics in driver door (started smoking...)

[@ondemandpix]

I have this same car! But mine is 06 and has over 200k miles, still runs like it did ten years ago! Still fast for being old too

[@go1more365]

The best daily. I was thinking of getting a 328i vert just because of how reliable that engine is

[@SimplyCarThings]

they're so reliable!

[@abelucious]

I bought the same model and year 2 weeks ago here in Canada except it's an xi , it needed brakes all around , front left coil spring and one ignition coil , it has 120 thousand miles on it and the body is almost perfect , I paid 2000 Canadian for it plus 500 for all the repairs , now it runs with no problems .

[@3sdesignstudio644]

This is a great deal you got on this car! Can’t wait to see it after it’s painted.

[@SimplyCarThings]

Thank you!

[@allan.n.7227]

My tip / advice : upgrade to an M steering wheel. My best upgrade by far. My second best upgrade is /was the Alpine retrofit HiFi professional speaker upgrade (65410445684). Third best upgrade was some original BMW rims/wheels (Type 159) with NON run flat michelin tyres. I've owned my E90 for 10 years soon.. Absolutely love it.. Every time I ride something else I long getting back 'home'. On top of that it has been extremely cheap to maintain and very reliable with only a few hiccups from VANOS and a few coolant leaks due to brittle plastic. I change oil and filter at least once a year and I've always sticked to Castrol LL04. A broken windscreen some years back did give me some headache before I found out how to calibrate the rainsensor in INPA (2 min job when you know how to do) because I had an aftermarked windscreen installed (the BMW stealer wanted 4-5 time the price).

[@dkemp0197]

Congrats on the the new project. I have the N51 128i m-sport with an exhaust, cowl delete, a euro airbox(coming next month), a silicone intake boot and it came with the stage 3 disa manifold. These cars have so much potential to be fun😊

[@PR0bro]

Got my E92 335i, RWD, Manual, blown waterpump and turbos, 200,000km (not miles) perfect exterior with 3 sets of wheels (Avante Gardes as one of them) all for $3250

[@SimplyCarThings]

what a value! 🔥

[@fry.master]

Simply Car Things I’ve got a e90 335i with 190k on it I bought for 475$. Putting down 400whp, runs great. Had to do new injectors, valve cover gasket, coils and adjust wastegates. Was bone stock owned by a grandpa, has perfect compression and turbo seals are just fine. Dealer told him it would take 4000$ to repair it, and he just wanted it gone. I fixed everything and went fbo for well under a grand. Still have to do a wheel speed sensor, but it’s sitting on style 313 335is wheels and tbh those are worth more than I paid for the whole car(and it came with those!!!!)

[@Sheev3]

This is an exact copy of my car down to the year. Crazy. I bought mine in the exact same condition with the paint.

[@wjohnsonism]

Too funny! Back in January I bought a 2011 Crimson Red 2011 328i to take some heat off my M3. Love the car, $850 in refresh parts from FCP Euro and I have a great little daily driver. No worrying about dings and crazy drivers. Note: I’ve worked on E46’s, F30’s and F80’s and it’s by far the easiest BMW I’ve ever wrenched on. The N52 is definitely a keeper.

[@-NOGOODRACING-]

The E90 is sort like the 3 Series Final Edition, as a Driving machine for driver, since the first E21 3 Series. Great handling for a four door sedan, spacious trunk for bulk Costco shopping, fuel tank that is big enough for long range road trips…and the market price is a bargain. Also the E90 was the last chassis 3 Series chassis competed in World Touring Car Championship. Great “Super Tourenwagen”once you do some weight reduction for track day fun.

[@luis.f10__]

I picked up an 06 325i e90 w/ sport pckg it included an upgraded sound system plus a free radar detector, coming up almost to a year ago as my first car at 18. Picked it up for 3,400! The car has great paint, 8 out of 10 no dents and clean title. Car is holding up awesome only thing needed was casual oil change, spark plug, and some gaskets replaced. Going strong.💪👀 . Cant wait to see whats done to yours. #n52

[@james5806]

about time someone did a project bimmer shyts gon be fyreeeeee

[@hookiea10]

You deserve so much more credit for your content and effort so for those reasons I always watch the ads entirely :)

[@SimplyCarThings]

I appreciate your support so much! Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@carloslewis8448]

Cool idea👍 every car isn’t a super car

[@SimplyCarThings]

Thanks bro :)

[@tustinlexusalex]

I have an E90 328i, manual, N52. I dont know what you plan to do with power, but supercharging it, is a viable option.

[@SamAbraham]

lol my E92 335i was my daily but now it’s FBO, I 6spd swapped it, and now I’m about to put coilovers on. N52 seems like a great platform to daily though... if only I had more space

[@kritikalvyrus1748]

I had a 525i gutted was fastest N52 in Houston had Headers straight piped stage 2 fuel pumps and 530i intake and cams flame tune full e85 ZF trans tuned no seats no nothing I miss that car everyday also no front bumber or hood it had 198k miles and ran hella strong

[@Bussdownbandit]

That sounds sick how much power was you making

[@brooklynmeets3961]

how much power bro that sounds sick as fuck

[@StruggleBusSimulation]

I have a 2007 328xi... love it.

[@14nightwolves]

hell yea!!! cant wait to see the process on this thing 🔥

[@SimplyCarThings]

Me too, thank you!!

[@cameronrice406]

Good for you. I just bought an 06 E90 330xi in barrique red. It’s gonna be cool to see the process of these two

[@AbrahamMusalem]

My 2011 328i is doing pretty good at 130k miles. Still on stock water pump so it's a ticking time bomb haha

[@scanspeak00]

The E9x generation are future classics, looking forward to your build. I’m keeping my E92 forever. PS Do a manual conversion. Apparently its pretty simple.

[@SamAbraham]

Not really simple at all lol but it’s also not awful. Coding and wiring are annoying

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

Yeah it's not a simple swap.

[@woooster17]

I have the silver top N52 in my daily BMW 630i Sport.. Its the polar opposite to the I5 in my Mk2 Focus RS... just such a smooth power plant

[@freedompioneer4311]

I just got another clean 06 330i for 3500, needs polish wax but the adaptive headlight warning light is in the dash, the left front light has been blinking and going out and coming back on which is terrible at night. (Cops wise) ridin dirty!! 😈🤘

[@brooklynmeets3961]

i got a 328xi 2007 and these things are powerhouses, so much hate for the n52 but withan intake , 330 manifold, and full catless straight pipe you have almost 300hp

[@ArtemDzhadzha]

Having such a car I'd make it a really nice daily commuter. First I'd maintain the engine (gaskets, coils, plugs, all liquids, etc.) and transmission (oil, filter, sealing sleeves), the second I'd work on the look and comfort - sport seats from eBay (pretty affordable), sport steering wheel, LCI headlights, and taillights, wheels. And probably I wouldn't bother fixing paint but rather wrap it with some nice wrap. N52 won't give any power but it's a smooth and very nice working horse.

[@reginald8405]

Truly simple car things, great video.

[@Itachi5459]

The coupe version of this looks sooo much better imo but nice car man!

[@SimplyCarThings]

I agree! for the price tho couldn’t pass up on this 🤙🏼

[@davidkhamush2801]

@@SimplyCarThings I think we can all agree that the coupe version styling still kills every car on the road TODAY while its really old hahaha

[@JoshTaylor]

Nice! I just picked up my black on black 07 328i 6MT sport pack for $3500 from Florida. Already did new M3 control arms, Sachs Performance dampers and X3 BBS wheels. It's a great car to daily drive!

[@SimplyCarThings]

Josh Taylor Great stuff man! Love how you went with quality upgrades/parts usually people throw in ebay crap haha

[@JoshTaylor]

@@SimplyCarThings you haven't seen my M3, then! It's on the rightfootdown channel

[@joshdominguez341]

Wet I was thinking of getting a bmw e90 as well for a project/daily 😂

[@SimplyCarThings]

You should! They’re awesome cars

[@freedompioneer4311]

@@SimplyCarThings i just got another 06 330i black, needs polish and wax

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

I subscribed now because you got the 328. E9x is what I like. I'll be here for the e90 watching.

[@ljmatias2451]

Have the exact same car in red. Love it so much. Its super quick for a daily. Also used it as a cheap diy car! Cant wait to see how much power you get out of it! If you’re ever in norcal I’d love to cruise our e90’s around!

[@SimplyCarThings]

thanks man! i’m not sure how long we’ll have this one for but we’ll see! 🙏🏼

[@johannesmendoza4078]

Dope! I have an LCI e90 328xi 6 speed m sport, looking to get into an f80 in a year or so

[@RenovationFarmhouse]

Love the smooth acceleration throughout the powerband in the n52!

[@SimplyCarThings]

Exactly! Same here

[@RenovationFarmhouse]

@@SimplyCarThings I miss my first e90 very much - 2006 330xi, however, we still have a 2009 328i Xdrive that still brings me smiles whenever I get in the driver seat.

[@sleepybrown2D]

Definitely tune if going for stage 3 intake

[@mac3490]

Great vid bro! Wise purchase! Mine is similar, I have a 2008 E90 325i with a 3 litre straight six and a manual box, its been really reliable, i bet your E90 gives you 90% of what the M4 does at a fraction of the price!

[@AdoptedJewBoy]

This comment ain’t it bro. Not even comparable .

[@jordanwoff1260]

E90 n52 life

[@nateramos4940]

Can you do a video with modifications like spoilers and stuff like that? I have a 2008 328xi

[@zinc2857]

hell yeah we need more n52 content on youtube!!!

[@CBUCK_16]

which site did you get it from?

[@calitron7609]

Have the same car 07 328i and color but the previous owner must’ve taken of the color code information because I cannot find it it’s not under the hood and I would like to know if you could help me out im trynna fix my bumper

[@henryhagemann8586]

This is sick I have the same car,same color.

[@patricklyana3611]

Hope you're keeping it! 👍🏻

[@somerandomhuman8405]

I got a 2011 CPO 328i sedan sky blue for 5999 2 years ago still running like new super reliable daily 🚙

[@SimplyCarThings]

Love to hear that, these cars are definitely solid out of the box

[@gurlbye1752]

Bro I just got the same exact car. Same color too! Mine is a 6 speed though. I also swapped the steering wheel for a sport one and added nav

[@SimplyCarThings]

Gurl Bye congrats brotha! a 6spd is definitely the way to go with these 😄

[@lukemcmullen45]

excited to see how you transform this car bro

[@heydiahrea]

Makes my old bmw 325xi look like a gem sold it for 2300 it was a wreck lmaooo

[@TigBitties24]

Cant wait to see what you do to it! How much did you pay for that??

[@Batsassin]

i love my e90. only wish it was tunable like the n54s

[@ilikesonyps2]

congrats dude! excited to see all the variety of content that will be on this channel. what are your long term plans for this car?

[@JakiCurevi]

You’re gonna do the 3 stage intake upgrade?

[@slowhandplexi]

New content always welcome bro

[@SimplyCarThings]

Glad to hear it bro

[@theepicricemaker6611]

Hey man! I have one exactly like that but in white, can't wait to see the mods! I'll probably be following your map 👀

[@SimplyCarThings]

thanks bro! Not sure if we'll be modding this exact one, but definitely gona bring it back to factory spec :D

[@EmpraMcdade]

Thats dope, i know youre gonna do the 3 stage intake manifold upgrade to it as well as AA headers to make it close to 300 hp. Msport bumpers and side skirts, aftermarket headlights etc. I can't wait to see the process, i have a 07 328xi and im gonna be doing those mods. Glad you're saving BMW's like Nour lmao.

[@SimplyCarThings]

Thanks bro 😂 honestly just gona restore her and get her lookin back to showroom condition and sell. But i definitely want another one in the future for a cool build

[@EmpraMcdade]

@@SimplyCarThings lmao i did implement alot my bad 😂😂. But yeah making it the way it was day 1 is always a plan.

[@paulpateman3968]

Omar I think you have bought a car full of potential problems even though it has low mileage can’t wait to see how the build goes though 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@SimplyCarThings]

Thanks man! I guess we shall find out 🤷🏻‍♂️🤞🏼

[@abelucious]

These cars are not turbo charged and their main issues are water pumps and valve cover gaskets , both easy repairs if you have a good independent mechanic , other than that they're very reliable .

[@chrisneil862]

As long as you have ISTA most of the work can be done DIY

[@kritikalvyrus1748]

Nah I had one with 198k miles no issues

[@SwampyMusic]

N52 can do 300,000miles with regular oil changes/maintenance. Bmw maintenance, it will cost more but worth it.

[@azannascar9687]

Someone on KZbin has a flame tune for n52 you should do it

[@SimplyCarThings]

👀 would be crazy haha

[@KanekiYTT]

Subscribed because this is what I have

[@jay-cee4499]

Let’s Goooo!!! 🔥

[@SimplyCarThings]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@evanbourgeois6606]

Here’s my issue with buying a car with exterior issues. It’s also likely that there was some motor neglect as well.

[@Wheelsanstuff]

N52/51 really needs to be manual to get the full effect

[@elliasherrera1314]

I wonder how high he can push the hp/trq?🤔

[@Sean-dw1dc]

Oh should have got an lci!!! But still lovin it!!

[@SimplyCarThings]

if i could find one for this cheap i wouldve!

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

I got my 08 for 3,500 with 90,000 miles. It is a rebuilt title but I didn't care that ot had a small front impact. I plan to keep it and build it up.

[@vnthonyef]

Nice car

[@DemarcusQ]

I bought a 07 328xi manual with tan seats and all the whole package for 4800 🤣 144k miles but fuck it full send

[@michaelbarajas1437]

I love the e90 body I don't really like the coupe or convertible

[@SimplyCarThings]

I love the E90 & the E92 they both look amazing in my opinion

[@joefritzel2111]

Good luck!

[@AzeTwo]

bought a 2009 328i M sport last year, under 4k 😎

[@SimplyCarThings]

Helll yea thats a bangin deal 👏🏼

[@-NOGOODRACING-]

I guess the previous owners always wash this car under the sun, and water splashes or water run over will act as magnifier glasses, which intensified sunlight to burn through the clear coat and paint. Just my 2 cents.

[@williamamaya9984]

TurnerMotorSports has E90 mods

[@SimplyCarThings]

Yes, i've looked at some of their stuff online

[@chrisneil862]

Haha this should be some good old cheap fun! And man 80k miles??? How many times did they take it to the car was?!

[@SimplyCarThings]

I know right! Some serious neglect with the paint work 🤣

[@brooklynmeets3961]

@simplycarthings build a turbo for it bro

[@brogdonfearnooneomar]

I just bought one for cheap its a 2011 328i xdrive

[@lukemcmullen45]

wheres the merch?

[@DeMedici-0]

Man, what a piece of xxxx you just bought? Lol 😂😂💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@MTKPERF]

Should have gotten a project N54. :(

[@Audrey-fu7bi]

Always can do a wrap with that gorgeous interior, PLEASE STOP APOLOGIZING for that work of art that just needs some TLC, and some Hope,... she is going to be a collector someday,...watch and wait...

[@SanMarinoM3cs]

I really really hate the e90 pre lci🤮😂

[@FD-rh6tr]

If i get one, it has to be a LCI Model

[@Bussdownbandit]

Stock form I agree but I seen some pretty badass looking ones

[@lindabenton1436]

@@FD-rh6tr I'm also into LCI models these days I don't know why

[@eurosquirrel]

I have both lci and non lci. I love my lci more. Everything is better to the touch.

[@eurosquirrel]

Should have bought my 2007 328i. White on beige 6 speed manual.

[@pharoahtaylor]

Sand it down and wrap it

[@SimplyCarThings]

sounds like a plan 👀

[@bigmarc977]

Should have gone with a manual, especially as a project

[@SimplyCarThings]

Oh definitely, this one will most likely be sold soon after we restore it and hopefully I can pick up another one

[@joshuavincent7884]

You should raffle it off when it's done...it's a car someone will actually be able to keep and afford the insurance unlike most giveaways.

[@CornholioMan69]

Omar can we meetup bro?

[@jadehustlers]

aye lets go, cant wait to see the progress on this thing. 900hp??? hahah jk jk

[@SimplyCarThings]

😅 sheeeesh, that would be ambitious to say the least

[@joeaguilera1436]

bulletproof imo

[@SimplyCarThings]

Agreed bro

[@jackryan8300]

So u sold the 335 and got a 328 😂

[@E70dino]

Should’ve gotten a cheap 335

[@SimplyCarThings]

i probably will tbh, this 328i will be sold once we restore her back to showroom condition

[@E70dino]

Simply Car Things yea bro that’s a better route.

[@kkrieter3355]

cheap 335i will be the most expensive 335i

[@coltondery3526]

Gross! I love it!

[@gnicevids]

Wooohoooo it's a 328 not a 325 lol

[@Fatih308]

You cant do much with n52

[@sofuknossum1]

You can get them up to 350hp, but you’d have to really love the car to drop the money it would cost just to do that.

[@pablocortez616]

Turbo the n52 🤙haha

[@SimplyCarThings]

That would be nuts haha, but i just dont have the budget for that :(

[@SwampyMusic]

It can be done.