I bought the best BMW made in the last decade (with the WORST Engine) 2008 135i N54

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@mattmayo3539
@mattmayo3539 3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie: “I’ll take it to the track and totally blow it up” Ninja: “okay” 😂
@milehighboost5521
@milehighboost5521 3 жыл бұрын
He knows he wont be able to blow it up. As long as he doesn’t race a cold engine he will be fine.
@marcosalas999
@marcosalas999 3 жыл бұрын
It was Epic haha
@Kohoso95
@Kohoso95 3 жыл бұрын
That was the best part of the video.
@davidgalinat4257
@davidgalinat4257 3 жыл бұрын
If you listen closely you can hear a cash register noise coming from the Car Ninja.
@rsprockets7846
@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын
Kaaaaa---. Chinnnggg!!!!
@martinzeddy
@martinzeddy 3 жыл бұрын
The older Hoovie gets, the longer "the last decade" lasts
@simontist
@simontist 3 жыл бұрын
I still think 1990 is 10 years ago
@longjohn77
@longjohn77 3 жыл бұрын
I still have trouble believing y2k was over 20 yrs ago.
@SueBobChicVid
@SueBobChicVid 3 жыл бұрын
@@longjohn77 No! Ugh!
@mikewallace8071
@mikewallace8071 3 жыл бұрын
for some reason I'm stuck in the year 2000.
@halfgeek1394
@halfgeek1394 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikewallace8071 I'm stuck in 2010-2013 as my frame of reference.
@matthewgodwin3050
@matthewgodwin3050 3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie never makes the same mistake twice. He makes it an infinite number of times.
@Olhado256
@Olhado256 3 жыл бұрын
"It was fast until it started misfiring" could be an honest advertising slogan for BMW
@ThatNofbody
@ThatNofbody 2 жыл бұрын
@dolita windo same shop*
@joem5904
@joem5904 2 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@mikibajrektarevic2543
@mikibajrektarevic2543 Жыл бұрын
Omg best comment I ever seen. But damn I'm in that realm I have e39 m5 and I just bought 09 128i I feel little bit better
@mikibajrektarevic2543
@mikibajrektarevic2543 Жыл бұрын
And damn are parts expensive for m5 omg glass for passenger mirror is $800 . China part it is
@tim95e38
@tim95e38 3 жыл бұрын
As a BMW guy, let me just say FCP Euro lifetime replacement parts even on fluids! I have eight BMWs ranging from 80s to 2007. The only reason they're still on the road is because of them! Not an ad I'm just really really happy with the lifetime warranty and customer service 🤘
@Nathan-gj8ch
@Nathan-gj8ch 3 жыл бұрын
FCP euro is amazing I got the rubber windscreen seal for my e92 for 40 bucks took 5 minutes to install. And they shipped it in this crazy box with crazy protection.
@Vgk36
@Vgk36 2 жыл бұрын
FCP is the only reason I still have an e93 manual trans
@bella_testastretta
@bella_testastretta 2 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine owning my m235i without FCP euro's warranty and price
@cebuwulfkiba2495
@cebuwulfkiba2495 Жыл бұрын
Not an ad, but you sold me.
@ezekielalexander709
@ezekielalexander709 Жыл бұрын
Great tip I'm getting either a 135i or 335i which would yall get? One thing that surprised me is the 335i gets better gas mileage and its heavier, dont make sense lol
@RascalMcGovens
@RascalMcGovens 3 жыл бұрын
N54 owner here. Injectors, plugs, coils, and a walnut blast and she'll be good to go
@habituallinestepper6569
@habituallinestepper6569 3 жыл бұрын
“These stock blow at 80-120k” I’ve literally never heard a bigger lie. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about lmao
@abointedtoyblingofmats
@abointedtoyblingofmats 3 жыл бұрын
how many miles on each part.
@freestyle648
@freestyle648 3 жыл бұрын
Idk where he gets the idea that hey blow up randomly... the block is rock solid, its just all the accessories that go out
@user-wk7wv8rn8h
@user-wk7wv8rn8h 3 жыл бұрын
Being from the UK we know how to properly care for European cars I've seen these on over 200k and most are way over 100k with big remaps
@thebaddestogre-3698
@thebaddestogre-3698 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-wk7wv8rn8h 🤣. "Being from the UK..." There are tons of these with over 200k and more in the states.
@maximaniac7231
@maximaniac7231 3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie: "I'm taking it to the track." Ninja: "I'm going to Fiji!"
@livehumane9404
@livehumane9404 2 жыл бұрын
I have a n54 135i m sport manual. Running jb4 automap and bolt ons, pump gas. I do a lot of spirited driving and I get 22.5 mpg consistently. Not too bad for how quick the car is. And it always puts a smile on my face! Been searching for an upgrade for years but it’s hard to find anything as good for the price. It would be the ultimate car if it were a bit more reliable and it had LSD. I personally didn’t have any issues so far!
@galazoulay8498
@galazoulay8498 3 жыл бұрын
Hoodie: “Of course I’m going to take this to the track and probably immediately blow this thing up” Ninja: “ok” Ninja was like yeah just let me know when it blows up so I can rebuild it. So casual
@raymondrumsey1097
@raymondrumsey1097 3 жыл бұрын
Ninja just thinking “excellent another mortgage payment for me”
@po.russki
@po.russki 3 жыл бұрын
Who’s Hoodie?
@williammills5597
@williammills5597 3 жыл бұрын
@@po.russki that’s Hoovies twin brother.
@markob8172
@markob8172 3 жыл бұрын
@@po.russki 😂
@mromatic17
@mromatic17 3 жыл бұрын
@@po.russki its the gangster version of Tyler
@zx6rnoah706
@zx6rnoah706 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to N54 ownership!! Love my 6mt 335i. Maintenance is the what keeps these engines as great as they are🙏🏻
@thatflywelshguy9662
@thatflywelshguy9662 3 жыл бұрын
“Take this to the track and totally blow it up.” Johnny - “ok!” Thinking I’ll start pricing that up for you.
@Sunny-ju1lr
@Sunny-ju1lr 3 жыл бұрын
"It drove really well... Until it broke" - hoovie 2021
@EtowahValleyRovers
@EtowahValleyRovers 3 жыл бұрын
The n54 isn’t the most unreliable engine ever! It’s great, my 335i has just been parked for the past year... uhhh... to keep the mileage low.
@bgee461
@bgee461 3 жыл бұрын
People have different tolerances for crap... you might think anything short of a block cracked in 12 pieces is perfectly OK. Others usually find $10k in 'normal maintenance' unacceptable, even if the block is "bulletproof" as you say.
@milehighboost5521
@milehighboost5521 3 жыл бұрын
@@bgee461 it was literally a $30 coil that fixed his misfire issue due to the prior owner throwing a bunch of mods but skimping on proper maintenance. A new set of coils would have cost $150 and takes the average person (non-mechanic) 30 minutes to replace. Not even close to $10k. Most of the quoted $2k comes from a bad rear shock and typical oil leaks from a 13 year old car.
@papa_pt
@papa_pt 3 жыл бұрын
@@bgee461 the block doesn't crack unless it's seeing 700hp+. Least of the N54s problems. My wastegate actuators broke at 95k and I drove around with zero boost for 5k miles but the car always ran no problem.. just felt like 200hp tops lol. It got pure stage 2 a few months back
@VolkerHett
@VolkerHett 3 жыл бұрын
probably not the most tuneable one, but if it is maintained, it lasts. You might have to have an Autobahn near you to warm it up once or twice a week 😊
@papa_pt
@papa_pt 3 жыл бұрын
@@SpartanArmy117 most upgraded turbos have reinforced wastegate actuators so I'm hoping it never comes up again
@grahamwilliamson5306
@grahamwilliamson5306 3 жыл бұрын
"BMW is making their cars ugly to try and sell more suvs" wow I've been wondering for years why BMW was doing it and Tyler nailed it on a single 20 minute video
@FluffyFerretFarm
@FluffyFerretFarm 3 жыл бұрын
Every family has either a truck or SUV.. not every family has a BMW sedan.. it's not rocket surgery 🙃
@writenamehere0000
@writenamehere0000 3 жыл бұрын
Not true. Whatta nonsense you just said.
@Toby-hz9be
@Toby-hz9be 3 жыл бұрын
The suvs are ugly too to my taste
@TravisTerrell
@TravisTerrell 3 жыл бұрын
They don't need any help selling SUVs! (At least not in the US.)
@zahimiibrahim3602
@zahimiibrahim3602 Жыл бұрын
LoL. Almost like BMW are trying to copy Lexus with the big ugly front grill. (I own an older RX350 before the ugly grill).
@michaelbaka4777
@michaelbaka4777 3 жыл бұрын
I love to watch a person who REALLY knows what they're doing. I'm not a BMW fan, but if I had to drive one, Ninja is the guy I'd take it to for service and repairs. He truly loves those things!!!
@jy5960
@jy5960 3 жыл бұрын
Car ninja seems like a really good guy, amazing how highly competent honest mechanics are rare like unicorns but there's ninja working in the same town as Car Wizard
@tigranmelconyan5562
@tigranmelconyan5562 3 жыл бұрын
Cars that hoovie ever owned: 60% not running trashcans 15% old cool cars 15% rare stuff 10% normal running cars
@paulcarmi8130
@paulcarmi8130 3 жыл бұрын
And 100% reason to remember the name...
@alexarcano
@alexarcano 3 жыл бұрын
As high as 10%? That's a bit optimistic. 😏
@chriskeiser5809
@chriskeiser5809 3 жыл бұрын
That 10% is generous
@jonsmith1259
@jonsmith1259 3 жыл бұрын
And one of out 1,000 he can drive without it breaking!
@cmcrisp42
@cmcrisp42 3 жыл бұрын
I think we need a further breakdown of the 60% because I see overlap
@katrides6792
@katrides6792 3 жыл бұрын
Have a 135I 2013 N55 engine. I love it. Hasn't blown up yet....but I do hit all the maintenance regularly. Fix it up, take care of the N54 and it will be a blast.
@Hotlog69
@Hotlog69 3 жыл бұрын
Blast is the right word here. As in that's what the engine will do soon.
@katrides6792
@katrides6792 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hotlog69 Maybe...my wife as a 3 series N54 with 80k. No issues...but again...we take care of it.
@Shakshuka69
@Shakshuka69 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, 2013 135i. Bought it at 62k and I'm at 72k with no issues yet. Watch your coolant level, these cars drink coolant keeping the turbo cool. And the sensor doesn't let you know until you're down like 3/4 of a gallon.
@davidmoushey6185
@davidmoushey6185 3 жыл бұрын
Love my N55. Same leaks as hoovies, just keep after them.
@jordanbuttkevitz6895
@jordanbuttkevitz6895 3 жыл бұрын
The N55 fixed most of the N54 issues but it’s not as tunable of course.
@asmischney
@asmischney 3 жыл бұрын
BWM mechanics are always smiling because they know they will never be out of work.
@horserelishjones7755
@horserelishjones7755 3 жыл бұрын
Jonnys face always says “I’m getting paid today”
@JradsEdits
@JradsEdits 3 жыл бұрын
“I can’t think of why they’d make the cars ugly on purpose” 😂😂😂 So true Tyler
@VehicleVirals
@VehicleVirals 3 жыл бұрын
Alright I'm tuned in 🍿
@dekabwerks
@dekabwerks 3 жыл бұрын
Lol same. You seem to know a thing or two
@bmwhn7733
@bmwhn7733 3 жыл бұрын
Same here bro ! Lol
@TheRealToybox
@TheRealToybox 3 жыл бұрын
I’m riding your wave and funneling some bmw enthusiasts to my channel... hi
@dylans4562
@dylans4562 3 жыл бұрын
Actually psi knows the thing or 2. He just learned it from them
@pouriashahbazi8013
@pouriashahbazi8013 3 жыл бұрын
He really said worst engine ever 😐
@maxcactus7
@maxcactus7 3 жыл бұрын
Jonny the Car Ninja is jsut such a cool, knowledgeable dude! Love his confidence when working on these Bimmers.
@blaketindle4703
@blaketindle4703 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing mechanic! I wish I lived near his shop.
@stevebutcher6117
@stevebutcher6117 3 жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I was thinking when watching hoovies videos. Never has a bad word to say and always highly professional.
@rickcox3216
@rickcox3216 3 жыл бұрын
@@blaketindle4703 I live in Utah but shipped my 2 BMW’s to German Motor Works so Johnny could work on them. Best guy in the business!
@Eliseadriennee
@Eliseadriennee 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve spent $5,000 dollars on my 135i on just the engine alone but it puts the biggest smile on my face every time I drive it :) Worth the money. Feels like I legit have a small super car lol. Nice content! Keep it up!
@Gianni2002
@Gianni2002 Жыл бұрын
What tunes you did to it by now?
@bla10t44
@bla10t44 2 жыл бұрын
The "wiggle" in the back is your rear subframe bushings. They are quite soft and flex a lot once you add power. The easy fix is white line or power flex bushing inserts, or you can go with revshift solid mounts. Just did mine on my car.
@JMcBize
@JMcBize 3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie's fleet surprisingly reliable of late, not breaking down enough to provide content. *buys BMW*
@CarterLoose
@CarterLoose 3 жыл бұрын
When you rely on your cars breaking for content, there's nothing more reliable than a BMW.
@aberj
@aberj 3 жыл бұрын
@@CarterLoose I see what you did there....and I like it!
@leighandrews8863
@leighandrews8863 3 жыл бұрын
Thats because BMW started making cars in the USA. Guaranteed to be crap
@pppaybackkk
@pppaybackkk 3 жыл бұрын
"The best BMW made in the last decade!" referring to a 13 year old car...
@carbonemtree
@carbonemtree 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you....
@aygwm
@aygwm 3 жыл бұрын
Previous decade
@MrLayne-nj9yb
@MrLayne-nj9yb 3 жыл бұрын
They were made until 13 but the N54 was not in the 11-13 135i's, the n55 was
@poop101205
@poop101205 3 жыл бұрын
I mean I was the last decade he’s referring too not the current decade... just realized it’s a 2008 so nvm 🤦🏽‍♂️
@DjStiv3
@DjStiv3 3 жыл бұрын
Your stupid is showing bro lol car made up to 2013 at least i think. Doesnt matter when the original was sold. It was sold into the next decade. Its a part of this last decade. It just sold in between 2 decades if thats how you want to look at it. And if its 08 to 13 well shit it had 3 years into this last decade over 2 for the prior. Sooo hes not wrong
@DavidRodriguez-xw1mf
@DavidRodriguez-xw1mf 2 жыл бұрын
Actually the most reliable BMW platform I've worked on extensively. I've owned many different N54s I can say with pride that I currently still have two N54s making over 600whp and both have had 0 issues only regular maintenance things done. Of course they're single turbo, walnut blasted recently, all seals done on time, early fluid changes, all stock garbage parts have been upgraded, lots of stuff removed or replaced for reliability and performance. Never had a bad N54 block they're just plagued with the same issues as other great BMW engines, poorly engineered/designed electronics.
@ivan.e82
@ivan.e82 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@connorpretorius6007
@connorpretorius6007 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. I have a 125i N52 that I drive through hell on a daily basis and that platform has never given me a single issue. the more I hear about the n54 the more people say its insanely reliable and strong.
@michaelfielding2462
@michaelfielding2462 Жыл бұрын
100 percent a man that knows what he is talking about . And others should listen to
@joeswann6800
@joeswann6800 2 жыл бұрын
Have had one of these for about a year now, tracked and lightly modded by previous owner - I am reasonably throttle heavy myself (track vids on channel can attest) and no issues so far. Rattle is from the wastegate arms getting loose, its a pain and you lose boost but its not going to blow up or anything. Most of the common issues that come up on these seem to be manageable or preventable.. Unlike say getting smoky exhaust on a VTEC I owned once. Super happy with it so far, may or may not blow it up at the track soon.
@OhThatsZeke
@OhThatsZeke 3 жыл бұрын
"Now were gonna get an email from Bosch saying what the hell are you talking about" Hahahahah that was great
@ndehey
@ndehey 3 жыл бұрын
What's your naaaame?
@DiscoFang
@DiscoFang 3 жыл бұрын
But turns out that coil was a Delphi, so fair enough Bosch'll be calling him out!
@williamstanley2397
@williamstanley2397 3 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoFang 4l6
@jorgyr36
@jorgyr36 3 жыл бұрын
Don't bring my mother into this!
@actuallypaulstanley
@actuallypaulstanley 3 жыл бұрын
Love their faces at 18:00 after Hoovie accelerated and they look st each other smiling. 👍🏼 The exact reaction you want, but rarely see from your wife when she is the passenger...
@MrDrp1983
@MrDrp1983 3 жыл бұрын
17:58 when they look at each other, classic!
@piercerounds8562
@piercerounds8562 3 жыл бұрын
If they haven't been upgraded yet, rear subframe bushings could also be contributing to the rear end "wiggle" that is synonymous with these cars. I put poly bushings from AKG on my 1 series and the wiggle is gone! No increase in NVH either. Another option is to do solid aluminum bushings as well.
@robertsturtevant6185
@robertsturtevant6185 3 жыл бұрын
Love how Hoovie says, going to take it to the track and maybe blow it up , and Ninja gives a nonChalant, Okay....
@Rose.Of.Hizaki
@Rose.Of.Hizaki 3 жыл бұрын
I love how Car Ninja has the biggest smile on his face when you both get in the car and start belting up. Its almost as if that man loves his job.
@PuerRidcully
@PuerRidcully 3 жыл бұрын
He loves his BMWs.
@Therealrichdude
@Therealrichdude 3 жыл бұрын
He loves the $$$$ he's about to make
@acatwithinternetaccess2827
@acatwithinternetaccess2827 3 жыл бұрын
I think Jonny is gonna end up buying that car.. did you see the grin on his face when hovie was doing those pulls.. yeah thats love right there
@ThereforePotato
@ThereforePotato 3 жыл бұрын
LMAO @ 17:59 when you both look at each other and nod in approval
@mohamedyasinarakkal5130
@mohamedyasinarakkal5130 3 жыл бұрын
Ha 😂😂😂
@3_Degrees
@3_Degrees 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid ! I had an 07 335i coupe with the manual . Did the same mods . Great , great car to drive. Addicting torque just as hoovie is showing. Side by side to some of the newer v8 mustangs and camaros .
@soundseeker63
@soundseeker63 Жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the old Aftermarket tune that disables the CEL.... Immediate red flag! (or at least it should be to any sensible person!) 😆 That being said, $2k-ish to fix all the issues sounded very reasonable considering it is tuned and those turbos are working extra hard.
@whoobastank8616
@whoobastank8616 3 жыл бұрын
When Ninja smiles, it means he's counting those dollars from Hoovie
@stevenmacdonald9619
@stevenmacdonald9619 3 жыл бұрын
That's why Hoovie calls the 'check engine' light, the 'money' light 🤣🤣🤣
@nferraro222
@nferraro222 3 жыл бұрын
"The wastegate rebuild kit's only 150 bucks *smiles* "and 15 hours of labor."
@mackiek8058
@mackiek8058 3 жыл бұрын
was going to say. That smile was priceless. Made me think of Captain slow... "GOOD NEWS! ITS THE NEW DACIA SANDERO!"
@AutoAuctionRebuilds
@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 жыл бұрын
Love the tow hitch at the end 😂
@hotpuppy1
@hotpuppy1 3 жыл бұрын
WHYYYYYY? Going to pull an Airstream with it?
@mzman88
@mzman88 3 жыл бұрын
@@hotpuppy1 Back in 2009 I put one on mine to tow a small trailer for tires and tools for track events. It's not as easy as the truck and car hauler but it worked!
@ianrs6310
@ianrs6310 3 жыл бұрын
@@hotpuppy1 Utility trailers, motorcycles, skidoos, seadoos, etc..I've pulled all sorts of stuff with my shitbox focus.
@digitalgulby
@digitalgulby 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah gotta tow my camper trailer with my bmw coupe lol
@t.l.robinson2162
@t.l.robinson2162 3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that noticed the tow hook in the front bumper?
@adamsayers7715
@adamsayers7715 2 жыл бұрын
I have an 08 135i with 200000kms but well maintained. I've done 15000 kms of spirited driving . Has stage 1plus tune . Dual cone air intake. And have not had a single issue . I believe the key is keeping up with the maintenance
@kar4tube
@kar4tube 3 жыл бұрын
Totally enjoyed this post! I agree with almost everything Hoovie had to say about the N54 135i. In the past I’ve owned both an E46 M3 and an E92 M3. I currently have a 2009 135i, and even after 7 years still absolutely love it. To me it’s the perfect sweet spot between the two M3s. It’s all the plastic bits under the hood that drive me crazy. Just would add that the N54 is a remarkably durable engine when you consider it can deliver near super car power levels with just a moderate investment in bolt-on upgrades and maintenance. I doubt there are any other comparable engines that perform so well at high mileage. In addition the OEM and aftermarket space is incredible for E9x’s and E82’s currently. It is a labor of love to own one of these. IMO it is really only feasible if owners are willing and able to take on the repairs and maintenance themselves. If you can’t, you probably should avoid.
@2008tourer
@2008tourer 3 жыл бұрын
As much as I love Hoovie, I hate him a lot for doing pulls on cold engine :(((( it just hurts
@JD-eo7dr
@JD-eo7dr 3 жыл бұрын
That's why they blow up giving a bad rep need to warm before drive cool down before switching off or get turbo timer
@2008tourer
@2008tourer 3 жыл бұрын
@@JD-eo7dr I'm not even talking about turbo cars only - he tends to do that to his other cars. I know those are his cars, he is entitled to do whatever he wants with them, it just hurts me ;D
@youngboomerragevictim8857
@youngboomerragevictim8857 3 жыл бұрын
Bmw slow car u gotta treat like a race car lol
@phasmata3813
@phasmata3813 3 жыл бұрын
"It really is amazing that we, as car enthusiasts, are willing to put up with this amount of abuse when it comes to our cars..." Speak for yourself, Tyler.
@lucasblanco6279
@lucasblanco6279 3 жыл бұрын
what you're feeling in the rear end is the crazy soft rear subframe bushings. originally the car had run-flats. Once you add normal tires and stiffer suspension all that energy gives at the subframe bushings. The best thing to do is add solid aluminum bushings. TC Kline is a good recourse for these suspension-wise. Also might as well go with some pure turbo upgrades as well.
@friguy4444
@friguy4444 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe. But I tend to think it the Traction control he's not turned off.
@JEC11718
@JEC11718 3 жыл бұрын
Any one else notice how Hoovie just nonchalantly side stepped the tow hook on the front bumper? He definitely knew it was there!!
@WillieWonka928D
@WillieWonka928D 3 жыл бұрын
"The 1M is overpriced and overhyped" *Doug Demuro wants to know your location*
@khubbard48
@khubbard48 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Ninja. Always smiling. 1st when he saw the car, he loved it. Then the test drive, because fun and increased income is always nice.
@matthewwhitelow5209
@matthewwhitelow5209 3 жыл бұрын
Reckon the Car Ninja is a proper sound bloke....sure knows BMW’s.....and loves them.
@JAYD3EChannel
@JAYD3EChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Hes my favorite of Hoovies mechanics
@RacerX-124
@RacerX-124 3 жыл бұрын
The guts of the engine are actually good, it just has a troublesome supporting cast. I'm a big fan of the N52 from the 128i.
@tiller4262
@tiller4262 3 жыл бұрын
Had my 128i for about 10 months now. Love the car im never getting rid of it :)
@TCrimson05t
@TCrimson05t 2 жыл бұрын
I've lusted after a BMW 1 series for a long time. It's maybe only in the last 6 months I thought maybe instead of getting a n55 or 135i I should maybe go with a 128.
@gomezchris276
@gomezchris276 Жыл бұрын
The N54 engines are one of the best to me bmw has ever made. I own a 135i n54 with upgraded turbos and a lot of performance upgrades and it runs like a charm. You really just need to keep up with the maintenance and you will be fine
@michaelfielding2462
@michaelfielding2462 Жыл бұрын
Yes mate n54 best the normal man can get hold of it upsets me the stupidity of people saying shit about it full bolting 19ts meth she is no joke when she wants to give her all lol
@ALE5six1
@ALE5six1 Жыл бұрын
By "maintenance" you must mean replacing all oil gaskets, ignition coils and plugs, vacuum lines, water and fuel pumps every 2-3 years? and don't forget the "regular" maintenance of radiator and thermostat every 4 years 🤣 I owned a 07 335i I know...
@michaelfielding2462
@michaelfielding2462 Жыл бұрын
My man someone talking sense and understands 👏chris
@Mp-jw1qg
@Mp-jw1qg Жыл бұрын
@@ALE5six1 and for about $1000 you can change all of that. all the oil gaskets you should change every 5 oil changes since it costs less than $200 and takes 2 hours to do all of them.
@TheGroteJoost
@TheGroteJoost Жыл бұрын
@@Mp-jw1qg Not everyone is a mechanic…maintenance wise its pretty expensive imo.
@PatrickNosker
@PatrickNosker 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you love it, Hoovie! Keep my old baby safe :-D
@truthseekerdanny
@truthseekerdanny 3 жыл бұрын
its in the best hands im sure lol
@blardymunggas6884
@blardymunggas6884 3 жыл бұрын
Any cars hoovie and the wizard touches, its over
@PatrickNosker
@PatrickNosker 3 жыл бұрын
@John Stone it was actually a pretty decent grad school car/autocross prepped car. Yes the climate and lack of indoor storage living in a city took it's toll somewhat but the bones are quite good, it is very fast, and handles well (and those coilovers have a lifetime warranty, so Tyler should be able to get the part covered). If you noticed, the only engine issue was a separated coil boot which is a $40 part.
@djyems1021
@djyems1021 3 жыл бұрын
Proof or it didn't happen.
@PatrickNosker
@PatrickNosker 3 жыл бұрын
@@djyems1021 carsandbids.com/auctions/rNJJWMGE/2008-bmw-135i-coupe
@huesuesues
@huesuesues 3 жыл бұрын
You know you're at the right channel when the tow hook is already installed at the beginning of the video 😂😂
@dejandadude
@dejandadude 2 жыл бұрын
@17:00 - The rear end is going side to side because you have an open diff. and the traction is engaging the brakes back and forth to keep you from going sideways.
@muskokamike127
@muskokamike127 3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie: I'll promptly take it to the track and blow it up Ninja: grins and nods his head vigorously! lol
@BatCaveOz
@BatCaveOz 3 жыл бұрын
What? The N54 is one of BMW's best ever engines. Yes, the High-Pressure Fuel Pumps are known to fail, but it isn't that expensive to fix. (It is a $500 part). The N54 has won 5 consecutive "International Engine of the Year" awards. (Full disclosure... I have owned an E88 135i convertible for years and it still runs like a dream)
@omgcool7206
@omgcool7206 3 жыл бұрын
$500 before labor seems like a lot, at least coming from a Pentastar that has cost $35 over 190k miles. I had my eye on a BMW years ago, but I couldn't help but recall what a nightmare my parents had with their Audi. They haven't had a German car since. It's a bit of a hard pill to swallow, considering that I'm half German.
@devdoesitbest6974
@devdoesitbest6974 3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie: "I need to be better about my money after I bought these lamborghinis" Also Hoovie: "I bought another BMW"
@HooviesGarage
@HooviesGarage 3 жыл бұрын
I bought this before the Lambos
@biteme3989
@biteme3989 3 жыл бұрын
And a corvette and whatever is red under the cover at wizards
@Seasonal50
@Seasonal50 3 жыл бұрын
@@HooviesGarage on cars and bids! Didn’t think you were going to reveal it 😆
@thomashickman4082
@thomashickman4082 3 жыл бұрын
Are you going to purposely destroy this one too?
@randominternetuser2888
@randominternetuser2888 3 жыл бұрын
@@HooviesGarage excuses, excuses Buy another real driving machine, a Porsche
@cameronking2250
@cameronking2250 3 жыл бұрын
At 17:58 when Hoovie and The Ninja looked at each other, smiled and nodded their heads, that cracked me up lol. Keep up the great content Mr. Hoovie
@sweetnesisbeast
@sweetnesisbeast 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always one of the first ones I click when I see them pop up!
@stevenn4382
@stevenn4382 3 жыл бұрын
The loose feeling when you’re on it is the rear subframe bushings, people usually replace them with poly ones for better power transfer
@scottmartin6411
@scottmartin6411 3 жыл бұрын
This one hit close to home. I had a 2007 335i with the N54 engine. As soon as you said "misfire", I knew it was the coil. In the 4 years I owned it, I replaced all 6 coils, the HPFP, the water pump, a couple of window regulators, and a couple of other miscellaneous things. When I sold it at 120k miles, it was dripping oil out the tailpipe. I never bothered to figure out whether it was turbo seals or head gasket. It was the best and worst car I ever owned.
@timford3599
@timford3599 3 жыл бұрын
I loved it when Hoovie said ,"then I'm gonna take it to the track...then it will probably blow up." Jonny looks at Hoovie with a big smile and says "OK". Like he's seen this event take place over and over with Hoovie's knack for breaking things. Total LOL.
@garethvincent3806
@garethvincent3806 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely get the rear subframe bushes firmed up. Everything is mounted to those. The 1m and m3 have solid ones. Great video, thank you!
@howardscott7521
@howardscott7521 3 жыл бұрын
I love how the tow hook is screwed in the front bumper. Be prepared, lol.
@rsprockets7846
@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie wizzard and ninja should go partners in a row service in area called. HOOPTIES
@terrylessmann2274
@terrylessmann2274 3 жыл бұрын
And don't walk around it in a hurry. Those hooks leave bone bruises.
@DonisGP
@DonisGP 3 жыл бұрын
The N54 engine is an amazing engine. Definitely fun when it works lmao
@matthewdeguire472
@matthewdeguire472 2 жыл бұрын
Got a 128i M Sport in May. I've had a few issues with it mechanically so far, but regardless of that, I couldn't be happier!
@Mtree40
@Mtree40 3 жыл бұрын
My 08 335 with n54 is very reliable actually. Had a jb4 and fbo. 105k miles. I’ve only replaced a crank sensor inn3 years of ownership. I regularly bounce it off there’s limiter to get some pops. Still runs like a dream
@AutoAuctionRebuilds
@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 жыл бұрын
The 135 is a BEAST of a little car
@RageHP-RageHorsePower
@RageHP-RageHorsePower 3 жыл бұрын
Is that stuck up guy
@SuperMohd1985
@SuperMohd1985 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Randy!
@inkandwrist
@inkandwrist 3 жыл бұрын
Without Hoovie, we won’t see the real world problems after warranty these car manufacturers trying to hide. Plus the actual cost of fixing them and expose stealerships. Keep it up, you are helping thousands of car enthusiasts. Salute!!
@grvl307
@grvl307 7 ай бұрын
The n54 is able to reliably produce more than 700 hp. BMW's are just usually bought by people who don't have money to properly maintain them. This car is wonderful!
@in54ne82
@in54ne82 2 жыл бұрын
If maintained properly it is a really reliable engine. Nothing can beat it for the price and power you can get out of them. The value on them started to go up a bit too especially on the 1 series here in CA. The looseness is from the subframe bushings, there's a reason why they are soft. If you want that wiggle gone you'll need to replace them with the m3 ones or solid.
@drewp.weiner2473
@drewp.weiner2473 3 жыл бұрын
“Uhhh theses taxes im gonna have to sell a car or two” - Hoovie, “Here’s another pile of junk i just bought” - also Hoovie
@justindurney890
@justindurney890 3 жыл бұрын
He bought this last year if you listened
@Will-wg3hj
@Will-wg3hj 3 жыл бұрын
@@justindurney890 and last year's taxes are due around this time of year, dingus...lol.
@daszieher
@daszieher 3 жыл бұрын
I cry very softly, when I see how much taxes go through our company. I measure the boatloads of money in cars. I think last year it could have even been a (very!) used Lear Jet. All straight from customer to government.
@drewp.weiner2473
@drewp.weiner2473 3 жыл бұрын
@@daszieher how do Americans actually ask for more government extortion(taxes)
@daszieher
@daszieher 3 жыл бұрын
@@drewp.weiner2473 living in Europe, the American tax level, even the "higher" plateau suggested by the Democrats would be better than what we have here. The price of fuel at the pump (I am in the fuels business) is made up of mainly taxes. VAT is at roughly 20% and goes on top of excise duty (about the cost of the fuel on top). The remaining 35% (what the distributed fuel actually costs) lands in the hands of the "rich oil business". Trading fuel only earns you narrow margins, in your language: a handful of cents to a gallon, depending on the fuel and the volume sold. The company making money off the sales gets taxed to about 20%. If as an owner, you want to get your money back from your company you get taxed another 30%. At a certain salary level, taxes, health and social insurance make up about 45% of your income. So about half of your earnings in total go to the govt, in addition to aforementioned taxes collected on their behalf. tl;dr in order to get thousands into your pockets, you must make the govt millions. So much for subsidised fossil fuels 😂
@blaketindle4703
@blaketindle4703 3 жыл бұрын
"How can one engine have so many faults?" Idk maybe because so many mods have been done to it lol?
@hewies
@hewies 3 жыл бұрын
No, it's that so many mods have been done to it instead of maintenance
@michaelholland5109
@michaelholland5109 3 жыл бұрын
Yessss! I was wondering when you were going to get you one!
@rockyloccgarage2040
@rockyloccgarage2040 3 жыл бұрын
I love this content keep it up hoovie! Lets see you thrash this thing at the track!
@des1458
@des1458 3 жыл бұрын
haha Johnny didn't even ask hoovie what was wrong, went straight for the hood latch
@jpb2541
@jpb2541 3 жыл бұрын
The ninja will start shopping for villas in Monaco For the summer And a huge lodge in Aspen for the winter
@fernandoroberts3591
@fernandoroberts3591 3 жыл бұрын
lmao
@bossingtonhillforever4267
@bossingtonhillforever4267 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Wizzard has already done it.
@aldoyuzet
@aldoyuzet 3 жыл бұрын
These cars are pretty reliable, just tedious round the clock maintenance.
@aldoyuzet
@aldoyuzet 3 жыл бұрын
BTW, got upgrade state 3 pure turbos since you're tracking it. Top mount will be too laggy.
@georfemeyer5664
@georfemeyer5664 3 жыл бұрын
No one else like this!!!
@gsxrfrank8787
@gsxrfrank8787 3 жыл бұрын
Super excited for this one can’t wait for the next update vid on it
@tiller4262
@tiller4262 3 жыл бұрын
Ive had my 128i for almost a year now, ive put 15k miles on her so far and she’ll be crossing 160k miles soon. Same red on black spec. She has yet to let me down. Take care of your bmw, and your bmw takes care of you.
@ivorproblem1332
@ivorproblem1332 3 жыл бұрын
The engines rarely fail. It is coils, injectors and fuel pumps that fail and they have got much better over time.
@milehighboost5521
@milehighboost5521 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah no kidding. But he will eventually spin a bearing revving it like that with a cold engine
@debashishkaushik6933
@debashishkaushik6933 3 жыл бұрын
Woah, didn't expect the Van Halen flag at ninja's, god bless him 🙌
@abointedtoyblingofmats
@abointedtoyblingofmats 3 жыл бұрын
trash taste
@monsterMike62
@monsterMike62 2 жыл бұрын
Very articulate and honest presentation. Much appreciated.
@George0674
@George0674 3 жыл бұрын
I has one of these, last year with the n54. My first new BMW. I loved it, only issue I had was the hpfp, covered under warranty. Traded it in with about 40k miles (plenty of those on track).
@RyanRoadReaper
@RyanRoadReaper 3 жыл бұрын
I swear, Tyler just uploads at this time to make me be late to work! 🤣
@VMAFIA
@VMAFIA 3 жыл бұрын
Or to give me something to watch when I'm at work
@kerrylewis2581
@kerrylewis2581 3 жыл бұрын
Jonny's smile makes me think that that car is definitely worth fixing.
@rsprockets7846
@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын
It's the. Bill....🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕
@kerrylewis2581
@kerrylewis2581 3 жыл бұрын
@@rsprockets7846 Let's compromise. 30% because he liked the car and 70% because he likes the green.
@greggraham2642
@greggraham2642 3 жыл бұрын
100% because its the bill.
@kerrylewis2581
@kerrylewis2581 3 жыл бұрын
@@greggraham2642 How about 99% green 1% car?
@greggraham2642
@greggraham2642 3 жыл бұрын
Deal.
@garysgarage2118
@garysgarage2118 3 жыл бұрын
I had one of these cars. It was my track car. Had the same rear end steer issue. Fixed it with a little toe in. Also installed new Stage 1 turbo CHRA's from Vargas (Turner/ECS now sells them for $999/set) perfect for the power level your running.
@MrSuperdurden
@MrSuperdurden 3 жыл бұрын
Friend of mine had one of these, probably one of the most fun cars to tight track. We actually had the 135 and another friends clown boot M Coupe out the same day, both fun, both very different, but I would take the 135 for tracking. Great video Hoover.
@PG-nx4wh
@PG-nx4wh 3 жыл бұрын
So excited you finally featured these. I've had mine for 5 years with relative reliability making a lot more power. Suggestions.. Get rear subframe bushings to reduce the wobble, don't bother replacing turbos unless you can't make boost (new ones won't take long to start rattling), ditch the JB4 tuner for MHD which is an Android app. Those rear shocks look like KW or STA so call them up advising that its failed and they should help you out. Injectors replace if they are causing you problems. You can chase your tail forever with maintenance on these or just enjoy them...
@Coltondk
@Coltondk 2 жыл бұрын
All good info, and I hope he realizes his rear end wobble is likely just the car struggling to put the power down.
@DJ-cp8hz
@DJ-cp8hz Жыл бұрын
This guys a dope, the N54 is the most over ENGINEERED engine block BMW ever put out, yeah so you have to deal with water pump, injectors. Few other bolt ons but your actual engine is fucking BULLET PROOF you doofus, how you think guys make 1000+ hp with just bolt on on a stock block ? If you leave it around 600 its bullet proof
@NicoEvaluates
@NicoEvaluates 3 жыл бұрын
They're not bad engines when they work. Too bad they weren't designed to be used as engines.
@Riley1524
@Riley1524 3 жыл бұрын
Loved my 128i and 135i....Those cars are a blast to drive because of the size.
@deanwinchester7179
@deanwinchester7179 3 жыл бұрын
16:45 The Ninja is so happy, those dollar signs just adding up quick :)
@trevorb7808
@trevorb7808 3 жыл бұрын
The tow hook on the front tells you a story😀
@wesleycarlson8008
@wesleycarlson8008 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the first thing I noticed too!
@dominickharris7220
@dominickharris7220 3 жыл бұрын
That tune using the factory gauges for all that info is so cool
@justindurney890
@justindurney890 3 жыл бұрын
Jb4 is great
@theCODproduction1
@theCODproduction1 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not cool
@notmenotme614
@notmenotme614 3 жыл бұрын
Goes to show all the gauges are not directly connected. I had a car with an oil pressure gauge which was false, it was there for aesthetics only, there wasn’t even a oil pressure sensor fitted to the car. When you put your foot down on the accelerator the oil pressure gauge always moved in the same way, probably connected to the ECU.
@chillmore97
@chillmore97 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2009 335ix N54 6spd manual - It’s had all of the standard breakdown items, incl. fuel injectors, water pump, and hp fuel pump. BMW did recalls for water pump and fuel pump, and improved the injectors over time. My dealer replaced the fuel pump for free, but I missed the recall timeline for the water pump. Injectors, I was able to easily replace myself, with the help of pirated diagnostic/calibration software. VVT solenoids also flaked out, but it was surprisingly easy to fix them for free. I left the engine un-modded, and it’s lovely as is. Same for steering, brakes, and wheels. Mine only has 48k miles and is in good shape, but resale calculators say it’s practically worthless, which is all the more reason I wouldn’t want to part with it. Any recco for an updated iDrive/infotainment (eg Car Play) would be most welcome.
@ricardocarrero442
@ricardocarrero442 3 жыл бұрын
I own a 135i as well. Part of the floaty feel in the rear is more due to the rear subframe bushings having a lot of play from factory. Using M3 rear subframe bushings should tighten it up, but not make it as stiff as urethane.
@WhiteandNerdy44
@WhiteandNerdy44 3 жыл бұрын
I can tell you that you definitely shouldnt be doing pulls on an N54 when the OIL temp is at 120! You need to let these cars warm up, especially those turbos.
@turbointegra82
@turbointegra82 3 жыл бұрын
Hovie I have a 2011 135i with the n55 and a DCT transmission. I bought it 3 years old with 35k miles and I've put over 40k miles on it and it has been absoulty fantastic. Haven't had any problems at all. It's also full bolt on and a tune with around 400hp.
@Moist_Handshakes
@Moist_Handshakes 3 жыл бұрын
You may need to reduce the spark plug gap to keep from blowing coils. Ninja noted arcing which means the spark is jumping at the coil and not the plug. Check the spec and make sure the gap is right since they don't gap at the factory and BMW just throws them in.
@funfun5656
@funfun5656 2 жыл бұрын
It's always cyl 3 or 4 that toasts plugs + coils for a couple reasons: 1. They're right next to the filler cap causing any spill to seep into the sparkplug wells and fowl the coil/plug. 2. There's also a stress point for the plastic valve cover right between the filler cap and cyl 3 which results in a crack that will inevitably cause a leak...right onto cyl 3 and 4. It's a good idea to upgrade the valve cover to a billet (they're only around $250) and redo the valvecover gasket at this point if you notice oil pooling up next to 3 and 4.
@grantwornham5710
@grantwornham5710 3 жыл бұрын
Every time i see a notification from Hoovies i can't wait to get comfy and watch the latest vid! Love from the UK
@jesse3213
@jesse3213 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he keeps saying in the last decade.... Haha its been longer then that sense 2008 Hoovie!!!! We are all getting old...
@patrickjagielski941
@patrickjagielski941 3 жыл бұрын
1er owner here: the rear springs looks aftermarket, probably lowered. Replace the rear upper shock mounts with the Dinan rear upper shock mount kit, it makes a world of difference if you lowered a 1er. If you don't replace that bushing, the softest thing in the rear suspension becomes the bushing and you'll feel all the small bumps but none of the big bumps.
@drakeorion94
@drakeorion94 3 жыл бұрын
As soon as i saw the 1 series i instantly thought...this is what the 3 series should be! Love it!
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