My One Year Owner Experiences With 2007 BMW E90 325i M Sport. ^^

[@xkoozit7772]

Thanks so much for this review. I have been contemplating to get the E92 320i, but seems like I need to find a reliable one (as they don't sell it in Premium Selection). Very good choice of buying from Premium Selection though. Bought my F20 118i in 2016 from them & had minimal issues, but all was covered. Recently traded it in for the G20 320i also from Premium Selection. Amazing choice for first time BMW buyers who wants a better peace of mind.

[@theskeletonking4895]

Please do an update on the car right now please. Would greatly appreciate it

[@lancewood1410]

4th year into my 2006 e90 330i, loving every moment of it.

[@MJYap]

Indeed it's a good car and engine 👍

[@yomama9874]

Is it reliable for you?

[@lancewood1410]

@@yomama9874 the engine itself is very reliable, the ancillaries are the weak point. For more than 10 year old n52 engines, water pump/cooling hoses must be changed. And after that another 100k+ km of worry free driving. Constantly gets 32-37mpg on the highway.

[@KamalYusoff-l2q]

Thanks for your good review of this E90 BMW320 2007 model

[@BimmerFamily]

Try pulling some settings on the cluster meter to show the water temp in digital form. That can be done. But yes agree, it annoys not to have the water temp like the previous generations does

[@sohalemaqsood572]

Good video.i got a E90 330D M SPORT 2008 UK its a rocket ,out of the box 245 bhp, 510 nm.

[@MJYap]

Ya I hope to get the 330d in Malaysia too...

[@stonermountain9147]

Thank you kongsi pengalaman bro, video nice dan simple.

[@MJYap]

Terima Kasih banyak 2👍👍

[@NastashaAbdullah]

hi.. thanks for sharing your experience.. i owned my 325i M Sport 2010 model since 2011. so it's coming to it's 10y anniversary.. noticed the wear and tear is really causing it to dwindle in performance.. great advice on what to replace and refurbish.. any idea which option is better, getting the original sports suspension or just the standard suspension is equally good? i'm thinking of keeping the car for at least another 5yrs..

[@MJYap]

Try to fix those oil and water related parts of the car if you are tight in budget .... Cause these parts will cause you break down at roadside... For the suspension...Depend on which type of feeling you want... Comfort vs sporty...If could get blistein ...Just go for it, it sit between sport and comfort ...

[@iyliaazrigarewal7867]

hi may i knw what are the main issues for the wear and tear for this car?

[@kavidroid]

Thanks for sharing, I’ve got a Dec 2010 lci 320i, not the best in its line but still a great car. 😍

[@MJYap]

Welcome bro..I must E9x chassis and handling are still the best in its class 👍

[@3012DR]

I have the same model too from 2008. The rear wheel sit abit too in compared to the front. Can add 12mm(achieve same as LCI rear track width) or 15mm wheel spacer to the rear wheels to match the front. It will look much nicer.

[@MJYap]

I think ori set up is ok with me...Since got 255 width tyre...

[@mervstan1270]

Subscribed, Keep up the great content buddy. I have been a serious lover for bmw pure inline 6 sound and smoothness, Sadly in newer generations they sound like trucks😅. Would love to know more about your e90 brother, Cheers from penang..

[@MJYap]

Thanks for subscribe and enjoy the content mate, I think the newer engine sound bad due to some legal compliance...Sure the old one is sound better ... E9x series are the last gen that you can get for NA inline 6 from BMW...try to get one to enjoy.... Stay tune for next video....👍👍

[@mourinho9607]

Hi MJ, would you be able to share your recommended workshop in servicing/repairing this variant of BMW engine? I recently purchased one but am wondering which workshop is reliable for service. Thanks!

[@MJYap]

Which area are you sitting? If you are staying in Kajang Malaysia, I do have recommendations 👍

[@azmi0000]

@@MJYap if in kajang, which workshop do you prefer?

[@masriwahab3297]

Great video. Very informative. I am impressed you do the review on your bm car in perfect English. Your chinese slang doesnt matter here..ha..ha..because you are not living in canada or america. Thanks bro..i wish i could speak english like you without stuttering.

[@MJYap]

Thanks for watching and support!!! Appreciate your comments...My English still need to improve ...btw This video been recorded and edited for many time ... haha ... Meanwhile, I think you can do it too. Just go ahead and try to do some video and practice...We are all same..Start from zero ...💪

[@muhamadalhafizghazali3900]

Bro how u do the coding for fc meter into oil temp meter? Which one is more practical, oil temp or water temp?

[@MJYap]

I search through KZbin and there are plenty of video to teach how to convert from fc to oil temp...Cause originally the 335/330 are shoe oil temp instead of fc...But you need to buy the INPA cable and download the software before you proceed to code it... btw...I feel both oil temp and water temp are important...So for water temp..I am planning to get a gauge to let it show permanently...

[@scoot3331]

Hey bro, do you mind sharing what exhaust system you are using?

[@MJYap]

Hi, the exhaust is in stock setup.

[@scoot3331]

@@MJYap thanks !

[@Cl-hm3tz]

Thanks for the information. Any idea transmission oil ever changed? what's your plan on this?

[@MJYap]

Hi, I have changed my transmission oil recently. Do not believe on what BMW said. FYI, my end come with GM gear box, their transmission oil are different type with zf...

[@Cl-hm3tz]

@@MJYap Hi, noted with thanks. This is a tricky matter and many BMW owners are not aware. I was deliberating within as to whether to post this or not, but for BMW owners who intend to keep their cars for long period this may be useful. But firstly, please note that I am not an expert in car maintenance, so you will need to consult your car service consultant on this. If you still send your car to the dealership for service speak to them too especially if your car is still under warranty. As far as I know from experience (E90 and F10) and from discussion with the service personnel both within and outside the dealership, BMW does not recommend changing the transmission oil per the regular scheduled service, as the transmission oil is meant to be for the lifetime of the transmission. As such, I believe you will see BMW cars that are running flawlessly with 100-120k km or more on the road that has the original transmission oil that has been used since new. I found out that both my previous E90 at 120k km and F10 at 105k km have never changed their transmission oil. As I am not an expert, you will need to speak to your service center consultant on this and, if its a dealership I suspect they will advise you not to change it and even if they agree to change it (and they won't change it once the mileage passes 60k km I understand for reason mention below), they will likely charge you for it (since its not in the scheduled service). Also please be careful and check with the dealership, whether changing transmission oil outside the dealership would void the warranty - so best speak to the dealership... speak to your dealership ... speak to your dealership. I have been advised by a non-dealer BMW specialist to change the transmission oil at 50k km interval (with the first change when the car hits 50k km mileage) to allow for a longer life span for the transmission. But if you have a BMW that has 100-120k km mileage without the transmission oil having been changed before, you will need to make a call whether to change or not, as new transmission oil may result in transmission slippage. I changed the transmission oil for my F10 at 105k km and luckily there were no issues, and this was after the warranty period of 5-years. Again, please check with your dealership on warranty matter if your car is still under warranty before deciding. I was also advised by the same person to change the "transmission heat exchanger" at around 150k km (or earlier if you wish), as wear and tear in the heat exchange may result in water mixing with the transmission oil resulting in transmission failure. It is a small preventive cost in lieu of a costly repair bill. Just my 2 cent, and again as a caveat, I am not a car maintenance expert so please speak to your service consultant and dealership on this if you wish to find out more.

[@nimeelselvam1363]

Hi I also use same model but mine is 2011 323i LCI .... It really nice car with nature power

[@MJYap]

Enjoy the last BMW 6 cylinder NA engine !!!

[@test1233489]

where is the webpage of BMW premium selection ?

[@MJYap]

Here you are…. www.bmwpremiumselection.com.my/buy-used-cars

[@eugp4198]

Nice bro.. Can you share the preventive maintenance that you plan to do? DISA valve? Water Pump Thermostat? Vanos? Ignition coil?

[@MJYap]

Hi there, my advice is just change what ever you can on each regular service if you are tight in budget. If not, then just change in all in one time in 100,000km ...

[@eusoffzulkifli6746]

Good job and thank you for sharing

[@MJYap]

Thanks 👍

[@alvinneo1057]

Hi MJ planning to buy a E90 2.0Lbecos of road tax what year model is the most reliable or anyone here can help

[@MJYap]

Hi Alvin, my advice is get the 2.5 over 2.0...Cause of the price of between 2.5 and 2.0 are not much different and 2.5 are much enjoyable to drive because of the powerband, sound and BMW signature straight 6... Both engine got their own issue. Just to standby some extra money to fix the issue. And try to get as much as possible for the car maintenance history so you will know which parts been replace or fix . And find yourself a trusted workshop to check and fix your BMW. Good luck on searching your BMW E90. *Issue to take care for both 320 and 325 are oil leak, water leak, water pump, vanos, valvetronic, and etc...

[@jacky318]

Good job bro. Time to get a professional mic.

[@MJYap]

Thanks bro, and will look for mic..👍

[@muhdarif500]

Is it okay for first car? Range of salary that is suitable for this car is how much?

[@MJYap]

E90 for your 1st car is good , but you need to do some homework and really go to market to search for some good E90. For salary wise, E90 is a cash but car, unless you want to loan kedai… if let say you no need to pay loan, an average person can easily own that car (ps: need to have some savings to maintain the car as this is still a BMW which the maintenance still consider high compare to local/Japan made car) . Last, if you want to own an e90…. Please go for 6 cylinder model ya …

[@morientesmenggu8681]

Is the interior feel a bit spacious compare to f30?

[@MJYap]

No, the space is smaller compare to f30.

[@shaunlee1868]

Hi MJ. Im curious about the fuel consumption for city driving. Is it high?

[@MJYap]

Hi Shaun, don't expect low fuel consumption from a 6 cylinder engine.... 😂😂 In future will make a video for fuel consumption too...Stat tune

[@shaunlee1868]

@@MJYap yea true true but the sound from the inline-6 😍

[@aarvin1]

Mine was about 10L/100Km

[@shaunlee1868]

@@aarvin1 quite decent imho

[@stonermountain9147]

that's not bad for a 10-year-old car, to be honest.

[@michael9007]

Finally after so long...🤣 btw, 1 important question, in your opinion, how much monthly salary needed to drive such car(maintenance cost)? Lets say single with no family commitment.

[@MJYap]

HaHa....sorry for waited so long...And thanks for your waiting ..LoL....Well if single and no commitment , just go for it. E90 quite cheap now, just grab one with mint condition, the maintenance wont hurt you much. Dont believe other people say about high maintenance as many of them dont even own a BMW.

[@EminCasablancas]

Nice video

[@MJYap]

Thanks Bro 👍

[@peteranthony9208]

@@MJYap How much is the maintenance cost? I'm planning to get. I wish I get to know about this car more.

[@Zulkiflizuhaimi]

@@MJYap This is so true. Most of them dont even own a BMW. I think the maintenence price is not too high.

[@harishankartamilmaran2697]

Hi bro ,I wanna know that is it this bmw E90 will be a perfect car for a 19years old guy with monthly income 1500? Coz I'm planning about to own this bmw E90 as my first car in my 19 but still I'm worrying about the maintenance and about the petrol price, coz of that I'm still surveying more reviews about this E90 on internet, looking forward for your reply bro...

[@MJYap]

Hi, thanks for the question. I am not sure are you staying in Malaysia or not? If in Malaysia, with RM1500 income... there will be a little bit difficult if you go for E90 especially 325i as the fuel consumption, road tax, insurance and maintenance might exceed your income on that month when all come together. The road tax for example, will be RM900 per year. Let said if your income is RM1500, when you pay the road tax, your remaining balance is left only RM600.... But dont stop to chase for your dream car, cause i believe your income wont stop at RM1500 only... or if you want to try, maybe can take a look 320D, which road tax and fuel can save quite a lot... above are just my own opinion. Hope can help you.

[@errrlaaa4762]

Is it Bluetooth

[@toomuchsauce4442]

How come your car dosent have an engine light ?

[@MJYap]

Because this is one of the most reliable BMW engine in those family. And we keep maintain it to tip top condition.

[@toomuchsauce4442]

No brother I mean your car dosent have the light whatsoever like even when you turn the ignition on the light is supposed to appear . Then go away after start up you get what I’m saying

[@MJYap]

Sorry for misunderstanding, but I have search through those startup video on KZbin...The engine check light doesn't light up also.

[@toomuchsauce4442]

@@MJYap yeah I think your right . My car dosent do it either . Was sure I saw it but maybe I was confused with another cat or somthing

[@danialmerann6301]

bro i wanna ask you a question, in your opinion about reliability and maintenance cost between e90 and e60, which one is better? im planned after i owned the bmw, i will spend 10k to change the wear and tear parts, is it enough? sorry im just newbie in acknowledging conti cars 😅😅

[@MJYap]

Hi, 10k is just to fix those issue that you can see. The maintenance route suppose need to keep continue while you own the car. And do some preventive maintenance too… For e90 and e60 both have their own issue … Cause both of them using different engine (N52 vs M54 etc.. depend on which year made of E60)… And also both of them are from different series (3vs5)…. Depend on which model you like and buy it for maintenance…. For me…Both are great cars….cheers👍

[@kazzrich]

Most of which is typical maintenance any car needs

[@MJYap]

Yup, agree on that .... But compare to Japanese made car...Have to be more cautious on it....

[@wanz_aboy5677]

Hi bro How about the insurance in 1year? Expensive or cheap? Tq bro👍

[@MJYap]

Well, this depend on your car price/value...For mine is 2k per year ...I think the cost that you need to take care is road tax which is almost 900 per year (2,500 cc) ...

[@Imposter407]

Its this the 2500cc or 3000cc? How many mileg per gallon on average?

[@MJYap]

Hi, this is a 2500cc N52k engine, and with m sport package ...So the tyre is larger 225 in front, 255 at the back... Regarding the fuel consumption, Overall is 6 to 12km/l .. Depending on driving style and route condition..(in Malaysia, we are using KM & L as measurements unit instead of miles and gallon).

[@Cl-hm3tz]

@@MJYap I used to own the 2009 LCI 325i E90 M Sport version. Very nice car to drive, much heavier steering feel than the F30. Sweet 6 cylinder engine sound and feel. I believe I had average fuel consumption of about 12 l/100 km, but my friend who is heavier footed than me registered 12.5 l / 100km (these numbers were back in 2012/13 days).

[@marcwong2254]

Mate, great review bro. I want to ask what was the satisfaction of driving a continental, from a japanese or local made? Im planning on getting an e90 but maybe a newer model.

[@MJYap]

Thanks for watching Bro...BTW, each car maker have their own way of making cars...different car got different purpose...if you really want to talk about the satisfaction is only branding...haha But for E90, I do rather say the recipe of this car is just fits me, the inline 6 NA engine (no longer available in planet, unless turbo), rwd, good handling ...overall is a very balance model... if you really like this model..just go for it...

[@gordy5363]

Just wanna add in here Marc, my best advice to you is to ensure when you’re getting the car, try find out about previous owner. The previous owner plays a big role in the future of the car when it’s in your hands. If there’s full service record, whether the owner is a passionate bmw owner . It’s thought to find out but if you take the extra steps in this part,I believe you can get hold of a gem of an E90

[@marcwong2254]

​@gordy5363 thanks mate! Still haven't gotten one but I'm going down this rabbit hole again. ;D

[@qasimisaarani]

Thank you sir 🙏🏻☺️☺️☺️

[@MJYap]

Welcome....Hope my video can help you...And don't forget to subscribe 👍

[@kejargunung]

thanks for sharing...

[@MJYap]

Welcome 👍

[@dineisharvin7747]

Any recommend bmw seller?

[@MJYap]

If you want to buy E90… better do check with owner that willing to sell with full service history… which you save you a lot in term of maintenance and user experience….

[@dineisharvin7747]

@@MJYap thank u bro

[@wanboss8222]

Planning to buy e90 325i...wish me luck 😁

[@Zulkiflizuhaimi]

Good luck Wan Boss. Its a great car.

[@AnuarMotors]

Thx 4 d info

[@MJYap]

Welcome 🤗

[@JoseMaria-kr7rt]

Are you using RFT Tires or normal tires will do?

[@MJYap]

Hi, I am using normal tires. Just throw away the RFT and get tyre repair kit and better insurance for towing service. But so far, I have been driving from Malaysia to Thailand chiang mai and back for more than 4000km distances without any there issue.

[@wantedx575]

Guy please lower background music barley can hear you with rave music going off

[@MJYap]

That all for your feedback 👍

[@khrzl93]

This or 320i?

[@MJYap]

Get the 325i to enjoy the power and 6 cylinder sound.... If you power and safe some fuel and road tax, get the 320D....👍

[@hishamahmad82]

@@MJYap im been eyeing on 320D in a year. is it as good as 325i? been driven Santa Fe 2.2crdi & in love with diesel engine..

[@rubbesh4085]

Hi sir...is this car good for daily drive?

[@MJYap]

Hi , the car not really suitable for city driving as the gear selection always start with 2nd gear in D and you will feel sluggish when you need to pull off from traffic lights. And also the fuel consumption no that good in city drive, you will only get around 7-8km/litre. But if this car is your weekend car, then this is a very good choice especially when cruising along the highway which those 4 cylinders cannot match.

[@gordy5363]

Thanks for the sharing bro. Got myself similar 325i early Jan 2020. So far I’ve spent RM3k plus for the valve cover gasket, spark plugs+plug coil, oil filter housing and most top seals . Wished I knew about the premium bmw seller. Anyways was wondering have you encountered your coolant level indicator coming out even after you serviced and drive about 3-4K km?

[@MJYap]

Thanks for you support and welcome to join the e90 family.... Well, I din facing any low coolant warning after these 7k of driving... But I did check and add about 100++ml (roughly 2cm drop from the dip stock) after 3k of driving... I think it's normal for these car.... However, if you do have this problem, should check overall water piping (any crystalized from pipe line or not) and check also the water pump .. Whether it's working fine and any crack from spare tank etc...

[@MJYap]

Recommend go to your trusted workshop to check on it....

[@elbowstancenow1519]

@@MJYap where do you recommend? Thanks

[@gary23898]

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[@koogullankunaselan1668]

is it a FWD or RWD??

[@MJYap]

RWD

[@SunnyP81]

Mine is a pile of shit. Never buying BMW again. Awful interior, terrible suspension, no spare wheel.

[@MJYap]

Hrm, which model or spec that you have? No doubt the interior is bad compare to Mercedes ... Other than that, the suspension can swap to bilstein or original non m sport model to gain the comfort back... For no spare wheel...I think a lot of car other than BMW nowadays provide the repair kit instead spare wheel too....

[@SunnyP81]

@@MJYap The same as yours except not M Sport. 2007 325i. The worst car I've ever owned. I want to push it off a cliff into the sea.

[@VivekananthVivekananth]

@@SunnyP81 I think u don’t like that car better sale the car buy other car next car also if u like u buy if don’t like don’t buy

[@RacingEnigma]

@@SunnyP81 Every BMW comes with run-flat tyres which makes the ride a bit uncomfortable and also the same reason why they don't have a spare wheel! Don't buy a BMW if you're looking for comfort! Especially not a 3 series. Get a 5 or 7 series

[@iam_myster_e]

Very cute car looks like mine lol

[@offmylane]

kinda gay

[@lulumoneyiad7570]

Take loan and enroll in English class bro, will be useful!

[@EminCasablancas]

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