Pure Stage 2 E90 BMW 335i | The Best Daily Driver Under $15k

What’s up everyone! Thank you so much for tuning in. Today, I’m explaining to you all why I believe the BMW 335i e90 with the N55 is the absolute best daily driver for the money.
As usual, my video are pretty organic. I don’t plan a script ahead of time or anything, just kinda wing it. So if you think there’s something I missed or you disagree, feel free to leave a comment!
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[@pepsiontherockspls]

This car has taught me so much about how cars work, and I bought my first tool set to be able to repair it. I'm always learning more about it and when small things go wrong with it, I can see why people say "well that's a bmw for you". Well jokes on you, I fixed it for $50 and 2 hours of time. AND I get to drive the thing all the time! I remember the first time I drove it, I was giddy lmao. These cars really are amazing. I highly suggest them to anyone reading this. I bought a 2011 e90 like 3 years ago for 9500, 99k on it, it's at 134k right now. Montego blue, AWD, automatic. Sport interior, black leather, folding seats, nav, etc. I did all the maintenance, probably like $3k total into it maintenance-wise when I got it to make sure it's "bulletproof" and then fbo, tuned stage 2+ mhd, and stock turbos. The stock turbo is pushing 20psi (like WHAT???) and I'm pretty sure it's original. Once it dies, i'll do pure stage 2 anyway. Enjoy the car man! :)

[@beaterbeemer]

I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for sharing. I too learned how to wrench on a car/bought my first tool kit while working on my 335 😁 I wasn’t even much of a car guy before buying it and now I’m obsessed. My window regulator just went bad. 80 bucks and an hour later and it’s fixed, like you said, big deal. I’ve had the car for 4 years since 160k miles and still look back every time I park. They just have that effect man! Hope you’re enjoying the content, cheers bro.

[@Joeshomegarage]

That's awesome! I've been working on cars since I was a little kid with my dad and started flipping cars in my teens. Mostly Honda's and I've always been an American muscle guy. Owned 60 plus cars and never a BMW. This 330i came up for sale from a friend of a friend for $2,800 only needed a windshield and o2 sensor. Well dude took me for a ride! He already had it warmed up before I got there and I forgot my scanner. The next day I started it and as a 47 year old man I almost broke down in tears. Within days I had half the engine apart, the lighting was screwed up. Thank God for KZbin, fcp euro, Amazon and rock auto and my willing to spend ridiculous amounts of money to learn something. I've got about 9k total into the car but over a year with no check engine lights and only the occasional cid for a bulb that I remove and replace and it goes out. I know the car inside and out so it was worth every penny. Unfortunately I had no idea the difference between a 330, 335 ect... now I'm hunting for a 335xi and going to run this 330i until it dies 235k miles and runs incredible just can't find that pesky squeak in the rear suspension at slow speeds 😡🤣

[@beaterbeemer]

@@Joeshomegarage man that sucks you got a lemon like that! But I guess if you factor the cheap initial investment + the investment overtime it about evens out, haha. It’s great after all that you’re still loving the platform and want a 335. Did your 330 die yet? My car did. I have to source a new N55.

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@beaterbeemer So funny story! About a week after I bought my 06 330i my buddy at work bought a 06 330xi with like 150k miles for 5k. He had a bunch of stuff fixed and drove it for a year. My girlfriend's son totaled his jeep Cherokee and my buddy at work bought a new truck. I liked his better for a daily both silver but the xi had black interior and of course awd. He said he'd sell it to me for 4k because it needed a couple things and the heat wasn't working. He let me drive it 2 weeks before I paid him. So I bought his and told my girlfriend's son I'd sell him mine for $4,500 and he could pay payments. Of course within 2 weeks he hit a mailbox and smashed the passengers side 🙄 but yup it's still running. He's 30 years old and refuses to grow up so he had to go. He left Monday for las Vegas and hit Oklahoma last night car has about 245k miles maybe and knock on wood he hasn't had 1 issue. Hopefully it makes it the full trip because he can't afford to have it towed or repaired! I'm loving mine. Sold my cts-v and enjoying my $0 per month car payment on the 330xi😂 sorry yours broke. Even if I find a 335 I'm still going to keep the 330.

[@beaterbeemer]

@@Joeshomegarage Wow, that’s a hell of a story! I think part of what makes these cars so loveable is that you can get into one for so damn cheap if you’re willing to buy one that’s not perfect. Reminds me of my story actually, I came from a 2001 black jeep Cherokee and bought my 335i for 5500 @161k miles and had to learn every step of the way. But like you I’ll never get rid of it. Currently she’s just sitting in the parking lot waiting for a new motor.. maybe an LS!? Tax return season is upon us, haha.

[@tmc8516]

I bought a 2011 e92 335i m sport with 98k miles, flawless coral red interior . The car was in amazing condition despite being an old car. I have about 109k miles currently, I love this car haven’t had any issues with it so far. Looks good and sounds amazing too

[@beaterbeemer]

That’s awesome to hear man good for you. They’re so timeless I think they’ll never look old. Enjoy!

[@ndantona92]

intro got me hyped. production quality gettin spicy

[@beaterbeemer]

Hell yea thanks bro! All about that b-roll

[@hansg24]

Well explained Matt. Keep it up 👍👍

[@beaterbeemer]

Thank you, buddy 😁 glad you liked it.

[@TylerSmith-xf9tt]

I have a 2011 e90 and I definitely agree it’s one of the best if not the best daily. Love the way u built yours definitely an inspiration for my build.

[@beaterbeemer]

That’s awesome man I’m so glad I can be an inspiration. Made my day 😁 feel free to reach out any time.

[@TylerSmith-xf9tt]

@@beaterbeemer I definitely will maybe some day we can take some photos of our builds I see that ur from Maryland I live in va so not a bad drive wish u the best!

[@beaterbeemer]

@@TylerSmith-xf9tt yes bro absolutely. Follow me on IG @beaterbeemer and we can talk more

[@timlad123456]

Excellent content beautiful car the only thing that holds the N55 back is that over 500 hP they tend to kick rods out of the side of the block other than the obvious maintenance items it is a gem of a vehicle to drive. I'm a big fan of the N54 powered E9X chassis the forged internals in my humble opinion make a better car to tune.

[@beaterbeemer]

Hey sorry I didn’t see this comment! You are absolutely right. N54 is better tuner while N55 is better daily IMO. And so funny you should say N55’s throw rods.. go check my latest video.. threw a rod.. LOL

[@Joeshomegarage]

Just stumbled on your video. I live in north east. I have owned 60 plus cars and never owned a German car until last year I bought a 06 330i knowing nothing about BMW's and what a nightmare but I fixed everything myself watching KZbin videos. I've been daily driving it to Wilmington every day and I absolutely love it 235k miles! I'm currently selling my 700 rwhp Cadillac cts-v and planning on picking up a 335. Your car is absolutely beautiful 👍mine had all kinds of lighting issues and the frm module was bad. Previous owner ignored most maintenance items forever 🤦‍♂️

[@beaterbeemer]

Thank you for commenting and for the compliment! Love to hear your story. Crazy that it’s taken that many cars to get into German auto! If you have any questions about the N55 or want to see a specific video don’t hesitate to comment. 👍🏻

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@beaterbeemer you live near by let's do a 335 Vs Cadillac cts-v video? I'll let you win 😏🤣 yeah I haven't decided yet if I'm going to try and find one like around 10k or go with a 2012 or up f30 reaching over to the passengers side dash for my coffee really drives me nuts and it looks like 2012 and up have actual cup holders but is it worth 10k more 🤔 not really. My only other thing is I kind of want a manual but I know the auto can handle more power. Plus what's with the no remote starts? My 07 Silverado has factory remote start 😫

[@beaterbeemer]

@@Joeshomegarage bro that’s so funny. The E9Xs are quirky AF when you put it that way 🤣 I’m such a simpleton all I ever do is drive and listen to music so as long as it has aux I didn’t care haha. Came from a 01 jeep Cherokee with a tape deck haha it’s all relative. The modern amenities in the F series are way better tho 😂 Also yea I’m down to link up! I actually just blew the engine on my 335.. threw a rod.. but I bought a new car that can give you caddy a better fight 😉 stay tuned

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@beaterbeemer oh shit! So the 335 is up for an LS swap? Lol yeah I planned on upgrading everything in the car because the orange dash lights and radio seem so outdated but that Harmon Kardon sound system is incredible. I got a bluetooth adapter with the remote that runs up to the dashboard and tapped in a 10" sub and amp to the factory stuff and I'm good. I do love remote start though. I keep it in the garage but 8 hours at work in the winter months that leather is cold 🤣

[@beaterbeemer]

@@Joeshomegarage I’m thinking just a standard N55 replacement but build engine and go top mount turbo 🤔 if I had the set up you have I wouldn’t be hard pressed to switch up either! I never had the Harmon karden and was looking into sound upgrades

[@I2obbie12]

I’ve got a 335i N55 6spd PS1 + E30 and it’s sooo good

[@beaterbeemer]

Right!? I never want to get rid of this car man.. and boost weather is upon us!

[@myshotiswack4637]

Just picked up a 2011 E90 335i (rwd thank god) with msport package and I love it. Doing preventative maintenance right now and will eventually start doing little mods to it

[@beaterbeemer]

That’s awesome man congrats! They’re the best cars I swear. So much fun. Enjoy it 👍🏻

[@outsideboy23]

How’s it been?

[@myshotiswack4637]

@@outsideboy23 Doing great! A year later still running great and have it looking good!

[@joegrassia8637]

I'm still scratching my head..previous owner- stage 2 turbo, everything else stock. Current owner, upgrades without downpipe. Really makes me question if the previous owner didn't actually have FBO and just swap back to stock before selling. Things you have to question when buying these cars because it could be an indicator of someone beating on it. .. aside from that, sounds like you got a good one... I've replaced more on mine in less time. Best of luck.

[@beaterbeemer]

Thanks for commenting, I fully agree! I would be suspicious of a big upgrade like ps2 and nothing else.. seems fishy. I was fortunate to know the PO personally, and know first hand that the car only ever had ps2, a chargepipe and jb4, and mostly highway miles 👍🏻

[@reginald8405]

B.B great video again, you really lucked up getting a 335i with PS2. I respect the N54, however I just love the N55. Man, when you get a Downpipe (Catted or Catless) your really going to love your car.

[@beaterbeemer]

Thank you! Do you think catted (vrsf high flow catted) is still worth it power/sound wise?

[@reginald8405]

@@beaterbeemer Absolutely, with your PS2, Catted DP, and a VRSF High Flow Upgraded Aluminum Intake Inlet

[@stevelentz4089]

@@reginald8405 with PS2 i would highly recommend getting rid of the cat entirely. they will be way too much backpressure and its not good for the turbo.

[@mikelvn5410]

Yes get catless if you can pass smog huge difference

[@beaterbeemer]

Just got the email that I’m due for emissions. Perfect timing to pass, and then go catless 💪🏻

[@friguy4444]

N55 is good. But they both have troubles at times. I'm running almost the same miles as yours and I'm loving it. Mines the N54 and I'm running over 550 hp now. Mine needs suspension maintenance now as it's the XI model it's even more susceptible to front end wearing out after the 150miles mark for sure.

[@beaterbeemer]

For sure they both have troubles. Mine is has been sitting for a year with a spun bearing and an engine that needs rebuilding lol. Also in need of new shocks haha. It was love/hate for sure

[@alebler]

Hello, can you pls share your jb4 configuration?

[@JAKE92381]

Very informative video! However, how is the fuel consumption with normal driving. And could we please get more clips of how she sounds from outside.

[@beaterbeemer]

Thank you for your response 🙏🏻 I actually cut out the part about mpg’s and didn’t notice.. stupid! Expect around 21 city, 25 highway and I drive spiritedly. Pushing more power/fuel. Stock does even better. The challenge is giving her premium. Cost me around $70 to fill the tank. As for outside sound clips.. coming right up!

[@JAKE92381]

@@beaterbeemer well written. Not too bad for a stage 2 N55 either. Thanks for the insight!

[@patrickhaskins4945]

Just curious on what type of electrical issues you experienced from the incorrectly uninstalled JB4?

[@beaterbeemer]

It was a nightmare. The “D” for drive on my cluster would disappear (nothing there) and the car would go into limp mode. I would see voltage spikes which would make my cluster go haywire.. wipers would turn on and stay on until I turn the car off (embarrassing on a sunny day). I’d see spikes north of 16 volts. Also would see parasitic draw symptoms.. replaced several modules, IBS cable, alternator, you name it. Problem was when the JB4 was removed, the wires weren’t soldered back. Just twisted and shrink wrapped. Re-soldering the connections fixed 90% of my issues.

[@DJ-lc1en]

You should get a custom tune David Shoup! 480 wheel on 93 octane. Over 500 on ethanol.

[@beaterbeemer]

Damn! That’s impressive for a N55 tune on 93 💪🏻 unfortunately I threw a rod bearing and need an engine swap right now

[@XXMRBIGCATXX]

Buy mine e90 bmw 2011 black 335Xi 92k miles manual transmission

[@mohammedqayyum1140]

I got my 2011 335 in 2019 from the auction with 71k mile, at 97k miles in late 2020 I threw a rod while driving to work completely trashed the motor. I ended buying another vehicle to repalce it and I sold the 335 with a blown engine in 2021. About 3 months ago I got a hold of the guy I sold it to and I asked to buy it back and Now basically I own the car again. Now I am just looking for a motor lol Do you know if your car has its original engine? that would be wild at 200k

[@beaterbeemer]

Dang man! Sorry you went through all that. I can confirm my motor is original lol but that being said, I’m the 3rd owner and the second owner I know personally and he had the car from 30k-160k all highway miles plus extensive maintenance records. I heard that highway miles are like 10% as rough on cars as city miles, that could be it. Why was your car at auction? Could it be that it’s service history wasn’t the best? Not dissing your car by any means.. it’s just not common to throw a rod on a N55

[@Ghosst1999]

I would like to buy one of the E90 or E92 335i in good shape, but here in Germany you need to pay like 18-25k Euros to buy such one.

[@beaterbeemer]

Oh man, I didn’t know there was such a premium like that. Have you considered one in less great a shape? For example, I paid $5,500 but mine had 160k miles on the clock and a bunch of issues. I knew nothing, but learned and still loved the journey. I’ll sell you mine for dirt cheap but you have to get it to Germany and throw an engine in it 😂

[@adamshealy2095]

What's your suspension and spacer setup?

[@beaterbeemer]

It’s actually stock “sport” suspension. About 4mm lower than standard but probably sagging lol. Then 10mm spacer in front and 12 in back but the backs are rubbing

[@juscool2463]

Damn im freaking out if i am nuts for trying to buy one at 100k. Well Im in

[@beaterbeemer]

I bought mine at 160k and was able to drive it 4 years, 40k miles. It was not all sunshine and rainbows, definitely a love hate relationship. But it taught me so much about cars and changed me as a person. No regrets here. Go for it!

[@outsideboy23]

@@beaterbeemerhow much you spend on it maintenance wise in the last 4 years ?

[@matthewfino2091]

Where in MD are you homie?? Im from Bel Air i drive a 335xi and am in love with it

[@matthewfino2091]

Lmao you literally passed my crib in the vid thats crazy im by the jail

[@beaterbeemer]

I’m also from bel air 😂 I’m sure we’ve seen each other bro. Although now a days you’ll see me in a white f32 440i

[@matthewfino2091]

@@beaterbeemer Hellllll yeah man! Small world. Just dropped mine off at Euromotive today i just blew a gasket last night 🥲

[@beaterbeemer]

@@matthewfino2091 small world for sure haha I’m hyped you stumbled across my video. Hope she gets fixed up quickly man! See u around lmao

[@hiblahablahubla]

What rims are those

[@beaterbeemer]

The ECS brand - Alzor, style 030

[@quapx305]

I’m looking at a 2016 bmw 328i but it’s 20k and it has 100k miles man

[@beaterbeemer]

Dang not bad, I haven’t done much market research on 328 prices bro but I’m inclined to say that’s a little high, right? 6 years later they should be in the “teens” right? I’d be willing to pay more for clean title, 1 owner, that stuff. 100k miles doesn’t scare me. Just be prepared for that 100k maintenance interval. Big ticket stuff can start breaking around then like thermostat n what not. Almost better to buy higher mileage and you know the PO did that stuff lol good luck bro

[@arnoldjoti3942]

gots to lower it a bit my boy

[@beaterbeemer]

I knowww bro that’s one of the last things I have to do honestly. I really like the stance tho

[@mikelvn5410]

Where do you buy the m4 bumper?

[@beaterbeemer]

I actually just have the standard m-sport bumper. But you can find an M4 style bumper at RushCustoms.com

[@chriswelch9786]

You get would only get 23mpg city driving like a Great Grandma stop the CAP brotha...🤨

[@tylerwhite4824]

Can’t daily drive something that’s always broken that’s the point of a daily 😂

[@zach.avenarius]

^^ own an n54. Its a fun car to drive and not much bolt ons needed to make power, but to say its the best daily driver is a crazy statement. I love my car and the platform, but plan to get another car to daily.

[@beaterbeemer]

I won’t deny they have issues. But I stand by the fact that the overall package you get with these cars is unmatched for the money. My car was in the shop 2 times over 4 years.. not bad! It’s dead now tho 😂 wait and see what I got next

[@mikelvn5410]

Real good vid3o I have to get better the the co emails like you. What headlights are those?

[@mikelvn5410]

Cinematics I mean

[@beaterbeemer]

Thank you I appreciate that. Just do it and it will turn out better than you expect. This was my first attempt at B-roll

[@beaterbeemer]

Just realized I never answered your question.. the headlights are Lux H8 bulbs. You just swap the bulbs out, 5 minute job