New car?? Help.
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I started looking at a 330i that I drove at TJ's place of business and was impressed by it. It is definitely a step up in power compared to the e36 but once I found that a 335i was in my budget the 330i just didn't seem to make sense. I would echo Jordan's statements about the component issues on the n54 such as the wastegates but if you can find a vehicle that is still in warranty or has had it replaced then you are good to go!
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Lol i try not to have "expensive repairs" at all. Just not shur if i need a turbo (and the costs that go with them) in my DD. As far as for fun of the drive that's what the E36 is for
its the fun car, plus i can do my own wrench turning on that. And that's 1/2 the fun! -
The subframe issue should be pretty apparent once you drive it. It sounds like somebody is slamming a bowling ball in the trunk on shifts or a hard take off. Struts and shocks are probably original and should be replaced so that's something to keep in mind with that mileage. The DISA valve near the intake mani tends to rattle on these and can cause serious damage if not repaired so at idle I would listen for that rattle.
edit: The DISA valve is an easy fix but if you have to replace the whole thing it is around $200. Typically you can clean them or buy the repair kit for them.
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