Buying an E90, or 1, or 2

kgobey · 01-13-2020, 02:17 PM

Where's the best place to start browsing. I had an E90 for a long time, I am looking for a 335 this time and using as my daily/HPDE/Instructor Taxi car... Where's the most comprehensive place to search for them?

tlow98 · 01-13-2020, 03:02 PM

The e9x chassis only supported the 335i on the E90 (sedan), E92(Coupe) and E93 (vert). Sadly, a factory E91 (wagon) 335i isn't available.

Beyond the usual Autotrader I'd be on CL, BMWCCA and here. It sounds like you know what to look for in cars so anyplace really would work.

If you want a lot more reliability look for a late model N55 based turbo model. If you want even more reliability you'll need to consider 328i.

It sounds like you're going to be asking a lot from this car (reliability sounds important) so just be sure you know what the turbo model's weaknesses are and either address them once buying or make sure they were done ahead of time.

Happy hunting!

nicked8 · 01-13-2020, 03:05 PM

Found mine using primarily Autotemptest to help search multiple websites at once. Also, carfax seemed to have listings I wasn't seeing on other websites as well.

kgobey · 01-13-2020, 03:22 PM

OK, thanks guys, seems like I'm on the right track.

Yeah I always as a lot from my cars.

My used cars usually end up with a roll cage. LOL

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tlow98 Major General 2194 Rep 5,023 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	The e9x chassis only supported the 335i on the E90 (sedan), E92(Coupe) and E93 (vert). Sadly, a factory E91 (wagon) 335i isn't available. Beyond the usual Autotrader I'd be on CL, BMWCCA and here. It sounds like you know what to look for in cars so anyplace really would work. If you want a lot more reliability look for a late model N55 based turbo model. If you want even more reliability you'll need to consider 328i. It sounds like you're going to be asking a lot from this car (reliability sounds important) so just be sure you know what the turbo model's weaknesses are and either address them once buying or make sure they were done ahead of time. Happy hunting!
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nicked8 Private First Class 103 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 335i M-Sport xDrive Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: CT/NY iTrader: (0)	Found mine using primarily Autotemptest to help search multiple websites at once. Also, carfax seemed to have listings I wasn't seeing on other websites as well.
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kgobey Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 325 ITS Race Car Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1986 325 [0.00]	OK, thanks guys, seems like I'm on the right track. Yeah I always as a lot from my cars. My used cars usually end up with a roll cage. LOL __________________ Kieran Racer of an old BMW MCSCC W2W Closed Wheel Chief Instructor HDPE Instructor since 1996 Blackhawk Farms Raceway Instructor
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