[Averdi]

now I've been doing a bit of research and haven't came out with a good estimate. Im 19 and blessed to have a very good serving job to the point where I'm making 750+ a week. I've owned a 325 for a year, bought it on my own and fell in love with the bimmer family. BUT i test drove a 335 and it makes me hate the slug so I'm going to be purchasing a 335. i need your guys honest opinions on how much estimated per year is shelled out for failure rates for parts? i know that theres not a specific number but i would like to know because I'm steering away from the warranty because i would like to mod. I'm looking at 09+ with 40k miles. also i would like to add i plan on stashing $200 a month in the savings acc for repairs only, think i should be good? PLEASE CHIME IN!

[Desert_Fox]

$200 a month just for repairs I think you should be fine. Your expensive fixes in higher miles are typically the turbos and water pump, with the fuel pump being a random failure that can creep whenever. I don't recall the warranty on the HPFP, but you might still be under warranty for that part. Find a good independent BMW mechanic in your area, it will save you a lot of money and grief in the future. Also take any car you're serious about for an evaluation by a 3rd party mechanic, it could save you even more grief and headaches.

Great cars, and life is short- if you feel comfortable spending the money then go ahead. There is something to be said though about saving that kind of money when you're young, even for a few years, and then getting something nuttier in the future. Im 22 and hoping to pick up an R35 GTR for my 24th birthday!

[1chanc3]

To be quiet honest, it varies. The only issues I've had was a misfire. Then again, I'm not tuned or anything like some of these other guys. I have a co worker who has his car well over 100k and the only issue he has had was a fuel pump change at 40k. Still on original turbos (and he's also not tuned).

I've read others who have had a lot of trouble. Some without any. I'm sure more trouble only comes as the mileage goes up.

[Andrewah05]

Hit or miss really, I think you should be good though, only thing you should really worry about at low miles is the occasional misfire, waterpump/tstat, and HPFP all under the $1000 mark at a good indy.

[MiniXP]

Make sure your taking insurance payments into account. Mine was a little higher than I was expecting when I switched from a 325 to 335. 2 door ups the insurance a few more dollars a month as well.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by MiniXP

Make sure your taking insurance payments into account. Mine was a little higher than I was expecting when I switched from a 325 to 335. 2 door ups the insurance a few more dollars a month as well.

Liberty Mutual has a discount for BMW owners. Look at switching. They saved me $700/yr over my old insurance company (insuring two cars, and house with $2 million umbrella). And no, I'm not affiliated or otherwise interested party in this company.

[kfriceman]

I have never had an issue with my car; just oil, gas and tires.

-Kevin

[mashimarho]

Originally Posted by Andrewah05

Hit or miss really, I think you should be good though, only thing you should really worry about at low miles is the occasional misfire, waterpump/tstat, and HPFP all under the $1000 mark at a good indy.

+1

some people have absolute luck on their side. Some people have nothing but problems.

[georgelb]

Definitely make sure you factor oil and fuel cost/mileage into your budget if your 325 isn't using 93. I missed a few hundred bucks a month in my calculation by forgetting that.

[Built My Way]

Oh to be 19 again and with that kind of money at that age. You've got a great plan there young feller. Just don't let the girlfriend (if you have one) eat up all of your savings.

[lustyyog]

Water pump and tstat failure happened to me at 62k miles it was 1k for parts and labor. Thats it for me

[The Cleaner]

1K+ a year, double that with a tune.

[mike@x-ph.com]

It definitely not as bad some people make it to be.
i am heavily tuned with e70 and more than 100k miles no problems at all ( the regular repairs you do with any car that has high mileage).
Start by putting 100$ on the side every month, once you get over 600$ then start saving 50$ instead of 100$.
The major problems (turbo and Fuel pump) are covered under warranty so no need to worry about it.

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by Desert_Fox

$200 a month just for repairs I think you should be fine. Your expensive fixes in higher miles are typically the turbos and water pump, with the fuel pump being a random failure that can creep whenever. I don't recall the warranty on the HPFP, but you might still be under warranty for that part. Find a good independent BMW mechanic in your area, it will save you a lot of money and grief in the future. Also take any car you're serious about for an evaluation by a 3rd party mechanic, it could save you even more grief and headaches.

Great cars, and life is short- if you feel comfortable spending the money then go ahead. There is something to be said though about saving that kind of money when you're young, even for a few years, and then getting something nuttier in the future. Im 22 and hoping to pick up an R35 GTR for my 24th birthday!

thats awesome man. and yeah I'm fine with spending the extra $$ to drive this car. and the hpfp is 120k/10yr

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by MiniXP

Make sure your taking insurance payments into account. Mine was a little higher than I was expecting when I switched from a 325 to 335. 2 door ups the insurance a few more dollars a month as well.

yeah the insurance is going to go up but not much since I'm on my families plan

[ikenjoku7]

Originally Posted by Averdi

now I've been doing a bit of research and haven't came out with a good estimate. Im 19 and blessed to have a very good serving job to the point where I'm making 750+ a week. I've owned a 325 for a year, bought it on my own and fell in love with the bimmer family. BUT i test drove a 335 and it makes me hate the slug so I'm going to be purchasing a 335. i need your guys honest opinions on how much estimated per year is shelled out for failure rates for parts? i know that theres not a specific number but i would like to know because I'm steering away from the warranty because i would like to mod. I'm looking at 09+ with 40k miles. also i would like to add i plan on stashing $200 a month in the savings acc for repairs only, think i should be good? PLEASE CHIME IN!

If it's personal then ignore but what do you do? Help a fellow 19 yr old who's preparing to make payments on an 08 335i coupe lol

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by Built My Way

Oh to be 19 again and with that kind of money at that age. You've got a great plan there young feller. Just don't let the girlfriend (if you have one) eat up all of your savings.

thanks appreciate it! and i got rid of her

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by The Cleaner

1K+ a year, double that with a tune.

thats fine with me, defiantly willing to pay 2k a year for failures to drive the beauty

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

It definitely not as bad some people make it to be.
i am heavily tuned with e70 and more than 100k miles no problems at all ( the regular repairs you do with any car that has high mileage).
Start by putting 100$ on the side every month, once you get over 600$ then start saving 50$ instead of 100$.
The major problems (turbo and Fuel pump) are covered under warranty so no need to worry about it.

thats very good advice that I'm going to take. thank you, you think ill be safe with 100 a month?

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by ikenjoku7

If it's personal then ignore but what do you do? Help a fellow 19 yr old who's preparing to make payments on an 08 335i coupe lol

i serve at a high end restaurant. its great for our age. although i do work every day that place is open wed-sat

[djjasper]

My '07 has averaged about $150/month in repairs in the 3 or so years I have owned it, so yeah, I think your $200 set aside per month is a very good strategy. Find a good Indy that you trust and that other people have recommended.

[Averdi]

Originally Posted by djjasper

My '07 has averaged about $150/month in repairs in the 3 or so years I have owned it, so yeah, I think your $200 set aside per month is a very good strategy. Find a good Indy that you trust and that other people have recommended.

yup i got one, thanks brother