328i to 335i M Sport

e90ca · 05-03-2015, 05:11 PM

Yesterday I became the proud owner of a silver 2011 335i M Sport sedan. It is just night and day compared to my previous black sapphire 2007 328i sedan. It is so much more fun to drive and tons of power. I bought the 328i new and had it for 8 years as a commuter car. It was a great daily driver and didn't have very many problems at all. Was still able and pretty lucky to sell it for a decent price. Had always wanted a 335i with M Sport package and luckily this one was available for sale and with low miles. Was sad while the new owner drove off with the 328i, but was happy to be getting a nice 335i.

For all you 335i owners, I was wondering if anyone knows if the HPFP issue still can happen with the 2011's? I read some other posts that the fuel pump issue only happened with the 2007-2010 models and the 2011 and newer models have the issue corrected?

Another question I have is when starting the engine. When I press the start button, I am hearing a couple clicks before the engine starts up. It doesn't happen all the time but once a while. The 335i only has 45K miles. Is this normal startup behavior or should I have it checked out?

Whats the best software performance tuner to get for the 2011 models?

Thanks in advance!

uber · 05-03-2015, 05:18 PM

Nice upgrade man. I think I remember you trying to sell your car a couple years ago on craigslist. It had the same mods at least haha.

turo · 05-03-2015, 05:30 PM

Nice car!

Fuel pump issues can still happen with 2011s (especially the early builds), but they are few and far between. Nowhere near as common as the n54s.

E92TTCoupe · 05-03-2015, 05:52 PM

Congrats! Nice upgrade. JB4 as always in my opinion.

xquisit · 05-03-2015, 07:25 PM

Nice upgrade

e90ca · 05-03-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by uber

Nice upgrade man. I think I remember you trying to sell your car a couple years ago on craigslist. It had the same mods at least haha.

Oh wow you remembered my cl listing? Yeah it was a few years back and I decided to keep using it for commuting.

e90ca · 05-03-2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by turo

Nice car!

Fuel pump issues can still happen with 2011s (especially the early builds), but they are few and far between. Nowhere near as common as the n54s.

This 335 was built in November 2010 according to the carfax. Praying it never will have the pump failure.

Efini · 05-03-2015, 08:44 PM

nice upgrade! let the modding begin!

Blindside_137 · 05-03-2015, 08:51 PM

Nice!

I hate the lack of power and torque sometimes in the 328, especially on the highway but I think it makes a great daily.

No doubt the 335 does everything better and is more fun though. Enjoy!

Alen E90 · 05-04-2015, 01:49 AM

Congrats on the new 3, looks like you got a great deal!

Thanks for sharing! TiAg FTW!

EvlShiftrE92 · 05-04-2015, 02:15 AM

Nice upgrade you'll luv the power of the 335i

swagon · 05-04-2015, 03:35 AM

LCI M sport FTW.

Nice upgrade there, mate.

The difference in power and torque is immense between the NA and turbo I6's for sure. Although the revving lust of the naturally aspirated engines is something I will miss.

e90ca · 05-04-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

LCI M sport FTW.

Nice upgrade there, mate.

The difference in power and torque is immense between the NA and turbo I6's for sure. Although the revving lust of the naturally aspirated engines is something I will miss.

So far its a blast to drive it. But the only thing that sucks which is missing is the Bluetooth wire-less for making phone calls. I was surprised that this 335i did not have this included. I am now looking into getting bluetooth installed from the dealer. hopefully it wont be very expensive.

SeanS54 · 05-05-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by e90ca

So far its a blast to drive it. But the only thing that sucks which is missing is the Bluetooth wire-less for making phone calls. I was surprised that this 335i did not have this included. I am now looking into getting bluetooth installed from the dealer. hopefully it wont be very expensive.

Congrats on the car and color choice. You're in my neck of the woods. You my see me around town.

e90ca · 05-05-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CalBear_335i

Congrats on the car and color choice. You're in my neck of the woods. You my see me around town.

Oh, nice! will be cool to bump into you one of these days.

Did you do any tunes on yours? Thats the first thing on my list!

SeanS54 · 05-07-2015, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by e90ca

Oh, nice! will be cool to bump into you one of these days.

Did you do any tunes on yours? Thats the first thing on my list!

Yup, tune (JB4) among many, many other mods.

05-03-2015, 05:11 PM	#1
e90ca Captain 82 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA iTrader: (12)	328i to 335i M Sport Yesterday I became the proud owner of a silver 2011 335i M Sport sedan. It is just night and day compared to my previous black sapphire 2007 328i sedan. It is so much more fun to drive and tons of power. I bought the 328i new and had it for 8 years as a commuter car. It was a great daily driver and didn't have very many problems at all. Was still able and pretty lucky to sell it for a decent price. Had always wanted a 335i with M Sport package and luckily this one was available for sale and with low miles. Was sad while the new owner drove off with the 328i, but was happy to be getting a nice 335i. For all you 335i owners, I was wondering if anyone knows if the HPFP issue still can happen with the 2011's? I read some other posts that the fuel pump issue only happened with the 2007-2010 models and the 2011 and newer models have the issue corrected? Another question I have is when starting the engine. When I press the start button, I am hearing a couple clicks before the engine starts up. It doesn't happen all the time but once a while. The 335i only has 45K miles. Is this normal startup behavior or should I have it checked out? Whats the best software performance tuner to get for the 2011 models? Thanks in advance! Attached Images __________________ 2011 335i with M-Sport Performance package, Carbon Fiber interior trim, gloss black kidney grills. 18" Apex Arc-8, JB4, ETS Charge pipe Last edited by e90ca; 05-03-2015 at 05:17 PM..
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uber uber driver 114 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	Nice upgrade man. I think I remember you trying to sell your car a couple years ago on craigslist. It had the same mods at least haha.
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turo Lieutenant 163 Rep 468 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North VA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [8.40] 2024 BMW M2 [9.00] 2018 BMW 340i XDrive [10.00]	Nice car! Fuel pump issues can still happen with 2011s (especially the early builds), but they are few and far between. Nowhere near as common as the n54s.
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E92TTCoupe Major 146 Rep 1,493 Posts Drives: x335i/x550i/x640i/x540i/c750i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (7)	Congrats! Nice upgrade. JB4 as always in my opinion.
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Nice! I hate the lack of power and torque sometimes in the 328, especially on the highway but I think it makes a great daily. No doubt the 335 does everything better and is more fun though. Enjoy!
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Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	Congrats on the new 3, looks like you got a great deal! Thanks for sharing! TiAg FTW! __________________ TiAg FTW!
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EvlShiftrE92 Lieutenant Colonel 108 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 😈 2016/17 M2 😈 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fontana Cali Speedway iTrader: (4)	Nice upgrade you'll luv the power of the 335i
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swagon Major General 13524 Rep 8,165 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	LCI M sport FTW. Nice upgrade there, mate. The difference in power and torque is immense between the NA and turbo I6's for sure. Although the revving lust of the naturally aspirated engines is something I will miss.
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