Fredo's 335i project

[fredo]

Back in Oct-2016 I had a loaner 2015 320i for some days. I liked it, and quietly started to look for a F30 328i. My main requirements were: red / sports package / NAV / comfort access / backup camera. I had an Autotrader search for 2012+ / 328i but very few came back within my budget. Just for fun, one day I decided to expand the search to 335i and a 2012 showed in Houston with 76k miles and good service records in Carfax. It satisfied my criteria and had these goodies too:

sun-blinds (rear glass and doors)
pdc (park distance control)
surround view
head-up display
paddle shifters

I was thinking about it for some days and decided to check it out on May 27th. My nephew took me over there (Volvo dealer). Thanks to the iDrive I noticed the brakes were due very soon, in 2k miles. The dealer has a no-haggle policy but the deal was still good for me. I pulled the trigger and came back to Austin the same day (3 hours drive). The car is very clean in and out. It feels very solid and responds very well.

Just in case, I bought an extended warranty. It's from Route 66, the Easy Street plan. My Indy recommended it, they have worked with that company before without issues. The warranty covers 4 years / 48k miles. It's bumper to bumper, just like a new car warranty.

Here are some pics from the dealer.

[fredo]

Service recs (miles / event) :

3,488 Front brake pads replaced
10,359 Oil change

11,637 Sold as CPO to 2nd owner. CPO good until Feb-2018
17,751 Oil change
22,583 Windshield wipers & exhaust repaired

24,822 Sold to 3rd owner
34,931 Boost control solenoid replaced
47,507 Windshield wipers, oil change & inspect/replace OFHG
48,639 Drive belt(s) replaced
67,180 Oil change & drive belt tensioner pulley replaced
76,232 Oil change & replaced windshield

76,251 Sold to 4th owner (me)
76,513 F/R brakes & brake fluid flush
77,238 Spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, windshield cowl, ET hose
77,339 AGM Group 49/94 battery
77,515 Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires
78,371 Fuel pump and oil level sensor
78,480 Exterior detail / Optimum Gloss-Coat (20-Feb-2018)
79,655 Oil change and upper radiator hose
80,186 Adjusted parking brake and looked into non-locking fuel door
80,662 Added one cup of coolant, level is up to MIN mark
81,000 Refinished rear passenger wheel (18-Jun-2018)
81,290 Extra fob key (14-Jul-2018)
81,405 Compressor, condenser, and radiator
83,713 Oil change
83,754 Valve cover, vent hose, and valvetronic seal
86,800 Exterior detail (21-Jun-2019)
87,580 Suspension refresh and brake fluid flush
89,900 Engine detail (13-Dec-2019)
89,931 Oil change
93,330 Battery 94 AGM 90 Amp
93,687 Oil change
95,821 Battery troubleshooting, brake fluid flush, cabin and air filters, windshield washer pump and hood struts
96,148 Battery troubleshooting
96,554 Battery troubleshooting
97,873 Tire rotation
100,335 Oil change and drive belt
102,093 Valvetronic troubleshooting (code 133E10), coolant return line and radiator, P/S rack repair kit
108,xxx Replaced batteries on the 2 fobs

[Vas]

Congrats.



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[BMWCurves]

Nice pick up. I am mad envious of that HUD.

[Oli77]

Very nice! This is refreshing and new. You better tell us more.

[zhpnsnv]

Good looking car and great color.


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[Johnmadd]

Love the red stitching. Very nice ride Fredo

[Johnmadd]

Good looking car and great color.


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Marc!

[zhpnsnv]

Marc!

I'm back! More info in a week when the deal is done.

All will be right in my world again.


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[danewilson77]

Very nice. Well done Fredo.

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