01-25-2013, 02:43 PM
Yeah, eventually the top will eventually be a pain in your ass. Just take a look at all the little hinges, levers and motors in there when its on its way up or down. However, I seriously doubt a newish one is going to crap out on you anytime soon, can't say I have any personal experience with them though.
The 335i's also seem to be plagued by that High Pressue Fuel Pump failure issue, its hard to believe they haven't found a solution for them yet. My coworker with an '08 135i has had his in the shop for it at least 3 times in the past year. Again, I don't have any personal experience, I'd hope that after having them in production for 5 years they've found a fuel pump that doesn't crap out all the time.
If you're considering them I'd just do some digging on the forums (bimmerfest and bimmerforums are the best) and get an idea of what you're in for. The one thing about BMWs that makes putting up with their bullshit a lot easier, is we have a great enthusiast community. For every problem you have someone has already had it, found a way to fix it and posted a DIY about it.
Come to the dark side. :thumbup:
Also, how big does the car need to be? What about the latest body style of Z4? Those things are super sessy.
The 335i's also seem to be plagued by that High Pressue Fuel Pump failure issue, its hard to believe they haven't found a solution for them yet. My coworker with an '08 135i has had his in the shop for it at least 3 times in the past year. Again, I don't have any personal experience, I'd hope that after having them in production for 5 years they've found a fuel pump that doesn't crap out all the time.
If you're considering them I'd just do some digging on the forums (bimmerfest and bimmerforums are the best) and get an idea of what you're in for. The one thing about BMWs that makes putting up with their bullshit a lot easier, is we have a great enthusiast community. For every problem you have someone has already had it, found a way to fix it and posted a DIY about it.
Come to the dark side. :thumbup:
Also, how big does the car need to be? What about the latest body style of Z4? Those things are super sessy.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S