[mg711]

Hello. I looking into getting a f30 335i xdrive. Is there anything I should know and look for when shopping around. I have never owned a BMW but have driven a 3 series and have a general idea about the engines models ect.

[cfm56d7b]

The first F30 model year - 2012 - would be prudent to avoid. It's not a BMW problem per se. First year models receive many production changes during the first 12-18 months. F30 was no exception.

I owned 2013 BMW 335i xDrive. Great vehicle - wholeheartedly recommend it.

The most attractive used vehicle would have ...

- No mods
- Ideallly, one owner
- Verifiable maintenance history

[mg711]

Okay thank you for the feed back. What would be the max mileage that I should consider?

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by mg711

Okay thank you for the feed back. What would be the max mileage that I should consider?

Mileage and budget are or course inversely related.

Verifiable maintenance history is more important than the mileage.

While searching for 335, you might also see 340 models with a B58 engine. If the budget permits, B58 engine would be a real treat.

[mg711]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Mileage and budget are or course inversely related.

Verifiable maintenance history is more important than the mileage.

While searching for 335, you might also see 340 models with a B58 engine. If the budget permits, B58 engine would be a real treat.

So that’s still a 6cyl but tuned different?

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by mg711

So that’s still a 6cyl but tuned different?

While B58 is still a 6-cylinder engine, it is a brand new engine based on new modular architecture.

Helpful thread to read:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1353049

[mg711]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

While B58 is still a 6-cylinder engine, it is a brand new engine based on new modular architecture.

Helpful thread to read:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1353049

Okay cool thank you

[rlesko]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

The first F30 model year - 2012 - would be prudent to avoid. It's not a BMW problem per se. First year models receive many production changes during the first 12-18 months. F30 was no exception.

I owned 2013 BMW 335i xDrive. Great vehicle - wholeheartedly recommend it.

The most attractive used vehicle would have ...

- No mods
- Ideallly, one owner
- Verifiable maintenance history

Many production changes? Such as?

The only reasons to not buy early F30 are CIC i-Drive, old style DSC, and PWG turbo, all of which could appear in 2013 models. The safe bet would be to search for 2014+.