Used 2013 BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Great Car for the "Mature" Hot Rodder!
Left Coast Ken, Campo, CA, 10/28/2015
updated 11/05/2018
BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
51 of 55 people found this review helpful
Personal Background: Former USMC pilot who's always been a "motor head" at heart. Previously owned numerous motorcycles (including 6-cylinder KZ1300) and performance cars (including Porsche 914/6 - a near perfect car for its day). Now older, expected to act more mature & "within my current station in life" (though I don't want to) as a stalwart, semi-conservative, church-going member of my community . This car is a perfect fit for that scenario - looks appropriate for someone in a suit & tie, but can still tear it up when you want! POSITIVES: My car is an early production model for 2013, having been built in South African & bought by me in April. It has the seven speed automatic transmission - not the manual. I refer to my 335i as a "stealth" street racer (with a luxury interior). With the lower curb weight and same turbo 3.0 liter six-cylinder (N55) engine, it out-performs the larger 535i and a few others of the 6- & 7- series cars. Considering that 95% of my driving is done with myself, or self & wife (5'4", 105 lbs), the car is plenty roomy. I've even had four full-sized adults in it for a 200 mile (3 hour) trip and no one made comments about lack of space. Actually gets better mileage when on the Interstate running at about 80 MPH (West Texas & Utah), than down in the lower speed limits (65-70 MPH). Goes where you point it & stays there! The three different driving modes (Sport/Comfort/Economy) are great. Most driving in Comfort range, but when I want some fun I put it in Sport mode - where it can be a terror (but fun to drive)! CAUTION: Do not "stomp" on the accelerator (in either Comfort or Sport) unless you have both hands on the steering, wheel! It will literally throw you back into your seat when you do (first time I did it I wasn't paying attention, had only one had on the wheel & was entering a transition curve from one freeway to another - I almost lost it). It really is "The Ultimate Driving" machine in that I've taken it round trip from San Diego to the East Coast three times (average of 6000 miles in three weeks, or less) in the almost three years I've had it. That doesn't even begin to count the number of times I've taken it from San Diego up to San Francisco (550 miles one-way) & back on weekends. In each case I was able to make the drive with very little fatigue at the end of each day's driving. The most distance I've covered in a single day in the 335i has been 1100 miles (one day of driving on one of the previously mentioned coast-to-coast trips). NEGATIVES: It took my dealership multiple tries to get my alignment correct in that I was always wearing the front tires on the outside edges (Yes, I was keeping all tire pressures per manufacturer's specs) and on the inside edge of the rear tires. I had to work to get 40K miles on a set of tires (not cheap at about $1200 every time a new set goes on - for the least expensive Michelin tire model recommended for the 335i). I finally made adjustments to my tire pressures (increased the front & reduced the rear) resulting in the tires wearing (slightly) longer & much more evenly - with no apparent degradation of handling/performance! My headlights always look like their aimed too low, unless on high beam, but I've been told (numerous times) they're set correctly. I'm still not excited about the automatic shift lever where you have to pull it back toward you when you want to go "forward" (out of park/neutral) and push it forward when you want to go into "reverse," but am now used to that (in fact I know that is the historical European throttle setup in aircraft, so guess it makes sense to the Germans). Other than tires, I've only had to replace a few smallish parts that have worn out/broken after over 5 years & 125,000 miles. Finally replaced front brakes, but original rear brakes still good (maybe I'm easy on brakes). Right rear tail light lens had to be adjusted within about 18 months (kept coming loose), but easy fix on that (covered by warranty). OVERALL: Car has been rock solid and one heck of a bunch of fun to drive! Get one if you get the chance (a bunch should be coming up for sale after finishing their 3-year lease with original drivers). When I purchased my 335i my expectation is that it would last for at least 8 years and go for 250,000 miles and it looks like it will easily make that (I also have a 2003 Ford F-150 that is now 16 years old & has just under 440,000 miles on it), since we're now at 5 years and I have over 125K on it. My wife is using it for her daily driver in a major Calif metro area and loves it for that. I take it out on the weekends and drive all the country roads in the area (of which there are plenty) since I'm now retired and do not put the miles on it I used to! We still take it on the occasional long weekend "out & back" & it runs like a champ!
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Better, but not because it’s Faster
The Om Dude, Culver City, CA, 11/29/2022
BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was our sixth BMW. I had traded my first, a red 2004 330iC that was the fruit of a three-state search to get the right colors and options, and have regretted it ever since. I had replaced it with an ill-considered private party black/black 330iC that had been abused, and which my wife hated. She told me to find a red BMW that was still under warranty and dump the black car. I found the 2013 335i with M-Sport Package at an independent lot. It is by far the superior car in nearly every way. It is roomier, more luxurious, faster (I found the Car and Driver raw data sheet from their road test and it’s as quick as the legendary E39 M5 V8!) and still relatively compact and maneuverable in tight quarters. I do miss the 330’s SMG and its instant rev-matched downshifts. I still turn around to look at it when I get out, so its looks please me. The greatest joy I had from the red 330iC was the intuitive way it responded to steering with the throttle accelerating out of the tight bends on US1 between Ragged Point and Bixbey Bridge. With the added power of the turbo 3-liter of the 335i, that ability remains, but it’s less intuitive, and more demanding. The newer car can do that in fast sweepers, and my meager skills leave me reluctant to explore those capabilities. Finally, around town, the 335i struggles to achieve 15 mpg. On a totally irrelevant note, mine is the only example of this model I have ever seen that has red M-Sport brake calipers, and I live where 3-Series BMWs are as common as Camrys.
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Be kind to yourself...
BadMan, Dawsonville, GA, 09/24/2020
BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Be kind and run away from BMW cars and Suvs!! This 2013 is my 4th Bimmer and my last. The enthusiasts drive is no more in 90% of what they make. And so...the problems and piss-poor dealership chain make it a brand no longer worth buying. 1st, I do my own maintenance. Without this I could not afford one (or I just refuse to pay $1000 per service visit. I don't know how they always bring the bill to $1000, but they do). I could go on and on how BMW hates the owners but I won't. 2 examples: most 06-2011 had failed electric water pumps, cost of repair at dealer 1200-1600 USD, and wheres the crankshaft sensor on a 2013 335i? Inside the starter. What? Good luck if you buy a BMW that's now built by marketing, legal, and engineers, not car people.
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3rd and last 3 series
ristiferka79, Ewa Beach, HI, 05/18/2013
BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
After owning for several months I think it is time to leave a review. Previously owning a 00 330i and 06 330i I was excited to be getting my first 335i. This car has been a disaster. It left me stranded on the side of the road at 900 miles after overheating, the entire fan system had to be replaced, the passenger side mirror is already broke and does not move, there is a constant vibration and rattle in the steering column, there is dull spots in the paint where it looks like it wasn't clear coated properly. I have already had this car in for repair's twice and without it for two weeks. Compared to my 00 and 06 this one does not even come close to the build quality. At least it looks nice.
German Engineering at its Finest
WickedF30, Virginia Beach, VA, 11/10/2020
BMW 3 Series 335i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is outstanding in every way, my biggest tip is maintaining the proper maintenance. Take care of your car and she’ll take care of you. Another thing is DO NOT go cheap with parts or consumables for your vehicle, Quality is key.
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