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2007 BMW 335i
$7,500
Description
The 335i was the first car to be fitted with BMW’s famous 3-litre twin turbo unit, which was voted International Engine of the Year in 2007 and is still in use in modified form today in the M4.
It makes for a very quick and refined car. One reviewer said it was ‘more fun to drive than cars twice its price’ and went on to say it was ‘like a gentleman’s M3: relaxed and serene when you want to kick back, maniacal and focused when Mr Hyde rears his ugly head’. Ahem.
Anyway, with 228 kW and 400 Nm to play with this car still goes very well and doesn’t feel too far off its pace when it was new (0-100 in just over 5 seconds).
It still turns heads too. The E93 coupe was one of then BMW chief stylist Chris Bangle’s most successful designs (no awful bulge out the back). And the Valencia orange paint makes much more of the car’s elegant lines than the usual black or silver.
It’s the same inside. The dark tan (cinnamon?) leather really lightens up the interior and looks far more inviting than black.
The car is very well equipped, with a glass sunroof, heated front seats with electric adjustment of bolster position and lumbar support as well as the usual fore and aft etc, Xenon headlights which turn with the wheel like a Citroen DS, iDrive with NZ navigation and radio stations, and a truly spectacular sound system with woofers under the front seats and speakers all over the place.
We replaced the run-flat tyres with Goodyear Eagles, which greatly improved the ride as well as the roadholding on bumpy roads. New turbos were fitted 30,000 km ago. We’ve kept the car fully serviced and have always stayed on top of any work needed in the nine years we’ve owned it.
The car has been used mainly for long runs, has been garaged, and presents and drives beautifully. Alloys all unscuffed. Sounds great too: near-silent at cruise, but with a silky roar under acceleration. It’s now time for it to go to someone else (house renovations to pay for). We hope whoever buys it loves and cares for it as much as we have.
Questions & Answers
A bit more information in response to questions people have been texting me: we have full service history for the nine years we've owned the car, with all receipts. There are two keys. All the usual refinements: Bluetooth, dual climate control, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, ABS, auto-dipping mirror, electric rear sun blind, trip computer, heated exterior mirrors. Everything works (except that only one of the keys gives keyless entry and starting). Lots of airbags, so very safe. Seller comment Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Beautiful car ! We have 320i atlantic blue coupe and 540 blsck sedan...you know if you hold the fob down to unlock car keep holding fob down, will wind down windows and visa versa for locking, will even close sunroof. Great to cool car down on hot days....good luck in auction. Kellz g******9 (181 • 12:08 am, Wed, 1 May )Thanks for your message Kellz. Yes, I had discovered that trick. Sounds like you need a 335i to add to the collection! traction (36 • Wednesday, 1 May 2024 )paddle shift? l*****a (9 • 06:09 pm, Wed, 1 May )No - 6-speed auto with sport mode and tiptronic manual shift traction (36 • Wednesday, 1 May 2024 )Depending on where by lives in the country I may be able to deliver the car. Happy to do a last road trip in it. Seller comment Wednesday, 8 May 2024 *buyer Seller comment Wednesday, 8 May 2024 Would like to remove my bid b*************4 (0 • 09:07 am, Sat, 11 May )No problem Bill - done traction (36 • Saturday, 11 May 2024 )
$7,500