MsSpeedFreak 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Looking at a 2005 330i import. Done 83k. Lots of people trying to talk me out of it. Opinions welcomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 lol.. here we go again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Google is a good start loads of threads about 2005 330 problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsSpeedFreak 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Aware of cooling system issues and was going to replace thermostat and water pump and bleed system. Any other major issues?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 booooooooooooooost failures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viskop 99 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 I had a 2005 330i and sold it about a year ago.......still very disappointed that I sold that car and I (and the wife) still want to kick myself. I had no issues with it, bought it at 80 000km, sold it at 111000 after owning it for nearly 4 years. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) The 330i is a great balance between reliability and power. No turbo so nothing much goes wrong with the engine and related components, but still plenty of power. Water pump will fail at some point, you'll probably catch it well in time if you check your coolant level occasionally, as they tend to leak before the more serious issues start (that's been my experience with my E46 328i and my E92 335i). They're pretty reliable but be prepared for $1 - $2k service and repair bills when things break. Edited January 25, 2017 by Matth5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 909 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Or buy my one because all of that is done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
