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Picking it up tomorrow, looks like it needs new battery, if im lucky it's just throwing code because it's been sitting unused for so long Is bmw shop only way to get a new one? they quoted me $750 Shes 13k overdue for a service, what oils do you guys recomend for the n54? I might buy all the service parts online and take them to my mechanic to make it cheaper. Needs new whipers when I get a warrent in a year, they quoted me over 1k to replace them. Apart from the everything else is all good. Loved the car enough to buy it with above issues anyway.. last questions for today: is cobb access port thing best bet for light tunes, seeing engine data and reading/scanning/clearing codes? I will buy one tonight if so.

Couldnt find anything by searching, Been recomended autosure here. Providence is a little cheaper, no yearly limit on claims and most importantly it would mean I can keep using my current mechanic who I like/trust... Still thinking of a 335I purchase looking at one 2008 , 70,000kms

Sorry for bump but anyone had experience with providence ? They are cheaper 200 cheaper than autosure, same excess, max $5000 per claim but no yearly limit

Yeh been emailing them. Prob just pay two years up front, look at it as part of the cost of the car, and then upgrade again after two years. Pleasantly surprised at cost of the autosure actually!

thanks good answers what if I were to import myself, can I get bmw check for history somehow or does it have to be done physically in japan?

Sorry in advance if this is wrong area. First post here. Also looking to buy first European car.... Im reasonably set on a 335i, maybe spend 20-30k and get one that's done below 80,000km... I happy to factor in some kind of insurance or warrenty into my cost for the car. But it's really hard to find the best info about this. I understand the cost of maintenance, potential problems of a 335i etc. And that the n54 is now not covered by BMW warrenty for cars of the year I would be looking at in my price range Does bmw sell an extended/new warranty, and/or what are you guys/girls experiences with a third party breakdown cover. I just got a quote for $8000 per year covered at $1400 per annum but the excess was $450 at a time..... Anything else I should be weary of buying a 335i? I'm getting a little sick of having to rev my k20 past 6k to have fun Cheers