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Latest Update 9-5-2012: Seems to be a problem with 2nd generation N55 135i/335i models. Engine warning light coming on, car breaking down. Engine running rough and going into limp mode. Diagnostic told the techs to replace a fuel injection valve. Unfortunately, the same problem exists so they're back to troubleshooting with BMW NA with no end in sight. ECU reprogramming to fix the problem reduces low down torque and engine response. (More under What's Bad - What to Watch Out For.)

4-5-2012: Catalogue of problems reported with used 2009 320i M Sport coupe between 38,000 and 42,000 miles: In the cold spell during the Winter the car broke an ignition coil, which was fixed under warranty at the supplying dealer. Shortly after, a warning on the instrument panel illuminated. The light was a picture of the engine with a line through it that was the reduced power indicator. Turned out that the ignition coil failure had caused a misfire that spiked the catalytic converter. The repair was made under warranty. Soon after, the warning came on again. The dealer stripped the engine, replaced the timing chain and replaced the fuel injector seals, which they observed to be leaking slightly. Again the repair was made under warranty. Two weeks later the same warning light came on again. The car was booked in for a product quality recall on the ignition coils. The next time it was driven the light came on again.

Introduction:

Unlike previous 3-Series coupes, this one shares no body panels at all with the saloon. It sits on a long wheelbase, helping reduce pitching over undulations. Somehow it's been "de-Bangled" of the sometimes-odd styling quirks of all recent BMWs. You don't have to persuade yourself it's a good-looking car. It simply is. Though a bigger car than the E46 coupe, on average it's ten kilos lighter. And it's very practical, too.

Road Test E92 335i