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      12-31-2014, 09:23 PM   #1
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sdrive35i Reliability?

I know the 335i has a reputation for not exactly matching Toyota in reliability. Does that go for the sdrive35i as well?
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      12-31-2014, 11:48 PM   #2
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Hard to say conclusively with so few z435 on this forum.

My 2012 had the hpfp and all injectors replaced at 16k miles. It was a dec 2011 build so may have come from the factory with old versions of the parts.
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      01-01-2015, 06:34 AM   #3
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I bought mine brand new a few months ago and so far I have had no problems. I only have 1700 miles on it so I can not speak for long term. I did go in for a map update for the idrive but other then that I am problem free.
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      01-01-2015, 08:11 AM   #4
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You will hear from a lot of owners about the troubles they've had. Personally, I've had only a few minor things happen over my 3 years of ownership.
The nature of Internet forums is that they wouldn't exist without people venting about their car problems. Nobody starts a thread by announcing they have trouble-free ownership. So take what you hear with a grain of salt in that it may not be a true representative sample.
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      01-01-2015, 11:15 AM   #5
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I think as long as you get a 2012 built past May 2012, you are probably ok concerning anything major. Like jparnes1 pointed out, the only gripes seem to be creaking from roof (well, it's a convertible after all) and maybe the retractable screen as well as some issues with the automatic headlines.
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      01-03-2015, 06:37 PM   #6
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My 2012 had the hpfp and all injectors replaced at 16k miles.
Take it for what it is, I have had the same things replaced, but since I was out-of-warranty and now at 127,000km/79,000miles and 4.5 years, I had to pay $3K+ for the injectors, that being the only thing out-of-pocket. Not sure if that's acceptable for my mileage/years used.

Last edited by tranquility; 01-03-2015 at 09:56 PM.. Reason: holy moly, major typo re mileage lol
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      01-03-2015, 07:12 PM   #7
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...now at 274,000km/170,000miles and 4.5 years,
WOW! That's incredibly high mileage for this type of vehicle!
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      01-03-2015, 07:54 PM   #8
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WOW! That's incredibly high mileage for this type of vehicle!
Sure is, it's my only car and I go places. Wonder if there's one that has more?
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      01-03-2015, 08:04 PM   #9
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Sure is, it's my only car and I go places. Wonder if there's one that has more?
That is a lot of miles. Might as well drive it.

I on the other hand have 45k on a 06/2009. I guess that I should practice what I preach.
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That is a lot of miles. Might as well drive it.

I on the other hand have 45k on a 06/2009. I guess that I should practice what I preach.
Arrgh, major typo, I meant 127,000kms/79,000miles lol...regrets if mislead anyone.
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