[golf4501]

I'm assuming an oil cooler will be standard on the 235M, but does anyone know for sure? If you recall, when the 335 was launched only the manuals go the oil cooler as standard. I believe later on (after 2009?) they may have extended that to auto's with sport option. I have an early build 335 (Nov 2006) with auto and I don't have an oil cooler. Just want to make sure this time around.

[wdlfbio]

The pics under the hood I've seen have all had the additional oil cooler lines at the filter assembly. I would make damn sure before I bought [another] one though.

[dmboone25]

IIRC, all N55 equipped cars have the additional oil cooler now.

When the N54 was launched, not every car with one received the additional oil cooler. I think, at that time, you had to order M sport on the 3 series in order to have the extra one. I think all 135s came with the extra one though.

There are a million "limp mode" and "second oil cooler" threads over on E90 and 1addicts if you want to read the fun history.

But I am pretty sure the M235 will have it....

[golf4501]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

IIRC, all N55 equipped cars have the additional oil cooler now.

When the N54 was launched, not every car with one received the additional oil cooler. I think, at that time, you had to order M sport on the 3 series in order to have the extra one. I think all 135s came with the extra one though.

There are a million "limp mode" and "second oil cooler" threads over on E90 and 1addicts if you want to read the fun history.

But I am pretty sure the M235 will have it....

Thanks for the info. There was no M sport when the 335 was launched, and I know the first year only got the oil cooler if you had a manual. I ordered a manual for my 235 though, and my car goes into production this week!

I can certainly add my own limp mode stories with my 335 and the N54 engine. Actually on my 5th fuel pump, but knock on wood been good for years now.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by golf4501

Thanks for the info. There was no M sport when the 335 was launched, and I know the first year only got the oil cooler if you had a manual. I ordered a manual for my 235 though, and my car goes into production this week!

I can certainly add my own limp mode stories with my 335 and the N54 engine. Actually on my 5th fuel pump, but knock on wood been good for years now.

I should have looked at what you were driving. of course you would know all about those fun issues with the N54 - I was lucky enough to never experience limp more or a bad fuel pump in the 3 years I had my first 135 - I guess it was just luck of the draw.

Congrats on your car entering production - mine is either waiting to get on a boat or has just gotten on one. I am hoping for the latter.

[golf4501]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I should have looked at what you were driving. of course you would know all about those fun issues with the N54 - I was lucky enough to never experience limp more or a bad fuel pump in the 3 years I had my first 135 - I guess it was just luck of the draw.

Congrats on your car entering production - mine is either waiting to get on a boat or has just gotten on one. I am hoping for the latter.

Nice! You might get the first one in Chicago. I ordered Mineral Gray, what color did you get?

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by golf4501

Nice! You might get the first one in Chicago. I ordered Mineral Gray, what color did you get?

Sapphire Black Mettalic.

Haven't had black in a while - I liked the Mineral Gray a lot, but was worried about how the wheels would look in combo - but those recent shots of it unveiled (wherever that was) it looks really good.

[golf4501]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Sapphire Black Mettalic.

Haven't had black in a while - I liked the Mineral Gray a lot, but was worried about how the wheels would look in combo - but those recent shots of it unveiled (wherever that was) it looks really good.

That's my 335 color, looks gorgeous when clean.

I was concerned about the contrast with the mirrors and rear with other colors, so I know what you are saying about the rims. Figured it would look fine with MG and SBM though, and needed a change in color. I look forward to the first reviews while I not so patiently wait.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by golf4501

That's my 335 color, looks gorgeous when clean.

I was concerned about the contrast with the mirrors and rear with other colors, so I know what you are saying about the rims. Figured it would look fine with MG and SBM though, and needed a change in color. I look forward to the first reviews while I not so patiently wait.

It is so funny how something as small as mirror or wheel contrast can determine the color of the entire car - but paying attention to the details matters!

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

It is so funny how something as small as mirror or wheel contrast can determine the color of the entire car - but paying attention to the details matters!

Mirrors are not the issue, it's the damn brakes that are the problem

Blue... Red Orange or Yellow ?

Hmmm?

[Ramos]

Originally Posted by golf4501

Thanks for the info. There was no M sport when the 335 was launched, and I know the first year only got the oil cooler if you had a manual. I ordered a manual for my 235 though, and my car goes into production this week!

I can certainly add my own limp mode stories with my 335 and the N54 engine. Actually on my 5th fuel pump, but knock on wood been good for years now.

Two words for you: lemon law.
Get all your money back since the first fuel pump failed.

[Lucky13]

I doubt it cost him anything since BMW recalled and replaced all HPFP's and extended the warranties to 8 years and 100,000 miles. I had mine replaced and it never had a problem.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Mirrors are not the issue, it's the damn brakes that are the problem

Blue... Red Orange or Yellow ?

Hmmm?

With a nice neutral color (black, white, gray), you can go with any of the above...it might look funky if you start mixing the reds and oranges though.

[Ramos]

Originally Posted by Lucky13

I doubt it cost him anything since BMW recalled and replaced all HPFP's and extended the warranties to 8 years and 100,000 miles. I had mine replaced and it never had a problem.

Lemon law means you get your payments back, not just repair cost.

[wdlfbio]

My 2012 335xi N55 with Msport (and AT) does not have the additional oil cooler. Sucks ass that it can't hang on the track. Limped.