Newbie post! Looking for general 335d information

jomiri · 10-19-2016, 01:41 PM

Hi all, I just joined after a long time of debating my next car. I've decided a 2009-2011 335d would be great for my needs (140 mile commute, 95% highway, some stop and go).

Can anyone point me in the direction of some good FAQ's, buying guides, etc for the D? I've done a lot of research and am well aware of CBU and problematic emissions equipment. My plan is to buy one that's been deleted (or do it myself) and maybe even go water meth if the CBU is bad. And a JR tune of course.

I'm also open to hear opinions on ownership. I'm somewhat familiar with diesels, I'm currently dailying a 2001 VW Golf TDI 5 speed with 290k miles on it. All opinions are welcome.

Thanks in advance!

BB_cuda · 10-19-2016, 05:46 PM

For the love of peat, this is same question that has happened about 4 times in last few months. Moderators, we really need a sticky on one of these threads to help out the new guys. We are constantly reinventing the wheel. I think even this week, same deal where a newb comes and we answered.

remlemasi · 10-19-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

For the love of peat, this is same question that has happened about 4 times in last few months. Moderators, we really need a sticky on one of these threads to help out the new guys. We are constantly reinventing the wheel. I think even this week, same deal where a newb comes and we answered.

We can create a DIY sticky by bumping it once per hour...

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JayNC335d · 10-19-2016, 06:18 PM

Bump

335dlci · 10-19-2016, 06:30 PM

And they are all VW transplants.

dmanb2b · 10-19-2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dlci

And they are all VW transplants.

Yes we are. If you check out TDIclub.com, you'll understand why and see just how handy sticky posts are in avoiding newbies from asking "newbie" questions followed by said newbie searching hundreds of posts trying to figure out common pros and cons of the vehicle they are researching.

That said...this sub forum and specifically most in this thread have been a tremendous help to me as I have transitioned from VW to the 335D.

335dlci · 10-19-2016, 07:56 PM

Welcome! Our mods lack the help for some useful stickies :/

temporaptor · 10-19-2016, 10:48 PM

We should put a sticky on TDIClub might be easier lol

jomiri · 10-20-2016, 09:47 AM

Thank you all for your constructive input! I'm pleased to announce that I have now been granted pm privileges.

I have actually done a lot of research on the forums and answered my above question before creating my account, I just needed to post something to be given full account access.

10-19-2016, 01:41 PM	#1
jomiri Private 7 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (0)	Newbie post! Looking for general 335d information Hi all, I just joined after a long time of debating my next car. I've decided a 2009-2011 335d would be great for my needs (140 mile commute, 95% highway, some stop and go). Can anyone point me in the direction of some good FAQ's, buying guides, etc for the D? I've done a lot of research and am well aware of CBU and problematic emissions equipment. My plan is to buy one that's been deleted (or do it myself) and maybe even go water meth if the CBU is bad. And a JR tune of course. I'm also open to hear opinions on ownership. I'm somewhat familiar with diesels, I'm currently dailying a 2001 VW Golf TDI 5 speed with 290k miles on it. All opinions are welcome. Thanks in advance!
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10-19-2016, 05:46 PM	#2
BB_cuda Brigadier General 765 Rep 3,556 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	For the love of peat, this is same question that has happened about 4 times in last few months. Moderators, we really need a sticky on one of these threads to help out the new guys. We are constantly reinventing the wheel. I think even this week, same deal where a newb comes and we answered.
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10-19-2016, 06:18 PM	#4
JayNC335d Private First Class 26 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2011 335d w/ Sport pkg Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (0)	Bump
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335dlci Lieutenant Colonel 277 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	And they are all VW transplants.
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10-19-2016, 07:56 PM	#7
335dlci Lieutenant Colonel 277 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Our mods lack the help for some useful stickies :/
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10-19-2016, 10:48 PM	#8
temporaptor Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 11 335D MSport / 12 X5 35d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	We should put a sticky on TDIClub might be easier lol
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10-20-2016, 09:47 AM	#9
jomiri Private 7 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for your constructive input! I'm pleased to announce that I have now been granted pm privileges. I have actually done a lot of research on the forums and answered my above question before creating my account, I just needed to post something to be given full account access.
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