iTrader: ( 0) Fuel Injector failure -> Check Engine -> Drive train malfunction. Well first serious issue with my N20. The first thing that I noticed which was leading to this problem was more than a month ago, when car started to act bit wild on neutral gear or when I was stopping. Initially, I thought it could be a fuel issue as I changed the Looking at your pictures in another forum, you must replace the VANOS piston first has it is damaged and replace the complete adjustment unit. 1. Reprogram the DME has there was an update to correct a VANOS adaptation lock in the DME. The only issue is that the 201101 fault will stay due to DME tampering (unlocked). The biggest problem here is that the first-generation 335i (the E90 and E92 ones) earned a lot of bad reviews. So, when the F30 version came out, many drivers choose the 328i version with a four-cylinder turbocharged engine instead of the 335i, even though most of the engine problems were solved. Here’s a list of the best BMW 335i model years: John MS. 3900 posts · Joined 2014. #5 · Apr 20, 2015 (Edited) sancheztech said: This is my second BMW F30 that I have owned and need some feedback on the Electric Power Steering Failure. I bought this 328I crash from front and back, very small accident but Air bad driver did pop! but the power steering is tight and give me a yellow warning BMW F30 vs G20 Engines. Getting into specific engines and models is where things could get lengthy. As such, we’ll focus on some specific models and the most common engine options. Both the F30 vs G20 offer similar models like the 318i, 320i, 330i, 340i, and the hybrid 330e. However, the F30 chassis is also available with the 328i and 335i Purchased my 2014 328xd in July of last year with 72k on the odometer. I have just hit 112k and have had no issues with the engine, trans or any other part of the vehicle. It is mainly used on a freeway commute about 65 miles each way with a 75mph speed limit. Avg mpg is at 47.6 since I purchased. So sorry to hear of the problems. My 2013 is a 320i so it has a nearly identical engine as a 328i, just a few parts different. Oil consumption is not measurable. I presume it's less than 1/2 quart every 7500 miles. I don't need to add oil before the oil is changed. Bimmerfest is a wealth of information! Reasons a BMW 328i Has Rough Idle. BMW 328i. The most common reasons a BMW 328i has rough idle are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil. 0 %. 34 % of the time it's the. The 3 series does OK. M40i4me. 1895 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Mar 31, 2011. CR has the 328i as recommended with average predicted reliability and above average owner satisfaction. The G37 is above average in both categories. Owner cost is below average for the 328i and average for the G37. BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) The reason for the problem according to BMW is tyre tred. My rear tyres are 6.9, my fronts are 3.8 (she said she'd go CiNkLA.