Can you put a used transmission in a BMW?
When a transmission replacement is required, it is not possible to install a used automatic transmission without affecting the ability of the vehicle to function. Your options were buy a new transmission from BMW, 7k plus or part out the vehicle if original mechatronic is damaged.
Are BMW transmissions good?
Simply put, no. There is nothing to suggest that in general BMW automatics are any more or less reliable than their manual transmissions. Just looking at how many used BMWs are for sales with more than 200k miles suggests that major drivetrain problems are not common.
How do you check a BMW transmission?
Our Guide to Checking Your Transmission Fluid
- Turn the engine on for a few minutes before you check the level.
- Locate the transmission fluid dipstick.
- Remove the dipstick and touch the fluid.
- Use a rag to wipe off the dipstick.
- Use a funnel to properly fill the vehicle, taking care to avoid overfilling it.
Do BMWS break down a lot?
When their needs are met, however, it’s very rare that they’ll break down and are just as dependable as any other car. Cliff notes: proper maintenance is KEY. It’s not cheap and they require more than most cars but bmws are not, when properly cared for, unreliable.
What kind of transmission does a BMW 328i have?
Read a thread on bimmerfest.com about the automatic transmissions used on the new BMW 3-series coupe. Some said the one on 328i is a GM-sourced 6-speed auto transmission while the one on 335i is a much better New ZF 6 transmission.
Is the transmission on my BMW 328xi leaking?
I purchased a used 2007 328XI from a BMW dealer in a different city (USA) than I live. The car recently developed an transmission leak. I took it in for warranty work (at Edmonton BMW) and they told me it is leaking in three places (pan, where wire probes enter, frost plug).
Is the 328xi a good car to drive?
The 328xi drove well and the auto transmission was smooth with well synchonized shift points. The transmission’s sport mode changed the character towards performance enough that it provided a spirited drive. I thought it would work for us….until I drove the 335i.
What kind of transmission does a BMW 3 series use?
Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! Read a thread on bimmerfest.com about the automatic transmissions used on the new BMW 3-series coupe. Some said the one on 328i is a GM-sourced 6-speed auto transmission while the one on 335i is a much better New ZF 6 transmission. Is this true?