What condition are these 335is in?

About 2 lots, 100% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End is the most common damage at 100%, split between the Coupe and Convertible body styles.

Is a salvage 335is worth buying?

Only if you've confirmed which engine it has and its service history checks out. There's too little sold volume for a reliable price average, so value tracks engine condition, completeness of the performance parts and documentation rather than a make-wide median.

What should I check before bidding?

On a manual car with the N54, check for high-pressure fuel pump symptoms and a wastegate rattle at idle. On a DCT car with the N55, check the same fuel pump concern and the VANOS solenoid. On either, confirm the DISA intake valve moves freely and the upgraded brakes are intact.

Can I insure and register a salvage 335is?

Not while it's salvage-titled. You register and insure it only after it's rebuilt and passes a state inspection; once re-titled rebuilt, most insurers will write it, just not the company that totaled it. Check with your insurer before you bid.

How do I check a 335is's history before bidding?

Every lot lists the VIN, damage type and title brand. Run the VIN through a vehicle-history report for prior accidents and title events, and confirm which engine and transmission the car actually has.

What are good alternatives to the 335is?

Cross-shop the Infiniti G37 coupe or the Lexus IS , step up within the family to the BMW M3 of the same generation, or look at the later 435i or M440i for where that turbocharged coupe formula went next.

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Odometer:

150700 miles

Title code:

Damage:

FRONT END

Location:

NC - RALEIGH NORTH

Sale Date:

10/30/2026

Sale Status:

Pure Sale

Sale Type:

Auction

Transmission:

Automatic

Engine displacement:

3.0L 6

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REAR WHEEL DRIVE

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Gasoline

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Blue

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Odometer:

156586 miles

Title code:

Damage:

FRONT END

Location:

IN - CICERO

Sale Date:

11/03/2026

Sale Status:

Pure Sale

Sale Type:

Auction

Transmission:

Automatic

Engine displacement:

3.0L 6

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REAR WHEEL DRIVE

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The 335is was a short-run performance version of the E92/E93 3 Series, built only for a couple of model years with upgraded brakes and suspension over a standard 335i. Front End leads the damage tally at 100%. It didn't sell in huge numbers new and shows up here even less often, so a sold-price average wouldn't mean much – condition and drivetrain health matter far more than a make-wide figure. Most stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.

Which engine is under the hood depends on the transmission. Manual cars got the N54 twin-turbo six, an engine known for high-pressure fuel pump failures that show up as hard starts and a rough idle, along with a wastegate rattle at idle that's more annoying than dangerous. The DCT-equipped cars switched to the single-twin-scroll-turbo N55, which is generally sturdier but still worth checking for the same high-pressure fuel pump symptoms and a tired VANOS solenoid. On either engine, ask whether the intake manifold's DISA valve has ever stuck, since a failed one hurts low-end power and throws a check-engine light. The upgraded brakes and stiffer suspension that make this car special are also worth inspecting closely after any front-end damage, since replacing them with the correct 335is-spec parts costs more than generic 3 Series components. If the shell's too far gone, non-repairable lots still move for the drivetrain and the harder-to-source suspension pieces.

Buying is quick: register free – no dealer license – set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.

Note: ACV and damage data come from the original auction listing. Always check the condition and title yourself before you bid.

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