I also wouldn't let the HPFP issues stand in the way of buying a new BMW. I had an early replacement of my 535 HPFP around 2008, then no further problems. Earlier this year I went in for an oil service, and they advised that I would be getting a letter, as I was due to get the new style of HPFP in an upcoming campaign. They offered to do it then, which I took them up on. I was having no problems, and had the 10 year warranty promise, but to me they were standing behind their product, and I appreciated that. I checked with a few BMW technicians, and they all told me that they hadn't seen a failure since the newest pump came out (I think it is from a new supplier). They did a software update at the same time, and the car drove better than it had been (although I had thought it was fine).

I think the 328 is a good engine, but that engine is due to be retired. I just saw the new X1 28i, and it is a four cylinder turbo. The six cylinder 3.0 that is detuned and sold as a 28 now must be very close to end of life.

To me, racing to buy the last naturally aspirated engine in a BMW is comparable to buying the last model made with a carburetor.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue