So i think my 08 335i has ebola

So my 08 335i sedan has been without a doubt the most evil and expensive car to keep alive that i have ever owned. Bought 2 years ago as a clean texas car with solid maintenance history as 1 owner with 60k on it. The game plan was a fast classy daily to be jb4'd and intaked into a 400hp daily. It is fun and the best balanced stock car I have ever had. Minor issue is that in 2 years it has never been healthy enough to hot rod. I've put 20k on it so it's just at 80k which feels like crap given how young the car is...

In 3 months I have fixed the following -oil filter housing gasket -oil cooler housing gasket - turbo oil line gaskets -serp belt -alternator pulley -crank seal -valve cover gasket -plugs -2 o2 sensors -battery

I just tossed fresh rubber at it and some cosmetic goodies at it to ensure it was able to bring good money on the used market. Now as I get it cleaned up to sell it has tossed a p2402 evap purge solenoid code and the headunit comes and goes.

Anyone have any confidence in my troubleshooting of that code as the fuel evap purge solenoid? I really want to fix this ebola ridden beast and get it out of my life asap. I don't have the right software/setup to properly troubleshoot this one so I'm at the mercy of the web. Btw totally unimpressed with the technical prowess of the bmw sites i frequent...

I am convinced after working on this E39 that BMW buys the cheapest rubber they can get hold of, every piece of rubber on this car needs to be replaced or has had to be replaced recently. I can see the appeal of these cars, but I would never want to own one long term.

Do like you're doing. Replace the parts to get it looking nice then sell the headache on to someone else who likes throwing money in the trash.

Hey I think I know you..

You could try calling a shop that specializes in BMWs to ask about the codes. They may be able to confirm/suggest something to look for. I've not heard any feedback on the shop, but I drive past Bavarian Motors on Reading Road in Cincinnati (513-784-9700) and they always have cars in the shop.

So the ebola ridden Bimmer needed a fuel evap valve / pump. Amazon for $65 and a code clear has me back up and running.

I've ridden in a 2004 545i. It had 187k miles on it and it was quieter inside than my 5k mile old mustang... The ride quality was better etc... Dad had the car from 45k miles to 188k. Now my brother in law has it. And he got a 550k...

it's all in how you take care of teh car...