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Prices checked November 2026.
The 335is is the quickest regular 3 Series coupe BMW sold in the US in its time. For 2011 to 2013 it had a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six making 320 hp and 332 lb-ft, with a 6-speed manual as standard and a 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) as an option, per the BMW launch release. This guide covers the 6 year and gearbox combinations, with sold prices from the past 12 months, recalls and what to inspect.
Recent sales and market
Sold (Bring a Trailer): 3 manual coupes sold on Bring a Trailer in the past 12 months, but only 2 different cars. A 2011 with 61,000 miles brought $21,000 on Oct 17, 2026. A Canadian-market 2012 with about 66,000 miles sold twice, for $17,000 on Sep 11 and $16,800 on Oct 24, 2026. Both listings show the same chassis number.
| Car | Sold price | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 335is coupe, 6-speed manual | $21,000 | Oct 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer, 61,000 miles |
| 2012 335is coupe, 6-speed manual | $17,000 | Sep 11, 2026 | Bring a Trailer, about 66,000 miles |
| 2012 335is coupe, 6-speed manual (same car, relisted) | $16,800 | Oct 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2011 335is coupe, 7-speed DCT | $10,100 | Mar 3, 2026 | Cars and Bids, 96,900 miles |
| 2012 335is coupe, 7-speed DCT | $19,000, sold after the auction ended | Dec 17, 2025 | Cars and Bids, about 35,500 miles |
That is too few sales per car for a range, so we give none. We found no Bring a Trailer DCT coupe sale in that window and no Cars and Bids manual coupe sale. A 2012 manual coupe was still listed on Cars and Bids when we checked.
Market value (classic.com): classic.com shows a market value of $19,002 for the 335is coupe, but only 1 tracked sale in the past 12 months, the $10,100 DCT car above. That is a gap of nearly half, so treat the $19,002 as a loose guide. Its filter shows 0 manual sales in the same window. Its page: classic.com 335is coupe.
Asking (CarGurus): the 335is Coupe RWD trim for 2011 to 2013 showed 12 listings nationwide, asking $9,889 to $24,777. CarGurus counted 11 as automatic and 1 as manual, a 2013 with 114,077 miles asking $13,898. CarGurus shows no market value for this search. Asking prices are not sales, and the manual cars that sold on Bring a Trailer were low-mile examples.
What makes the 335is coupe different
The 335is uses the N54 twin-turbo six like the 335i of the time. Car and Driver lists 320 hp at 5,900 rpm for the 335is, and BMW says an overboost function raises torque from 332 to 370 lb-ft for short periods (see the Car and Driver test and the BMW release). Per Car and Driver's first drive, BMW added a second radiator and stiffer engine mounts, and standard sport seats, steel pedals and an M Sport steering wheel. Car and Driver's test car ran 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds with the DCT.
Manual versus dual-clutch transmission
The manual is the standard gearbox, and Car and Driver says it has shorter throws than the regular 3 Series manual. The DCT is the same 7-speed unit used in the M3 and has steering-wheel paddles. BMW says it adds launch control. The EPA rates the 2012 manual at 21 mpg combined and the DCT at 19 (manual, DCT). The 2011 ratings are the same, 21 manual and 19 DCT (manual, DCT). We found no BMW document giving a service interval for the DCT fluid, so ask for receipts of any gearbox service and have a shop that knows the DCT check the car.
Model-year and equipment differences
The EPA lists both gearboxes for 2011, 2012 and 2013. We found no BMW document that separates the 3 years by equipment, so compare options car by car: wheels, seats, navigation, xenon lights and the build date on the door jamb sticker.
Service history and inspection priorities
- High-pressure fuel pump. BMW bulletin SI B12 55 06 covers N54 cars with long cranking after a cold start or loss of power with fault codes 29DC, 2FBF, 29F1 or 29F2. BMW extended the pump warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles, but that bulletin lists model years 2007 to 2010 only, so a 335is is not on that list. Ask whether the pump was replaced and with which part.
- Open recalls. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns that name the 335is: 17V676 (HVAC wiring and connectors that may overheat, 2007 to 2011) and 20V017 (non-desiccated driver airbag inflator, 2007 to 2013 335is coupes). Recalls follow the VIN, so check each car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Cold start. Listen for long cranking, then watch for a warning light or rough running.
- Records. Ask for receipts for the fuel pump, cooling system, gearbox service and clutch (manual cars).
Modifications and ownership history
The N54 responds to tuning, so ask what has been changed and ask for the invoices. A stock car with records is easier to judge. The cheapest sold cars above had the highest mileage, so pay for condition and history, not the year. For torque specs on the car, see our N54 torque specs and E90 to E93 torque specs.
Which 335is coupe should you choose?
- Most buyers wanting a manual: a clean 2011 or 2012 with records. Recent sales were $16,800 to $21,000.
- Lowest price: a DCT car. The one 2026 sale we found was $10,100 with 96,900 miles, so expect more wear.
- Rarest: a 2013 manual. CarGurus showed just 1 for sale, at $13,898 asking.
How we picked
The brief we started from listed 6 cars: 2011, 2012 and 2013 coupes, each in manual and DCT. We kept all 6 combinations because the EPA lists both gearboxes for each year. We read Bring a Trailer and Cars and Bids sales from the past 12 months, classic.com tracked sales and market value, and CarGurus asking prices. The brief listed no source links, so specs come from BMW's launch release, Car and Driver, the EPA and NHTSA. We found no photos of a 335is coupe licensed for reuse, so the top photo shows a 335i coupe with the same body. Before you buy, run the VIN, get an independent inspection and ask for service records.