Buying 2nd hand BMW
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Re: Buying 2nd hand BMW
Hi all, I just this forum because doing some research first. I am looking at getting a 10 year old X3 E83. Milage looks to be quite reasonable at just over 100k. I just want to gather some views on what to look out for if i were to commit to this. Regular maintenance is understandable. Changing parts...I also gather is almost mandatory but would like to know what are the parts to look out for and if there is engine oil burning, any tell tale signs etc. I just want to make sure i get the cost right so that I dont jump in and then get blind sided by a lemon. I understand that there is no guarantees in life...but Im hoping by doing all this, I at the very least do my due diligence and mitigate some of the risk. Appreciate any feedback.
Hi all, I just this forum because doing some research first. I am looking at getting a 10 year old X3 E83. Milage looks to be quite reasonable at just over 100k. I just want to gather some views on what to look out for if i were to commit to this. Regular maintenance is understandable. Changing parts...I also gather is almost mandatory but would like to know what are the parts to look out for and if there is engine oil burning, any tell tale signs etc. I just want to make sure i get the cost right so that I dont jump in and then get blind sided by a lemon. I understand that there is no guarantees in life...but Im hoping by doing all this, I at the very least do my due diligence and mitigate some of the risk. Appreciate any feedback.
Rod
Member
Re: Buying 2nd hand BMW
Hi all,
Rod here, currently driving a honda accord CL7 for past 5 years (drove abt 160000km), going to expire in Apr 17, as such is looking at getting a 2nd hand car. Previous rides include 91' Starlet, 04' Lancer and 06' Latio, all 2nd hand. I'm more on the economical mode, low down-payment with reasonable OMV type of car. The current market, wife advise me to look at conti as it make more economical sense to get a 2nd hand with high omv to drive for 2-3 years (plus her frens are changing to 2nd hand conti as well...), thus join this forum for some advise for bmw, was looking at a few option
- 08'-10' 520, X3
- 08'-10' A6, Q5
- camry or forester (i had grew comfortable with Jap build, and always timely done my servicing, standard wear and tear repair)
(after joining the audi forum and reading through, had since dropped the idea for an audi...)
Utility-wise, very heavy usage, needed a decent car, large enough to bring 2 kids (aged 3 and 5mths) n wife n maid n a lot barang barang daily between home, sch, care-taker place etc...
looking forward to any kind soul for pointers.
Hi all,
Rod here, currently driving a honda accord CL7 for past 5 years (drove abt 160000km), going to expire in Apr 17, as such is looking at getting a 2nd hand car. Previous rides include 91' Starlet, 04' Lancer and 06' Latio, all 2nd hand. I'm more on the economical mode, low down-payment with reasonable OMV type of car. The current market, wife advise me to look at conti as it make more economical sense to get a 2nd hand with high omv to drive for 2-3 years (plus her frens are changing to 2nd hand conti as well...), thus join this forum for some advise for bmw, was looking at a few option
- 08'-10' 520, X3
- 08'-10' A6, Q5
- camry or forester (i had grew comfortable with Jap build, and always timely done my servicing, standard wear and tear repair)
(after joining the audi forum and reading through, had since dropped the idea for an audi...)
Utility-wise, very heavy usage, needed a decent car, large enough to bring 2 kids (aged 3 and 5mths) n wife n maid n a lot barang barang daily between home, sch, care-taker place etc...
looking forward to any kind soul for pointers.
philip.eng
Member
Re: Buying 2nd hand BMW
Could be due to low demand or high supply or a combination of both factors?
Could be due to low demand or high supply or a combination of both factors?
donjoe1000
Member
Hi All Taikos,
Finally after so many years been a member bought a E60 2008 520i.
Like the design very much and better buy before this model gone.
However car is very heavy and my feet bei tahan.
Been driving close to 2 months and now idrive shows change engine oil.
Anyone can recommend most suitable or popular engine oil?
I am staying in cck.
Appreciate if can let share good reasonalble workshop around.
Thanks in advance.
Finally after so many years been a member bought a E60 2008 520i.
Like the design very much and better buy before this model gone.
However car is very heavy and my feet bei tahan.
Been driving close to 2 months and now idrive shows change engine oil.
Anyone can recommend most suitable or popular engine oil?
I am staying in cck.
Appreciate if can let share good reasonalble workshop around.
Thanks in advance.
donjoe1000
Member
Omg i joined this forum in 2009.
donjoe1000
Member
Thanks bro
Citizen69
Well-Known Member
Revol AMK below 200 for Mobil oil change. Shell is even cheaper. - randy
BVO OWS is not bad, at half the price of PML shell oil change. - Tay
I've been to all 3 and frankly find PML is overpriced, unless you need the 'service record'
I believe all are site sponsors
BVO OWS is not bad, at half the price of PML shell oil change. - Tay
I've been to all 3 and frankly find PML is overpriced, unless you need the 'service record'
I believe all are site sponsors
donjoe1000;n1842746 said:
donjoe1000
Member
Thanks bro.
donjoe1000
Member
Went r2d woodlands today and change a few iitems.
Cost me a bonb.
Cost me a bonb.
donjoe1000
Member
Dear taikos
How can i prove mileage is tampered for e60?
Some foul play suspected here.
How can i prove mileage is tampered for e60?
Some foul play suspected here.
donjoe1000
Member
Need urgent help.
donjoe1000
Member
Anyone can help?
You can pm me.
Losing sleep..
You can pm me.
Losing sleep..
donjoe1000
Member
Dear Taiko
Can help?
Reputable workshop told me mileage tampered.
Can help?
Reputable workshop told me mileage tampered.
