Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Dear All,
Just curious on the reliability of the e46 as compared to the e90.
Looks wise, I still prefer the older e46. Just heard from my regular workshop that the e46 is a problem car.
Can someone shed some light into this issue?
Thanks for your inputs!
Dear All,
Just curious on the reliability of the e46 as compared to the e90.
Looks wise, I still prefer the older e46. Just heard from my regular workshop that the e46 is a problem car.
Can someone shed some light into this issue?
Thanks for your inputs!
blacklights
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Guys, just to ask, gonna be viewing few shortlisted 320i's, though before going would like some advice from the guru's...
1. whats the number one thing you'd look at besides the mileage ?
2. it is wise to put a down payment then go have it graded at STA before the commit?
Looking forward to your generous response...
Guys, just to ask, gonna be viewing few shortlisted 320i's, though before going would like some advice from the guru's...
1. whats the number one thing you'd look at besides the mileage ?
2. it is wise to put a down payment then go have it graded at STA before the commit?
Looking forward to your generous response...
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
The mileage can be tuned by the dealer so if its a 4 year with 30k km on it, ask for service record etc. Dun pay a premium for the 'low' mileage if it is actually not. Try to tell from the interior too. Usually they will only bring to sta after u pay a deposit but take it with a pinch of salt for the grading. If u can bring to workshop better.
The mileage can be tuned by the dealer so if its a 4 year with 30k km on it, ask for service record etc. Dun pay a premium for the 'low' mileage if it is actually not. Try to tell from the interior too. Usually they will only bring to sta after u pay a deposit but take it with a pinch of salt for the grading. If u can bring to workshop better.
blacklights
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Thanks terras 14. Apparently, I put a deposit down including the STA for a 2005 320i Black on grey, 63k mileage car. There are some items that the dealer is following up and a warranty check is being carried out at the moment. STA report will be available by Monday. Judging by the progress, I believe we will go ahead with this purchase.
Stuff like rusted nuts on the rims, noisy aircon, slight noise from left back window frame door and stuck cup holders are only the items we need to get fixed. The package includes 2 years warranty with TWM engineering. Hope they're a reputable workshop that gives reasonable service...
Thanks terras 14. Apparently, I put a deposit down including the STA for a 2005 320i Black on grey, 63k mileage car. There are some items that the dealer is following up and a warranty check is being carried out at the moment. STA report will be available by Monday. Judging by the progress, I believe we will go ahead with this purchase.
Stuff like rusted nuts on the rims, noisy aircon, slight noise from left back window frame door and stuck cup holders are only the items we need to get fixed. The package includes 2 years warranty with TWM engineering. Hope they're a reputable workshop that gives reasonable service...
blacklights
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
So far my experience with STA is good. They do a general check to ensure car is acceptable or terrible before you decide further. $128 is not too bad an investment, if you are the inquisitive kind that call to the technician to ask some details after reviewing the report.
No harm trying others for another 2nd opinion though.
So far my experience with STA is good. They do a general check to ensure car is acceptable or terrible before you decide further. $128 is not too bad an investment, if you are the inquisitive kind that call to the technician to ask some details after reviewing the report.
No harm trying others for another 2nd opinion though.
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Hi, can anyone advise me.
I have just bought a 2005 325i and will be collecting the car next week.
Is consider mileage at 70,000km for a 6-yrs old car.
As the dealer couldn't provide me the servicing records, can I go PML to find out when is the last servicing? And at what mileage?
Hopefully the mileage of 70k is original.
Hi, can anyone advise me.
I have just bought a 2005 325i and will be collecting the car next week.
Is consider mileage at 70,000km for a 6-yrs old car.
As the dealer couldn't provide me the servicing records, can I go PML to find out when is the last servicing? And at what mileage?
Hopefully the mileage of 70k is original.
detach8
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
PML won't reveal as car not under your name. You have to ask your dealer to check for you.
70,000 is fishy. Where got people drive 6 years, 70,000. If real, is you heng. 80% chance it's not real.
Does it have iDrive? Better be sure the iDrive is updated. The updated DVD costs hundreds... it's ridiculous.
Bring to STA for chassis inspection.
Bring to one of the mechanics here, e.g. R2D for mechanical inspection. He may also be able to advise on mileage.
If your dealer say no to mechanic inspection, drop the deal.
My E90 got accident in PML records, but my dealer say no. I send to STA, chassis is straight. It's really heng sway one. I didn't bother to pursue the incident.
PML won't reveal as car not under your name. You have to ask your dealer to check for you.
70,000 is fishy. Where got people drive 6 years, 70,000. If real, is you heng. 80% chance it's not real.
Does it have iDrive? Better be sure the iDrive is updated. The updated DVD costs hundreds... it's ridiculous.
Bring to STA for chassis inspection.
Bring to one of the mechanics here, e.g. R2D for mechanical inspection. He may also be able to advise on mileage.
If your dealer say no to mechanic inspection, drop the deal.
My E90 got accident in PML records, but my dealer say no. I send to STA, chassis is straight. It's really heng sway one. I didn't bother to pursue the incident.
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
But now I'm the owner of this vehicle, PML also wouldn't reveal the past servicing records?
What if I send my car to them for servicing & ask for last service history & mileage.. will they reveal?
Yes, it comes with iDrive, but not sure how to use esp. the GPS.. hopefully one day can be familiar with it. Whether is updated or not doesn't really bother me.
But now I'm the owner of this vehicle, PML also wouldn't reveal the past servicing records?
What if I send my car to them for servicing & ask for last service history & mileage.. will they reveal?
Yes, it comes with iDrive, but not sure how to use esp. the GPS.. hopefully one day can be familiar with it. Whether is updated or not doesn't really bother me.
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Still haven't bro.. was thinking if I dun send in my car for service.. will they entertain me?
Mine already on new car plate (tink the previous owner took back his plate no.).. if PML really can help me check.. will they check by chassis no.?
Lastly, might be thinking of "forget it".. just dun bother at all.. even if has tempered before.. what can I do since already bought & I am drive it now.
But the condition of the car is still very good.. after driving for a month.. I would say.. no regret!
pjlee25;660023 said:
Still haven't bro.. was thinking if I dun send in my car for service.. will they entertain me?
Mine already on new car plate (tink the previous owner took back his plate no.).. if PML really can help me check.. will they check by chassis no.?
Lastly, might be thinking of "forget it".. just dun bother at all.. even if has tempered before.. what can I do since already bought & I am drive it now.
But the condition of the car is still very good.. after driving for a month.. I would say.. no regret!
