Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Hi all,
I am a newbie here..
eyeing an 2007 E90....
love ur analogy of buying a car like getting a wife its like a gamble...haha
the ride i m eyeing has 4 previous owners...in 5 years....making me wonder why....is this common? does that imply there may be some problem with the ride?
Souss;805750 said:
Hi all,
I am a newbie here..
eyeing an 2007 E90....
love ur analogy of buying a car like getting a wife its like a gamble...haha
the ride i m eyeing has 4 previous owners...in 5 years....making me wonder why....is this common? does that imply there may be some problem with the ride?
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Yes i need 10 posts...
next question...thinking of sending it to a workshop for inspection first before confirming the deal...
some bro mentioned its only $80?
called 2 workshops so far, one quoted $180 one quoted $100....but can waive if the repairs/ servicing done by them....
any comments?
ckwee13;809022 said:
Yes i need 10 posts...
next question...thinking of sending it to a workshop for inspection first before confirming the deal...
some bro mentioned its only $80?
called 2 workshops so far, one quoted $180 one quoted $100....but can waive if the repairs/ servicing done by them....
any comments?
cwoon
Well-Known Member
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Hi all
Am in the midst of purchasing a 2nd 325 coupe Oct 97. This car already has 3 owners and mileage ard 60000+km.
Will be bringing down to BOV for assessment.
Like to hear from past experiences will the assessment be helpful for a problem free ride over the next few years?
I have also fre who recommend me taking up a warranty from LTM for $1k+ a year .... so will it cover repair cost for parts?
Tks
Hi all
Am in the midst of purchasing a 2nd 325 coupe Oct 97. This car already has 3 owners and mileage ard 60000+km.
Will be bringing down to BOV for assessment.
Like to hear from past experiences will the assessment be helpful for a problem free ride over the next few years?
I have also fre who recommend me taking up a warranty from LTM for $1k+ a year .... so will it cover repair cost for parts?
Tks
cwoon
Well-Known Member
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Jus went to BVO to do the assessment. Found the following faults:
1. Radiator spare tank leaking
2. Front suspension arm no good
3. Throttle body no good, car pulling to LH
4. Front shock top mount / stoppers no good
5. Front pad n all n all tyres wearing, centre cup holder bad
No other major issue and car in good condition.
Above repair excluding tyres will cost ard $3k
I told the sales guy knock $2k off the car sales price for me and I will bear the remaining cost of repair n tyre change.
Wat do u guys think?
Jus went to BVO to do the assessment. Found the following faults:
1. Radiator spare tank leaking
2. Front suspension arm no good
3. Throttle body no good, car pulling to LH
4. Front shock top mount / stoppers no good
5. Front pad n all n all tyres wearing, centre cup holder bad
No other major issue and car in good condition.
Above repair excluding tyres will cost ard $3k
I told the sales guy knock $2k off the car sales price for me and I will bear the remaining cost of repair n tyre change.
Wat do u guys think?
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
yah loh ...
Used BMW 335i Car for Sale in Singapore, BW Automobiles - sgCarMart
tells me compare car can be compare with depreciation only ... n his final is 249k ... reckon this is just a sales talk.... would rather get a new car then ...
ac323;805752 said:
yah loh ...
Used BMW 335i Car for Sale in Singapore, BW Automobiles - sgCarMart
tells me compare car can be compare with depreciation only ... n his final is 249k ... reckon this is just a sales talk.... would rather get a new car then ...
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
got other factor to look into too.....probably if you see one that you really likes but depreciate more, am sure you will buy too................( like nicer rims, nicer interior colour combi, etc etc )
* we only live once...........
cheersssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
SUPAN;814930 said:
got other factor to look into too.....probably if you see one that you really likes but depreciate more, am sure you will buy too................( like nicer rims, nicer interior colour combi, etc etc )
* we only live once...........
cheersssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Then u tell him ... then dealer can make good the car ... cos when a dealer buy your old car he force you to sign that your car is in good condition...
So ask him to do the repairs bss BOSS recommendations ...
if not dun buy loh .. :juggle:
cwoon;814972 said:
Then u tell him ... then dealer can make good the car ... cos when a dealer buy your old car he force you to sign that your car is in good condition...
So ask him to do the repairs bss BOSS recommendations ...
if not dun buy loh .. :juggle:
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Like i said no problem to head any workshop to do ...
put it clear that as per BOSS workshop recommendation, there is a/b/c to be done due to wear and tear from previous owners. pay u 3k to be done at boss or the seller can do it at his own workshop a/b/c to be made good and you would do another inspection prior purchase.
the first inspection u done at boss seller should pay you the money... the final insoection if all goes well u should bear it...
thats the correct way!
cwoon;815212 said:Latest update ... the seller request to bring the car to Cyber cars service centre to do the repair and he may be willing to pay for all the repairs.
Any bros here got any comments on the workshop and work done? Reliable?
Like i said no problem to head any workshop to do ...
put it clear that as per BOSS workshop recommendation, there is a/b/c to be done due to wear and tear from previous owners. pay u 3k to be done at boss or the seller can do it at his own workshop a/b/c to be made good and you would do another inspection prior purchase.
the first inspection u done at boss seller should pay you the money... the final insoection if all goes well u should bear it...
thats the correct way!
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Hi guys,
I need some advice here.
I am looking around for a 2nd hand 320i and have the following options:-
1. Car A with 70K km mileage but just serviced by PML
2. Car B with 44K km mileage but last service was done at the 25K mark.
Both cars are of the same age and Car B may be $1K cheaper. Which is a better deal?
How much will the estimated servicing cost at the 50K km mark?
Hi guys,
I need some advice here.
I am looking around for a 2nd hand 320i and have the following options:-
1. Car A with 70K km mileage but just serviced by PML
2. Car B with 44K km mileage but last service was done at the 25K mark.
Both cars are of the same age and Car B may be $1K cheaper. Which is a better deal?
How much will the estimated servicing cost at the 50K km mark?
