Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
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DayDreaming
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
how much u bought ur car?
Cochran;860510 said:
how much u bought ur car?
eddienike
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
I try to ask your question.
1) engine oil warning can be oil or pressure low. Mostly are engine oil low.
If warning ask u to top up +1L of engine oil, simply top up to avoid engine running at low engine oil. Check for engine oil leak which is common for our model.
2) there is no so call insulation board below the bonnet
3) Exhaust pipe extension chrome can get from Eng Soon below 100 bucks
Cochran;860510 said:
I try to ask your question.
1) engine oil warning can be oil or pressure low. Mostly are engine oil low.
If warning ask u to top up +1L of engine oil, simply top up to avoid engine running at low engine oil. Check for engine oil leak which is common for our model.
2) there is no so call insulation board below the bonnet
3) Exhaust pipe extension chrome can get from Eng Soon below 100 bucks
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Hi
Thank for ur reply. The oil warning i got is after a long distance driving within sg for ard 30-40km then will warn me low oil liao. First start on the day it will show full on meter.
Got my workshop checked and no oil leak found. Oil is full. Suspect the oil level sensor spoilt. So changing it later.
Saw a 325 in workshop and saw that car have a hood insulation there. Should pay 100+ 200 for it?
Thanks
eddienike;861158 said:
Hi
Thank for ur reply. The oil warning i got is after a long distance driving within sg for ard 30-40km then will warn me low oil liao. First start on the day it will show full on meter.
Got my workshop checked and no oil leak found. Oil is full. Suspect the oil level sensor spoilt. So changing it later.
Saw a 325 in workshop and saw that car have a hood insulation there. Should pay 100+ 200 for it?
Thanks
jjg
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Hi ppl, I read several thread abt buying bm & in current coe situation, it's even more challenging. Hence I'm writing to seek some of your advice based on my situation;
I know many will encourage to buy from AD vs PI. The trouble I'm facing is the SE I talked to last weekend at Dunearn seems only wanting to sell all standard model without option or probably my dressing deem not a potential customer to him. Fine, I still insist a test drive since I'm really keen for a change from my current ride.
Cut the chase, I test drove the 320i. Impressive in terms of performance/ equipments as compare to my current Japanese ride. My wife didn't like the internal space but leave the decision to me. I was quoted approx 230K. Back hm, I did some research online. 328 from PI with higher hp, torque & omv is going approx 220K. More imptly, they have the option that i want. So the question here, shld i stick to AD opt or PI that has all that I want?
Any view is appreciated but pls don't flame me
...txs, Jeff
Hi ppl, I read several thread abt buying bm & in current coe situation, it's even more challenging. Hence I'm writing to seek some of your advice based on my situation;
I know many will encourage to buy from AD vs PI. The trouble I'm facing is the SE I talked to last weekend at Dunearn seems only wanting to sell all standard model without option or probably my dressing deem not a potential customer to him. Fine, I still insist a test drive since I'm really keen for a change from my current ride.
Cut the chase, I test drove the 320i. Impressive in terms of performance/ equipments as compare to my current Japanese ride. My wife didn't like the internal space but leave the decision to me. I was quoted approx 230K. Back hm, I did some research online. 328 from PI with higher hp, torque & omv is going approx 220K. More imptly, they have the option that i want. So the question here, shld i stick to AD opt or PI that has all that I want?
Any view is appreciated but pls don't flame me
...txs, JeffDragonball
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
R u PSO Jeff?
jjg;868367 said:Hi ppl, I read several thread abt buying bm & in current coe situation, it's even more challenging. Hence I'm writing to seek some of your advice based on my situation;
I know many will encourage to buy from AD vs PI. The trouble I'm facing is the SE I talked to last weekend at Dunearn seems only wanting to sell all standard model without option or probably my dressing deem not a potential customer to him. Fine, I still insist a test drive since I'm really keen for a change from my current ride.
Cut the chase, I test drove the 320i. Impressive in terms of performance/ equipments as compare to my current Japanese ride. My wife didn't like the internal space but leave the decision to me. I was quoted approx 230K. Back hm, I did some research online. 328 from PI with higher hp, torque & omv is going approx 220K. More imptly, they have the option that i want. So the question here, shld i stick to AD opt or PI that has all that I want?
Any view is appreciated but pls don't flame me
R u PSO Jeff?
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
firstly, the emblem on the boot is different.
318i has a tuned down engine producing less bhp compared to 320i
apart from this, there's also trim differences. depending on batches, place of manufacture may be different as well. my 318i is made in Germany whereas 320i from the same batch is from South Africa.
trim differences for 318i
no xenon
no knock down rear seats
no auto climate control
no rear aircon
fake "leather" seats
no iDrive (some 320i also do not have iDrive)
the trim differences will largely depend on which is the batch of car that PML brings in. Some batches has folding side mirrors/iDrive and some does not.
which model to go for depends on how much is your budget as well as how much the missing trims are important to you. at the end of the day, the trims are just conveniences/inconveniences to you. more important is the condition of the car and mileage cos of wear and tear
jtek;872716 said:
firstly, the emblem on the boot is different.
318i has a tuned down engine producing less bhp compared to 320i
apart from this, there's also trim differences. depending on batches, place of manufacture may be different as well. my 318i is made in Germany whereas 320i from the same batch is from South Africa.
trim differences for 318i
no xenon
no knock down rear seats
no auto climate control
no rear aircon
fake "leather" seats
no iDrive (some 320i also do not have iDrive)
the trim differences will largely depend on which is the batch of car that PML brings in. Some batches has folding side mirrors/iDrive and some does not.
which model to go for depends on how much is your budget as well as how much the missing trims are important to you. at the end of the day, the trims are just conveniences/inconveniences to you. more important is the condition of the car and mileage cos of wear and tear
LIU MEIFENG
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
It's a pity I didn't know of this thread previously.
So much useful info here, though I can only say I don't understand half the terms used here LOL
It's a pity I didn't know of this thread previously.
So much useful info here, though I can only say I don't understand half the terms used here LOL
Thanks Dash, that's so nice of youdash;873088 said:
SapphireSpite
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Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
also you might want to get the Facelift version (bonnet and taillights are generally more modern looking)
jtek;873224 said:
also you might want to get the Facelift version (bonnet and taillights are generally more modern looking)
Re: Buying a 2nd Hand 3 Series
Hi Jeff,
so long it is a ruptable PI, of course 328i...........
cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers
jjg;868367 said:Hi ppl, I read several thread abt buying bm & in current coe situation, it's even more challenging. Hence I'm writing to seek some of your advice based on my situation;
I know many will encourage to buy from AD vs PI. The trouble I'm facing is the SE I talked to last weekend at Dunearn seems only wanting to sell all standard model without option or probably my dressing deem not a potential customer to him. Fine, I still insist a test drive since I'm really keen for a change from my current ride.
Cut the chase, I test drove the 320i. Impressive in terms of performance/ equipments as compare to my current Japanese ride. My wife didn't like the internal space but leave the decision to me. I was quoted approx 230K. Back hm, I did some research online. 328 from PI with higher hp, torque & omv is going approx 220K. More imptly, they have the option that i want. So the question here, shld i stick to AD opt or PI that has all that I want?
Any view is appreciated but pls don't flame me
Hi Jeff,
so long it is a ruptable PI, of course 328i...........
cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers
