2000 318Ci - Need help/guidance/advice

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alalio

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First of all, hi to everyone here in BMW club malaysia. As the topic states i just bought myself a 318Ci Jap spec yesterday, put down 1K deposit. However, i would like to know a few things. Thanks to all who can help a young one here who doesnt know much (as yet) :yes: 1) Who can i go to that can provide me a full inspection of my car including all neccessary diagnostic, mechanical and body checks? Is M Speed Auto Service at Taman Ind. Subang, Subang Jaya a good place to go? i have been reading up in the forums, its seems quite a few of you guys do frequent this place. I also called up 'Meng' who told me to bring my Ci to his place tomorrow morning. Any recommendations/opinions on their quality and service is highly appreciated. I want to find someone who will take care of my beemer for a long time, dont want to run about here and there too much. i live in subang as well.2) I have been hearing about this company called Autodetailer Sdn Bhd - Darren a lot in the car care thread... i was wondering if someone could give me directions on how to contact this person to arrange a date so i can get my car off to a good start in terms of external car bodycare. 3) Im not too sure, but if im not wrong, my car has got that standard cassette player but there is no cd changer to be found. I checked the boot but couldnt find anything. If lets say i really am unable to find the cd changer, and there isnt one, how do i get a replacement? The dealer also told me that it isnt very easy to install a different headunit into the existing console in the middle, is this true? If so, am i stuck to listening from the standard headunit with no cd changer? If it isnt true, and i am actually able to change the headunit/audio system, who would you recommend? Details would be really helpful. 4) I find the standard wheels on my Ci rather unappealing to the eye. What is a reasonable size to go for considering that the 318 isnt really a powerhouse to begin with. 17"? 18"? Do advise.5) How much can i get those clear blinkers, side indicators and LED rear lamps for? I sure hope it doesnt cost me a ton.. but if it does, what can you do? :lol: Please advise where to get these and contacts would be great as usual. so far, my only indications of pricing on these are from eurocarmotorsport.com and their prices certainly seem a bit exorbitant (at least for my poor self)I'm sure i have many more questions for you sifus out there.. but i'll start off with 5 for now :) Many many thanks in advance. Cheerios~!-Alan-p.s. if there are some details that you cannot reveal in the forum, im jsut as happy if you pm me :) tQ
 
as for the radio, yes you can install an aftermarket unit in. but if your ci has the steering controls, you'll lose that function. as for just dropping in a cd changer, u might want to speak to a car audio expert on that & also do go to a reputable installer to do it.
stick the 16s/17 that come with the car..go any bigger & you'll lose out even more on pick up and ride characteristics..but if u want to show off..then i guess you can go all out..
as for mspeed & meng, i dont know if he has the modic machine to diagnose the electronic gadgets in the car..find out!
where are u getting the car from? hope its not that famous car yard! :p
 
Hi Fuhrer, thanks for your input. i actually spotted a set of Breyton "Magic" rims.. they looked absolutely gorgeous. Shame about the pricing though.. cant really afford :cry: btw, i bought my car from Keong Heng in Cheras. They seemed okay.. i sort of did my research, checked motortrader for several weeks and also looked at all the dealers ranging from naza, ming heng, klc, sg motorcredit, and a few others. Also decided to go for the Jap Spec instead of the UK spec because many people told me the differences. Thanks mucho mucho brudda~
 
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