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<blockquote data-quote="X5madani" data-source="post: 329383" data-attributes="member: 15941"><p>My E46 325i (2002) engine is exactly the same as for 525i (2003) that you are refering to.</p><p></p><p>There are three (3) major problems that I considered should not be the case especially when the mileage is less than 100,000KM.</p><p></p><p>First, at apprx 48,000KM (2005), I experienced the power steering mechanical system jammed up. Second, at apprx 65,000KM (2007), the water coolant plastic container for the radiator system leaked and caused the whole engine heated up, and third at apprx 100,000KM (2008) the alternator kaput while the car was running at 85Km/h.</p><p></p><p>The 1st & 2nd incidents were fixed up by an authorised workshop and I paid for 50% labour cost and parts (approx 1.3K). The 3rd case, I bought the part in S'pore (Bosch) and saved 40% including xchange rate and spent RM100 for labour by a local mechanic.</p><p></p><p>530 has totally different spec/components but I hope these 3 items could guide you in making your decision.</p><p></p><p>Good luck:wink:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="X5madani, post: 329383, member: 15941"] My E46 325i (2002) engine is exactly the same as for 525i (2003) that you are refering to. There are three (3) major problems that I considered should not be the case especially when the mileage is less than 100,000KM. First, at apprx 48,000KM (2005), I experienced the power steering mechanical system jammed up. Second, at apprx 65,000KM (2007), the water coolant plastic container for the radiator system leaked and caused the whole engine heated up, and third at apprx 100,000KM (2008) the alternator kaput while the car was running at 85Km/h. The 1st & 2nd incidents were fixed up by an authorised workshop and I paid for 50% labour cost and parts (approx 1.3K). The 3rd case, I bought the part in S'pore (Bosch) and saved 40% including xchange rate and spent RM100 for labour by a local mechanic. 530 has totally different spec/components but I hope these 3 items could guide you in making your decision. Good luck:wink: [/QUOTE]
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