buying 2nd hand 325i e90

[hakeemi]

hi all n salam,im hakeemi, been reading this forum for quite a while... finally decided to join the club.im 80% into buying this 2nd hand e90 325i,here are some info: titanium silverDec 2006car still looking good with some scratcheslocal ckdwarranty just expiredits rm 185k1. Looking for a good place/mechanic for inspection before proceed for loan.2. any recommendations on which bank to take loan from?FYI, maybank is offering me 4.2% for 9 years --> is that good enough?THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES!regards

 

[glock_8]

hi all n salam,

im hakeemi, been reading this forum for quite a while... finally decided to join the club.

im 80% into buying this 2nd hand e90 325i,

here are some info: titanium silver
Dec 2006
car still looking good with some scratches
local ckd
warranty just expired
its rm 185k

1. Looking for a good place/mechanic for inspection before proceed for loan.

2. any recommendations on which bank to take loan from?

FYI, maybank is offering me 4.2% for 9 years --> is that good enough?

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES!

regards

Since it is a CKD, you can get the seller/owner linked you to the online system (whitecard member) where u can view the car service history, parts changed etc. In addition, ask him where he sent his car for service - bavaria/ ingress/ sapura. U can start from there to dig the history, offcourse with the help of the seller coz u can;t get access to records of other people's car from these service centres

 

[hakeemi]

ok, thanks. will do.

I brought the car to WQW Mechanical USJ1 this morning for check up as recommended by a friend of mine.

The mechanic thre, Mr. Wong said, the car's good. however, he commented on 3 items, he said better to be changed.

1. front absorber ( leakage )
2. Brake pad and disc brake
3. mounting (not the engine mounting, im not sure what it is called)

Can anyone tell me estimatation of how much it cost to replace the parts?

thanks

 

[E46Fanatic]

ok, thanks. will do.

I brought the car to WQW Mechanical USJ1 this morning for check up as recommended by a friend of mine.

The mechanic thre, Mr. Wong said, the car's good. however, he commented on 3 items, he said better to be changed.

1. front absorber ( leakage )
2. Brake pad and disc brake
3. mounting (not the engine mounting, im not sure what it is called)

Can anyone tell me estimatation of how much it cost to replace the parts?

thanks

I believe although the warranty has passed, it still qualifies for BRSI (3 yrs). Meaning item 2 is covered by BMW. Since its a Dec 06 car, you can try for goodwill warranty for items 1 and 3 as the warranty just finished. Whats the mileage on the car you are looking at?

 

[astroboy]

... and the BRSI is actually 3 years or 60k km which ever comes first, and it only covers limited wear and tear parts and consumable like engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs, wiper blade, labor, brake linings and brake disc rotor.. did I miss any other?

Absorber and mounting goes under warranty coverage which is only 2 years. Steering lock failure, central locking failure I am sure is warranty items and if they fail after 24 months, cry loo..

 

[hakeemi]

thanks for all the info,

FYI, the car clocked 59800km already. I think it will reach 60k by the time the owner hand over the key to me.

 

[Humble B]

hi all n salam,

im hakeemi, been reading this forum for quite a while... finally decided to join the club.

im 80% into buying this 2nd hand e90 325i,

here are some info: titanium silver
Dec 2006
car still looking good with some scratches
local ckd
warranty just expired
its rm 185k

1. Looking for a good place/mechanic for inspection before proceed for loan.
2. any recommendations on which bank to take loan from?

FYI, maybank is offering me 4.2% for 9 years --> is that good enough?

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES!

regards

Go for public bank,the BLR is 6.25 now. I got my 2004 325i at 3.45% for 9 years. The bank have approve and i just got my car last 2 day.:listen: (if it is a direct case)

 

[David Yong]

I would strongly recommend you to send the car back to the authorised dealer to get a goodwill warranty on these items since the car has just merely passed the two years warranty period. You will stand a 70% chance of getting it. BTW, I'm surprise that the car is having problem with its absorber and mounting as compared to mine which is CKD August 2006 with a mileage of 55,000 kms without this problem.