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<blockquote data-quote="calvinthen" data-source="post: 718833" data-attributes="member: 43663"><p>Hi all e39 experts,</p><p></p><p>I'm looking at getting a 2003 520i and had started going my hunting across Klang Valley for it.</p><p></p><p>My experience are really on Asian cars mainly Proton, Perodua, Kia and Toyota.</p><p></p><p>I had my various viewing on the car first thing I noticed are the engine compartment and the interior mechanics are totally alien to me.</p><p>I dont even know what is where and having problem even finding the central locking button. I know it boils down to getting used in a matter of time.</p><p></p><p>I will also be getting my regular mechanic for the inspection - but unsure whether he's familiar with continental car. But I believe my mechanic will be able to check the maintenance of the car and whether the car been in accident/flood.</p><p></p><p>However my concern is and if there is someone in the forum who can assists me in:</p><p>i) e39 specifics on what to look out during inspection.</p><p>ii) how do I know whether the parts (engine and body) are not modified. I prefer it retains the original out-of-shop condition and if it's changed.. why? I rather not buy a engine modified for performance and the maintenance will sky rocket.</p><p></p><p>Others:</p><p>i) With my limited knowledge, is it advisable for me to venture into BMW?</p><p>ii) Are there different facelift for e39 520i 2003 model? who about m-sport version? I've seen different varieties in terms of skirting, signal colors, slightly lowered, different bumper, etc</p><p></p><p>Please advice accordingly or point out if I'm overthinking it.</p><p></p><p>Thanks very much</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="calvinthen, post: 718833, member: 43663"] Hi all e39 experts, I'm looking at getting a 2003 520i and had started going my hunting across Klang Valley for it. My experience are really on Asian cars mainly Proton, Perodua, Kia and Toyota. I had my various viewing on the car first thing I noticed are the engine compartment and the interior mechanics are totally alien to me. I dont even know what is where and having problem even finding the central locking button. I know it boils down to getting used in a matter of time. I will also be getting my regular mechanic for the inspection - but unsure whether he's familiar with continental car. But I believe my mechanic will be able to check the maintenance of the car and whether the car been in accident/flood. However my concern is and if there is someone in the forum who can assists me in: i) e39 specifics on what to look out during inspection. ii) how do I know whether the parts (engine and body) are not modified. I prefer it retains the original out-of-shop condition and if it's changed.. why? I rather not buy a engine modified for performance and the maintenance will sky rocket. Others: i) With my limited knowledge, is it advisable for me to venture into BMW? ii) Are there different facelift for e39 520i 2003 model? who about m-sport version? I've seen different varieties in terms of skirting, signal colors, slightly lowered, different bumper, etc Please advice accordingly or point out if I'm overthinking it. Thanks very much [/QUOTE]
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