F10 523i 2011 Japan Spec worth to buy?

[chrisliaw]

Hi all,

I have never own a BMW before however now I plan to buy a recond 523i japan spec year 2011 model.

Is there anything I should be considered or aware of or even if it a worth investment.

Thanks for all your advices!

Thanks!

 

[Herbert]

Chris,

As a form of formality, please do introduce yourself in the newbies section here... http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/forum/101-newbies/

Given a choice, I would rather go for a local CKD F10 as recond/used from Japan and UK have their fair share of problems such as fake Approved Permit, under-declared customs import duties & taxes, electronics/navi/radio incompatibilities with local requirements, tempered odometer and etc etc. Even banks offering financing would take extra precaution [SIZE=13.63636302948px]for recond/used cars from Japan & UK.[/SIZE][SIZE=13.63636302948px] [/SIZE]

Whereas local CKD models have none of the above issues plus one can verify the service & maintenance record with any BMW service centers. Another plus point is the warrant & BSRI for CKD F10 year 2011 model may be still valid.

 

[UnoS]

Bro, check for bwm premium use car...



if new reg number n geran needed .... its very eeasy job.... i even do it myself

 

[beemerback]

Agree with Herbert.
Secondly,I would choose a turbo engine. The performance is indeed different and you won't regret it.

 

[seancorr]

Agree with Herbert.
Secondly,I would choose a turbo engine. The performance is indeed different and you won't regret it.

Maybe he wants the last of those 6 cylinder N/A engines... :rock: