Hi all,I'm re-registering myself on this forum. Was a non-active member some years ago but lost the details and couldn't log on again. Was doing research then but bought an Audi instead. Fast forward and today placed booking for a used 03 e39. Having had Audi for 6 years now, its a very well built without much problem despite all the myths. However after reading how much the e39ers pay for maintenance, I hope its not true. Mind you, I keep my Audi in tip-top original and its no where near the cost the e39ers are publishing.Makes me worry if this spare car will really be a spare car spending most of it time in workshop.
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Herbert
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Welcome to our forum. Perhaps you would later on want to join us as Official member.
Anyway, good to hear you have gotten yourself a 03 e39. Mind sharing with us a bit more about your e39 ( 520i, 525i or 530i ?) so that we could give you some pointers with regards to maintenance matters. Your e39 is a double vanos with a robust M54 engine. Depending on how the previous owner (s) has maintained this car, the thing to look out for is the cooling system (radiator, expansion tank, water hoses, water pump, thermostat). I would suggest that you send your e39 to an experienced BMW workshop and do a thorough diagnostic & mechanical checks.
Though e39 is what you called value for money, getting your e39 maintained to a satisfactory level is altogether a different story. Put it this way...... price of spare parts should be same with Audi.
Anyway, good to hear you have gotten yourself a 03 e39. Mind sharing with us a bit more about your e39 ( 520i, 525i or 530i ?) so that we could give you some pointers with regards to maintenance matters. Your e39 is a double vanos with a robust M54 engine. Depending on how the previous owner (s) has maintained this car, the thing to look out for is the cooling system (radiator, expansion tank, water hoses, water pump, thermostat). I would suggest that you send your e39 to an experienced BMW workshop and do a thorough diagnostic & mechanical checks.
Though e39 is what you called value for money, getting your e39 maintained to a satisfactory level is altogether a different story. Put it this way...... price of spare parts should be same with Audi.
Hi Herbert,
Its a 520 but as I have posted in e39 section, it has a frontal damage repair. Everything checked from authorised dealer, friends' workshops and I'm buying the car from a friend's dealership (used car off course). Full Bavaria service for everything and I can only get the history print-out if I'm the owner as I understand that's how it work now.
Thanks for the quick reply and being helpful . Appreciate it.
Its a 520 but as I have posted in e39 section, it has a frontal damage repair. Everything checked from authorised dealer, friends' workshops and I'm buying the car from a friend's dealership (used car off course). Full Bavaria service for everything and I can only get the history print-out if I'm the owner as I understand that's how it work now.
Thanks for the quick reply and being helpful . Appreciate it.
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I would like to say, if u looking for low maintenance car, avoid e39! Others model i am not sure but definitely not e39. At least for me, i think RM500 per month for maintenance is a bit high side. But what to do when we all are crazy about the roundel.
I supposed when I said low maint, I'm comparing with the later model like E60, E90 etc which are a lot more expensive. Today, e39 price is within my budget and I've alway like it better than e60 and lots of people are saying it drive better too. I felt the same and hence decided to get one. Hope it will be a good decision.
