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<blockquote data-quote="GreenBavarian" data-source="post: 29879" data-attributes="member: 27159"><p>Hi everyone. Been following the forums here the last few weeks and find many helpful sifus always willing to dispense advice.I am looking to join the exclusive club of E39 owners soon and have been looking at a few potential units. Just viewed one 520I 2.2 double vanos year 2002 today and find it to be in good satisfactory condition. Below is the link to the mudah.my ad.<a href="http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+E39-14779253.htm?last=1" target="_blank">http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+E39-14779253.htm?last=1</a>Issues found after viewing: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The original stereo set has been replaced with an after-market non-standard Pioneer set. See picture below:[ATTACH]24768[/ATTACH]The problem is this has rendered the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel useless, and to me this makes the experience in the car less enjoyable. I plan to replace this back with an original BMW (or compatible) set to make the buttons work again. Where can I find this and what is the cost? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The power window on the left rear passenger side doesn't work. Could this be a common issue with the E39 as another unit I viewed also had the same problem? What is the cost to repair/replace? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The power steering hose needs to be replaced</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Some traces of engine oil noticed on the front left side of the engine. Could this be a problem with the vanos seal or something more serious?</li> </ul><p>Other than the above, some minor touch-up of the exterior will be expected.Would a price of RM55k which I plan to offer be reasonable for this car? What other parts are recommended to be replaced once I take delivery?Hope to get your advice soon.Thanks in advance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GreenBavarian, post: 29879, member: 27159"] Hi everyone. Been following the forums here the last few weeks and find many helpful sifus always willing to dispense advice.I am looking to join the exclusive club of E39 owners soon and have been looking at a few potential units. Just viewed one 520I 2.2 double vanos year 2002 today and find it to be in good satisfactory condition. Below is the link to the mudah.my ad.[URL="http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+E39-14779253.htm?last=1"]http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+E39-14779253.htm?last=1[/URL]Issues found after viewing:[LIST][*]The original stereo set has been replaced with an after-market non-standard Pioneer set. See picture below:[ATTACH=CONFIG]24768[/ATTACH]The problem is this has rendered the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel useless, and to me this makes the experience in the car less enjoyable. I plan to replace this back with an original BMW (or compatible) set to make the buttons work again. Where can I find this and what is the cost? [*]The power window on the left rear passenger side doesn't work. Could this be a common issue with the E39 as another unit I viewed also had the same problem? What is the cost to repair/replace? [*]The power steering hose needs to be replaced [*]Some traces of engine oil noticed on the front left side of the engine. Could this be a problem with the vanos seal or something more serious? [/LIST] Other than the above, some minor touch-up of the exterior will be expected.Would a price of RM55k which I plan to offer be reasonable for this car? What other parts are recommended to be replaced once I take delivery?Hope to get your advice soon.Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]
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