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<blockquote data-quote="Peter Sauber" data-source="post: 475872" data-attributes="member: 7350"><p>Hi Ah Tu,</p><p></p><p>I totally agree with zidee, t2ribena and xeto.</p><p></p><p>Highly likely there's no such thing as hi-line from BMW...</p><p></p><p>If you really want accessorised unit or full options unit and of course better resale value get the original specs ones like M-sports or non-Msports from local dealers such as Auto Bavaria, Sapura, Quill, Ingress then you fit those options/accessories after purchase. Find out the price first for those items then decide. You can't compare light with light though as those items for a Hi-Line unit such as body kits, etc. are likely not original, so there's always a price difference there, meaning the Hi-Line units are normally 'cheaper'.</p><p></p><p>The good thing about units from local dealers like AB, Sapura, Quill and Ingress is you may have the full history of the car and for sure the correct mileage. Japan and UK specs grey imports DO NOT have real mileage for sure. The grey import units look good and clean as they really clean them well inside out before they put them in the showroom. Best still, some are given new coat of paint which can 'change' the car. Again, since human beings are easily swayed by visual, they like what they see as the car normally look good. Bad paint job can only show up after a few months though, haha.</p><p></p><p>Also, I have heard of some units which ran into problems a few months after purchase even though the mileage is ridiculously low relative to its age. On the other hand, some are ok. So you take a risk there but not sure worth taking or not. Cost of repair can be very high for many items. Imagine things like gearbox, hoses, alternator, water pump, etc. The list is endless for a car which has clocked up higher mileage than you think. haha</p><p></p><p>I speak not for the interest of the 4 local dealers as i have zero personal interest in these companies. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> haha</p><p></p><p>Sorry to some bros, just my 2 sen, and always stand to be corrected.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Peter Sauber, post: 475872, member: 7350"] Hi Ah Tu, I totally agree with zidee, t2ribena and xeto. Highly likely there's no such thing as hi-line from BMW... If you really want accessorised unit or full options unit and of course better resale value get the original specs ones like M-sports or non-Msports from local dealers such as Auto Bavaria, Sapura, Quill, Ingress then you fit those options/accessories after purchase. Find out the price first for those items then decide. You can't compare light with light though as those items for a Hi-Line unit such as body kits, etc. are likely not original, so there's always a price difference there, meaning the Hi-Line units are normally 'cheaper'. The good thing about units from local dealers like AB, Sapura, Quill and Ingress is you may have the full history of the car and for sure the correct mileage. Japan and UK specs grey imports DO NOT have real mileage for sure. The grey import units look good and clean as they really clean them well inside out before they put them in the showroom. Best still, some are given new coat of paint which can 'change' the car. Again, since human beings are easily swayed by visual, they like what they see as the car normally look good. Bad paint job can only show up after a few months though, haha. Also, I have heard of some units which ran into problems a few months after purchase even though the mileage is ridiculously low relative to its age. On the other hand, some are ok. So you take a risk there but not sure worth taking or not. Cost of repair can be very high for many items. Imagine things like gearbox, hoses, alternator, water pump, etc. The list is endless for a car which has clocked up higher mileage than you think. haha I speak not for the interest of the 4 local dealers as i have zero personal interest in these companies. :-) haha Sorry to some bros, just my 2 sen, and always stand to be corrected. [/QUOTE]
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