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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hellraiser" data-source="post: 376561" data-attributes="member: 1657">armandd, lemme try to put it in a nutshell. in my opinion, if you buy any used bmw, do lookout for service records and the mileage. take it to an experienced bmw mechanic to check the credibility of the records you have. also, if you buy a used car there will be some maintenance to be done as the previous owner will not think it feasible to change anything since the car is gonna be up for sale. this applies to any used car of any make.bmw parts are not expensive in my opinion becos you are spoilt for choice between original parts, oem parts and also potong kereta parts. when buying a used bmw put aside 5K to change the hoses and other run of the day parts to ensure smooth operations. you don't want one part to give way here and there as they new part will be performing so well that the older parts related can't take it and breakdown along the way.do take the time to get to know those in the forum as they will know if some cars up for sale have been maintained well by the previous owner also from the forum. as this is a bmw enthusiast forum, there are some owners who will change any part in the car for that ultimate driving machine pleasure. these are the cars to lookout for when the owner decides to upgrade. it may not be market price, but you won't have to worry about changing anything. just plug and play...end of the day, you as the buyer will have to make your own choice. i made mine many years ago and have never looked back since from an E36 upgraded to an E46. next in line...Z4 !other than that, get a good mechanic who will not take you to the cleaners which is probably why some cars are 'expensive' to maintain.good luck!</blockquote>

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