My search for my 1st bmw...

[Slips]

First of all wanna let you guys know that all your postings really provide alot of info needed by newbie like myself... Thanks for that...Now for my headache... Been looking at alot of used cars these 2 months and finally found the spec that I liked , which is within my budget as well.... These 2 days I saw 2 cars , both the spec i wanted and my budget... E46 '04 318i lifestyle , Black colour with silver trim interior and 3-spoke multifunction steering... Almost placed a deposit today!Then I calmed down and quickly called Jason aka ah keong from M-Sport, Sunway Mas...His number I got from this forum(thanks to the guy who posted it...)ah keong was a very nice guy over the phone, friendly and said no prob to help me do a checkup on the car I intend to buy... will definitely pay him for his time and services..ah keong advised me to avoid E46 318i coz gonna be repairing from start to finish...:43:better to get 320i 2.2 or 325i 2.5... less problem less headache less pocket pain...i know he knows his stuff and his advise must be true...now i'm feeling like crap... coz most of the 320 don't look good and the 325 is over my budget...guys who have 318i 2.0 .... mind sharing your experiences with the 318i 2.0?320 and 325 really much less repairing?

 

[JFT63]

Sir, from my colleagues' experience, get the in-line6 engine if possible. But sometimes it depends on your luck as well..hope that 318's sifus can enlighten you regarding this. All the best with your hunt bro...

 

[Slips]

thanks bro...
i'm now looking at mudah also for the 325... only a handful of them which fits my budget tho...
sms one of the owner waiting for his reply...
there's like hundreds of 318 in the market but 320 and 325 not much eh...

 

[JFT63]

I hv owned straight 6 and never look back bro...yup, kinda hard to get 320 0r 325 in the market..

 

[Slips]

325 seems to be very hot cake... contacted 2 and both sold already....
aduih.....

 

[initialM]

Bro,

If u really wanna got for 318 is suggest go for the 1.9cc M43 version which is more reliable.
How much is your budget? I have a fren owning E46 320 6 cyclinder who might wanna sell his car.
Call me if ur interested 017-7000322

P/S: My advice not to rush as u might end up with lemon. Sometime is worth to pay higher for good condition car. There are lot of forummer car for sale thread in classified section.

 

[Slips]

Thanks bro initialM.... Now I hope the 1 our forummer selling is not a lemon...
Nice chaps and nice looking car... I just confirmed it...
Don't know how to describe my feelings now...

 

[initialM]

Thanks bro initialM.... Now I hope the 1 our forummer selling is not a lemon...
Nice chaps and nice looking car... I just confirmed it...
Don't know how to describe my feelings now...

Congrat on your 1st BMW. I can imagine the feeling. In fact everytime u own BMW the feeling is priceless.
Better to get from direct seller. At least you can check the maintenance history and the car is still running around.
R u buying vroom325 car?

 

[Slips]

It's the white 325i M sport....
His full service by AB really sold it...

 

[supergripen]

It's the white 325i M sport....
His full service by AB really sold it...

Congrats Slip.. u'll never look back bro.

Which part of Penang are u from? I work in KL but parents are in Penang,near Bukit Tambun.

 

[Slips]

Hi supergripen... Hometown is Bukit mertajam... Relocated to kl 2 years ago coz of work... Kena transfer to our hq...

My loan 3 working days past and still haven't approve... My guy called up today to say it's sent to public bank hq today... Nowadays bank got too much business ah?

 

[wear]

Hi Bro Slip,

I'm also new here.

Care to share how much you buy, and how is the maintenance for this car?

I'm also looking for 318i E46, but after read feedback fr0m this post, i think i will go for 320i or 325i as well.

Where you get contact to buy this car, hope I can get good value and great condition car as well.

Bro, can your PM your phone for some chit-chat, really need some advice.

 

[JFT63]

Hi Bro Slip,

I'm also new here.

Care to share how much you buy, and how is the maintenance for this car?

I'm also looking for 318i E46, but after read feedback fr0m this post, i think i will go for 320i or 325i as well.

Where you get contact to buy this car, hope I can get good value and great condition car as well.

Bro, can your PM your phone for some chit-chat, really need some advice.

hi and good day mr.wear...first and foremost,:wink: i think u'd better start a new thread as a newbie as per forum rules and regulation. no worries bro, plenty of infos and references are available for sharing here. and the sifus are ever willing to guide and racun you with their utmost knowledge prior to yr needs..hehehe:top:..anyway welcome to our forum bro...