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<blockquote data-quote="Juboy" data-source="post: 32837" data-attributes="member: 33362"><p>Hi all,I am a newbie to this forum. I'm from KL and hope to own a UDM soon.I am considering buying a recond 525i year 2004 (Japan specs), registered 2011. Current owner bought the car 2 years ago and seldoms use, clocking total of 20K in mileage over 2 years,with total odometer showing 50K mileage now. I trust the current owner mileage usage but as read from this forum, there is no way of knowing what was the actual mileage when imported from Japan.Need advice from the many sifus here regarding :-1) From the online car sites/ used car dealder, the price range I gathered ranges from RM 110K to RM 140K. What will be a market rate for this car to purchase direct from the owner?2) As it's almost a 9 years old car and assuming that it's reasonably maintained, any major parts (due to wear & tear) causing big $$$ that I need to be aware of ?3) It is using M54 engine. If my budget permits, should I go for a newer car (eg 2006) which will have be N52 engine ? 4) Any other pointers will be much appreciate.Thanks alot.Juboy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juboy, post: 32837, member: 33362"] Hi all,I am a newbie to this forum. I'm from KL and hope to own a UDM soon.I am considering buying a recond 525i year 2004 (Japan specs), registered 2011. Current owner bought the car 2 years ago and seldoms use, clocking total of 20K in mileage over 2 years,with total odometer showing 50K mileage now. I trust the current owner mileage usage but as read from this forum, there is no way of knowing what was the actual mileage when imported from Japan.Need advice from the many sifus here regarding :-1) From the online car sites/ used car dealder, the price range I gathered ranges from RM 110K to RM 140K. What will be a market rate for this car to purchase direct from the owner?2) As it's almost a 9 years old car and assuming that it's reasonably maintained, any major parts (due to wear & tear) causing big $$$ that I need to be aware of ?3) It is using M54 engine. If my budget permits, should I go for a newer car (eg 2006) which will have be N52 engine ? 4) Any other pointers will be much appreciate.Thanks alot.Juboy [/QUOTE]
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