Need Advice - bmw 320i e90 year 2005

[jasebass]

Hi guys, I am currently looking to buy a secondhand BMW 320i e90 which is a 2005 make. The milage is at 78000 KM, as the previous owner very rarely used it. Anyways, with that said, i was wondering about the maintenance and wear and tear of this particular model. Can other 320i owners enlighten me on this matter.

Is this an easy car to maintain? will a 2005 model bring about a lot of problems, seeing that it has some years on it. I would truly appreciate any advice or tips in regards to this car.

Thank you so much guys!

 

[etquah]

Sure there are wear and tear parts to maintain provided the engine and gearbox are in good condition. Low mileage doesn't mean don't have problem.

 

[jasebass]

Sure, thats definitely true ..... if the engine and gear box is fine, are the other costs to maintain wear and tear matters decent in terms of pricing ?

 

[DanzE90]

i have the 06 model btw.....when u 1st receive your car, bring it for engine & ATF fluid change, that is the most important,
if u have extra funds then change the plugs, air filter, brake pads etc......

I don't usually look at mileage as it could be tampered with. no point having low mileage but have worn out seats, oil seals, carpets etc....
from there u will get the idea that the odometer has been tampered with.

is the car easy to maintain? yes & no. as most of conti cars are not really suitable for our hot climate, unlike local & jap car. conti cars does have a lot of sensors, thus
becareful when going thru a puddle. avoid all puddles that are half the height of your sport rims, if it does exceed do prepare 5 figures for repairs or engine change.

the engine oil brand depends on u. but for me I choose Castrol for sure, either magnatec (semi syn) or edge( full syn) depends on which oil has ongoing promotion.
semi syn - change @ 5k kms
full syn - change @ 7k kms.

 

[jasebass]

thank you very much ...will look into it . cheers mate