Need some advise for the E36 328i

[koh_424]

haha.. koh.. u r looking for the 328 also a??? which car have u tested? the klang 1 or M3 motor or 7777?

Cryus...i tested at Yap Brother (Puchong) there. The car just change 17" rims only.

 

[koh_424]

318 92-93 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M40#M40B18

318 94 above http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M43#M43B18

325 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M50#M50B20

328 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M52#M52B25

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thx brother 5115...:top:

 

[5115]

u r welcome my fren, so the project still on?

 

[cyrus chen]

as i seen from motor trader... the 328 now is around 45k .. if + road tax and insurance that will be about 48K. but some of the sales man say only need 4 k deposit.. if 48K-4K... it left 44k.... but this car the market value only allow us loan up to max 38K woo... how is it happen ?? how about the 6K left??

iis it the sales man want us to buy first... then after he cant loan up . then we ned to pay for the balance?

pls hellpppp.. hehe..

 

[Wlvrn]

Brother. Mind to tell me how much u pay for the monthly installment? Did ur car every month send to repair? Wat makes ur salary left RM2000??? Just curious.

Bro,

My car installment is at rm500/mnth, and i did not send my car for repair every month, so far this car of mine had only spent rm5k for the ware & tare parts such as airconditioning, bushings, mountings, tyres....and i've been driving this UDM for 3years
What make my salary left rm2k? well i have 2cars, that will set aside rm1100 on the monthly installment, my house payment rm750.....from that rm2k i will need to top up the fuel, the car interval service, any sudden car brokedown (so far none...)my child education, etc, etc....

 

[koh_424]

u r welcome my fren, so the project still on?

yes brother the project still on...mayb will go HUNT for the 325i...haha...:rock:

 

[koh_424]

Bro,

My car installment is at rm500/mnth, and i did not send my car for repair every month, so far this car of mine had only spent rm5k for the ware & tare parts such as airconditioning, bushings, mountings, tyres....and i've been driving this UDM for 3years
What make my salary left rm2k? well i have 2cars, that will set aside rm1100 on the monthly installment, my house payment rm750.....from that rm2k i will need to top up the fuel, the car interval service, any sudden car brokedown (so far none...)my child education, etc, etc....

Bro. No wonder u said ur salary so tight lar. So far, i only have to pump petrol, pay toll, roadtax, insurance & my own usage. The phone bill is under my company, no child, no GF, house is under my parents still & etc... So i m less burden abit..:rock:

 

[5115]

yes brother the project still on...mayb will go HUNT for the 325i...haha...:rock:

there's many E36 in the market now,take ur time...

 

[Wlvrn]

Bro. No wonder u said ur salary so tight lar. So far, i only have to pump petrol, pay toll, roadtax, insurance & my own usage. The phone bill is under my company, no child, no GF, house is under my parents still & etc... So i m less burden abit..:rock:

yah..... as you said you have less burden than mine. But my wife is also working with rm3800 salary/mnth. and i'm still feeling the pain every month.....why ar?

 

[koh_424]

there's many E36 in the market now,take ur time...

yup...nowadays many of E36 in the market. And i will go have a look of the 328i @ Yap Brother (Puchong). Haha....:rock:

 

[koh_424]

yah..... as you said you have less burden than mine. But my wife is also working with rm3800 salary/mnth. and i'm still feeling the pain every month.....why ar?

Brother, i dunno where ur money spend lar. But for me, there is my usage of every month lar. Everybody have their own way to use thier money mar. Hehe...just my 2 sen of word lar.:wink:

 

[koh_424]

Can i know the 328i engine is it the problematic engine? Or it just need to maintain it?

 

[Zul_84]

Can i know the 328i engine is it the problematic engine? Or it just need to maintain it?

woww.... its not problematic engine...its a bullet prove ahaks .... just scale of the engine, scaling the problem and price too... maintaining 1.5L is not same as maintaining 2.0L...

328i M52 is not a problematic engine... dun wurry lahh

 

[koh_424]

woww.... its not problematic engine...its a bullet prove ahaks .... just scale of the engine, scaling the problem and price too... maintaining 1.5L is not same as maintaining 2.0L...

328i M52 is not a problematic engine... dun wurry lahh

Thx for ur info brother...abit scary bout the 328i engine ...but is nice to ride...is the 325i easy to b found?

 

[koh_424]

woww.... its not problematic engine...its a bullet prove ahaks .... just scale of the engine, scaling the problem and price too... maintaining 1.5L is not same as maintaining 2.0L...

328i M52 is not a problematic engine... dun wurry lahh

Thx for ur info brother...abit scary bout the 328i engine ...but is nice to ride...is the 325i easy to b found?

 

[rubes72]

Dear Brother Koh,

If you get a 328, you will not enjoy life. You may be able to get through the normal maintenance, but when it comes to major repairs it can sometimes be costly. With a BMW comes a certain lifestyle. However having said that, get the car if you have the following options in the near future

1. Increase in salary ( a lot )
2. A substantial windfall
3. Somebody willing to sponser you
4. You found a immaculate condition car
5. You have a huge savings in the Bank
6. Can repair your own car

I do not wish to rain on your dreams, but expenses on a BMW can be quite steep. I just sent in my car for repairs and so far my bill is at RM 6190.00, and it is only half done. I make a percentage more than you and yet I feel the pinch. You should be able to afford at least RM 1K for maintenance monthly to be on the safe side, though it rarely comes to that amount, but still.

However if you still wish to dive in to acheive your dream of owning a UDM, then my friend, I wish you the best and may you find a trouble free car.

 

[rubes72]

Dear Brother Koh,

If you get a 328, you will not enjoy life. You may be able to get through the normal maintenance, but when it comes to major repairs it can sometimes be costly. With a BMW comes a certain lifestyle. However having said that, get the car if you have the following options in the near future

1. Increase in salary ( a lot )
2. A substantial windfall
3. Somebody willing to sponser you
4. You found a immaculate condition car
5. You have a huge savings in the Bank
6. Can repair your own car

I do not wish to rain on your dreams, but expenses on a BMW can be quite steep. I just sent in my car for repairs and so far my bill is at RM 6190.00, and it is only half done. I make a percentage more than you and yet I feel the pinch. You should be able to afford at least RM 1K for maintenance monthly to be on the safe side, though it rarely comes to that amount, but still.

However if you still wish to dive in to acheive your dream of owning a UDM, then my friend, I wish you the best and may you find a trouble free car.

 

[elwine30]

however, if you want a cheaper alternative, there is always the 318i M40/M43. It is relative cheap to maintain and to run. It's also better with fuel consumption and less traffic summons.

 

[5115]

ya,M40/M43 cheaper to maintain

 

[meanguy]

Koh, dont be too ambitious at this stage....go for a 318i M40/43 first. Or better still learn to love the E30, you will be surprise! Progress as you go....if you (touch wood) get a problematic 328i, you will have a bad impression on the UDM and you will have a phobia in owning one in future. Good luck!