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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lan8217" data-source="post: 755209" data-attributes="member: 55670">I suggest that you send the car for a full pre-purchase inspection done at a reputable BMW specialist workshop. It's about RM150 if I'm not mistaken. They will check and list down the entire mechanical bits of the car, and you can also ask for an estimate for getting the issues that have been found to be fixed.I would suggest the following to be checked and rectified on an immediate basis:1) Cooling system (Get a pressure test done. It'll help to find out components of the cooling system that needs immediate replacement, e.g. waterpump, thermostat, hoses, belts, pulleys, fan clutch, etc.)2) Full fluids replacement (brake, Automatic transmission, rear differential, power steering, coolant)3) Full brakes checking (disc rotors, pads, master pump, etc)4) Diagnostic checking via the car's OBD2 port.5) Suspension components (checking of the control arms and bushings, shocks and struts, steering coupling, etc.)Also, I suggest you watch Shoplifetv and The50skid' Youtube videos; whereby they have videos on what to check before purchasing an E46, and their videos on the most common items to fail on E46.All the best in your new acquisition.</blockquote>