please help me. i want to help my dad to buy his first beemeer.

[infinity2eternity]

Hai guys,I need your help and expertise. My dad just retired and he want to enjoy his retirement days. He want to buy a car but couldn't afford more than 100k value of car. So i said to him to search a secondhand car and go for luxury car like bmw so that he will get the comfort and luxury of continental car. I did my search via mudah.com and try to find one within my father budget. They have a few but my father concern about the hidden faulty of the car.So I want to ask you guys to help me. I want to know what is the important thing that i need to check or examinate before buy a second hand car.If you want to sell your car or got a friend who want to sell their car please don't hesistate to post in here so that i can share it with my father.Thanks in advance.

 

[terry8]

If i am retired and do not want to spend my retirement money on maintenance i would go for a japanese car

 

[anaksarawak]

if am retired I will only buy BMW or any continental if car price is 5% of my savings or net value

 

[B33mEr]

Sound advice from terry8 and anaksarawak ... Ideally go for Camry. But if he is a driver that enjoys long drive and appreciate the car dynamics and don't mind the maintenance bill (anywhere between 4 to 8k yearly) then BMW is the answer.

Checklist:
- Cooling system ... Radiator, expansion tank, coolant hose especially around the engine block, thermostats and also the clutch fan ...
- Bushings - Front and rear control arm bushings, axle bushings, drive shaft bushings and etc. If its really worn then you have to change it and it can cost quite a bit since bushings is everywhere in a bmw car.
- Electronics - This can be anything from from loose wiring up to electronic steering lock (E60) ... Best way is to plug it up with a diagnostic tools
- Gearbox - Again plug itup with diagnostic tools and scan for errors ... Some bmw's haven't had an oil change for the gbox since coming off from the production line.
- Engine- check for oil residue and run your finger around the valve cover to see got oil or not. Check for noises
- Check for squeaking sound as you get in and get off from the car .... Squeaks from undercarriage could mean that your absorber bushings koyak or blown absorber. Also check the front control arm for worn balljoints.

The easiest way bro ... Take the car to a trustworthy bmw mechanic and ask them to check for you and have the car scan for error codes also do a pressure test on the cooling system. Also ask for the service history documentation like receipts and etc.

Good luck in your hunt.

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Sound advice from terry8 and anaksarawak ... Ideally go for Camry. But if he is a driver that enjoys long drive and appreciate the car dynamics and don't mind the maintenance bill (anywhere between 4 to 8k yearly) then BMW is the answer.

Checklist:
- Cooling system ... Radiator, expansion tank, coolant hose especially around the engine block, thermostats and also the clutch fan ...
- Bushings - Front and rear control arm bushings, axle bushings, drive shaft bushings and etc
- Electronics - This can be anything from from i-drive system up to electronic steering lock (E60) ... Best way is to plug it up with a diagnostic tools
- Gearbox - Again plug itup with diagnostic tools and scan for errors ... Some bmw's haven't had an oil change for the gbox since coming off from the production line.
- Engine- check for oil residue and run your finger around the valve cover to see got oil or not. Check for noises
- Check for squeaking sound as you get in and get off from the car .... Squeaks from undercarriage could mean that your absorber bushings koyak or blown absorber.

The easiest way bro ... Take the car to a trustworthy bmw mechanic and ask them to check for you and have the car scan for error codes also do a pressure test on the cooling system. Also ask for the service history documentation like receipts and etc.

Good luck in your hunt.

 

[astroboy]

... so that he will get the comfort and luxury of continental car...

If coming from my father, he most likely hinting me to get it for him. The 100k is not to strain your life too much.

There's only one brand that satisfy your quest perfectly... and it's a Merc. Comfort, luxury, low mintenance and continental. Do not get the forced induction.. Best V6.

Unless your dad is that type who wanted to exit highway at 120kph, or like to listen to 4 wheel screeching on b-road corners, then look no further. only BMW fits the bill.. With reasonably higher maintenance bill due to such handling characteristic.

Don't waste time with Camry. Other than reliability, certainly I do not want to retire in one. I would either keep my whatever junk, at least has sentimental value. U can consider restore for him or, unless my son want to get me an E30. Exit highway 120kph no problem and of course 4 wheel screeching would keep my heart beat going... :4:

 

[louiswaw]

Good car doesn't come cheap...bear in mind forever. Maintenance for a Merc doesn't come cheap also. it depend.
just my 2 kupang

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Good car doesn't come cheap...bear in mind forever. Maintenance for a Merc doesn't come cheap also. it depend.
just my 2 kupang

 

[ICEMAN 68]

ya dad got to me unker lamoo then .....still running strong with his immaculate e36 328 ....and whacking away ... and smilling away too ...

get ya dad a e36 328 ..

 

[_M_]

Expectations with limited budget must be realistic. Any car that has depreciated that much in value would require quite abit of maintenance.

Only buy a car thats abt 10yrs old if your dad does not mind visiting the workshop every now & then. Each visit can be costly if viewed relative to the purchase price, even if its "not faulty" at the time of purchase.

In any case.. life is short (especially for a retiree), do what makes u happy! :burnout:

 

[consoglieri]

With 100k, u can get the e46 with some spare for maintenance. Ur dad could even get an e30 and fill his time with restoration. It could be a project for both of u.

 

[zhul]

I agree with the view a Benz is a better car for retirees. It is more forgiving on your body that a Beemer unless your dad is the fun seeking type with his drives. Most retirees usually want to drive in style and in relaxed manner and I think a Benz is still the best car for this type of driving.

Look for something like this below

http://www.mudah.my/Mercedes+Benz+E200+A+-23465631.htm

 

[mizhan]

A new Honda Civic.

 

[pussy]

I too want to retire.. but my son is too young to buy for me a car. ...

Maybe I just go n buy a 335i for my golden years..

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I too want to retire.. but my son is too young to buy for me a car. ...

Maybe I just go n buy a 335i for my golden years..

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I too want to retire.. but my son is too young to buy for me a car. ...

Maybe I just go n buy a 335i for my golden years..

 

[gimli]

mercedes also has its fair share of problems:- balance shaft, turbine speed sensor which may seem like a small problem, but in mercedes its integrated together with the valve body! if you want something reliable then the e39 is a good choice. my father has been driving it for nearly 12 years and so far no major problems.

 

[gimli]

his father want to enjoy his retirement la, not die of boredom . a lot of my friends who buy japanese cars tend to get bored of it after a while. continental's might be more temperamental, but that's a part of its character. for maximum character, go for alfa with selespeed