Re-cond 523/525i E60

[aoch88]

Meaning to say if buy a CBU Recond from UK/Jap, it's better to buy pre-LCI models year 2007 below which is the N52 engine?

The N53 engine is meant for markets with low sulphur fuel conforming to EURO 4M standards and above. In Malaysia, it is still EURO 2M and high sulphur content might clog up the injector in the long run. Mine is N53 together with some other folks but it might take a while before things go bad. If you want N52 which will not have this issue (but some other issues like engine oil dropping), you can get local CKD models or Japan spec LCI's. Bottom line is, problems would exist and it's a matter of how bad it can become. Sometimes it's also about luck

If you want, just buy auto repair insurance like me. RM2K+ a year and they will cover if your engine or gearbox is damaged.

 

[echoesian]

The N53 engine is meant for markets with low sulphur fuel conforming to EURO 4M standards and above. In Malaysia, it is still EURO 2M and high sulphur content might clog up the injector in the long run. Mine is N53 together with some other folks but it might take a while before things go bad. If you want N52 which will not have this issue (but some other issues like engine oil dropping), you can get local CKD models or Japan spec LCI's. Bottom line is, problems would exist and it's a matter of how bad it can become. Sometimes it's also about luck

If you want, just buy auto repair insurance like me. RM2K+ a year and they will cover if your engine or gearbox is damaged.

Japan spec LCI is starting which year onwards?

 

[Herbert]

If you want, just buy auto repair insurance like me. RM2K+ a year and they will cover if your engine or gearbox is damaged.

Interesting....can you share which insurance company and what are their terms & conditions for this coverage?

Thanks

 

[aoch88]

Interesting....can you share which insurance company and what are their terms & conditions for this coverage?

Thanks

The insurance company is OPAL Auto Mart. There are certain restrictions like the car must be less than 3 years old or 100K KM. If you're interested I can share with you the policy and sell to you

 

[Damonzero]

The insurance company is OPAL Auto Mart. There are certain restrictions like the car must be less than 3 years old or 100K KM. If you're interested I can share with you the policy and sell to you

Less den 3 years? I'm outta luck :/

 

[aoch88]

Less den 3 years? I'm outta luck :/

I'm not sure if it can be exceptions but I will check out for you ok?

 

[Damonzero]

I'm not sure if it can be exceptions but I will check out for you ok?

Thanks in advance.

Btw will they check ur vehicle before insuring ur car? like how we go for body checkup before buying insurance

 

[EL118]

The insurance company is OPAL Auto Mart. There are certain restrictions like the car must be less than 3 years old or 100K KM. If you're interested I can share with you the policy and sell to you

These conditions put them in advantages, how many car has problems within first 3 years?

 

[aoch88]

Thanks in advance.

Btw will they check ur vehicle before insuring ur car? like how we go for body checkup before buying insurance

I think for cars which are already registered, some procedures needs to be done, maybe Puspakom or some checks in the workshop. I will get more details and share with you

These conditions put them in advantages, how many carve has problems within first 3 years?

True also but if you buy a recond car and despite it being more than 3 years old originally, you can still buy the insurance. In short, it's supposed to be first 3 years from the registration date

 

[Herbert]

True also but if you buy a recond car and despite it being more than 3 years old originally, you can still buy the insurance. In short, it's supposed to be first 3 years from the registration date

IMHO, I would certainly won't mind paying the premium. E60 is packed with lots of sensors and electronics for example the active steering system alone will cost you more than RM18k. So it will be an ease of mind knowing that your car is insured for possible failures.

 

[EL118]

True also but if you buy a recond car and despite it being more than 3 years old originally, you can still buy the insurance. In short, it's supposed to be first 3 years from the registration date [/QUOTE]

Then it is worth considering. what is covered under the policy besides engine and gearbox?