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Seeking Advice On 2nd BMW - E46 vs E39
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<blockquote data-quote="HaqimRashid" data-source="post: 20057" data-attributes="member: 19639"><p>Fellow brothers, friends and sifus, I recently bought a 94' 325 E36 and currently looking to buy one more unit for the Mrs. We are looking between an E46 99 - 318i, 320i, or E39 99 - 523i for the second car. Seeking advice since i have heard numerous stories abt the 318i saying its a problematic car. Some say not to go with the 318i (2.0) or 320i (2.2) b'coz its BMW (Banyak Makan Wang). If i'm looking for the 318i, i should go for the 318i (1.8) which is less problematic... they say. Any advice and thoughts on this? What's the price range for this model if i'm looking for a 99 model?On the other hand,I tested an e39 525, 97/99 last Sunday. Black, stock E39 rims but the exhaust has been changed to twin tip (L&R). The car's engine looks ok given that it has been cleaned for viewing but the tranny jerks when i floored the pedal. Selling for RM65,000.00. Again, what's the price range for this model for a 97 - 99 model and what should i be looking for when i'm test driving / viewing a car?Appreciate your thoughts and advice.Thank you.Warmest regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HaqimRashid, post: 20057, member: 19639"] Fellow brothers, friends and sifus, I recently bought a 94' 325 E36 and currently looking to buy one more unit for the Mrs. We are looking between an E46 99 - 318i, 320i, or E39 99 - 523i for the second car. Seeking advice since i have heard numerous stories abt the 318i saying its a problematic car. Some say not to go with the 318i (2.0) or 320i (2.2) b'coz its BMW (Banyak Makan Wang). If i'm looking for the 318i, i should go for the 318i (1.8) which is less problematic... they say. Any advice and thoughts on this? What's the price range for this model if i'm looking for a 99 model?On the other hand,I tested an e39 525, 97/99 last Sunday. Black, stock E39 rims but the exhaust has been changed to twin tip (L&R). The car's engine looks ok given that it has been cleaned for viewing but the tranny jerks when i floored the pedal. Selling for RM65,000.00. Again, what's the price range for this model for a 97 - 99 model and what should i be looking for when i'm test driving / viewing a car?Appreciate your thoughts and advice.Thank you.Warmest regards. [/QUOTE]
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