Which e39 to get?

[yiukeng]

Hi all, i am new to this forum. I am thinking to get a e39. Could all sifus advise which model and which yr are "more" peace in mind of maintenance and less problem. Thank you.

 

[Volvos525i]

First of all welcome to the forum bro...
Please visit the newbies section for a short self intro so that others member can also welcome you...

For your question well its depands on what baject you are willing to spend...:burnout:

 

[insomniac]

Yup... agree with bro Volvos525i. What's your definition of "more" peace of mind and whats that translate in RM?

 

[Volvos525i]

Yup... agree with bro Volvos525i. What's your definition of "more" peace of mind and whats that translate in RM?

Yup seconded to that...:smokin:

 

[yiukeng]

look forward to get a more power model/yr with less problem. Budget is fine, dun want to spend less to get it and being trapped spend more later. Assume that all under good maintenance by previous owner.... Thank you.

 

[insomniac]

Then look for a 530i. Ask for service history and have the car inspected by a reputable workshop.
They'll be able to tell you what is wrong or what may be due for replacement and the associated costs.

Roadtax is about RM2100 yearly but it's the best bang for your buck.

 

[Volvos525i]

Agreed that the best bet for your baject...

 

[insomniac]

Here's one that's for sale bro.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?55133-WTS-E39-530i

 

[Volvos525i]

Bro nice wan here...:burnout:

 

[siva@e60]

Here's one that's for sale bro.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?55133-WTS-E39-530i

Agreed with insomniac and volvos525i, if you can get the last batch 530i will be good, no regrets.

Cheers,

 

[yiukeng]

thank you for all valuable advice. Any suggestion on 525 or 528, which yr should i go?

 

[antiquer]

thank you for all valuable advice. Any suggestion on 525 or 528, which yr should i go?

525i 2001-2003.. 528i 97-2000,.. u cant get 528i newer than that... it had been replace with 530i 2001-2003..

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[Volvos525i]

Baject wise go for msport model bro hehehe...:rock:

 

[alantiong]

yiukeng.. for whatever money you will have to pay for the car.. do allocate 4-5K to change all rubber hoses, pcv, expansion tank, windscreen seal, bottom covers for peace of mind.. this is essential. forget about anything else first.

then two months later after you recover the initial shock... spend another 1.5k for front upper and lower arms, rear upper and lower arms.

next month.. you will be calling up hay wire to fix your pixel at cluster panel.. and the mid panel.. RM500 and lots of teh tarik..

next.. you will calling up yazmeen to polish your head lights and getting the LED ring.. RM500.. again lots of teh tarik

if you are lucky to have a car that already have a decent after market suspension, then you dun have to spend more on it. otherwise.. 3K for that..

by 6 months.. itchy backside.. look for M5 rims.. plus tyres.. 6K.. then look front .. back.. left and right.. eh.. M5 bodykit missing.. $4K with painting

after that.. hmmm when you were at the rims.. you realised the rotors and brake pads about time.. go KL teamco.. get brembo set.. RM600 per pair rotor + RM385 for front pads... + RM50 for lining sensors + 100 for labour..

one day you go convoy with club member to genting sempah.. suddenly aircon not cold.. then found out regulator burns off .. RM300 and since at it.. might want to check the rest of AC...

after one year.. you will have broken seat side panel.. 500 per pair... and then roof lining suddenly come down like broadway.. rm900

all in all.. if you love ur 39.. at present all cars are at least 10 years .. and you will spend 15-20K extra in the first year to do it up..

bro.. i have done 2 39s.. and this is the common expenses.. we all get sucked in.. anyone tell you any less.. just trying to racun you without telling you the absolute truth!

its fun . .its expensive.. but better than orgasm!!

 

[Lithium2]

I would say this is the minimum expenditure, provided you get a very well maintained E39. Better to get ready more hard cash.

 

[antiquer]

The truth revealed...

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[Volvos525i]

Well that is the true pictures of 10-15yrs old car...
So be prepared like what I'm doing right now...
Take it easy at your own pace...you love it for sure...:rock:
Just scroll at the showroom hahaha...:burnout:

 

[tee]

Lol.. Truth is good but it does hurt eh guys.. :beer:

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[vixxx]

alantiong...well said, i like that!!!

yuikeng, try PM owner - azizulaziz78

 

[yiukeng]

thank you sifus... really appreciate all of the detail info. i have a better idea now.

Among last batch of 530, 525 (2003) and 528 (2000), any sifus could advise the priority of less in common problem in these 3 models?

Thank you again.