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<blockquote data-quote="wc9922" data-source="post: 307019" data-attributes="member: 6000"><p>If you get stranded call a tow-truck man. Keep the number of a decent tow truck and if you like, a flat-bed one. That is gaya when u tow back to your workshop. </p><p></p><p>What do you want to hear from us, the E39 is without any troubles? I beg to differ.Ask any one owner if they did not need to spend money.</p><p></p><p>All BMW models have inherient maintenance requirements which can't run away from. Question is are u planning to buy a car or specifically an E39? </p><p></p><p>If you are the kind that don't like to worry, don't care what's under the engine, don't want to touch a dip stick or the technical details, buy a new car be it a Japanese marque or a new BMW ( but this brings to another subject matter) and u will be happy. Only think you need to think about is the tinted film to install, V-kool or what not. </p><p></p><p>On the other hand if you really want to own an E39, spending money is one of the pre-requisites to upkeep it's normal performance. If you like to DIY you can save a bit here and there. Join the BMW Club Malaysia and we will help whenever we can. We expect the same from you one day.</p><p></p><p>Do the following when u get it irrespective of the condition of the E39 and u will not be stranded:</p><p></p><p>1) Cooling system: Radiator, hoses, expansion tank, thermostat, pump coolant. </p><p></p><p>2) Check head gasket and valve cover gasket condition. replace if not good. Bloody important if (1) was not taken care of.</p><p></p><p>3) Autotransmission fluid change. If more than 100k kms, do not flush. Also damm important.</p><p></p><p>4) Ignitional coils and spark plugs. </p><p></p><p>4) Brake disc and pads. Life and Death issue</p><p></p><p>5) Fuel filter , Purge valve canister and inlet outlet hoses. </p><p></p><p>6) Vanos oil supply hose. </p><p></p><p>7) Suspension bushes and arms. </p><p></p><p>8) Power steering hoses. </p><p></p><p>9) MAF and 02 sensors. </p><p></p><p>9) 4 new tires and an alignment. </p><p></p><p>10) check your a/c gas and final control element but that's not important.</p><p></p><p>11) ABS sensors</p><p></p><p>Hope you are now clearer on what to expect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wc9922, post: 307019, member: 6000"] If you get stranded call a tow-truck man. Keep the number of a decent tow truck and if you like, a flat-bed one. That is gaya when u tow back to your workshop. What do you want to hear from us, the E39 is without any troubles? I beg to differ.Ask any one owner if they did not need to spend money. All BMW models have inherient maintenance requirements which can't run away from. Question is are u planning to buy a car or specifically an E39? If you are the kind that don't like to worry, don't care what's under the engine, don't want to touch a dip stick or the technical details, buy a new car be it a Japanese marque or a new BMW ( but this brings to another subject matter) and u will be happy. Only think you need to think about is the tinted film to install, V-kool or what not. On the other hand if you really want to own an E39, spending money is one of the pre-requisites to upkeep it's normal performance. If you like to DIY you can save a bit here and there. Join the BMW Club Malaysia and we will help whenever we can. We expect the same from you one day. Do the following when u get it irrespective of the condition of the E39 and u will not be stranded: 1) Cooling system: Radiator, hoses, expansion tank, thermostat, pump coolant. 2) Check head gasket and valve cover gasket condition. replace if not good. Bloody important if (1) was not taken care of. 3) Autotransmission fluid change. If more than 100k kms, do not flush. Also damm important. 4) Ignitional coils and spark plugs. 4) Brake disc and pads. Life and Death issue 5) Fuel filter , Purge valve canister and inlet outlet hoses. 6) Vanos oil supply hose. 7) Suspension bushes and arms. 8) Power steering hoses. 9) MAF and 02 sensors. 9) 4 new tires and an alignment. 10) check your a/c gas and final control element but that's not important. 11) ABS sensors Hope you are now clearer on what to expect. [/QUOTE]
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