Getting used 2008 525i LCI?

[Xerixe]

Hello guys.

Really new here and I am planning to get a used E60. But I was wondering is it advisable to do so?
I've looked through the parts and maintenance thread but I'm not sure how updated it is with the current price and the recent don't exactly mention a regular service / etc.

My questions are mainly:

1. Is it worth getting a used 2008 525i for ~80k? Or should I get a E90 instead? Is it cheaper to maintain? Or is it about the same. But I honestly prefer the E60 tail lights over the E90.
2. How much will a regular maintenance cost? Oil change and etc.
3. How much can a major maintenance cost up to?
4. If I were to buy a used car, is it allowed for me to bring the car to a workshop to check? If so, is there anywhere that's recommended to check the car in the KL/Selangor area?
5. Is it generally reliable? Like is there a lot of small things that I would have to commonly fix and will it be expensive?

Many thanks in advance! It is really appreciated!

 

[fahmi757]

i) e60 and e90 is diff category. E60 med size sedan while e90 is a compact size sedan. In term of spacious of course e60 space is bigger than e90. For me, i prefer E60 than E90. However, there are few things that you need to consider. E60 is one of the BMW model that equipped with a lots of gadget and electronics, based on the age of the car you need to consider to allocate or prepare some fund for maintenance purpose.

I do owned e46 & e60 and my personal experienced i think maintained e46 is more easier compare to e60 but for sure driving e60 is more stable and comfort

But if compare between e90 and E60, i will prefer E60. E60 look more macho..hehehe

iI) Maintenance cost
- I normally service my car at M-speed USJ and it is around MYR 450-460 for normal service like change engine oil (using Rowe fully-syn) n oil filter.

iii) Major maintenance cost
- Its quite subjective. My personal experienced i have to change my IBS / battery cable that cost about MYR 2K, used airbag gateway model about MYR 1.5K, change radiator around MYR 950, front upper and lower arm for both side around MYR 1.2K .. For other details u can PM me..hehehe

iv) Yes u can. If u stay nearby subang, u can get Ah Ming from M-speed USJ to follow you to used car to check the car condition and diagnose it.

v) E60 is a car that you will love to drive but you have to make sure that you take a good care of the car. Hehehehehe...

 

[Xerixe]

i) e60 and e90 is diff category. E60 med size sedan while e90 is a compact size sedan. In term of spacious of course e60 space is bigger than e90. For me, i prefer E60 than E90. However, there are few things that you need to consider. E60 is one of the BMW model that equipped with a lots of gadget and electronics, based on the age of the car you need to consider to allocate or prepare some fund for maintenance purpose.

I do owned e46 & e60 and my personal experienced i think maintained e46 is more easier compare to e60 but for sure driving e60 is more stable and comfort

But if compare between e90 and E60, i will prefer E60. E60 look more macho..hehehe

iI) Maintenance cost
- I normally service my car at M-speed USJ and it is around MYR 450-460 for normal service like change engine oil (using Rowe fully-syn) n oil filter.

iii) Major maintenance cost
- Its quite subjective. My personal experienced i have to change my IBS / battery cable that cost about MYR 2K, used airbag gateway model about MYR 1.5K, change radiator around MYR 950, front upper and lower arm for both side around MYR 1.2K .. For other details u can PM me..hehehe

iv) Yes u can. If u stay nearby subang, u can get Ah Ming from M-speed USJ to follow you to used car to check the car condition and diagnose it.

v) E60 is a car that you will love to drive but you have to make sure that you take a good care of the car. Hehehehehe...

Thanks a lot bro! Will definitely save a bit more just in case and get an E90 by mid of this year!

 

[fahmi757]

Bro...Why e90?u should buy e60..for 2nd e60 n e90, the price different is not that much..go for e60..hehehe

 

[Xerixe]

Bro...Why e90?u should buy e60..for 2nd e60 n e90, the price different is not that much..go for e60..hehehe

Hahaha woops. Typo. Meant E60. Will definitely get the E60. Don't really like the E90 but I thought the maintenance would be considerately cheaper. But the rear lights of the E90 not nice.

Will definitely join the club soon!

 

[Ismawee]

I like the word... E60 looks more macho.. Hahahaha salute


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[aoch88]

I like the word... E60 looks more macho.. Hahahaha salute


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I'm selling my E60 No repairs needed, just buy and drive because it's well maintained. Even tyres are new. Please PM if interested.