Menu
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Reply to thread
Click here to become an Official Member of BMW Club Malaysia
Download Form
Home
Forums
The BMW Range
5 Series
E39
My E39 530i
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="EL118" data-source="post: 512423" data-attributes="member: 22940"><p>Hi Tailgate. i am no expert lah. but can advice the following checklist</p><p></p><p>i) check chasis no - last 7 digit, go to website <a href="http://www.realoem.com" target="_blank">www.realoem.com</a> to check year make, engine type (do not believe 100% what the salesman told you, verify for yourself, especially Japan spec car)</p><p></p><p>ii) look at interior steel structure around perimeter to check for accident trace (uneven surface) if any, especially engine part and rear boot where the electronic part are placed. (best ask a mechanic or workshop people who are expert to spot any accident trace)</p><p></p><p>iii) check thru the registration card, avoid suspicious registration card with "sambungan" on top which means the car changed hand many times or not genuine. </p><p></p><p>iv) ask for service record whenever possible to check whether maintenance properly done else the subsequent touched up may be substantial</p><p></p><p>v) Test drive!! very important to spot problem. (again best with a experience mechanic who can tell better)</p><p></p><p>vi) insist they bring you to workshop with the diagnostic scanner, and they can show you item by item on engine, transmission etc whether got any fault.</p><p></p><p>vii) physical condition on rubber parts, cushion etc try to avoid those car left under hot sun over extended period which would cause rubber parts and door trim polymer to brittle.</p><p></p><p>Hope the above helps. other sifus pls add comment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EL118, post: 512423, member: 22940"] Hi Tailgate. i am no expert lah. but can advice the following checklist i) check chasis no - last 7 digit, go to website [url]www.realoem.com[/url] to check year make, engine type (do not believe 100% what the salesman told you, verify for yourself, especially Japan spec car) ii) look at interior steel structure around perimeter to check for accident trace (uneven surface) if any, especially engine part and rear boot where the electronic part are placed. (best ask a mechanic or workshop people who are expert to spot any accident trace) iii) check thru the registration card, avoid suspicious registration card with "sambungan" on top which means the car changed hand many times or not genuine. iv) ask for service record whenever possible to check whether maintenance properly done else the subsequent touched up may be substantial v) Test drive!! very important to spot problem. (again best with a experience mechanic who can tell better) vi) insist they bring you to workshop with the diagnostic scanner, and they can show you item by item on engine, transmission etc whether got any fault. vii) physical condition on rubber parts, cushion etc try to avoid those car left under hot sun over extended period which would cause rubber parts and door trim polymer to brittle. Hope the above helps. other sifus pls add comment. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Home
Forums
The BMW Range
5 Series
E39
My E39 530i
Top
Bottom
