Need Review from E39 SIFU'S for this 520i-2003 E39

[pr_ems]

Dear E39 SIFU's,Recently was looking for 520i E39 and came across at this car at mudah. http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+E39+-19973123.htm was posted on 22nd Jan at 19:37 and the selling price is RM49,800and the same car i guess posted on oto.my http://www.oto.my/car-for-sale/11030/used-2003-bmw-5-series-520i-e39-ckd-selangor was posted on 08/10/2012 and the selling price RM 64,800.Need SIFU'S review about this car.Any bad history and i need help from any SIFU'S have OBD tools to check any electronic faulty in this car.Also need review on M54 2.2 fuel consumption.THANK YOU SIFU'SRegards,-prem-

 

[anaksarawak]

This is nicer www.oto.my/car-for-sale/1908/used-2003-bmw-5-series-e39-530i-selangor

 

[gendong]

Bro AS, i think that 530 is a forumer's car if not mistaken....

 

[eau-rouge]

That 530 sold long time ago i reckon..the 520 i believe has been passed around between used car dealers

 

[tweiboon]

Dear E39 SIFU's,

Recently was looking for 520i E39 and came across at this car at mudah.

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+E39+-19973123.htm was posted on 22nd Jan at 19:37 and the selling price is RM49,800

and the same car i guess posted on oto.my

http://www.oto.my/car-for-sale/11030/used-2003-bmw-5-series-520i-e39-ckd-selangor was posted on 08/10/2012 and the selling price RM 64,800.

Need SIFU'S review about this car.Any bad history and i need help from any SIFU'S have OBD tools to check any electronic faulty in this car.
Also need review on M54 2.2 fuel consumption.

THANK YOU SIFU'S


Regards,
-prem-

I think i am the 1 u are looking for. If u dont know me never mind, dont worry. I am a well known guy in here.

 

[bmw7833]

Tak boleh tahan..

 

[pr_ems]

I think i am the 1 u are looking for. If u dont know me never mind, dont worry. I am a well known guy in here.

Sorry bro was out of forum quit some time.Any review about the car bro ?

 

[tweiboon]

Sorry bro was out of forum quit some time.Any review about the car bro ?

I dont have any review. U can bring me to that car to check the car by using my scanner.

 

[huskar3399]

I think i am the 1 u are looking for. If u dont know me never mind, dont worry. I am a well known guy in here.

bro tb are u being serious or just joking? lol

 

[tweiboon]

bro tb are u being serious or just joking? lol

Y joking ? i helped alot of ppl to go to used car shop to scan the car.

 

[pr_ems]

How about this car ...any review ?

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+2+2+A+02-19705262.htm

 

[anaksarawak]

How about this car ...any review ?

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520i+2+2+A+02-19705262.htm

Look good bro but look can be deceiving hence take a good mechanic and GT1 to double check.

My basic check list to short list my dream car
1. GT1 Scan / BMW Scanner 1.4
2. Visual check under the car, body and engine to see if any repairs done recently... especially for parts with pink marker (means items are from chopshop) cooling, engine and suspension parts must be new for your safety.
3. Start the engine to listen for rough noise or vacuum leak noise, run the car till its hot
4. Drive the car to check the gearbox condition and any other noise.
5. The steering must not have free play or noise
6. check every lights and electronics are working
7. Use your smart phone and check the VIN online to see if anything are missing items are retrofitted ie rainsensor, M Sport shocks, etcs


2.2 engine sound large but its a little underpower for such huge sedan therefore your fuel consumption may hurt ie RM110 will offer you 350km in the city

Good luck bro

 

[YaZmEeN]

Bmw7833.... good one ah

Bro as. I just myself the 520i. Fuel consumption on average is rm120 for 500-600km with timing out, ori vanos seal, leakages here and there...hehe. so now doing the repair at my usual mech. Mileage 100k km when I got it

 

[seewai]

E39 520i is a great highway cruiser. She brought me more than 800km / tank before, with light-footed driving style. Our relationship lasted 2 years.

Be SUPER careful when buying from used-car dealers....

 

[tweiboon]

If possible look for 525. 2500cc is more driveable and petrol save as well.

 

[Psykit]

Yes i agree, if possible look for 525i with a M54B25 2500cc engine. More power and better fuel consumption. This is one heavy car to move around.

I bought my 520i a year ago as I did not come across a good condition 525i. 525i was my initial model that I wanted.

My 520i 2200cc engine fuel consumption is around 440km for RM 100 RON95 RM1.90/litre. Once on the highway cruising it can hit 650km easily with the same amount of fuel.

Be prepared (financially and emotionally) to expect some repairs on:
1. ABS/ASC module.
2. CCV or Oil separator and the 4 hoses.
3. VANOS seals (still drivable if you are not fussy).
4. Valve seals (if consuming engine oil).
5. Absorbers.
6. Undercarriage plastic covers/shield including mudguards.
7. Cooling system (Radiator, expansion tank, hoses, water pump).
8. MID and Meter cluster pixel repair.
9. Engine and transmission mountings.
10. Front & rear axle support system (arms, bush, ball joints, bearings).
11. Spark plugs and ignition coills.
12. Headlights height adjuster fix.
13. Fuel pump & filter.
14. Transmission rebuilt.

Not trying to scare you but these are some things that I went through and going through. This list is some of the problems of E39 but not limited to these only. It's a routine to all used cars that you will buy now or in the future not only limited to BMW.

 

[2 B Driver]

If possible look for 525. 2500cc is more driveable and petrol save as well.

Hi, Bro tweiboon,
I has a friend driven 2003 525i and now just changed to MB C200 CGI, heard different stories from him....he said this MB C200 is better than BMW 5 in terms of pick-up and FC.
I sat inside can feel it is very responsive !

 

[BMW520]

Agree with psykit quote. I owned M54B22 too & replace most of the thing listed. Btw, i never notice RM100 fuel can last for 440km. Mine with RM100 RON95 can last only 280km for city drive. Why there is so huge different?

Yes i agree, if possible look for 525i with a M54B25 2500cc engine. More power and better fuel consumption. This is one heavy car to move around.

I bought my 520i a year ago as I did not come across a good condition 525i. 525i was my initial model that I wanted.

My 520i 2200cc engine fuel consumption is around 440km for RM 100 RON95 RM1.90/litre. Once on the highway cruising it can hit 650km easily with the same amount of fuel.

Be prepared (financially and emotionally) to expect some repairs on:
1. ABS/ASC module.
2. CCV or Oil separator and the 4 hoses.
3. VANOS seals (still drivable if you are not fussy).
4. Valve seals (if consuming engine oil).
5. Absorbers.
6. Undercarriage plastic covers/shield including mudguards.
7. Cooling system (Radiator, expansion tank, hoses, water pump).
8. MID and Meter cluster pixel repair.
9. Engine and transmission mountings.
10. Front & rear axle support system (arms, bush, ball joints, bearings).
11. Spark plugs and ignition coills.
12. Headlights height adjuster fix.
13. Fuel pump & filter.
14. Transmission rebuilt.

Not trying to scare you but these are some things that I went through and going through. This list is some of the problems of E39 but not limited to these only. It's a routine to all used cars that you will buy now or in the future not only limited to BMW.

 

[Psykit]

Agree with psykit quote. I owned M54B22 too & replace most of the thing listed. Btw, i never notice RM100 fuel can last for 440km. Mine with RM100 RON95 can last only 280km for city drive. Why there is so huge different?

Bro BMW520,

Check tire pressure, VANOS seals, Spark plugs and ignition coils and engine oil viscosity. Mine is on 10W-40 Semi Synthetic oils.

Driving style also affects a lot. If I am full throttling most of the time, mileage will suffer too.:burnout:

 

[aidilj]

Agree with psykit quote. I owned M54B22 too & replace most of the thing listed. Btw, i never notice RM100 fuel can last for 440km. Mine with RM100 RON95 can last only 280km for city drive. Why there is so huge different?

Bro Teh, 280km for RM100 is very heavy foot!