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<blockquote data-quote="vobs" data-source="post: 333694" data-attributes="member: 2932"><p>Ive asked that question myself when i wanted a BMW 325i<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> and i got it eventually.</p><p></p><p>1) its true to what previous forummer said - that buying a secondhand bmw, one must be careful on the service history, availability of spare keys, and if possible, send it for check before purchasing.</p><p></p><p>2) It is also true that one must have at least a few K stash in the bank for BMW rainy days, not because UDM is not reliable, it is because ure buying a SECONDHAND and do not know how previous owner treats it....What can you expect when buying a used car?</p><p></p><p>So in any secondhand car ownership case, compromise and be patient, u have to spend a little to tackle and groom the car to its full potential, and after that, the car will treat u well for years minus the eventual wear and tear la (how much to spend to tackle and groom depending how well you choose and check the car during purchase)....</p><p></p><p>Or if you cannot go through those steps and still want to enjoy full potential of a UDM, go get a new BMW, u wont be disappointed. Most of the time, i buy secondhand, to me jap secondhand or udm secondhand, the hassle you go through to groom the car is the same for me, mind you jap parts are mostly more standardised in price and more expensive, even more if you send to SC so its the same. </p><p></p><p>And also, if your best friend is a 100% jap car freak, ure in for a long long "u sure ar" nagging ride<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vobs, post: 333694, member: 2932"] Ive asked that question myself when i wanted a BMW 325i:) and i got it eventually. 1) its true to what previous forummer said - that buying a secondhand bmw, one must be careful on the service history, availability of spare keys, and if possible, send it for check before purchasing. 2) It is also true that one must have at least a few K stash in the bank for BMW rainy days, not because UDM is not reliable, it is because ure buying a SECONDHAND and do not know how previous owner treats it....What can you expect when buying a used car? So in any secondhand car ownership case, compromise and be patient, u have to spend a little to tackle and groom the car to its full potential, and after that, the car will treat u well for years minus the eventual wear and tear la (how much to spend to tackle and groom depending how well you choose and check the car during purchase).... Or if you cannot go through those steps and still want to enjoy full potential of a UDM, go get a new BMW, u wont be disappointed. Most of the time, i buy secondhand, to me jap secondhand or udm secondhand, the hassle you go through to groom the car is the same for me, mind you jap parts are mostly more standardised in price and more expensive, even more if you send to SC so its the same. And also, if your best friend is a 100% jap car freak, ure in for a long long "u sure ar" nagging ride:) [/QUOTE]
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