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Message: <blockquote data-quote="830" data-source="post: 107533" data-attributes="member: 2122">Tri-plateE2,used to own a 328 yr 2000. maintenance is definitely higher than 318. i would suggest you go for the 2nd hand ones. also cars which you 'know' the owners (and where he stays - at least he will be more truthful about the car) ... not someone from the used car. the unregistered ones sounds good technically. but remember, you are still buying a used car. the danger :-1. you dont know how many owners there were!2. you dont know how the car was used (my ex mechanic - M1 bmw specialist have personally taken out an e39 bumper (newly bought) and discovered it was mud covered. it was imported from south africa! another one he encountered was the owner actually checked with bmw uk about another e39 and found out it was used as an airport limo!3. you will never ever know for sure the mileage is real!4. parts may not be suited for malaysian wheather - smaller radiators, rubber parts adhesives etc.5. thats not the end!! not that there are no good recons around but with those odds against me i'd go for good old ckd used unit.i know club members are generally kinder to their udms. patience helps. never rush into it. you are going to be stuck with the car for sometime so buy wisely. no matter how good you think a deal is, another one may just be coming your way. settle with the car if and only if you feel it has passed a majority of your personal criterions.et the car checked by a specialist. get it jacked up if possible to see tell tale signs of abuse and visual checkpoint for mileage validity. it's not easy. even pros get conned. one thing i can help u is get you the contact of two bank managers who can help you recommend your loan application with lower interest rates. hong leong and public bank... if ou need that is.happy hunting</blockquote>

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