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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by lomaxbien(m): 7:11am On Jun 30, 2015 |
Hey guys, a little help needed here. I'm looking at a BMW 530 for sale,the owner wants 600k but it's got minor issues... 1-ac needs work 2-needs body work (N70k) 3,interior looks old (50k) 4-dull headlights(can be washed/polished) 5-one back light is broken 6-foglights needs to be replaced. 7-lil noise from front shocks Engine and transmission is in perfect state. Is it a good deal at 600k? Please drop comments 1 Like
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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 8:59am On Jun 30, 2015 |
@lomaxbien if u have d cash for the required changes then go ahead. but if you still have doubts pls kindly scan d car for hidden faults before you buy the car. The car looks good by the way. @lomaxbien if u have d cash for the required changes then go ahead. but if you still have doubts pls kindly scan d car for hidden faults before you buy the car. The car looks good by the way. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by lungwun(m): 9:44am On Jun 30, 2015 |
tunergy: Hi, I bought it off Amazon UK. Had it shipped down through Mall4Africa. Total cost wasn't more than 3k. It wasnt a large piece, just 1 foot by 5 feet. But it worked nicely for my needs |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by lungwun(m): 9:47am On Jun 30, 2015 |
lomaxbien: Dont just scan it parked, drive it for at least 10 miles so that any codes/warning lights that were cleared would reappear. Bring it back and scan it very well. get a BMW OBD code list to interprete what codes come up. If none come up, you are golden. If some come up, interprete and check the severity and fixability before handing over your cash My tuppence 1 Like |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by tunergy(m): 12:47pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
lungwun: Thanks, i just placed an order too from Amazon this morning. should be here by 12th july. Enjoy your day. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 3:19pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Watsapp admin pls do kindly add me back 2 the watsapp group +233548782367. my old phone was stolen. Thanks. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by cyberplayer: 5:38pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Hello All, please I am looking for specialist bmw mechanics in Abuja to try out. There seems to be a lack of them in Abuja. Im new to BMWs in Nigeria but not new to BMWs in general (10 yrs driving experience) I'm done withe generalist mechanics. Specifically looking for one that can understand codes, diagnose drivetrain and engines issues. Vehicle 330xi E90. Cheers! |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by 18wheeler: 8:55pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
lomaxbien:Exactly what I want but can't just raise the cash for it. 2.1m quoted. I've settled for a 2005 mercedes c230. Listen to the advices here and hope you get a good deal. Some nice car there. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by xerotop(m): 3:38pm On Jul 02, 2015 |
lomaxbien: If the fixes are these cheap. I bet the owner wont be selling. He must probably be tired of fixing and frustrated hence the reason for selling. I once said on the thread that "a nigerian used bmw is like a hooker with HIV" to a large extent. E no dey show 4 face.Though i might be wrong. My 1 cen. I will buy a nigerian used bmw, only if my wife is the previous owner. 1 Like |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 6:28pm On Jul 02, 2015 |
lomaxbien: It would have been really nice to do a restoration project on this car. Just finished reading Tdie's restoration project on his Audi A4 and Shagati's bmw restoration project. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Shagati(m): 3:44am On Jul 03, 2015 |
lomaxbien: I, Shagati would buy it at that price and budget N1m for a slightly over the top restoration which would include wheels, tyres, pearl paint job and a full electrical revamp. A fully functioning E60 at N1.6m is not a bad idea. I would be careful with that a/c though. I've had a nasty experience trying to sort out a VW a/c before but that was years ago. 1 Like |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 12:05pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
@ shagati are you still in love with the infinity FX45 or you are back to the German league of extraordinary gentlemen? |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 2:30pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shagati: We won't mind |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Shagati(m): 4:00pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
lomomike: A/c compressor had a physical hole in it when I bought the car. Small thing I thought to myself. Part 1. Mech A. (multi purpose A/c tech) Bought the compressor, condenser (with incorporated evaporator) and dryer. Total cost incl labour etc = N220,000 Lasted 3 days. Took it back to Mech A. Apparently he bought a Merc ML compressor and 'worked' it to fit. Part 2. Mech A. He bought the correct items this time. Fitted and fixed. Total cost = N140,000 A/c worked super cold! Worked perfectly for 9 months. Took it to Mech B. Part 3. Mech B (VAG a/c specialist) Bought the usual suspects and fitted. Cost N180,000 A/c cold as ice during installation. Picked up the car later in the evening. Nothing. Part 4 Ordered brand new parts (comp. condenser and dryer) from the states. (Cant even recall the cost) Delivered. Fixed by Mech B. Picked it up on a day there was traffic non stop from his place to my house. A/c was so cold I was complaining to my driver. Got into my estate, revved to 4000rpm, a/c went kaput. Everytime the a/c went kaput, there would be black sludge in the system so there was a cycle of endless flushing. With compressed air, with petrol, with thinner etc Bros Lomomike, if you don't mind, I am tired of typing. 1 Like |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 4:11pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Macmilla: A lot of things can cause overheating. 1. Bad thermostat, even if you've bought a faulty one will still over heat. 2. Bad water pump 3. blown head gasket, warped cylinder heads 4. Blocked pipes, 5. Bad heater core, 6. Leaking radiator and pipes, 7. Air bubbles in radiator 8. Bad radiator cover 9. Use of water only in collaboration with high temp opening thermostat 10. Improper cooling system bleed job. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 4:51pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shagatti the money you spent on the AC reach to buy another car. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Shagati(m): 9:02pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
dumo1:Dropped the 09 FX35 for a smaller sibling; the 08 G35. Serious muscle. Expect me back in Germany soon |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Shagati(m): 9:04pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
cne010: Bros you sef see am? |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 11:05pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Shagati: Chai! This isn't a nice experience at all. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Pinoralia: 10:55am On Jul 05, 2015 |
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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Nobody: 2:04pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
xerotop: I've seen 2 of your post on BMW and I'm thinking of shipping down a 2006model 325....you got any reliable mechanic contact in kano for me? |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by adewoleray: 9:19pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
Very clean BMW e46 for sale Features: e46 lift back 2003 BMW, has a carrier, leather seat, formaica dashboard, chilling AC factory, open roof, alloy wheel, has 3 keys, both automatic and manual gear, 4 plug cylinder engine, inbuilt CD , full option Just 11 months old from date bought. Reason for selling is that I want to travel abroad for masters programme, needs money Call 08033861431, amosa
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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Pinoralia: 8:55pm On Jul 11, 2015 |
@yungboss, kindly add me to the whatsapp group, pls 08050986567. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by xerotop(m): 3:22pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
drlawizle: Sorry for the late response. I dnt knw any tech in kano. Also i am temporarily off bmws but those 2006 e90s are good. Very fuel efficient and reliable. Parts available too. Can only recomend someone from jos. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by DSTTOOLZGUY(m): 10:29pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Just got delivered from a similar experience to yours with my Camry 2007. I discovered that there was a welded blockage on the AC discharge hose. Did you change any of the hoses in any of the four fixes you had ? Shagati: |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by topfally75(m): 11:14pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Pls i need help/info. I own a 2001 E46 325CI and i intend converting it from M54 to M42 engine. I hope this is going to be successful. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by topfally75(m): 11:16pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Pls i need help/info. I own a 2001 E46 325CI and i intend converting it from M54 to M42 engine. I hope this is going to be successful.. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by yungboss(m): 4:03am On Jul 13, 2015 |
topfally75:please what's the reason for conversion to a 4-cylinder engine? |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by topfally75(m): 6:41am On Jul 13, 2015 |
Just needed a pocket friendly maintainance and a low consuming fuel engine.
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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by connectificate: 4:50pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Watsapp admin pls add me 08098042972. New member. Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by xerotop(m): 5:15pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
topfally75: U will need more than just engine. A new set of wire which includes ecu. The m54 engine is not expensive and is also very fuel efficient. Except u have abused it. It also less problematic. Instead of the proposed conversion, jst close eye buy the engine ur car requires b4 ur mech goes to church to do thanksgiving cos of u. |
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Badema: 5:30pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
connectificate: Hi Connectificate! I don't really know abt fixing trackers causing problems or otherwise, but I know pretty well abt the RFTs, as I have traveled over 80kms at btw 60-80kmh on my way to kaduna with a BMW 530i 2005 with RFTs cause my spare was bad. And current I use a BMW 328xi 2008 whch doesn't come with a spare at all and RFTs are working fine.
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