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izyoku: ...everytime I read about cost of running a car especially the newer years I get very concerned. When am buying a car am a lost more concerned about buying atleast a relatively new car say 5years. I try to crosscheck previous maintenance history and if am buying from the auction I try to access the type of damage am buying. From my experience the newer the car the lesser the headache and cost of running the cars maximum I try to use mycars 2 - 3yrs I selloff and buy something newer low miles that way me and mechanics have very little business apart from regulat maintenance. If you buy a good car use it well and care for it you will spend less.

yungboss: the e60 is definitely going to be more expensive to run...

Yes it is. . . . the one in page 9; i pre-ordered it for my colleague.
We did a water pump and thermostat change all totalling - N110k

The erections i had for the car went flaccid INSTANTLY!!!!!
I was already plotting to nick up a 2004 model until i experience this.
I also felt it was more advanced technically than any other BMW bar the 7 series.

yungboss: okay sir, I have not lived with the e39 for long, but a relative owns a 528i, he's had it for up to 3-4years now, he came from the e34 525i. He told me the car is relatively easy to maintain...my Mech is good with BMWs, he had a e34 535i, which he complained was a gas guzzler (though his was old). He now drives an e36 320i. The e39 having a vanos engine would way be economical compared to the e34.
call this number: 08030976735, crown autos. A specialist in BMWs. He'll give you a breakdown of running cost of the car, just tell him a friend gave you his number, a friend working in old GRA, who owns a coupe e46.....the e46 is very good on gas by my judgment. Mine is a smaller 2.5l engine, 323ci.

yungboss: the e46 has the same engine as the e39, difference would bein the suspension system. The e39 has same aluminum components as the e46, but the set up is similar to its older brother's, the e34. Parts are relatively cheap too. It is weightier than the e46, and the latter feels sportier and more nimble. I have driven extensively the e39 528i

yungboss: that's great, I plan to do a swap 323/330 swap, but the issue is one is an M52 engine and the other is an M54. My mech tells me it is possible but I'm doubtful of a seamless state of the car thereafter...a 328i swap is easy, just flash or change the ECU, same gearbox, same wiring cos they are same Generation...you get an instant +20hp and +25lb-ft gain. Your spec is exactly mine, 323ci 18". The 323ci is fast though, ample power for the highway.
the cost here in PH is about N130,000.00. Paid for it but haven't done it yet.

xerotop: E39 is one sweet ride that u shld nt miss. Very quiet, sleek, smooth,fuel efficient, rugged and balance ride.
Its parts areso cheap and infact far more cheap than the E46.
When that idles, u will not hear a sound.
The 2003 is near perfection since all d teething probs have been taken care of. Its almost the end of dat generation.

Only downsides are, u get to replace arms often cos of d weight of d car.even d arms are cheap to buy.
Also due to bad roads and potholes, ur head lights becomes shaky and faces downwards in d night. Dats also cheap to fix.
Everything on that car is affordable. U will surely enjoy it.

Gee2728: Sorry brother, not as common as the X5. Dnt even know an enemy that drives it.

Gee2728: My cousin pays. VAT on even iphone 5S from the U.S so am guessing a car will definitely not be exempted. Do u mean F.G dnt charge for VAT in Nigeria?

Gee2728: I guess this amount ur quoting will not include VAT

efelusi: Hello Guys, Please advise a brother.... I am about paying for a BMW X5 2002, 4.4i with a V8 engine... thought i could get a 4.4i V6..... please i need advise on maintenance and fuel efficiency.... i am presently driving a 2000 528i. Advise is urgent!!!!! Siena and the BMW gurus intercede...

izyoku: Buying BMW's from the auctions most times afford one the bestdeals...but always look out for the type of damage and impact on the rebuilt title cars....and make sure you have a good body shop to fix up damage nicely....also try and RUN VIN checks and get car history online to have an idea of any available previous history's on the car.....from my research later years BMW's apart from the M series are not so expensive

yungboss: congrats, parts are quite pricey, it was good you fixed it up. How much will an e60 530i go for now?

yungboss: that's exactly mine...2000 323ci manual, N1,600,000.00 it may have changed now, contact the guys on the auto forum...contact a dealer, inspired or phemmy may be able to help with the current price, it's coming of age,the e46,so I expect it to be cheaper now.

yungboss: that's what you get for choosing to use an [b][/b]e60
[b][/b]BMW, it is not the regular 3 series...so that's expected.

izyoku: Am sure there'll be well trained guys from cosharis who own their own small places and possibly relatively equipped places. guys if you've got a bimmer and you are on in here and live in lasgidi and don't have a very well equipped technical shop servicing your bimmer lets spot it out.

baconline: 2 way remote system will solve that problem

xerotop: @emperoh

Also check for gasket leakage. Look properly arround the engine compartment for oil spills and also ur coolant reservour for oil.
If u find any, replace gasket. They r not expensive.
If no oil spill, and ur fan is functioning. Then ur water pump and thermostat are the culprit.

Pls word of advise
If the person with ur car is not a BMW specialist, quickly run and take the car away from them.
Only and only a BMW specialist should be allowed to touch ur car

Best of luck

xerotop: Ur battery is in d trunk on the passenger side.
There is a cover on it which you have to open before you see it.
Thats d best E60 u can get. I bet u will enjoy it when the issue is resolved.

As for the over heating, is your fan working?
If it is, run a complete scan again. But i suspect ur water pump. Also check ur radiator properly.

I hope u solve this soonest

Best of luck

El Guapo: [color=#0066ff]Says who?[/color]

dayokanu: Joe Hart best Keeper in England

I laugh in hilarious

Pellegrini will be wondering why he didn't man the goal

chucks2013: Can one physically inspect these cars on these 3 auctions or even the ones on auction export.

realvenc: My oga.. Thanks for the info. What abt Auction Export• Are they in the same category as the ones you mentioned below. I have visited their site and Copart. Auction Export had this buy now button which I think is cool if I find what I want and don't want to be involved in a bid... IMO
But then am new to all these but want to test the ground

I actually sent you a text on saturday. Let me know if you got it and when best to call you or if you did not get it. Let me have a number I can get you on.