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Help this 18 year old choose his BMW
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PE_in_the_market
New member
Allright.
Sights are set on an E39.
Is there someone out there that could list all the trim levels of the South African e39? facelift and pre-facelift ?
That would make my day!
Sights are set on an E39.
Is there someone out there that could list all the trim levels of the South African e39? facelift and pre-facelift ?
That would make my day!
MikeR
Well-known member
trim levels will vary according to client spec so its very difficult question to answer.
Each car will have a BMW history - if u get the Vin and speak to your local dealer he will give you its history and what it was specked with from the factory.
but here is a help... http://www.automobile-catalog.com/
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Each car will have a BMW history - if u get the Vin and speak to your local dealer he will give you its history and what it was specked with from the factory.
but here is a help... http://www.automobile-catalog.com/
:thumbsup:
SecondSkynz
New member
+1 go to bmw and get all the specs for it. also, have it diagnostically tested before you buy!!!
SecondSkynz
New member
+1 go to bmw and get all the specs for it. also, have it diagnostically tested before you buy!!!
zaleonardz
Well-known member
Do a search on the forum. Rick540 has written two or more write ups on the E39
andrewbuch
///Member
There is a 2002 E39 525i touring Manual 123000Km up here at Lyndhurst BMW.. R85k
PE_in_the_market
New member
528i or 530i ?
either of them in manual as well as facelifted would be nice
When exactly did south africa receive the facelifted e39 ? 2001?
How difficult is it to change the front bumper and get hold of angel eyes for a pre-facelift ?
Thanks guys
either of them in manual as well as facelifted would be nice
When exactly did south africa receive the facelifted e39 ? 2001?
How difficult is it to change the front bumper and get hold of angel eyes for a pre-facelift ?
Thanks guys
ANiMOSiTY
BMW Car Club Member
I'd stay away from a high-mileage diesel if I were you.
It's your first car - you don't want to spend big money on replacing the turbo when it goes.
E39 530i is a fantastic car and that 3.0L 6-pot lump is very reliable.
E46 323i is also a nice option in that price range.
It's your first car - you don't want to spend big money on replacing the turbo when it goes.
E39 530i is a fantastic car and that 3.0L 6-pot lump is very reliable.
E46 323i is also a nice option in that price range.
the 323i is great till the subframe rips :mmm:
if you get a diesel make sure you have enough to replace the turbo if it goes and also budget to blank off swirl flaps...
if you get a diesel make sure you have enough to replace the turbo if it goes and also budget to blank off swirl flaps...
PE_in_the_market
New member
maybe just settle for a 528 manual ?
Why did bmw make the 528 may I ask ? was it for those that wanted more than the 525 but not the 540 ? because there was not a 535 in the e39 am I right ?
An extra 300cc's doesn't sound like that much more, what is it there for ? fun?
Why did bmw make the 528 may I ask ? was it for those that wanted more than the 525 but not the 540 ? because there was not a 535 in the e39 am I right ?
An extra 300cc's doesn't sound like that much more, what is it there for ? fun?
andrewbuch
///Member
shikxster said:
Where can you find one in good condition for similar price to a E39??
CocoPops
Honorary ///Member
Howsit mann, can throw around cars without knowing more details is kinda pointless..
Hows about listing what the main uses of the car will be, driving conditions most of the time(traffic or no traffic), distance travveled each day, how long u plan on keeping the car, ure age for insurance purposes, category car will fall into for ure age, etc.
From there a suggestion can be made and an informed decision can be taken.
A list of pro's and cons of diesel vs petrol.
A list of what you want out of the car in terms of luxuries, what you need and what you dont.
Used Diesel:
Pros:
1.Lower Fuel Usage
2.Huge amounts or torque
3. not affected as much by altitude.
feel free to add to the list.
Cons:
1. was car filled up with 50ppm diesel or 500ppm? u will never know and as such cannot know what condition the parts internally are in.
2.The way a diesel engine works requires much stronger parts, however when these fail they are pricer to replace.
3.Longevity of turbo cars is less then that of petrol.
4.more frequent service intervals.
5.diesel costs more then petrol.
6. Sounds Horrid when old.
7.Smokes when old.
8. feel free to add to the list.
used petrol:
Pros:
1.Great performance at the coast.
2.no lag!
3.engine longevity much greater on non turbo car
4. less frequent service intervals
5.more fun
6.Sounds great always.
7. please feel free to add to the list.
Cons:
1. higher petrol usage.
2. please feel free to add to the list.
3 series
pro's
1.
cons
1.
5 series
pro's
1.
cons.
1.
Sorry in a bit of a rush.. please forum members fill in and then he can make an informed decision..
the 330i e46 is an excellent car and i would suggest that. solid motors and a great drive.
Hows about listing what the main uses of the car will be, driving conditions most of the time(traffic or no traffic), distance travveled each day, how long u plan on keeping the car, ure age for insurance purposes, category car will fall into for ure age, etc.
From there a suggestion can be made and an informed decision can be taken.
A list of pro's and cons of diesel vs petrol.
A list of what you want out of the car in terms of luxuries, what you need and what you dont.
Used Diesel:
Pros:
1.Lower Fuel Usage
2.Huge amounts or torque
3. not affected as much by altitude.
feel free to add to the list.
Cons:
1. was car filled up with 50ppm diesel or 500ppm? u will never know and as such cannot know what condition the parts internally are in.
2.The way a diesel engine works requires much stronger parts, however when these fail they are pricer to replace.
3.Longevity of turbo cars is less then that of petrol.
4.more frequent service intervals.
5.diesel costs more then petrol.
6. Sounds Horrid when old.
7.Smokes when old.
8. feel free to add to the list.
used petrol:
Pros:
1.Great performance at the coast.
2.no lag!
3.engine longevity much greater on non turbo car
4. less frequent service intervals
5.more fun
6.Sounds great always.
7. please feel free to add to the list.
Cons:
1. higher petrol usage.
2. please feel free to add to the list.
3 series
pro's
1.
cons
1.
5 series
pro's
1.
cons.
1.
Sorry in a bit of a rush.. please forum members fill in and then he can make an informed decision..
the 330i e46 is an excellent car and i would suggest that. solid motors and a great drive.
james
///Member
Please do not take offence to the following advice. You are 18 and a student, spend 20 grand and buy a 1.3 something. What you need is a frugal, roadside repairable vehicle that you wouldn't get a heart attack over when someone scratches it at the club or at the dorms. Just advice.
na james... i agree with you on the fuel story, but as far as im concerned life is to short to spend it in a shitbox...
and im getting better fuel consumption on my 323i than i got on my 1.6 polo...
any 20k car is going to break or get stolen...
im also finding the bmw parts are actually not that expensive...
the way i see it is:
you either buy a tazz and hate life because you have to waste money on this piece of rubbish
or you get a car you love... enjoy it and then least when it breaks you get something for the money
and im getting better fuel consumption on my 323i than i got on my 1.6 polo...
any 20k car is going to break or get stolen...
im also finding the bmw parts are actually not that expensive...
the way i see it is:
you either buy a tazz and hate life because you have to waste money on this piece of rubbish
or you get a car you love... enjoy it and then least when it breaks you get something for the money
