2nd hand bimmers

**Hardright** · April 21st, 2012 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by zeepey

i was reacting to the previous post na nahihiya DAW tumabi ang mga jap cars sa euro cars incase you're not reading. kung ganyan nalang buhay ng tao puro FUN to drive then euro car it is. i own a euro car also but maybe not as fortunate as you 'cos in my world hanap-buhay muna before racing-racing all day, everyday.

Sheer driving pleasure doesn't mean racing. Just enjoying driving the car already gives great pleasure.

**daney_waney** · April 22nd, 2012 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Hardright

That is one poorly maintained car. Should try one that is well maintained and runs well.

I also thought of that when I read this post. Not just poorly maintained but rather neglected and the owner does not know how to maintain the car. These things won't happen if you maintain your car properly. :P

**zeepey** · April 22nd, 2012 04:42 PM

i agree with you on that. my almost 20-year old E30 still drives pretty well. way better than my former 8 y/o civic and city. but this thread kasi i noticed maraming nagtatanong if it's a good idea/good buy to get a bimmer as your only daily driver or as your first car. hence, a newer asian car gets my vote.

i like the simplicity of the 80's german cars particularly the E30 and 124.

**urdumania2012** · April 26th, 2012 04:46 PM

I think your choice is good to buy a car.But i suggest you,If you get a BMW car.You must purchase a new car.I think its a best.

**Sweetlucious** · April 27th, 2012 01:14 AM

somebody once told me that if you can't afford to buy a new euro car, don't purchase a used one. the cost and maintenance will become an isssue for someone who's on a budget.

**cs_nognog** · April 29th, 2012 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Sweetlucious

somebody once told me that if you can't afford to buy a new euro car, don't purchase a used one. the cost and maintenance will become an isssue for someone who's on a budget.

If I can afford a new euro car I'll still buy the fairly new second hand one, if only to save on the initial depreciation. However, if at your current income, you can afford the maintenance but not the new euro car, then by all means get the euro car if that's your dream car.

Ideally, for people who are not filthy rich, you should have a fuel efficient low maintenance jap car and then you can have your second hand euro car that you only use once or twice a week and for special occasions. Rotating them is important so that the engine oil does not go all into the oil pan due to prolonged disuse.

A second hand BMW as a daily driver? Possible if your work is nearby, but if your work is far, you might be better off with the jap car as your daily driver. That's for regular people, of course if you're filthy rich it doesn't matter if you use it everyday.

**BE36** · April 30th, 2012 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Sweetlucious

somebody once told me that if you can't afford to buy a new euro car, don't purchase a used one. the cost and maintenance will become an isssue for someone who's on a budget.

not really. If you know what/where/how to buy a used bmw, owners' experience can be rewarding. Iba pa din syempre ang bnew. 3 series is a good model to start. 2nd hand prices are pretty reasonable, too. Magastos compared to a jap/kor brand pero kung wala ka namang bisyo like sugal or whatever, rewarding yourself isn't selfish. My 320i e36 is my daily drive pag walang delivery. For 350k or less you drive a better car than let's say, a civic or an altis. I say better 'cos i know my car pretty well. Parts are reasonble na din.

**Harangody** · April 30th, 2012 03:16 PM

Guys, san pwede bumili ng extra service book?

**zeepey** · April 30th, 2012 04:49 PM

^ you can try german motors in libis. i ordered a manual for our '95 C280 about 3 years ago. medyo matagal nga lang parang 1 month kami nag hintay. cost is P4,000 afaik.