The BMW / Bimmer Thread [Merged]

**allanraymondr** · October 25th, 2004 09:40 AM

thanks sa reply mo :D tumingin kami kasi ng 318i kahapon and ok naman siya. magpapaschedule kami for test drive this week. sana ok naman and wala sira... thanks ulit :D

**van_wilder** · October 25th, 2004 09:45 PM

how about 2000-2001 318i? parang gusto ko rin bumili eh... finance ko sa pre-owned vehicles promo ng bmw

**allanraymondr** · October 29th, 2004 01:55 AM

natest drive na namin kanina, ok naman and yung shocks sa likod palit na (bilstein) yung harap stock, so if ever kukunin namin papalitan na lang yun. M54 Powered, tama ka nga, nung nacheck namin yun sira ang isang power window and sabi nung owner na nagoverheat na daw yun kaya after nun regular maintenance na daw. at lagi coolant daw ilalagay not normal water. also kanina nung nagrev dad ko bigla parang nalunod yung makina tapos namatay. ano kaya sira nun? natakot nga ako don e...

van_wilder nirefer lang yung kotse sa akin ng classmate ko e. pero marami nagsasabi na ok daw mga pre-owned bmw cars kasi kahit papaano may warranty din yun at ALMOST brand new pa siya...

**cosmixman** · October 29th, 2004 07:23 AM

I have an e36..

Always using coolant to for the radiator?? Nononono! use a 50/50 mix of coolant and DISTILLED water.

If it always overheats, replace the following:

waterpump, radiator, thermostat, hoses...depending on the mileage, its good to replace all of these at once. The plastic waterpumps can be considered as timebombs..you never know when they are going to explode!

Since its a 94, I would also check the following :

1. Guibo - transmission flex disc
2. Transmission Mounts
3. Engine Mounts
4. A/C Capacitor/Blower - Check the blower speeds at all levels
5. Tensioners, pulleys, & belts (A/C & Alternator)
6. Front and Rear Shock Mounts (CHECK THEM!)
7. Fan Clutch

Good Luck! Love the e36..and it will love you!

**vinj** · October 29th, 2004 09:36 AM

Wouldnt the local E36 320i be a better option over a US ver 318? Just wondering...

**mazdamazda** · October 29th, 2004 10:19 AM

Originally posted by van_wilder
how about 2000-2001 318i? parang gusto ko rin bumili eh... finance ko sa pre-owned vehicles promo ng bmw

parang ang mahal ri ng pre-owned ng BMW...

pwede ring hintayin mo muna lumabas yung new 3-series... for sure babagsak ang resale ng 2000-2001 na 3-series.

nagiisip rin nga ako... kaso baka mamatay naman ako sa maintenance!

**woodfire** · October 29th, 2004 10:41 PM

Originally posted by vinj
Wouldnt the local E36 320i be a better option over a US ver 318? Just wondering...

my thoughts exactly! with a U.S. version, you have to take care to check if the cooling system is tropicalized already. it is better to consider a 320i (1997 or 1998) local version for reliability and availability of parts. even the local 320i have common e36 weaknesses- 1. water pump, 2. thermostat, 3. rear sub-frame and rear shock mount structural weakness, 4. lazy engine. These, however, can be remedied easily.

btw, take note that the BMW casas will not service anymore any bimmers that were bought in the grey market! this was discussed extensively in the bimmerclubph website. not a big loss anyway since most bimmerowners find the casas here to be really crappy. there are very good aftermarket shops that cater to local bimmers.

btw, I'm a member of the local BMWCarClub. if you need assistance in scouting for second hand bimmer cars, just PM here in the board.

**van_wilder** · October 29th, 2004 10:55 PM

mazdamazda: talaga may lalabas? kasi gusto ko yun updated na body... kung ganon, kailangan brand new bilhin ko? kaso ala naman akong pera... kailan lalabas yun bagong body?

**van_wilder** · October 29th, 2004 11:02 PM

parang nagmamaintain ka rin pala ng mazda eh... malupit nga lang ang mazda kasi walang peke, at hindi pwede kabitan ng plastic...

**kuroy** · October 30th, 2004 05:58 AM

mahal nga ng mga bmw kahit iyong mga 1990s model...

naghahanap nga rin ako ngayon pero malayo sa budget ko...

sana maiskor mo yang bimmer na yan pre