2001 BMW 316i (E46) still worth buying?

[TsuperDriver]

saw the unit, its still in its prestine condition, no scratches/ dents. 35K mileage. For P750,000, should i get it or just get a brandnew, say Civic or Maz3?
my brod said that this (bimmer) could serve me more than getting a brand new.
- how is the cost of maintenance?
- parts/ accessories
- resale value?

please help me, im a newbie here also never driven a BMW nor know any technicals about it.

TIA.

[artpogi]

I don't own a bimmer nor have driven one, but IMO if I have 750K to spend, I'll probably get a 1.5 Jazz or use it as down payment for an FD civic instead of getting a second hand E46 316.

If I'm in the market for a second hand e46 3-series, I'll make sure that it will be at least a 318 Msport or a 325.

[Galactus]

Last year, I also fantasized owning a 2nd hand Bimmer, esp. the E46. But when I learned that inspection pa lang mga 15k na (wala pang parts yun), bigla akong nahimasmasan. Jap sedan na lang pinili ko

[Horsepower]

Just use your money as a downpayment for an SUV.

[topgun]

mahal ang bmwgerman car e, opel na lang nga iyak na ako e

[Si 06]

I owned one of the first 3 series in the Philippines when the only service center was Hahn Manila actually it was serviced in their house in Horseshoe village. I used the car for 10 yrs. IMO do not buy a 3 series with less than 2,000cc preferrably a 325 or M3. With 750k+ get a brand new Civic or Mazda 3 you won't be sorry. The 316 is a POS you will just be paying for the badge.
In the future if you still want a bimmer Naji the Lebanese guy in Pasong Tamo ext. back of Terry's deli has surplus BMW parts including M3 & 5 engines