which 2nd hand euro car is best to buy: bmw, mercedes or audi?

**slyfox** · March 22nd, 2006 02:19 AM

my biggest fear it to be driving down to the province in a 2nd hand euro car when something goes wrong. for sure the nearest mechanic isn't adequately equipped or knowledgable with euro engines. have any of you guys experienced this? anong ginawa niyo? frankly this is what's stopping me from buying one altho i REALLY want one hehehe. thanks again

**hens** · March 22nd, 2006 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by slyfox

have any of you guys experienced this? anong ginawa niyo?

Lahat ng santo...tinawag ko na!!! :lol: (yung habang nag-dridrive ka, pinapawisan ka ng malapot na may kasamang dasal

) na sana umabot ng Manila yung car..

**Flagg** · March 22nd, 2006 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by slyfox

my biggest fear it to be driving down to the province in a 2nd hand euro car when something goes wrong. for sure the nearest mechanic isn't adequately equipped or knowledgable with euro engines. have any of you guys experienced this? anong ginawa niyo? frankly this is what's stopping me from buying one altho i REALLY want one hehehe. thanks again

Nakow, didn't happen pa... (knock on wood). Pero maybe you should get a towing membership for peace of mind...

**wren** · March 22nd, 2006 06:02 AM

bmw 540i...i thought the 5 series were some of the most beautiful cars on the road until...i don't know what happened with the new ones.

**silverbx986** · March 22nd, 2006 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by FXT

bmw 540i...i thought the 5 series were some of the most beautiful cars on the road until...i don't know what happened with the new ones.

not a fan of chris bangle, eh? haha

i have an e34 which i use everyday for work and it still runs pretty good.
hhhmmm i forgot, twice na pala akong tinirik dahil sa fuel pump.
bwisit :swear: :bwahaha:

**edl100** · March 22nd, 2006 08:06 PM

As long as you drive european cars. For sure, 50-50 ka na may masisira sa mga out of town trips...

Usual problems encountered by M-Benz, BMW, AUDI, VW, VOLVO owners:

1) alternator not charging
2) No aircon
3) overheat
4) Broken drive belts, timing belts
5) Palyado and dying engine
6) Unusual new noises on the highway
7) Burning smell somewhere
8) Fuel pump problems
9) Engine not starting

**yomar** · March 23rd, 2006 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by edl100

As long as you drive european cars. For sure, 50-50 ka na may masisira sa mga out of town trips...

Usual problems encountered by M-Benz, BMW, AUDI, VW, VOLVO owners:

1) alternator not charging
2) No aircon
3) overheat
4) Broken drive belts, timing belts
5) Palyado and dying engine
6) Unusual new noises on the highway
7) Burning smell somewhere
8) Fuel pump problems
9) Engine not starting

I own a 260e.

#1 just happened recently. I had my alternator replaced. Haay gastos.
#2 medyo nangyayari na. Mahina aircon hehe
#3 happened once only. But it was because of a leak sa hose going to the heater. Madali ko naman naayos.
#4 never pa naman. But I always have a spare belt sa trunk
#5 has been a problem until recently. Ang dami namin suspetsa (clogged fuel system, fuel pump relay etc) so naka-ilang balik din sa talyer. Finally, nung pinalitan yung high tension wires, for some reason ok na siya. Salamat sa Diyos.

#8 is related to my #5 problem

#9 is related to my #1 problem. Although napansin ko, every morning when I start the engine, normal cranking siya pero hirap ng kaunti mag-start, unlike before na one click lang.

Magastos talaga mag-maintain ng benz.

**edl100** · March 24th, 2006 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by yomar

I own a 260e.

#1 just happened recently. I had my alternator replaced. Haay gastos.
#2 medyo nangyayari na. Mahina aircon hehe
#3 happened once only. But it was because of a leak sa hose going to the heater. Madali ko naman naayos.
#4 never pa naman. But I always have a spare belt sa trunk
#5 has been a problem until recently. Ang dami namin suspetsa (clogged fuel system, fuel pump relay etc) so naka-ilang balik din sa talyer. Finally, nung pinalitan yung high tension wires, for some reason ok na siya. Salamat sa Diyos.

#8 is related to my #5 problem

#9 is related to my #1 problem. Although napansin ko, every morning when I start the engine, normal cranking siya pero hirap ng kaunti mag-start, unlike before na one click lang.

Magastos talaga mag-maintain ng benz.

Hehe. The important thing is that a BENZ, specially a W124, would always have parts available as compared to another car with the same year model na probably junk na ngayon..

Mercedes Benz cars have always been the best luxury car brand. Specially in the Philippines..

**AG4** · March 24th, 2006 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by slyfox

hey guys,

i'm a newbie here and i'm thinking of taking the leap and buying a 2nd hand european car. i'm just not sure which one is the best since i really have no idea. i'm thinking between an audi a4 2000 series or a bmw 97 318i or a MB 96 C220. more or less these cars are in the same price range. thanks a bunch!

Same price range?
Go for a BMW....
1997 E36 BMW 320i A/T (est P600K)

150PS 2.0 liter DOHC inline-6
0-100 km/h in 9.9 sec
Top Speed: 214 Km/h

1999 E46 BMW 318i A/T (est P900K)

118PS 1.9 liter SOHC inline-4
0-100 km/h in 12.2 sec
Top Speed: 203 Km/h