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    Im planning to buy a 2nd Hand BMW 320i althoug i like buying this brand than Honda or Toyota, but im still wondering kung sobrang mahal ba ang mga parts ni2, mahirap na, kelanganga maging praktikal ngaun, sobrang mahal ba ang mga parts ng BMW compare to Honda parts or Toyota? kung mahal double ba ang price or may dagdag na sentimos :-). thanks

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    Parts can be pricey pero dito sa Tsikot, hari kami ng kuripot motoring. ZEE, Speedyfix, Mang Mario, etc. to address most of our servicing needs. There are also other third party BMW specialists.

    May surplus at replacement parts din naman ang BMW.

    The CASA is not the only place to have it serviced Computer-schmooter, we just give some cash to the guy at the CASA to reset the computer on our Volvo after we have the oil changed at the nearby gas station. You can do that with the BMW dealer, too.

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    You dont buy bimmers for practicality.

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    to put it into proper perspective, yes mas mahal ang parts at hindi sentimos lang ang difference. the other side of the coin is as long as you regularly observe regular maintenance intervals, the bimmer will last a life time.
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    if you'll buy 2nd hand, make sure that the car is already in acceptably good condition. if you're thinking of an E36 320i, its weak points are the water pump, rack and pinion, rear subframe suspension parts, and the weak adhesive of the ceiling pad. so, make sure these parts are a-ok.

    if you'll buy an E46, i heard that its water pump is also kinda weak. a quick trip to a dealer with a computerized engine scanning device will also help.

    good luck in your search!

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    BTW these are my choices all in MT (speed freak din ako eh)

    1998 BMW 320i
    1999 Honda Civic SIR
    2000 RAV4
    2001 Honda CIVIC VTI-S

    I like big bodied car, so i might go for BMW 320i (masculine ang dating eh) but im not really aware how much would it cost for me when it comes in maintenance compare with others.

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    Wow lufet !!! biliz reply! cge keep it coming !!! :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by vadvan
    BTW these are my choices all in MT (speed freak din ako eh)

    1998 BMW 320i
    1999 Honda Civic SIR
    2000 RAV4
    2001 Honda CIVIC VTI-S

    I like big bodied car, so i might go for BMW 320i (masculine ang dating eh) but im not really aware how much would it cost for me when it comes in maintenance compare with others.
    btw, hindi yata naglabas ng manual tranny ang columbian motors (former exclusive dealer of bimmers in the 90's) na 320i. most probably, what you saw is a gray-market sourced 320i.

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    Hi,
    If you never owned a German car yet, wag mo nang simulan. For practicality, Japanese rides are still the best. Just use your excess cash to buy some nice 17" wheels, sound system etc.... Sa BMW, pag may masira, matakot ka na.

    Mahal talaga ang maintenance ng BMW specially if it is a used BMW. Owning a maintaning a BMW is a whole new world for your bank account.

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodfire
    btw, hindi yata naglabas ng manual tranny ang columbian motors (former exclusive dealer of bimmers in the 90's) na 320i. most probably, what you saw is a gray-market sourced 320i.


    Hmmm...is that right, pero nakita may nakita ko d2 mismo sa gallery na 90's MT na BMW, if thats true, my dreams on EXT mods bout this toy would be over (di pa nga naguumpisa)

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    And another thing pipz, does any1 know wat are the complete specs of '97 320i (its hp,torque, etc...) its my first toy bTW.

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