I want a BMW 328i M sport so BADLY, Please advise
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 Aug 23 2018, 03:19 PM
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this is like the same old case when a dude managed to save up 1 million to buy a lamborghini then realize that the cost of servicing, spare parts, insurance, etc is wayy more than whats he capable of. Dear TS, u want to buy a used car.. and u r just 24 years old, there are still more commitment in life.. u surely dont want to waste most of ur income for car... lol
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Aug 23 2018, 03:21 PM
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Go for it, I also want one.
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Aug 23 2018, 03:29 PM
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You sound like a smart kid. If your figures are true, and you keep expanding your skillsets while more or less maintaining your lifestyle, the money will flood in.
the bang factor is alot larger driving a nice car when you are in your 20s, compared to when you are 30 or above. Not to mention the tonnes of commitments when you are older and more concerned with the car's practicality (family) than fun-ness of the car. You can always sell the car when you get bored of it. Yes you'll lose money but the respect and turned heads will more than make up for those money. I've had my fair share of throwing stupid money at stupid things, do not regret a single part of it, and like i say, if you are good at what you do, these money will eventually seem like chump change. This post has been edited by kingz113: Aug 23 2018, 03:31 PM |
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Aug 23 2018, 03:31 PM
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go get one, YOLO.
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Aug 23 2018, 04:09 PM
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You can definitely afford it. It's just a matter of prioritizing your money - instant gratification or delayed gratification (savings for old age).
Only you will know, when you are 60 years old, whether you will regret spending a chunk of money on the BMW, or regret not buying the BMW because "we only live once". |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Aug 23 2018, 02:30 PM) big bro, let them be la.....don't judge them..... School of hard knocks is the best of all schools  Just think of it as either the financial drag will pull them down to the abyss or (hopefully) become a motivator for them to improve themselves financially.  QUOTE(StanleySAPBasis @ Aug 23 2018, 02:31 PM) Thanks for your compliment. At least I earn more than the majority in my age. Age doesn't define everything, CASH does. Ok then buy lor! I buy it with the minimal lost. Used car, low depreciation, low commitment. At the same time, I still have CASH. SORRY NOT TO SHOW OFF, BUT EARN FOR WHAT WE WANT. It's hard to own a fancy car after you're married. So if I can afford it when I'm young (BY OWN MY CASH), why not? Do it only when I'm old? THAT'S OLD SCHOOL THEORY....... SOWEEYYY..  Hopefully that 328i can help drive you to achieve saving rm15k per month consistently. Btw I'm in the same industry as you for 20yrs now (but not Basis) so I know how your main job is. I might get to know you someday coz SAP is a small world. If I meet a young Basis guy with a shinny 328i then it's probably you. Careful though, many Basis roles are outsourced to India already while in S/4HANA SAP Cloud, Basis is not needed anymore. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:12 PM
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nvm its just 1.5k monthly installment , your side income can cover it.
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Aug 23 2018, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE(StanleySAPBasis @ Aug 23 2018, 02:31 PM) Thanks for your compliment. At least I earn more than the majority in my age. Age doesn't define everything, CASH does. Dah settle....close thread....no point further query anymore...I buy it with the minimal lost. Used car, low depreciation, low commitment. At the same time, I still have CASH. SORRY NOT TO SHOW OFF, BUT EARN FOR WHAT WE WANT. It's hard to own a fancy car after you're married. So if I can afford it when I'm young (BY OWN MY CASH), why not? Do it only when I'm old? THAT'S OLD SCHOOL THEORY....... SOWEEYYY.. All else google settle, happy driving  |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(dman @ Aug 23 2018, 02:19 PM) On the current BMW lineup- they dropped the 320 and 330/328 and replaced with 330e M Sport. So 328i M Sport became rare breed currently and it's one of the most BMW-ish of the lot with pure petrol performance without the heavy battery of the 330e. I see. So basically 330e is the 328i with E-technology, that's the difference? But I think I'm not gonna buy 330e since I don't really travel much. Just buy it for my goal achievement and satisfaction. Thanks for your info anyway.Since this is Fast and Furious section and not financial section so my advice is Go for it bro! |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Aug 23 2018, 04:10 PM) Ok then buy lor! It's okay. Because my goal is not to survive with my main job. Thanks for your advise senior. Good luck to you as well. Hopefully that 328i can help drive you to achieve saving rm15k per month consistently. Btw I'm in the same industry as you for 20yrs now (but not Basis) so I know how your main job is. I might get to know you someday coz SAP is a small world. If I meet a young Basis guy with a shinny 328i then it's probably you. Careful though, many Basis roles are outsourced to India already while in S/4HANA SAP Cloud, Basis is not needed anymore. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(Muscabee @ Aug 23 2018, 03:19 PM) this is like the same old case when a dude managed to save up 1 million to buy a lamborghini then realize that the cost of servicing, spare parts, insurance, etc is wayy more than whats he capable of. Dear TS, u want to buy a used car.. and u r just 24 years old, there are still more commitment in life.. u surely dont want to waste most of ur income for car... lol Yes true. But if I don't do it when I'm young, and capable to seek for more money, then I might missed this in my life. Slowly having more commitments, and probably will not have a chance to get these experience. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:34 PM
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Aug 23 2018, 04:09 PM) You can definitely afford it. It's just a matter of prioritizing your money - instant gratification or delayed gratification (savings for old age). I believe nowadays everyone is having more than 1 income source. So by the day when I'm 60, I believe I won't be only relying on my own saving. I'm not a lazy guy. =)Only you will know, when you are 60 years old, whether you will regret spending a chunk of money on the BMW, or regret not buying the BMW because "we only live once". Thanks for the concern anyway. =) |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(kingz113 @ Aug 23 2018, 03:29 PM) You sound like a smart kid. If your figures are true, and you keep expanding your skillsets while more or less maintaining your lifestyle, the money will flood in. I'm just a hard work boy same as the other. Yes the figure is true, but I can't guaranteed that this can last for 7 years (Thanks god if it does). the bang factor is alot larger driving a nice car when you are in your 20s, compared to when you are 30 or above. Not to mention the tonnes of commitments when you are older and more concerned with the car's practicality (family) than fun-ness of the car. You can always sell the car when you get bored of it. Yes you'll lose money but the respect and turned heads will more than make up for those money. I've had my fair share of throwing stupid money at stupid things, do not regret a single part of it, and like i say, if you are good at what you do, these money will eventually seem like chump change. Regarding to the commitments, that is the purpose I'm posting this to get to know a rough idea of the cost that I need to commit soon, so that I could plan. I'm ready to lose the money, I don't smoke and drink much, so that's the only thing that I'll need to spend. We earn to cover the lose, that's the game. No lose, no motivation. That's my theory la XD.. Thanks for your advise ya. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(keyser soze @ Aug 23 2018, 02:29 PM) Driving a 5 years old 328i M-Sport over 100k km. Never give me any problems so far. Even the battery also haven't change. Ah great. This is what I'm looking for. The user experience. Thank you bro.The tyre is going to be expensive. Especially the rear one. I think it I paid around Rm1.5k per piece. Brake pad and brake disc cost around 1.5k per pair. You just have to pray the adaptive suspension don't spoil. The engine air intake is quite low. If your car suck in water cost around RM30k to repair. Many F30 suffer from this. So drive slow during haeavy rain. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE(StanleySAPBasis @ Aug 23 2018, 04:34 PM) I believe nowadays everyone is having more than 1 income source. So by the day when I'm 60, I believe I won't be only relying on my own saving. I'm not a lazy guy. =) Nah, I have no concern for you as it's your life. Thanks for the concern anyway. =) Actually I don't know why you opened this thread if you only want to hear supporting opinion. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:51 PM
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Since ts is buying a used unit, the most parts that need to be replace n pricey is the steering column. Not sure why it only happen at Germany car and not sure how much for 328i.
Please hope that the idrive notification dont blink2 any service /part notification if not u will stress out. Sometimes it just a false alarm |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:51 PM
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Aug 23 2018, 04:48 PM) Nah, I have no concern for you as it's your life. These are the questions.Actually I don't know why you opened this thread if you only want to hear supporting opinion. 1. How much would I lost from buying this after I sell it off after 5 years. 2. How much would cost me to maintain? (installment + maintenance) 3. Is it really that bad to buy a German continental car (used car) because I've seen so many bad review on it. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(StanleySAPBasis @ Aug 23 2018, 12:17 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « My concerns: 1. How much would I lost from buying this after I sell it off after 5 years. 2. How much would cost me to maintain? (installment + maintenance) 3. Is it really that bad to buy a German continental car (used car) because I've seen so many bad review on it. PLEASE TO ALL SIFU TO GIVE ME A PROPER ADVISE.... 2. Local BMW's have 5 year warranty, so hopefully the one you're eyeing was well maintained. Depends how it's been / being driven, RM250/month just for maintenance would be a safe budget for a normal driver 3. They're way less forgiving than Jap/local cars ... so if you see any warning lights get it taken care of asap. |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:52 PM
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Since ts is buying a used unit, the most parts that need to be replace n pricey is the steering column. Not sure why it only happen at Germany car and not sure how much for 328i.
Please hope that the idrive notification dont blink2 any service /part notification if not u will stress out. Sometimes it just a false alarm |
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Aug 23 2018, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Aug 23 2018, 04:51 PM) Since ts is buying a used unit, the most parts that need to be replace n pricey is the steering column. Not sure why it only happen at Germany car and not sure how much for 328i. Hi thanks for your info. May I know more about it please? Because I can't get this on google.Please hope that the idrive notification dont blink2 any service /part notification if not u will stress out. Sometimes it just a false alarm |
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