If you're buying new / pre-owned / pre-reg, you have pretty much nothing to worry for the next 5 years except the typical wear and tear which hardly cost a bomb.

However if you're buying a used BMW without warranty, better to have some cash standby, fellow member above have illustrated the general costs of fixing and maintaining a F30. Alternatively you may join BMW Club on facebook, over there you can have more insight on what are the typical problems, costs to fix them and where to get them fixed reasonably.

All in all, I would say the cost of maintaining a BMW out of warranty is pretty much the same as maintaining a Japanese D-Segment out of warranty.

Hey guys im also thinking about getting my first BMW, and the 320i G20 has been the one that has caught my attention the most.

Would like some opinions from seasoned BMW owners about buying new and using it for say 8-10 years.

My previous f30 320i lasted for 7 years. Only issue was an oil leak which cost RM3k to fix. Nothing major other than this

If you like it and can afford 2-3K monthly payment, please get it.
Brand new BMW comes with full service and warranty option, not much to worry.
Unless you are unlucky, you get one that comes with issue. eg. charging. This applies to all car brands.
Also, malaysia household doesnt push enough amp to optimize charging on Phev, this affect the battery life indirectly. Debatable issue.

For cars over the warranty period, bmw has lots of aftermarket OEM parts to keep the cost low. Unlike a Volvo with little or no after market OEM, maintenance for bmw is maybe slightly more then a non continental.
there are preventive maintenance cost when your car reaches 80k 100k, like absorbers, hoses, oil pan.. each visit for those jobs could average 3k.

again, you feel the pain if you are stress with financing/affording something beyond your capability.
May it be BMW or Merc, or Mazda, test it and if you like it GET IT.
At the rate of car prices rising, last time entry level City is 60K, now 90K, believe in YOLO, you wont regret.

ckd or cbu i curious pls tells me

Ckd

Lolz gahahaha

BTW, what kind of oil leak need RM3k? Did your mechanic tell you where & what part to replace? As recently my mechanic told me mostly f30 oil leak is just from the head cover, oil seal which is common areas, the most just change few rubber seal which cost few hundred only and the most workmanship kau kau only around 1k if need to dissemble the gearbox/engine for flywheel & gearbox oil seal.
The only concern for this engine batch is the N20 timing chain guides which will degrade and break into pieces and this is the only higher cost to replace.

Not an expert….but generally good experience with the car.
3k includes cost of new oil as there were little oil left.

Any forumers got BMW sales contacts within Klang Valley who offer good deals for new 320i & 330i? Do PM me Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by patricktoh: Mar 8 2022, 09:30 PM

can pm me for my SA contact

buy civic. cheaper

Buy used that still has warranty. Or extend the warranty (if owner bought with only 2 years warranty).

That way the first buyer ate the depreciation.

But if you’re financing most of it. Then better buy new since bmw credit can give good offer. Do the maths yourself and see if the interest vs used savings is worthwhile.

No issue buying used if it’s still covered by BMW.

This post has been edited by Jason: Mar 9 2022, 12:50 AM

saw a lot 330E m-sport for sale, any issue with this model?

FYI, BMW 3 series is D-Segment which is similar to Honda Accord/Toyota Camry category which is also near 200k price segment now.
Civic is for sure way cheaper and smaller size C-Segment category but apple to orange comparison.