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BMW F30 - 330e 2017, Time to sell or maintain?
ayamxxx
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Oct 10 2023, 08:26 AM
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QUOTE(Steven_aka_G @ Oct 9 2023, 04:01 PM) I'm heading to the bank to check what's the amount I need to pay to settle off the loan. If I can sell off the car sufficient to cover everything, I might go ahead and sell it. Let's see what the bank says. Buy Lexus. Surprisingly the service is still affordable. Except the car price on higher side due to CBU. Recond unit also expansive
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littlefire
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Oct 10 2023, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Oct 10 2023, 09:24 AM) TS, 2021 and 2022 test drove many 330e BMW from Carsome cz many units, good price, for 2017 unit. One thing I noted, Carsome 0 knowledge about the car from many branches I went. Ask if the previous owners made warranty claim during the first 4/5 years usage, no idea. What is the previous service history by owner, no idea. If the car already went for couples of services recall, also no idea. Better take from direct owner from FB group if really wanna buy that car. Especially one with proven service history, sure got cz FOC service at SC You need to direct ask from BMW service center for history check if it is bought new from local dealer, unless it is recon unit then no choice. Sometimes direct owner also wont be honest, is better to still bring a trusted mechanic to check it out together.
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ayamxxx
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Oct 10 2023, 08:33 AM
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QUOTE(littlefire @ Oct 10 2023, 08:31 AM) You need to direct ask from BMW service center for history check if it is bought new from local dealer, unless it is recon unit then no choice. Sometimes direct owner also wont be honest, is better to still bring a trusted mechanic to check it out together. It because Carsome already written they had done Pre-check, pre-inspection and warranty covered even though doubt they cover all for the warranty. If im TS buying Bmw used, will get it from direct owner or buy new since free 5 years service
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usop8290
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Oct 10 2023, 09:23 AM
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im previously aim for 330e too. but end up bought f20 for my wife from sime darby auto selection. so far so good. just regular oil change and changed brake pad.
but the price of used bmw hybrid is very tempting. for example used 2018 g30 and x5 are below RM150k.
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Duckies
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Oct 10 2023, 09:30 AM
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I am a bit skeptical when it comes to hybrid, PHEV and EV...I am looking into 2023 BMW X3...the last one with physical buttons before the next facelift but don't know if it's reliable.
I am also eye-ing on the new Mercedes GLC 300 but that car a lot of electronics and comes with mild hybrid so a bit takut jugak..
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ayamxxx
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Oct 10 2023, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(usop8290 @ Oct 10 2023, 09:23 AM) im previously aim for 330e too. but end up bought f20 for my wife from sime darby auto selection. so far so good. just regular oil change and changed brake pad. but the price of used bmw hybrid is very tempting. for example used 2018 g30 and x5 are below RM150k. Hybrid for Bmw, too many cases. My vendors with G30 530e, also had many issues, covered under warranty. But per cases need 3 days stay under SC
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usop8290
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Oct 10 2023, 09:54 AM
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Oct 10 2023, 09:39 AM) Hybrid for Bmw, too many cases. My vendors with G30 530e, also had many issues, covered under warranty. But per cases need 3 days stay under SC the SA told me even with extended warranty campaign for the used hybrid, only battery is covered and not the electronic control module that will cost a bomb to replace. that why used hybrid is cheap.
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ayamxxx
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Oct 10 2023, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(usop8290 @ Oct 10 2023, 09:54 AM) the SA told me even with extended warranty campaign for the used hybrid, only battery is covered and not the electronic control module that will cost a bomb to replace. that why used hybrid is cheap. G30 530 was better and higher RV. Love the G30 design look.
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hihihehe
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Oct 10 2023, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(Duckies @ Oct 10 2023, 09:30 AM) I am a bit skeptical when it comes to hybrid, PHEV and EV...I am looking into 2023 BMW X3...the last one with physical buttons before the next facelift but don't know if it's reliable. I am also eye-ing on the new Mercedes GLC 300 but that car a lot of electronics and comes with mild hybrid so a bit takut jugak.. good luck on finding less electronics for new cars can consider lexus for less headache. family have a nx200 since launch and still driving strong without any major issue so reliable that we bought the new nx 350
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blindmutedeaf
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Oct 11 2023, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(shaniandras2787 @ Oct 9 2023, 01:50 PM) not sure about the F30e but i have a F10 (bought new from AB), spent a fortune repairing and fixing on the 9th year of ownership (close to RM25k) replacing parts due to wear and tear etc (both interior and exterior). just replaced one of the ECU board for RM5k (plus labor) about 2 weeks ago - sourced for a used part because the original one costs almost RM8k. with this, it tallies up to RM32k in repairs/replacements  pre LCI with 6 pots?
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Eternalgl0ry
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Oct 11 2023, 10:19 PM
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Buy tesla model y AWD
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Pugbunny
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Oct 12 2023, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE(Steven_aka_G @ Oct 9 2023, 12:08 PM) Bought the car from Carsome beginning of the year at 95k mileage. Essentially, I've spent close to RM10k on fixes throughout the months which includes: 1. Changing the battery 2. Fixing auxiliary battery (Drivetrain issue) 3. Engine coolant leaking (Latest and current issue that happened over the weekend). In view of this, getting rather pissed off with the car itself (and Carsome for doing a bullshit job with their multi points checking). The question is, have I fixed enough of the major wear and tear issues to continue driving the car for next 1-2 years? Or should I just sell it off and get another car and do a better job checking for issues for next car? Would deeply appreciate the advises from the sifus here. I thought carsome provide warranty?
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hksgmy
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Oct 12 2023, 08:32 AM
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BMW = Bottomless Money Wasted. I gave up being a Bimmer fanboy after my F13 gen M6 because it spent more time in the workshop than on the roads. Although the repairs were free, I bought the car to drive it, not to have it grace the workshop floor of PML Sime Darby (in Singapore).
Good luck, TS. I’d dump and cut my losses if I were you.
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Roadwarrior1337
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Oct 12 2023, 08:38 AM
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I got a 320d from 2012
Spent about 40k with fix and upgrade since ownership
It’s 12 year old and I got it second hand when it was 6 year old
So far so good. Next change will be its absorber and sprints as it’s been 6 year since last change
Overall since it’s fully paid I treat maintenance like it’s monthly repayment lol
Only reason I keep it due to 220hp and 470nm of torque and it’s a diesel
Also to add most of my cost are using original parts, and I don’t skimp on quality. For example when I change my absorber and sprint 6 year ago I changed to blistien b8 with eibach springs and my turbo kong also send to Tong turbo to fix and upgrade to hybrid design ( korek intake and exhaust as well use ball bearing for the fins). Rest are original bmw parts only. No china shit oem. Oh yah intercooler also using airtec
So my maintenance cost is based on quality. It cheap part likely half of that kot
This post has been edited by Roadwarrior1337: Oct 12 2023, 09:04 AM
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ayamxxx
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Oct 12 2023, 09:01 AM
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QUOTE(Pugbunny @ Oct 12 2023, 08:22 AM) I thought carsome provide warranty? Too many * This post has been edited by ayamxxx: Oct 12 2023, 09:45 AM
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shaniandras2787
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Oct 12 2023, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE(blindmutedeaf @ Oct 11 2023, 09:52 PM) nope, 4 pots.
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IamAHuman
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Oct 12 2023, 12:38 PM
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QUOTE(Roadwarrior1337 @ Oct 12 2023, 08:38 AM) I got a 320d from 2012 Spent about 40k with fix and upgrade since ownership It’s 12 year old and I got it second hand when it was 6 year old So far so good. Next change will be its absorber and sprints as it’s been 6 year since last change Overall since it’s fully paid I treat maintenance like it’s monthly repayment lol Only reason I keep it due to 220hp and 470nm of torque and it’s a diesel Also to add most of my cost are using original parts, and I don’t skimp on quality. For example when I change my absorber and sprint 6 year ago I changed to blistien b8 with eibach springs and my turbo kong also send to Tong turbo to fix and upgrade to hybrid design ( korek intake and exhaust as well use ball bearing for the fins). Rest are original bmw parts only. No china shit oem. Oh yah intercooler also using airtec So my maintenance cost is based on quality. It cheap part likely half of that kot I too own a diesel Bimmer. My 8 years ownership since new was all good! I know everyone would condemn conti cars but I had nothing but praises for my ride. All in all, the cost of maintenance in the course of my ownership was roughly RM11k plus minus. The biggest bill was perhaps changing the main pulley and the coolant hoses which came close to RM3k. The 2nd biggest bill was perhaps the battery (AGM DIN105 the biggest) which cost RM 2k original BM. Now you can get the same spec battery for less than RM1k with China brands. Anyway, loving my ride to the bits. But I'm using it as a weekend drive for now coz I have another fun ride for my daily drives.
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GamersFamilia
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Oct 13 2023, 05:44 PM
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sell it off and buy toyota veloz
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Duckies
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Oct 16 2023, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Oct 10 2023, 03:16 PM) good luck on finding less electronics for new cars can consider lexus for less headache. family have a nx200 since launch and still driving strong without any major issue so reliable that we bought the new nx 350 Ya true the new NX350 looks good...the old Lexus interior is ugly IMHO. But then as a fanboy..need to get at least 1 time conti car ma Now still contemplating between XC60, X3 and GLC300  Plan to get a 2-3 years old car...not worried about the installment but I am worried on the repair cost lol...probably will set aside 10k a year..but don't know enough or not This post has been edited by Duckies: Oct 16 2023, 09:04 AM
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ayamxxx
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Oct 16 2023, 09:10 AM
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QUOTE(Duckies @ Oct 16 2023, 09:04 AM) Ya true the new NX350 looks good...the old Lexus interior is ugly IMHO. But then as a fanboy..need to get at least 1 time conti car ma Now still contemplating between XC60, X3 and GLC300  Plan to get a 2-3 years old car...not worried about the installment but I am worried on the repair cost lol...probably will set aside 10k a year..but don't know enough or not  Repair cost, after service, expertise available outside SC, dont take Volvo.
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