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02-22-2010, 01:57 PM | #1 | |
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Buying A Used BMW
I am looking to purchase a used 3 or 5 series around a 2000 and have a couple of questions. Are the 3 series front wheel drive and the 5 rear. Also I believe that the 99 to 05 3 series are the same body style is this true. And are there a group of years around 2000 that the 5 series was the same body style ?
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05-27-2011, 01:53 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Buying A Used BMW
according to me , there is not too much diffidence between 03 and 05 series. the thing which were talking about tires its also nearly same.
please have a look below there is a new BMW x5. |
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08-12-2011, 02:33 PM | #3 | ||
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There will be a future FWD BMW 1 series, sharing it's platform with the MINI, but until then, there are no FWD BMWs. The 3 series is a RWD car, just like all other BMWs. And yes, the '99-05 3 series is known as the E46. There was a mid-cycle refresh about 2002 that was mostly cosmetic. The 5 series of that era was known as the E39, and it was sold from 1995-2003 (with the mid cycle refresh happening in 2001). As with most cars of this type, buy the newest you can afford, to get the most updated parts.
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Every bmw's are front wheels drive...
if you want confort and modern car look at the e46 or the e39 ( 3 and 5 series ), if you want a pure car with sport sensation look at the e36 ( 3series born in 1992 to 1998) |
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11-08-2012, 03:40 PM | #5 | |
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I own BMW 525 2003
It's facelift model, in 5 series models 2001 and above are facelift, in 3 series facelift 2003+ |
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04-16-2013, 07:29 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Buying A Used BMW
Before buying to a used car,Please check the following points :-
First check the engine Average of the car Working condition Spare parts Available Conditions of tyres Thanks |
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06-04-2013, 08:31 AM | #7 | |
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How affordable are BMW spares ? and should I always considers scrapyards and stick to new spares ?
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12-07-2015, 03:29 AM | #8 | |
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If you are fond of used cars and always prefer to buy a used vehicle instead of a new one
The condition of used cars The mileage of used cars Check the car under consideration for fluid leaks test drive of the vehicle checked by a competent mechanic before you purchase |
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Yes, 99 to 05 3 series are the same body style if it is BMW E46. But as for 5 series, 95 to 03 are the same body style, it's BMW E39. By the way, the next 5 series model was also prodused in 2003, this is BMW E60. |
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04-12-2022, 03:11 AM | #11 | |
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Can't be overstated, check where the car is parked for any sign of oil stains.
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