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BMW says keeping your old car could be better than buying new one

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RadX

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Just now, Steptronic said:

Was thinking about it. E60 was sold by PML till Q2/Q3 2010 only. Could be an Parallel import. In any angle, 112k is not justified. Real first time buyer - pity him.

ok la...tuition fees.....1st lesson.. NEVER believe when they say THEY WILL FIX!!!

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2 minutes ago, RadX said:

ok la...tuition fees.....1st lesson.. NEVER believe when they say THEY WILL FIX!!!

While we could not even believe PML, forget about the rest!

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8 hours ago, RadX said:

ok la...tuition fees.....1st lesson.. NEVER believe when they say THEY WILL FIX!!!

This logistics guy no logic stick....

 

 

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Wt_know

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take $100K loan can get a like new kimchi Kia liao … 

but the blue/white logo or 3-point-star or 4-rings … lol

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8 hours ago, RadX said:

ok la...tuition fees.....1st lesson.. NEVER believe when they say THEY WILL FIX!!!

They will only fix you! 😂

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2 hours ago, Wt_know said:

take $100K loan can get a like new kimchi Kia liao … 

but the blue/white logo or 3-point-star or 4-rings … lol

Agreed,buy a new Korean Car better.

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1 minute ago, Wt_know said:

yeah ... some more design DNA is from Audi .... :grin:

But maybe Wife wanted something Atas as i mentioned before in another thread about my Friend.

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On 12/6/2022 at 9:03 PM, Windwaver said:

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/burning-money-man-buys-second-hand-bmw-hes-forced-take-public-transport-every-day

'Like burning money': Man buys second-hand BMW but he's forced to take public transport every day

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This man took up a sizeable bank loan to pay for his first car, but it is now left idle at a carpark under his block.

The defects on Tan Yong Chang's new purchase made travelling on the roads unsafe, which forced him to take a taxi to work every day. 

Speaking with AsiaOne on Monday (Dec 5), the 27-year-old, who is in the logistics business, lamented: "Having to pay for a car and not being able to use it, it's just like burning money."

Tan shared that he placed a $500 deposit for a second-hand BMW E60 5 Series 523i with Evolution Motors Private Limited in August.

During a test drive that same month, Tan noticed several problems with the car. These include defects on the vehicle's shock absorbers, engines, windows, and door locks.

The defects were highlighted to Farhan Abdul Azis, the owner of the dealership, the customer said. "He promised that he will get them fixed before the handover of the vehicle."

Car dealership boss 'gives excuses'

Trusting Farhan at his word, Tan took up a bank loan in early September to pay for the $112,580 car.

But when the man picked it up on Sept 29, he shared that he wasn't even given a working car key.

"I had to change the key casing and duplicate one more," Tan said, adding that the defects were not rectified as promised and the car was not washed at all.

Despite voicing his unhappiness to Farhan, the first-time car owner shared that the dealership boss kept attributing Covid-19, manpower and supplier issues to the delays in fixing the defects.

Adding he has been given "excuses" for the past three months, Tan said: "I trusted Farhan since he's the boss of his company, but he ended up being worse than a salesman."

Being in the logistics business, Tan shared that a car is "crucial" for his work commitments.

This was the reason why he chose to drive the faulty vehicle around for months, he said, adding that it was fortunate that he didn't get into accidents on the road.

Describing how the car would "shake" whenever he stepped on the gas, Tan said: "I went to the mechanic last Sunday (Dec 4) and I was shocked by how serious the defects were."

At a loss of what to do next 

Even after lodging a police report on Nov 19, Tan shared that he is at a loss of what to do next.

Adding that he has yet to receive an invoice from Evolution Motors, the customer said: "I don't know whether there will be a breach or whether I can claim [compensation] for the repairs.

"I'm pretty much p***** off. If they can't fix the car, they should say so and not give excuses. Till date, I'm scared of repairing it on my own."

Stuck with a faulty car for months, Tan is forced to take a taxi for deliveries and meetings – incurring additional expenses of up to $80 daily.

While he has a van, the man shared that he is unable to park in multi-storey car parks since they have low ceilings.

"I bought a car to save time, but it ended up being not safe to drive. The inconvenience is a big hassle," he lamented. 

AsiaOne has contacted Evolution Motors Private Limited for comment.

In Singapore, the Lemon Law protects consumers against defects of goods purchased within six months here. This includes all goods purchased that are brand new or used, including cars.

 

I really can't understand why he bought this particular car . After he noticed defects during the test drive , he still went ahead and bought it with a loan 🤔.AND he believed the word of a car dealer 😅

 

 

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1 hour ago, shrjun said:

I really can't understand why he bought this particular car . After he noticed defects during the test drive , he still went ahead and bought it with a loan 🤔.AND he believed the word of a car dealer 😅

 

Bavaria Motor Works ... E60 523i ... IL6 engine leh ... vroom vroom ... how many people can afford IL6 today ... [sly] 

Bring More Worry

Break My Wallet

xiao didi learn the 1st acronym, he forgot the 2nd and 3rd ...

whatever it takes .... 

:grin:

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4 hours ago, shrjun said:

I really can't understand why he bought this particular car . After he noticed defects during the test drive , he still went ahead and bought it with a loan 🤔.AND he believed the word of a car dealer 😅

 

 

kenna sweet talked lor...

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7 hours ago, Mkl22 said:

kenna sweet talked lor...

Most likely this is the Case,''No worries,German Engineering are the Best,this BMW won't give trouble,you can buy it with a peace of Mind''.

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15 hours ago, shrjun said:

I really can't understand why he bought this particular car . After he noticed defects during the test drive , he still went ahead and bought it with a loan 🤔.AND he believed the word of a car dealer 😅

 

 

orbi goot

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15 hours ago, shrjun said:

I really can't understand why he bought this particular car . After he noticed defects during the test drive , he still went ahead and bought it with a loan 🤔.AND he believed the word of a car dealer 😅

 

 

propeller badge on bonnet and boot .. and all four wheels ..

tricoloured m style grille .. shiny black paint ..

how to go wrong with his choice?

oh and dont forget got james bond style secret compartment on steering wheel behind the removable propeller badge to hide anything .. where to find?

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shrjun

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BMWs do need work to keep them running well. Ignore CELs and random noises at your peril.

 

Stock shock absorbers unlike to survive past 100k kms . Should be an easy fix with stuff like Bilstein B4 or equivalent . 

Engine who knows what's wrong lol.

Electronics again , if it's just door locks  , should be ok

But he actually took the car without working keys 🤣

@Mooose tricolored grill is a red flag haha.

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