Someone is offering me 750k for 98 535i tokunbo.

I have the following questions;

1. how reliable is BMW
2. I know 535i uses V8 engine, my fear is the fuel consumption
3. what is the resale value considering its V8
4. Can I get a good mechanic for the car in Lagos.

I live in Ogun State and work in Lagos and I drive mostly early in the morning and work late so I need a reliable car.

I also drives 05 V8 4runner the car is reliable but but I prefer sedan.

olalekanba: Someone is offering me 750k for 98 535i tokunbo.

I have the following questions;

1. how reliable is BMW
2. I know 535i uses V8 engine, my fear is the fuel consumption
3. what is the resale value considering its V8
4. Can I get a good mechanic for the car in Lagos.

I live in Ogun State and work in Lagos and I drive mostly early in the morning and work late so I need a reliable car.

I also drives 05 V8 4runner the car is reliable but but I prefer sedan.

somehow, I like those little displacements with many cylinders, it's always good at the top end, talking about power...
though for this motor,the m62, I don't know so much but I think it's like every other BMW, reliable,provided you give it the required detailed maintenance.
fuel consumption would be good for the little v8,

Always wanted to lay my hands on one...say anyone here know if the bmw e92 m3 lime rock edition could be had in for just over 12 mil?...I saw an e92 copy look alike.with the front splitter n rear trunk lip....

Here's da car I'm referring to

Jacksolo4me: Always wanted to lay my hands on one...say anyone here know if the bmw e92 m3 lime rock edition could be had in for just over 12 mil?...I saw an e92 copy look alike.with the front splitter n rear trunk lip....

Here's da car I'm referring to

that's going to cost you alot of money...it's possible, even the 1987 Porsche can be had with approx. 7000miles,original. Saw one on eBay.

yungboss:
that's going to cost you alot of money...it's possible, even the 1987 Porsche can be had with approx. 7000miles,original. Saw one on eBay.

Yeah that's going to be one very long hard years of saving....I guess a regular e92 coupe with look alike should do with a supercharger n an akrapovic exhaust with a vorsteiner bodykit...

Don't we all wish we had Oil money!!!!

olalekanba: Someone is offering me 750k for 98 535i tokunbo.

I have the following questions;

1. how reliable is BMW
2. I know 535i uses V8 engine, my fear is the fuel consumption
3. what is the resale value considering its V8
4. Can I get a good mechanic for the car in Lagos.

I live in Ogun State and work in Lagos and I drive mostly early in the morning and work late so I need a reliable car.

I also drives 05 V8 4runner the car is reliable but but I prefer sedan.

you got the wrong Info bro, BMWs dont do Vs, the only DO Ls and i can tell you the Engine would be L6 nothing clost to V8 and your 4runner, what the Engine capacity? is it 4ltrs? or 4 litrs?

adeniyisavage: Hi all my beemer pals.
I have a major issue with my e46 323 engine.
I notice a lot of thick blue smoke whenever I rev my engine. It became worse with loss of power whenever I drive.
Recently the engine refused to start. It just cranks, a couple of experts came to check and told me the engine has 'lost compression'
To cut the long story short. They both independently recommended a change of engine albeit one said 'borale' and the other said a complete engine.
What I want to know is do I actually need a complete engine or will borale be ok?
Secondly how much does a borale and complete engine costs?
I will love to hear from anyone.

Typical, did they actually tell you what was wrong with your Engine B4 suggesting replacement?Did you scan your car?

erico2k2:
you got the wrong Info bro, BMWs dont do Vs, the only DO Ls and i can tell you the Engine would be L6 nothing clost to V8 and your 4runner, what the Engine capacity? is it 4ltrs? or 4 litrs?

U are the wrong one here.
Bmw makes v engines. Get ur facts right b4 comin to confuse those who wants to learn.

The V engines in bmw are available in the 3.5L of E39s,4.0L, 4.4L, 4.8l, 5.0l, 6.0l.

They have v8, v10 and v12.

Other are straight and not L like u stated above.

erico2k2:
you got the wrong Info bro, BMWs dont do Vs, the only DO Ls and i can tell you the Engine would be L6 nothing clost to V8 and your 4runner, what the Engine capacity? is it 4ltrs? or 4 litrs?

My 4runner is V8 4.7L

Powertrain
Engine manufacturer:
BMW M62B35TU
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:
indirect injection
Charge system:
naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Valves timing:
VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung)
Additional features:
Bosch Motronic M 7.2
Emission control:
3-way cat, Lambda-Sensor
Emission standard:
Cylinders alignment: V 8
Displacement: 3498 cm3 / 214.1 cui

xerotop:

U are the wrong one here.
Bmw makes v engines. Get ur facts right b4 comin to confuse those who wants to learn.

The V engines in bmw are available in the 3.5L of E39s,4.0L, 4.4L, 4.8l, 5.0l, 6.0l.

They have v8, v10 and v12.

Other are straight and not L like u stated above.

Can you help ans my question sir?

1. how reliable is BMW
2. I know 535i uses V8 engine, my fear is the fuel consumption
3. what is the resale value considering its V8
4. Can I get a good mechanic for the car in Lagos.

xerotop:

U are the wrong one here.
Bmw makes v engines. Get ur facts right b4 comin to confuse those who wants to learn.

The V engines in bmw are available in the 3.5L of E39s,4.0L, 4.4L, 4.8l, 5.0l, 6.0l.

They have v8, v10 and v12.

Other are straight and not L like u stated above.

Yeh my bad my mind was tuned to the V6s

olalekanba:

My 4runner is V8 4.7L

Powertrain
Engine manufacturer:
BMW M62B35TU
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:
indirect injection
Charge system:
naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Valves timing:
VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung)
Additional features:
Bosch Motronic M 7.2
Emission control:
3-way cat, Lambda-Sensor
Emission standard:
Cylinders alignment: V 8
Displacement: 3498 cm3 / 214.1 cui

MayB Im not in touxh with makes and models theses days.are 4 Runners not made by toyota?

olalekanba:
Can you help ans my question sir?
1. how reliable is BMW
2. I know 535i uses V8 engine, my fear is the fuel consumption
3. what is the resale value considering its V8
4. Can I get a good mechanic for the car in Lagos.

Sorry 4 d belated response.
The 535i e39 is a very reliable car. Only if u give it what it wants. Good maintenance, regular and scheduled service. Parts are available but might not be as cheap as d japs.
If u r looking for fuel economy, that depends on what u need the car for. Long distance? Or regular lagos traffic.
For long distance, u will neva want to drive a 6 cylinder again.
Apapa traffic? U might end up regretting eva buyin it.

Reasale value? Only BMW lovers and freaks can know the value when u want to resell. Not d japs ppl.

Good technician in lagos? Sorry i dont stay in lagos anymore.

Becareful not to give any clown along the road side. If u do? U will wish u neva was able to spell the marque BMW.

Note: careless ppl dont drive BMW.

xerotop:

Sorry 4 d belated response.
The 535i e39 is a very reliable car. Only if u give it what it wants. Good maintenance, regular and scheduled service. Parts are available but might not be as cheap as d japs.
If u r looking for fuel economy, that depends on what u need the car for. Long distance? Or regular lagos traffic.
For long distance, u will neva want to drive a 6 cylinder again.
Apapa traffic? U might end up regretting eva buyin it.

Reasale value? Only BMW lovers and freaks can know the value when u want to resell. Not d japs ppl.

Good technician in lagos? Sorry i dont stay in lagos anymore.

Becareful not to give any clown along the road side. If u do? U will wish u neva was able to spell the marque BMW.

Note: careless ppl dont drive BMW.

I live at Akute and work in VI, I leave home early and work late.
Someone offered the BMW to me, it's never been registered in Nigeria.
The mileage is kidda high, it's about 200k KM.
The guy even offered me to pay in 2 or 3 installments.
What is holding me back is getting a good and reliable mechanic and the fact that it's eight cylinder .
I read the fuel ecomony to be as follows;
Fuel economy:


Fuel economy: in km / liter
Estimated fuel economy by constant speeds on top gear, steady ride without acceleration or braking, flat concrete or tarmac surface, no wind
by 50 km/h (31 mph):
by 60 km/h (37 mph): 12.9 km/l
by 70 km/h (44 mph): 12.8 km/l
by 80 km/h (50 mph): 12.5 km/l
by 90 km/h (56 mph): 12.2 km/l
by 100 km/h (62 mph): 11.8 km/l
by 120 km/h (75 mph): 10.8 km/l
by 140 km/h (87 mph): 9.6 km/l
by 160 km/h (100 mph): 8.5 km/l
by 180 km/h (112 mph): 7.4 km/l
by 200 km/h (124 mph): 6.1 km/l
by 220 km/h (137 mph): 5 km/l
by 240 km/h (149 mph):
by 260 km/h (161 mph):


http://www.automobile-catalog.com/economy/1998/273365/bmw_535i.html

Pls where do all Bmw Lagos lovers and owners fix their cars? Reputable technicians capable of fixing 2008 models and newer would be appreciated.
Thanks

jodeci01: Pls where do all Bmw Lagos lovers and owners fix their cars? Reputable technicians capable of fixing 2008 models and newer would be appreciated.
Thanks

Shagatti has a good one

cne010:
Shagati has a good one

Classics and Dreams
Off Kudirat Abiola, Oregun
0*8*0*3 7*1*9 7*0*2*8

The fuel pump on my E39 1998 model failed today. I'll be getting a replacement by tomorrow.

I'm also thinking of placing her on the market. I'll create the sales advert after fixing the fuel pump...

lungwun: Thanks everyone for your kind words on my car. I really do love it but haven't taken her out for a spin in a while as my registration documents aren't out yet and I wouldn't want to contribute the Abuja police's Christmas chicken fund

In the new year[b] I will definitely be changing her colour to Imola Red or Alpine white[/b]. Still undecided.

Did you eventually change to either colour? Your post is from Dec last year
Pics?

Shagati:

Did you eventually change to either colour? Your post is from Dec last year
Pics?

Unfortunately not, I'm still rocking the Original StahlBlau colour.

I will get it painted someday, something exotic, maybe VAG Sepang Blue or BMW Sakhir Orange. Something really unique.

Who can please help out a fellow Beemer owner here with regards to an E46 engine change/swap?

https://www.nairaland.com/1410627/bmw-325ci-e46-repairs-maintenance/3#25382684

His username is Idealguy

Thanks Shagat.
Hello my fellow beemer lovers in the house, pls I need your advice, I want to replace the engine of my Beemer, what are the DOs and DONTs i need to know?

THE CAR DETAILS:
Make: BMW
Model: 318i (EUR)
E-series: E46
Series: 3
Type: SEDAN
Engine: M40 1.9 4 CYLINDERS
Drive: REAR
Transmission: MANUAL
Color: SILVER
Date of Manufacture: 1999

I'll really appreciate your various responses, as I'm doing it this weekend by God's Grace.

For those who may be interested, i am selling my E39. Click on the link below:

https://www.nairaland.com/1852691/1998-bmw-520i-sale-abuja

Good day pals, I need your advice on converting a right-handed 2004 BMW 5 Series to "leftie", as I plan to send one over from the UK. Is this advisable or is it a bad idea? Thanks for your time.

icon8: Good day pals, I need your advice on converting a right-handed 2004 BMW 5 Series to "leftie", as I plan to send one over from the UK. Is this advisable or is it a bad idea? Thanks for your time.

I would advice you convert before sending.

NO RESPONSE YET? I BEG NA

idealguy: NO RESPONSE YET? I BEG NA

@ lungwun @ yungboss @ Siena @ CityNG
^^^^^^ Please help a brother out

Cheers

idealguy: Thanks Shagat.
Hello my fellow beemer lovers in the house, pls I need your advice, I want to replace the engine of my Beemer, what are the DOs and DONTs i need to know?

THE CAR DETAILS:
Make: BMW
Model: 318i (EUR)
E-series: E46
Series: 3
Type: SEDAN
Engine: M40 1.9 4 CYLINDERS
Drive: REAR
Transmission: MANUAL
Color: SILVER
Date of Manufacture: 1999

I'll really appreciate your various responses, as I'm doing it this weekend by God's Grace.

What are you replacing it with?

Another exact similar engine, another BMW engine from a different year or the nuclear reactor from the USS Enterprise

If it's a straight swap then it should be fairly straight forward with prudence and patience.

icon8: Good day pals, I need your advice on converting a right-handed 2004 BMW 5 Series to "leftie", as I plan to send one over from the UK. Is this advisable or is it a bad idea? Thanks for your time.

If you don't already own the car and will need to source one then my advice will be to get the factory left.

thanks CityNG, I am replacing it with another M40 1.9L engine, but I'm not so sure it will be the exact same year, I wouldn't mind getting a 2001 engine though.

idealguy: thanks CityNG, I am replacing it with another M40 1.9L engine, but I'm not so sure it will be the exact same year, I wouldn't mind getting a 2001 engine though.

hey bro...it'll fit in. No hassles. If your Mechanic is competent, he'll do a good job.

Thanks bro. I appreciate. shd get it done over the weekend, I'll give the feedback.
Cheers