decatalyst:
Hi nairalanders,

I bought my BMW 525i on this forum but I haven't been enjoying that car as I expected.

Issue is 1. Battery drains and car wouldn't start if left for 24hrs of recent. Now sef I have to drive it in a day to get it started next day. Diagnostic scan picked 4 fault DME...Head not coded correctly appear on dashboard.

2. Full lights doesn't on per say...only one bulb on and fog lights. Mechanics here in Ibadan have proven to be incompetent.

Even considering of sell the car sef cuz I hate stress. Please help. I could share the diagnostic reports with you if you don't mind.

Any assistance on resolving issue, in Ibadan?

wen U put car o n reverse does ur reverse sensors work?
Does ur front window wind up and down?
does ur reverse light come on?
does ur full light stay on or do not come up at all?

erico2k2:

wen U put car o n reverse does ur reverse sensors work?
Does ur front window wind up and down?
does ur reverse light come on?
does ur full light stay on or do not come up at all?

All mentioned above works

decatalyst:


All mentioned above works

ok cool!

Hello house , I am looking forward to get my first car . BMW has really caught my eye, most especially the interior. My budget is 2M but can consider more . I have been eyeing 325i I’m not sure of the model . Please Engliten me is bmw not so problematic , can I get 325 at that budget, tokunbo preferably. I need to know please , I am also have an eye on Lexus IS 250. I can’t buy Corolla a their price, I believe they are overpriced. Suggestions please .

Cn866:
Hello house , I am looking forward to get my first car . BMW has really caught my eye, most especially the interior. My budget is 2M but can consider more . I have been eyeing 325i I’m not sure of the model . Please Engliten me is bmw not so problematic , can I get 325 at that budget, tokunbo preferably. I need to know please , I am also have an eye on Lexus IS 250. I can’t buy Corolla a their price, I believe they are overpriced. Suggestions please .

which year of 325i are you looking at. 2m may not get you a sound toks IS250, but may get you a 325i depending on the year you want. Both are good cars but I believe Lexus will give you more reliability. Remember it's your first car. If you are tech savvy, then you wouldn't have issues with both.

Cn866:
Hello house , I am looking forward to get my first car . BMW has really caught my eye, most especially the interior. My budget is 2M but can consider more . I have been eyeing 325i I’m not sure of the model . Please Engliten me is bmw not so problematic , can I get 325 at that budget, tokunbo preferably. I need to know please , I am also have an eye on Lexus IS 250. I can’t buy Corolla a their price, I believe they are overpriced. Suggestions please .

BMW is a great machine, but as a first timer I'd advise you go for the Lexus. Coming from auto technician.

Cn866:
Hello house , I am looking forward to get my first car . BMW has really caught my eye, most especially the interior. My budget is 2M but can consider more . I have been eyeing 325i I’m not sure of the model . Please Engliten me is bmw not so problematic , can I get 325 at that budget, tokunbo preferably. I need to know please , I am also have an eye on Lexus IS 250. I can’t buy Corolla a their price, I believe they are overpriced. Suggestions please .

Life has taught me to go after anything I so desire because our sojourn here is too short, if a 325i is what you want then by all means go for it, just make sure you follow manufacturers instructions especially for parts and lubricants. People like yungboss, uboma, etc can fill you in in case you need advice. Know a very good bmw specialist. It’s better you take the risk now and experience the adventure or skip it and regret later on

chukel:
which year of 325i are you looking at. 2m may not get you a sound toks IS250, but may get you a 325i depending on the year you want. Both are good cars but I believe Lexus will give you more reliability. Remember it's your first car. If you are tech savvy, then you wouldn't have issues with both.

Thanks, I am tech savvy but another thing, while I was searching I came across a Lexus ES350 2008 Nigeria used at price of 1.85, First body , never repainted. With pictures it looks so clean but I will be going with a mechanic tomorrow to check. I don’t know if that is a good buy. Moreover what are the things I should take so serious when checking.

RZArecta:
Life has taught me to go after anything I so desire because our sojourn here is too short, if a 325i is what you want then by all means go for it, just make sure you follow manufacturers instructions especially for parts and lubricants. People like yungboss, uboma, etc can fill you in in case you need advice. Know a very good bmw specialist. It’s better you take the risk now and experience the adventure or skip it and regret later on

Thanks for the advice bro .

Cn866:
Hello house , I am looking forward to get my first car . BMW has really caught my eye, most especially the interior. My budget is 2M but can consider more . I have been eyeing 325i I’m not sure of the model . Please Engliten me is bmw not so problematic , can I get 325 at that budget, tokunbo preferably. I need to know please , I am also have an eye on Lexus IS 250. I can’t buy Corolla a their price, I believe they are overpriced. Suggestions please .

If you are still buying the BMW, start with 1999 to 2005 model. The e46. Easier to run around as a starter with the M54 engine.

Trust we all are safe.
So earlier today, the defective crankshaft seal was replaced and the car run very fine as if it hasn't been powered for over 2 weeks.

omoajiri:
Greetings house.
Please I need engine parts dealers to sell to me crankshaft seal for an e60 525i engine.
It's needed urgently.
Thanks

Trust we all are safe.
So earlier today, the defective crankshaft seal was replaced and the car run very fine as if it just got off the manufacturer's plant.

I however still need to get a solution to the defective media/console. The screen isn't coming up and the radio too. My best bet is to head to Ladipo and get this sorted out as every ideas/suggestion had been tried but no positive result.

omoajiri:

omoajiri:

Trust we all are safe.
So earlier today, the defective crankshaft seal was replaced and the car run very fine as if it just got off the manufacturer's plant.

I however still need to get a solution to the defective media/console. The screen isn't coming up and the radio too. My best bet is to head to Ladipo and get this sorted out as every ideas/suggestion had been tried but no positive result.

Check the fuse controlling the radio in the trunk. Could be faulty, u can swap with another fuse of same rating. Speaking from experience with an e60 530i that had same issue

nakoks:

I know one mad electrician in ibadan,he solved same on my Benz,i had to import him to Lagos.his name is Anago .0803 426 2003

That problem can be frustrating so i feel your pain.

Hello, could you help with his address. This number is permanently switched off.

Me likey

Modified E39

Hi Guys,

Could anyone please shed some light on 2009 BMW 535i - reliability, problem spots, and local part availability. Also, is it good as a daily-driver?

Thanks in advance

RZArecta:
Me likey

Modified E39

Abomination. IMHO of course.

Strut brace for rigidity up front but then go chop off half the rear unnecessarily introducing scuttle shake.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuttle_shake


Engine bay could win prizes though.

RZArecta:
Me likey

Modified E39

One man's meat bro

This picture irritates my retina

NuclearGodzilla:


One man's meat bro

This picture irritates my retina

bad belle people dem

jabolo:

Abomination. IMHO of course.

Strut brace for rigidity up front but then go chop off half the rear unnecessarily introducing scuttle shake.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuttle_shake


Engine bay could win prizes though.

shes still a beauty though, the most reliable 5 series of all time plus that scuttle issue won’t be much of a problem to me

i like to get useful info on BMW X6M 2012... is it a reliable car.. will not be an everyday car just for travelling

picaso313:
i like to get useful info on BMW X6M 2012... is it a reliable car.. will not be an everyday car just for travelling

Read reviews on that year on Edmunds and other blogs. You're going for an M and not just a normal BMW, have you considered parts availability, Fuel economy and Technical know-how. You'll also have to import most parts being an M. The performance will thrill you but maintenance is my concern

Cc Heavenlybang

picaso313:
i like to get useful info on BMW X6M 2012... is it a reliable car.. will not be an everyday car just for travelling

I am NOT a fan of BMW V8s.

Buy a 2012 ML550 instead. Should be about the same price, while being a far more loaded car. Comes with the M278 4.7L Bi-Turbo V8 pushing 400+ HP and almost 450 lb-ft of torque. That's the car you want. If you want more power, you can get a tune for about 200k that takes it to almost 600 HP.

There are plenty of MLs from that generation around already, so parts shouldn't be an issue. All CLS550's also use that engine, so you shouldn't have any issues. Very solid engine either way.

Oops, BMW thread. They won't like that.



I come in peace. May bag of rice not fall on us.

The 2012 x6M pushes out 555hp and 500 ft-lbs torque

drakeskull:
The 2012 x6M pushes out 555hp and 500 ft-lbs torque

400 HP is enough for anyone. He's hardly ever going to use that 555 HP. Plus I did mention that he could increase power significantly for cheap.

Here's a tuned E550 with the same engine making 460/550 at the WHEELS. About 530/650 at the crank with just a tune.

Anyway, like I said 402/443 is enough for anybody.

HeavenlyBang:
Oops, BMW thread. They won't like that.



I come in peace. May bag of rice not fall on us.

Pls how much can it cost to replace X5 automatic transmission?

HeavenlyBang:


I am NOT a fan of BMW V8s.

Buy a 2012 ML550 instead. Should be about the same price, while being a far more loaded car. Comes with the M278 4.7L Bi-Turbo V8 pushing 400+ HP and almost 450 lb-ft of torque. That's the car you want. If you want more power, you can get a tune for about 200k that takes it to almost 600 HP.

There are plenty of MLs from that generation around already, so parts shouldn't be an issue. All CLS550's also use that engine, so you shouldn't have any issues. Very solid engine either way.

you did justice to this man..... you too much

picaso313:
you did justice to this man..... you too much

Go for the BMW. The only problem is that hot-vee engine. The engineers situated the turbo charger between the cylinder banks and that would damage the engine if you don't allow your car to idle for at least 15 minutes after spirited driving. Many BMW drivers don't know this and keep complaining about how unreliable the N63 engine is.

This engine is also used on the 2012 X5 and newer, 7 series and the latest x7 SUV so getting replacement parts won't be a problem. My advice is to avoid roadside mechanics

Please assist...i was driving and my BMW E60 suddenly shows transmission light on the dashboard. I noticed I couldn't accelerate again. I had to park and left it. Got back to it and we took, still selects gear well only the acceleration, it to a mechanic workshop. He checked the transmission fluid guage. He uncelotape the flow meter where rat ate the wire. The light didn't show again. He drove it round and I drove it too.

Took the car from work to go home, after buying fuel, the light came on and I had to just slow home...

Please advise.

decatalyst:
Please assist...i was driving and my BMW E60 suddenly shows transmission light on the dashboard. I noticed I couldn't accelerate again. I had to park and left it. Got back to it and we took, still selects gear well only the acceleration, it to a mechanic workshop. He checked the transmission fluid guage. He uncelotape the flow meter where rat ate the wire. The light didn't show again. He drove it round and I drove it too.

Took the car from work to go home, after buying fuel, the light came on and I had to just slow home...

Please advise.

go and scan this car.