Jump to content
MCF HangOut X Lexus – 9 May 2024, Lexus Boutique ×

Camry or BMW

HHS

By HHS,
in General Car Discussion

 Share

Recommended Posts

HHS

HHS

Recently was considering change to a 2nd hand camry, 08 or 09 one....met one guy in ubi carmart he told me actually the depreciation value for 2nd hand camry and conti car like BM not much difference, so ask me to consider a 08 BM520 which is a diff class, he cal to me and showed the difference is about 1 diff, (10k plus for camry and 11k for BM yearly), can it be true? as the new car price for this two car is about 100k difference :blink: or this BM is a lemon that they want to clear it quickly at cheap price

↡ Advertisement
Link to post
Share on other sites
Speed_ong

Speed_ong

Clutched

08 E60 might need to replace a lot of stuffs plus servicing and maintenance is very ex too. Camry is much cheaper plus some 09 Camry might still have warranty left as Toyota has 5 years warranty on certain models.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Observer

Observer

4th Gear

the bmw has a higher chance of failing u...requires more maintenance..

 

09 camry and 08 bmw is 1 yr difference liao leh...and no. of owners? many other reasons it can be almost same depre.

Link to post
Share on other sites
KohKH

KohKH

Neutral Newbie

BM im not too sure dont flame me. But most of my friends driving BM complaint of engine problems. Seems like mercedes still have longer engine life

Link to post
Share on other sites
inlinesix

inlinesix

Supersonic

BM im not too sure dont flame me. But most of my friends driving BM complaint of engine problems. Seems like mercedes still have longer engine life

A lot of ppl's fren said the same thing, Throttle2 said.

 

Proof?

Link to post
Share on other sites
inlinesix

inlinesix

Supersonic

Recently was considering change to a 2nd hand camry, 08 or 09 one....met one guy in ubi carmart he told me actually the depreciation value for 2nd hand camry and conti car like BM not much difference, so ask me to consider a 08 BM520 which is a diff class, he cal to me and showed the difference is about 1 diff, (10k plus for camry and 11k for BM yearly), can it be true? as the new car price for this two car is about 100k difference :blink: or this BM is a lemon that they want to clear it quickly at cheap price

Forget about BMW. It is fanboy only.

 

Somemore, E60 520 with M54B22 block has common issue with active steering. U r looking @ 10k.

 

Stick to Camry.

 

Don't believe? Go to BMW-SG & look for Terry.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Jq1988

Jq1988

4th Gear

though Bimmer is my choice, but 08 is pre model....countless problems (Electrical malfunction, cooling coil, gear box, insulation, brake sensors, overheating, etc)...if 09 LCI model with HID may be can consider. For hassle free, stick to Toyota camry....do remember to check their tyres, disc rotors, disc pads, engine oil and service record......

Link to post
Share on other sites
Fastfive1

Fastfive1

5th Gear

Take both for a test drive then come to a conclusion.

I believe the BMW has a higher OMV and body value as well so it would be a better choice should you decide to sell it later.

Why waste your time on a japanese car with a lower OMV and almost no body value?

Parts for the BMW can be easily sourced from the stockist so I don't understand why people keep saying maintenance is costly blah blah blah.

In short get the BMW. Don't waste your money on a japanese car when a lil bit more cash can get you a german car.

Link to post
Share on other sites
XLR8

XLR8

1st Gear

Take both for a test drive then come to a conclusion.

I believe the BMW has a higher OMV and body value as well so it would be a better choice should you decide to sell it later.

Why waste your time on a japanese car with a lower OMV and almost no body value?

Parts for the BMW can be easily sourced from the stockist so I don't understand why people keep saying maintenance is costly blah blah blah.

In short get the BMW. Don't waste your money on a japanese car when a lil bit more cash can get you a german car.

 

Exactly...

Link to post
Share on other sites
Alheych

Alheych

6th Gear

Forget about BMW. It is fanboy only.

 

Somemore, E60 520 with M54B22 block has common issue with active steering. U r looking @ 10k.

 

Stick to Camry.

 

Don't believe? Go to BMW-SG & look for Terry.

 

i've heard about the 10k steering story as well.

 

dad's friend says, conti may not be that much more ex to buy, but is really a lot more ex to maintain. his audi, for example, some electronics problem can disable the whole car and cost 3k for something he didn't even understand.

Link to post
Share on other sites
inlinesix

inlinesix

Supersonic

i've heard about the 10k steering story as well.

 

dad's friend says, conti may not be that much more ex to buy, but is really a lot more ex to maintain. his audi, for example, some electronics problem can disable the whole car and cost 3k for something he didn't even understand.

I drive E39 520 for more than 3 yrs. I don't care about FC or maintenance cost (which is part & parcel of driving UDM). For me, it is not hearsay.

 

On E60, it is not story. It is real life experience from previous owner.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Inlinefour

Inlinefour

Twincharged

Recently was considering change to a 2nd hand camry, 08 or 09 one....met one guy in ubi carmart he told me actually the depreciation value for 2nd hand camry and conti car like BM not much difference, so ask me to consider a 08 BM520 which is a diff class, he cal to me and showed the difference is about 1 diff, (10k plus for camry and 11k for BM yearly), can it be true? as the new car price for this two car is about 100k difference :blink: or this BM is a lemon that they want to clear it quickly at cheap price

 

If the 08 E60 520 is the I4 2 litre LCI model then dun hav so much problem... [drivingcar]

 

The prefacelift is a I6 2.2 litre... [flowerface]

Link to post
Share on other sites
Achee

Achee

4th Gear

Upfront cost is one thing, costs for replacement of wear and tear parts is another. It is advisable you set aside at least $10K - $15K for the latter if you decide to choose the E60 and to rework your sum again.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Wt_know

Wt_know

Supersonic
(edited)

that's about right ... hehe

many ignorant think ... wah bmw leh ... cannot be so bad right ... how can so many parts fail ... lol

 

Upfront cost is one thing, costs for replacement of wear and tear parts is another. It is advisable you set aside at least $10K - $15K for the latter if you decide to choose the E60 and to rework your sum again.

Edited by Wt_know
Link to post
Share on other sites
CH_CO

CH_CO

6th Gear
(edited)

On general , if you want face value at a cost get BMW . This model is known to have problems , so you better make sure you set aside about 10k for any changes.

 

As for Camry , if it is not a lemon , I doubt they have any problems . Spare parts are cheaper as well. Lesser electronics would meant lesser problems looking forward. Your choice .

 

Best if you can buy both and you can use the other as spare.

Edited by CH_CO
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...