Ictruall 5th Gear March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Haha this is the part I forgot to mention, they disconnected my blackvue camera but I had a backup Lukas camera which they forgot to disconnect (I kiasu), haha, ...damn kiasu la you, super on ....but I think they saw that one too and decided not to disconnect because they could not find the 3rd one so they kuai kuai drive easy ....reading your post at this godly hour, laugh like mad until nearly pengsan...never in my wildest dream ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Mercedes made Hitler's cars Lol... your point being? Focke-Wulf Fw 190 & Junkers Ju 88's engines were made by BMW during WW2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 your point being? Focke-Wulf Fw 190 & Junkers Ju 88's engines were made by BMW during WW2 Did i have a point? Just an observation. Just like how Top Gear pointed out that mercedes actually made a 6 wheeled car for Hitler back in the 1930s, rather than claiming they just made their 1st 6 wheeled vehicle in the G63 AMG 6 wheeler truck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Mercedes made Hitler's cars Lol... I will want to own a BMW someday. No such with for the 3 pointed star. No wonder you bought a Honda but Honda's predecessor, Tokai Seiki, also aided in the Japanese war effort. Almost all the major Japanese auto makers have a WW2 past, like the Germans. LOL. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 No wonder you bought a Honda but Honda's predecessor, Tokai Seiki, also aided in the Japanese war effort. Almost all the major Japanese auto makers have a WW2 past, like the Germans. LOL. I'm not a troll. Just pointing out something interesting in Mercedes history. Maybe i should buy a mistubishi. They made the Zero fighter after all LOL... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Never owned a merc yet but as far as battery is concern, they are standard products as long as the Voltage and Ampere-Hour, max current (for cranking) and size are the same. Same concept of using Ever Ready instead of Sony batteries for your Sony gadgets. Merc/BMW probably outsource the production to someone else, like its filters, ECU.... Nowadays, it is no longer that simple. For cars with ASS, AGM batt is a must. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TameDriver Twincharged March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Nowadays, it is no longer that simple. For cars with ASS, AGM batt is a must. Wish to share some idea of costs where owning a BMW is concerned. Recently had batteries changed for 2 of mine & the amt is abt $430+ each, before GST. Replaced 6 spark plugs $362 before GST .....and many more. All due to wear & tear. If I were to list all, it would be a deterrent to those waiting to own one........then less BMWs on the roads. :() Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglam 4th Gear March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Wish to share some idea of costs where owning a BMW is concerned. Recently had batteries changed for 2 of mine & the amt is abt $430+ each, before GST. Replaced 6 spark plugs $362 before GST .....and many more. All due to wear & tear. If I were to list all, it would be a deterrent to those waiting to own one........then less BMWs on the roads. :() Batteries for merc is not cheap too. Spark plugs can be changed cheaper if done outside PML. But very common problems for BMWs include: 1. Engine oil leak 2. Gearbox mechatronic failures (maybe the newer zf transmissions are better) 3. Radiator and hose leaks BMW - Buy More Worries :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Wish to share some idea of costs where owning a BMW is concerned. Recently had batteries changed for 2 of mine & the amt is abt $430+ each, before GST. Replaced 6 spark plugs $362 before GST .....and many more. All due to wear & tear. If I were to list all, it would be a deterrent to those waiting to own one........then less BMWs on the roads. :() I used to drive used E39 520. Over 4 yrs period, I have spent $8k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury1 Turbocharged March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Haha I know what see a post and laugh feeling Long story had a bad experience so decided kiasi better than no video hehe haha, ...damn kiasu la you, super on ....but I think they saw that one too and decided not to disconnect because they could not find the 3rd one so they kuai kuai drive easy ....reading your post at this godly hour, laugh like mad until nearly pengsan...never in my wildest dream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 I'm not a troll. Just pointing out something interesting in Mercedes history. Maybe i should buy a mistubishi. They made the Zero fighter after all LOL... Or Mazda, which manufactured rifles for the imperial army. hahaha... I used to drive used E39 520. Over 4 yrs period, I have spent $8k. GB, engine or regular maintenance? Nearly bought the 528, love the drive, but worried about the GB, doubt it can last 10 years without 1-2 overhual thrown in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Did i have a point? Just an observation. Just like how Top Gear pointed out that mercedes actually made a 6 wheeled car for Hitler back in the 1930s, rather than claiming they just made their 1st 6 wheeled vehicle in the G63 AMG 6 wheeler truck. I wouldn't know unless you tell..its also just an 'observation' with me stating that BMW made engines for war machines during WW2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 lets get back on track any recommendations for merc servicing? around amk/sin ming? some searching brought up tropical success Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazon777 3rd Gear March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 (edited) Nearly bought the 528, love the drive, but worried about the GB, doubt it can last 10 years without 1-2 overhual thrown in. Drove my 2004 E60 from Nov'09 to Nov'14. No gearbox issue, maybe I'm lucky, mileage was low at 130k when scrapped at 10yrs mark. I would love to buy back a BMW, was looking for a 5yrs old F10 but at $120k, ended up bought a C180K W204 (My 1st Merc) due to budget, have intention to renew 5/10 yrs COE for my W204 in 2008. Maybe will pick up a 7yrs old F10 2yrs from now...miss the feel/sturdiness/power of a bimmer Edited March 14, 2015 by Amazon777 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Replaced 6 spark plugs $362 before GST Wow - this is really ! $60 bucks + GST per plug! Performance Motor? I had a bimmer before, did all the works outside. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TameDriver Twincharged March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Wow - this is really ! $60 bucks + GST per plug! Performance Motor? I had a bimmer before, did all the works outside. Yes, PML. 6 high power spark plugs for $224 + $137 for service (spark plug). I thought is standard cost for performance car. I used to drive used E39 520. Over 4 yrs period, I have spent $8k. Spent 8k on maintenance for a used BMW over 4 yrs is expected & quite reasonable for replacement of worn parts, IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles 4th Gear March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 I used to drive used E39 520. Over 4 yrs period, I have spent $8k. Is that supposed to be high or low ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TameDriver Twincharged March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Batteries for merc is not cheap too. Spark plugs can be changed cheaper if done outside PML. But very common problems for BMWs include: 1. Engine oil leak 2. Gearbox mechatronic failures (maybe the newer zf transmissions are better) 3. Radiator and hose leaks BMW - Buy More Worries :) Engine oil leak - Just had a few gaskets replaced at near 100k mileage, think it's normal & I'm lucky, according to my SA. As I'm quite particular about the performance, also had the Belt Tensioner replaced, topped up steering with Pentoxin oil, etc.... BMW......Blissful, Marvellous, Wonderment..... Hahaha.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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