{"id":27054,"date":"2022-05-12T15:33:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T07:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=27054"},"modified":"2022-05-13T17:50:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:50:56","slug":"bmw-used-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/bmw-used-car","title":{"rendered":"Wise or Foolish? Should You Buy a Used BMW 3 Series (F30) For the Price of a New Honda Civic?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">6<\/b><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">th<\/b><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\"> generation BMW 3 series (F30)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was launched in 2012 in Malaysia and was <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">facelifted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2015, also known as <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">Life Cycle Impulse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">F30 BMW 3 series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was sold here for seven years before it was replaced by its successor, the <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">G20<\/b> <b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">BMW 3 series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>pre-facelift F30<\/b> <b>BMW 3 series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was available in four petrol variants \u2013 <\/span><b>316i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>320i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>328i<\/b>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the range-topping <\/span><b>335i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but the latter only sold for a very short while. There was also a diesel option &#8211; <\/span><b>320d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the other hand, the<\/span><b> F30 BMW 3 series LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was also available in four petrol variants but the <\/span><b>316i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was replaced by the <\/span><b>318i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while the <\/span><b>328i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was replaced by the <\/span><b>330i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In less than a year, a PHEV or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle <\/span><b>BMW 330e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was released, which was the first in a BMW 3 series.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27056\" style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Carsome-BMW-SS.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Carsome-BMW-SS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"835\" height=\"313\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A 2017 BMW 3 30E M SPORT 2.0 Automatic listing on Carsome<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will be <\/span><b>focusing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the <\/span><b>F30<\/b> <b>BMW 3 series<\/b> <b>LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as it adds a lot <\/span><b>more features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>improvements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the <\/span><b>pre-facelift <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All models came with different BMW trim Packages, namely the <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>318i <\/b><b>Luxury Line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>320i <\/b><b>Sport Line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>320i <\/b><b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>330i <\/b><b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>320d <\/b><b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>330e <\/b><b>iPerformance Sport<\/b><b> (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also known as <\/span><b>Sport Line) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> BMW<\/b> <b>330e <\/b><b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>Luxury line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an executive car aimed at buyers looking for the highest level of comfort available, the <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>Sport Line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an executive car aimed at buyers looking for a sportier looking car without sacrificing comfort and finally the <\/span><b>BMW<\/b> <b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an executive car with \u201caggressive\u201d in mind in all respect. Do note however, the <\/span><b>BMW 330e M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not get the <\/span><b>Adaptive M Suspension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows you to choose freely between comfortable or sporty driving styles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><b>notable features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the time are as follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Petrol Engine(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved BMW ConnectedDrive \u2013 includes Intelligent Emergency Call, Concierge Services and Remote Services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Brief Recap on Prices<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 318i<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury Line:<\/span><b> RM208,800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320i<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport Line:<\/span><b> RM238,800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPerformance Sport:<\/span><b> RM248,800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M Sport:<\/span><b> RM258,800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320i<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M Sport:<\/span><b> RM258,800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320d<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M Sport:<\/span><b> RM268,800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330i<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M Sport:<\/span><b> RM308,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Quick Run-down on BMW 3 Series (F30) Specs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exterior of the <\/span><b>F30<\/b> <b>BMW 3 series<\/b> <b>LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">came with <\/span><b>redesigned headlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>redesigned<\/b> <b>rear<\/b> <b>lights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>reshaped exterior<\/b><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>different rims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The interior was also slightly changed to <\/span><b>improve storage space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the center console (the middle compartment where the handbrake is). Moreover, it came with <\/span><b>electric seats (memory function for the driver only)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>cruise control with braking function <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(the car automatically maintains a specified distance with the car in front and slows down the car when needed) and <\/span><b>brake energy regeneration <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(when you brake, heat is produced, also known as kinetic energy, which charges the car\u2019s battery) as standard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27059\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27059\" style=\"width: 1842px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW-SPORT-3-.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW-SPORT-3-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1842\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A 2019 BMW 3 30E M SPORT 2.0 Automatic on Carsome<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entertainment and communication wise you get an <\/span><b>AUX-IN connection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Bluetooth connectivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>USB ports, on-board computer with Check Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BMW ConnectedDrive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a<\/span><b> 6.5-inch media unit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with<\/span><b> 6 speakers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while only the <\/span><b>BMW 330e Sport Line <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><b>M Sport<\/b> <b>trim <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gets an <\/span><b>8.8-inch media unit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with nine <\/span><b>speakers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>on-board computer with Check Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> basically monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems monitored such as when your tire air pressure is low. Furthermore, the <\/span><b>BMW ConnectedDrive <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provides a few functions such as <\/span><b>Intelligent Emergency Call<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (it automatically contacts the BMW call center during an accident to activate the chain of rescue as quickly as possible), <\/span><b>Concierge services <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(you can connect with BMW Call Center, who will become your \u201cpersonal assistant\u201d to find the nearest destination of your choice instead of using your smartphone) and <\/span><b>Remote services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which allows you to connect to your vehicle using your smartphone and control the functions of your car).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27061\" style=\"width: 1852px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/connecteddrive-bmw.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/connecteddrive-bmw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1852\" height=\"693\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Interior features of a 2017 BMW 3 30E M SPORT 2.0 Automatic on Carsome<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest change in the <\/span><b>F30<\/b> <b>BMW 3 series<\/b> <b>LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was the new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine (Codenamed <\/span><b>B48<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) found in the <\/span><b>BMW 320i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BMW 330i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>BMW 330e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while the <\/span><b>BMW 318i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gets the new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine (Codenamed <\/span><b>B38<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). All models are paired to a <\/span><b>ZF eight-speed transmission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and power is delivered through the rear wheels only (this means that the rear wheels move the entire car).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a summary of the power output for all models:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Power<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 318i<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>136 HP, 220 Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320i<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>180 HP, 290 Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>190 HP, 400 Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330i<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>252 HP, 350 Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>252 HP, 420Nm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Recap of BMW 3 Series Used Car Prices<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are examples of some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/bmw\/3?year=2012,2022\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">BMW 3 series (F30)<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available on Carsome:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>YEAR<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MODEL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MILEAGE (<\/b><b>~)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PRICE (<\/b><b>~)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e Sport Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82,530 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM103,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320i Sport Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81,043 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM119,900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e Sport Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78,975 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM121,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e M Sport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61,815 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM135,400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e M Sport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65,942 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM158,900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 318i Sport Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39,973 KM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM146,900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>A Fair Price to Pay<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>From our website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the price for a used <\/span><b>F30<\/b> <b>BMW 3 series<\/b> <b>LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranges from <\/span><b>RM103,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>RM159,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the year, the model, the trim, the condition, and the mileage of the car. The term <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cfair price to pay\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is purely a subjective opinion but we have chosen three models based on our expertise that are considered \u201cfair\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For what is considered the best of both worlds (<\/span><b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without the <\/span><b>Adaptive M Suspension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the replacement costs are higher), you can get a <\/span><b>2017 BMW 330e M Sport <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for <\/span><b>RM135,400<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a mileage of 61,815 kilometers. With a 10 percent down payment, the estimated monthly installment is <\/span><b>RM1,484 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, if that is out of your price range then we recommend the <\/span><b>2016 BMW 330e Sport Line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>RM103,500<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a mileage of 82,530 KM. With the similar loan calculations, you\u2019re looking to pay an estimated sum of <\/span><b>RM1,134 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, if you are looking for the highest level of comfort available then we recommend the <\/span><b>2016 BMW 320i Sport Line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>RM119,900 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a mileage of 81,043 KM. With a 10 percent down payment, the estimated monthly installment is <\/span><b>RM1,314 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which BMW 3 Series Model to Buy?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend the <\/span><b>BMW 330e Sport Line <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>BMW 330e M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it gets the upgraded <\/span><b>8.8-inch media unit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with nine <\/span><b>speakers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the equivalent performance of the <\/span><b>BMW 330i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on paper and better petrol consumption as it is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/carsome-listtings-BMW.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/carsome-listtings-BMW.png\" alt=\"Carsome Certified BMW listings \" width=\"1231\" height=\"753\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do note that the <\/span><b>BMW 330i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is quite rare and therefore the prices average higher than a <\/span><b>BMW 330e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (around <\/span><b>RM160,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This significant price difference does not come close to the replacement costs of the battery pack on the <\/span><b>BMW 330e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pros &amp; Cons of a BMW 3 Series (F30)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>PROS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CONS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Great handling <\/b><b>\u2714<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mediocre rear legroom<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Comfortable <\/b><b>\u2714<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Boring interior<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>More reliable engine (B48) <\/b><b>\u2714<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exhaust pipes are not split, not even on the M Sport trim<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Smoother engine (B48) <\/b><b>\u2714<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Intuitive media unit (BMW iDrive system) <\/b><b>\u2714<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Timeless design <\/b><b>\u2714<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>What Are the Common Problems?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Common Problems<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Replacement Costs (<\/b><b>~)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel speed sensor Failure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM300<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steering rack rattle<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM10,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(replacement at dealer),<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RM1,300 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(refurbish)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil leaks <\/span><b>(Pre-facelift N20 engine)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RM1,500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing Chain failure <\/span><b>(Pre-facelift N20 engine)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to <\/span><b>RM10,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(replacement at dealer)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brittle coolant hose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM200<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticky inner door handles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM250 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per handle<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracking interior buttons<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>RM350<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per set<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How Much to Maintain?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Road Tax<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RM 90 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1.5-liter)<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>RM379 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2.0-liter)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tires\/pc (<\/b><b>~)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RM380 \u2013 RM640<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Minor service (Engine oil and oil filter) [<\/b><b>~]<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RM536<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Major service (with spark plugs, various filters, etc.) [<\/b><b>~]<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RM1,300<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Front brake pads (<\/b><b>~)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RM770<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rear brake pads (<\/b><b>~)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RM642<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Money Does Buy Happiness<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BMW 3 series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has always been preferred by many car enthusiasts because it has always been in <\/span><b>BMW<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s DNA to produce <\/span><b><i>\u201cThe Ultimate Driving Machine\u201d<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b><i>\u201cSheer Driving Pleasure\u201d<\/i><\/b><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>F30 BMW 3 series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was and still is relevant even after 10 years since it was launched. 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