Hello! Hello, everyone, I'm inspector sledgehammer of vehicle inspection. I used to be a car mechanic. After heavy training and examination, I finally became a used car inspector. It is my service aim to protect the risk of customers buying cars as much as possible.
Affected by the pneumonia epidemic, holidays in various industries across the country have been extended. Not long after Shanghai resumed work, customers need to entrust vehicles to be tested in different places. Come on, let's go and see what car it is!
This is a 2008 standard BMW 523Li, the production date is 2008 10, the new car guide price is 472,600, and the landing price is 500,000+. At present, it is 12 1678 km, and the seller offers 68,000 yuan. I have to feel that now I only need to spend a fraction of the price of the year to have a BMW 5 Series that makes the whole village awe. Including Xiao Fang, which makes your heart flutter. Having said that, I can't help reciting a poem: There is a girl in the village named Xiao Fang, who is good-looking and kind-hearted. A pair of beautiful big eyes with thick and long braids. Ah ~ ~ This feeling couldn't be better! ! Hey ~ why don't people who buy this car choose to buy more suites in Shanghai?
In fact, this generation of BMW5 Series is called the fifth generation BMW 5 Series, which was released in May 2003. The integration of driving power characteristics, performance, efficiency, comfort and space has reached an unprecedented height at the same level, thus setting a new standard. The new 5 Series adopts the world's first active steering system, aluminum-steel body, all-aluminum chassis, high-performance and efficient gasoline engine, 6-speed gearbox, iDrive control concept and other extraordinary innovative features, and it has outstanding product quality from any aspect.
The new BMW530Li, BMW525Li and BMW523Li perfectly inherit the excellent sports driving performance of BMW5 series, and at the same time meet the special needs of China consumers for comfort and rear space. From the design point of view, the most striking feature of the new BMW5 Series luggage is that the wheelbase has increased by 14 cm, which provides special comfort and pleasure brought by the sense of space for the rear passengers. Just like the back row of this BMW 523Li tested today-clean, comfortable and pleasing to the eye.
Seriously, before the test, I was deeply impressed by the appearance and interior of this car. Of course, when we buy a car, we should not only look at the appearance and interior, but also look at whether its mechanical quality is satisfactory, especially used cars! After all, there is probably a time bomb hidden under the gorgeous appearance, please follow my lens to find out!
Paint the front cover, left front fender, left A-pillar and top edge, and the roof.
Paint the left front door, left rear fender, left rear door and rear bumper.
The left and right taillights are cracked and damaged. The rear cover is painted, the right rear fender is painted and the right upper edge is painted. It's scary to look at such a high value, but it's actually a local area, maybe just a dent.
Paint the right rear door, paint the right front door, paint the right front fender, and paint the front bumper with multiple scratches.
The two headlights are aging, the rear windshield is normal, and the front windshield is replaced. The appearance of this car is basically a complete car, but it is reassuring to think that it is a 12 car. It's normal for this to happen, but I just hope the next test goes well.
Next, check the cabin. At first glance, the cabin was full. The engine room should have been cleaned almost, but it's also quite good, so I don't have to wipe the dust myself. 2.5L inline six-cylinder engine is really interesting, but the actual comprehensive fuel consumption of 12- 15L depends on whether you can accept it. This is the inline six-cylinder 2.5L self-priming equipped by the last generation of BMW 5 Series. Many people buy it for this. Of course, the acceleration ability of 10 second break 100 second is a bit meaty. Let's weigh it for ourselves.
The hydraulic prop in the engine room has been depressurized for a long time, and there is no tool to support it left and right. It's a good thing I brought a flashlight for perfect support
The screws of the front cover are intact and have not been removed. The screws of the left and right front shock absorbers have been removed, and the shock absorber may have been replaced. After all, so many kilometers have been destroying them for so many years.
The production date of headlights is normal, and the production date of front water tank frame is normal.
The cross beam of the front water tank frame assembly was removed, and there was no accident at the front, which may be a replaced water tank or other parts.
The screws on the hood are missing, probably because my newly bought tools haven't arrived and haven't been installed yet. I'll make it up later. Liu Zhi's engine lay there quietly. Although it has been polished for 12 years, it is still not inferior after being cleaned by the merchants, waiting quietly for the call of the new owner.
Remove the intake manifold screw and generator screw.
Remove the valve cover screw and the oil base screw. Generally speaking, this car has replaced the valve cover pad and the engine outer belt and tensioner. In this way, the high-voltage ignition coil has also been replaced. The wear of engine block after 12 years is irreversible. We can clearly see that the sludge and parts inside are dirty. It tells the story of the past that swept the world quietly, showing that the mileage may be very long. .....
When the engine compartment is inspected, at first glance, only parts are replaced, but it can also be seen that there are still some problems with this car. The cleaning of the engine compartment also makes it impossible to effectively detect whether there is oil leakage for the time being, and we will take a good look when the chassis is in place.
Next, conduct an internal inspection. Needless to say, the interior must be washed with lead dust, otherwise how can we attract many buyers to look back? Let's talk about my feelings at that time. At first glance, I hit the heart: Tianan, this interior is new, and the owner must cherish it. The condition of the car is certainly ok, and the number of kilometers is not a big problem. What's that? That depends on the specific situation.
The seat has lost its original luster and elasticity due to excessive wear, and there is no rust and sediment on the lower part of the seat frame. The seat frame is slightly rusted and covered with dust, and the inconspicuous part of the seat frame is covered with dust.
The production date of seat belts is normal, and there is still a lot of room behind. At first glance, it's not a problem to pretend to be me, and the tools are still lacking, but at least the commonly used ones are still there, so don't worry in an emergency. There is water in the trunk, don't worry, it's not wading, but the seller washed too much and the water stain is not dry yet. It can also be seen that the spare tire pit is relatively complete.
The left and right rear longitudinal beams are intact without deformation. Take off the floor mat, the carpet still shows the original appearance of the car, and the carpet is very dirty. After the interior inspection, I learned that there was no flooding, but the interior of this car was very dirty, and I happened to meet a good car dealer who loves diligence and cleanliness!
Next, check the function. See the kilometers displayed by the meter, and silently attach the maintenance record.
Telling in silence is even better than telling the voice. Once compared, it shows his true face. What I want to say at the moment is that adjusting the watch is the biggest insult to this car. It's a BMW that travels thousands of miles every day, not a treasure in your hand! I'm so angry, huh!
The left front rearview mirror cannot be adjusted, the instrument panel is wrinkled, and the steering gear housing is cracked.
The driver's and driver's seat sun visor and cosmetic mirror are well lit, and the roof lighting adjustment is damaged. Never touch it with your fingers, because something will happen if you touch it! Yes! Pay! Money! ! !
After the four-wheel tire was replaced, it was damaged, worn and aged, the wheel hub was aged and the paint surface was damaged, and the right front tire was sunken. This can't wear out naturally. It should be repaired and replaced later.
After testing, the cooperative repair shop was closed to the public during the epidemic period, so it was impossible to conduct on-site inspection. But I bent down to check and took this picture, which was a mess, sparse and dilapidated. Careful observation of the oil leakage from the bottom of the engine to the fender suggests that this BMW is not what it used to be!
After the test, I told the customer my test results on the phone. The customer said that after reading the report, he would discuss the price with the merchant. I think the customer is not very satisfied with the condition of the car. Upon further inquiry, I learned that the customer had given up buying. The reason is that although the customer likes this car very much and has been looking for it for a long time before, he really doesn't want to be extravagant because of his feelings. In short, it can be described in one sentence: reason overcomes sensibility!
It's time to talk about "is it worth it?" As shown in the figure, the market price of 523Li in 2008 was about 65,000-70,000 yuan. Seriously, when I first saw this BMW, my intuition told me that it was really worth it, and I even had an illusion. I wanted to take out the paint film tester immediately to see if there were any problems with the four beams and six columns. If there were no problems, I would pay and take it away immediately! But after careful consideration, I immediately calmed down, and a series of problems, such as oil leakage and expensive after-sales maintenance, came to mind immediately after I bought it.
Admittedly, I am not a rich boy, I am just a small, ordinary water drop in the vast ocean. An old horse like this, close to flower, really needs people with money and leisure. . . Maybe the heart of this 2008 BMW 523 that I test drive at the moment is not what I said. Maybe it's thinking: although old, it's a thousand miles away ~ ~ ~
Ok, that's the end of today's test sharing. I am a used car inspection technician with a background of car inspection, sledgehammer. Like it, like it, and spray it if you don't like it. I repair cars more, study less and write poorly. Please forgive me. Car inspector, I would like to be your best friend who knows cars!
Editor: Dali
Audit: Shu Tao
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