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      10-27-2023, 05:41 AM   #1
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New uk owner

Hi All

Not so long ago picked up my 2016 f36 420i Xdrive 37k on the clock with full service history.

Did quite a bit of research before purchasing but just wondered if there is any more info useful things i should look out for?

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      10-27-2023, 06:48 AM   #2
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Hi and welcome. Congrats on the purchase - a lovely looking 4 series.
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      10-27-2023, 10:58 AM   #3
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Welcome!

My advice - try not to fret about what might go wrong around the corner, just keep on top of the maintenance and enjoy it

Look after those 442Ms. Mine were corroded fairly badly at the same mileage. Yours look to be in good shape.

Probably the only thing I would suggest at that mileage is get the steering rack repair kit done, if not done already. It's a £50 part and 1-2 hours labour, or can be done DIY if you're handy with the spanners. It's probably not urgent on such a young car, but if you start hearing knocking from the front end, get it done.
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      10-28-2023, 02:50 AM   #4
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Nice car, with good low mileage.

Wax or ceramic coat the wheels to keep the corrosion at bay.
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      10-30-2023, 07:12 AM   #5
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Drove an almost identical one last week. Proper clocks and a real handbrake. After driving G series stuff it was like putting on a pair of old slippers.

In a good way
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      10-30-2023, 07:53 AM   #6
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Drove an almost identical one last week. Proper clocks and a real handbrake. After driving G series stuff it was like putting on a pair of old slippers.

In a good way
I know exactly what you're saying, I'm kind of not in harmony with the G31 yet and I'm 4 months in !!
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