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Originally Posted by avira_tk there's a version with the dashboard and steering wheel in beige, that’s probably the worst factory fitted colour scheme on a BMW. |
That looks just yuck! This is what you are talking about
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Originally Posted by avdhesh15 I have personally never bought second hand cars but after reading this I actually told my wife yesterday that instead of upgrading to a new Altis (or something on those lines) in a couple of years, we could aim higher with a pre-worshipped car! |
Join the pre-worshipped clan, Avdhesh! Superior car for the same money.
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Originally Posted by petrolveins Next point, I think I was getting a bit complacent in my investing career but your review has woken me up to earn that extra dough and buy a 530d in 2018. |
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Originally Posted by unknown Ps : Didn't consider 328i at all ? |
I did for a brief moment. There was a nearly brand new one for sale at 30 lakhs. However, I loved the F10's styling too much to look away from it. Plus, the 328i didn't meet the 6-cylinder requirement.
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Originally Posted by Ravich To make your daily garage entry/exit less nerve racking , it might be useful to fix safety liners on both the walls at a hight where the 530 is widest - quite a few modern basement parking areas have these liners. |
Thanks for the tip! I got pool noodles installed -
related thread.
Just a temporary spot though. I'm going to soon give the garage back to the Jeep and park the 530d outside.
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Originally Posted by KARR The hill descent control is only available on the X-drive (4 wheel drive) F10, so its not even an option on the RWD cars |
Ah, okay. Thanks! That's one less bone to pick with BMW.
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The indian F10's don't come with adjustable suspensions.
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Originally Posted by slackyboy I never knew that the 530D came with damper control. |
I reconfirmed with BMW. My car has the variable damping. BMW *might* take the feature off future 5-Series, but I don't believe a decision has been taken yet.
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Your interior color is actually Oyster, not beige. The beige interior is slightly more yellow and the carpets are beige too rather than black.
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Yeah, I noticed that BMW's material refers to my interiors as Oyster. Still looks like a light beige to me
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Originally Posted by rajushank84 but in my opinion the 5 series blows away everything in its segment in terms of handling. |
So true. It's the sharpest from the German trio. You can feel the sheer weight of the car during cornering, yet the grip levels are mind-blowing. Any speed, any corner, she just sticks to tarmac as if the tyres are coated with super glue. I don't think her limits can ever be reached on public roads.
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Originally Posted by delta5 I am planning to upgrade in to the premium segment somewhere in end of 2016, I will surely consider a pre-worshipped German like yours. |
Awesome! Just make sure to get a model:
1. That's been in production for at least 2 years.
2. Has a track record for reliability.
3. Has warranty options available.
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Originally Posted by extreme_torque I was going through the images and saw this. Are these bruises as a result of fiddling with the central console? |
No man, that's water condensation on the air-con vents. Happens whenever we're shooting a car for a review (because the a/c is running and the doors are constantly opened / closed over 3 - 4 hours).
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Originally Posted by viren83 GTO, Could you help if the multimedia remote also works for the main head unit upfront. |
AFAIK, it doesn't (why do you need it to anyway?).
I might add that losing the remote isn't an option as you can't control the rear entertainment screens without it. Stupidity on the part of BMW - they should have let at least the iDrive control the rear screens if the remote isn't available.
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Originally Posted by Maverick5490 or could be due to Car perfume leakage. |
No perfume in my car. The stock smell is too good!
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Originally Posted by srgntpepper Here's a 2013, 530D MSport spec on sale that's caught my attention. |
A white 530d M-Sport just makes me drool.
If the car is clean, don't let it go. Such examples are very hard to come by. But be sure to:
- Get a PPI from Navnit or Infinity done. They'll give you the full history of the car. Would highly recommend Laukik @ Navnit (he had performed the PPI on my car).
- It's Thane registered. Do you have a Thane address? If not, you'll be looking at about 2 lakhs in octroi. Insurance is another lakh. Use these two points and bargain hard with him.
- Check if the car is under extended warranty. If so, that's a BIG PLUS. You can take an extension up to 6 years / 120,000 kms. If not, see if BMW would be willing to give you extended warranty. No harm in trying, even though it's a little doubtful as the factory warranty has expired.
IMHO, 40 would be a great price for it. Still, like I mentioned, such examples are very rare. If the car passes all checks and you really like it, a lakh or two here and there doesn't matter for a top-notch piece. I'd paid a premium for my 1st-gen Vtec & Civic and never regretted it. We're anyway saving so much by going the pre-owned route.
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Originally Posted by pedrolourenco Yea will keep an eye for those too. Need to keep below the 30 L mark and not get carried away too much. |
You'll have to look outside Goa for choice. Here's one that caught my eye. Can easily knock a couple of lakhs off:
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