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Originally Posted by vishal9999 Please upgrade those rims as it looks a segment lower. Between BMW 3 series corporate edition almost have similar design. |
I didn't like these rims from the pictures....after seeing them in person, I'm a fan. No plans to swap as of now.
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I fully agree to your observations.
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Thanks!
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Air suspension and adjustable dampers are more of gimmicky features which are best suited for European –even road conditions.
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On the contrary, I would say that the adjustable damping makes more sense on our varying road conditions than the perfect ones of Europe. It lets you choose between comfort (bad roads) & handling (good roads).
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That remote is fantastic. Can I have the same in my 525D. Is it available as a option?
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Is your 525d the limited time model with rear entertainment? If so, then order one online. BMW will rip you off if you use their official channel.
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Originally Posted by dreamliner17 Did i happen to see your 530D at marine drive (near jai hind college) around 3pm today afternoon ?? I am sure i saw a black 530D with the M badge! |
Not me. I was busy taking this review live at that time
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Originally Posted by parth.jain I had a question about the 5'er. Does the dimensions differ for the 525d & 530d or BMW has somehow managed to stuff in the 3L straight six in the same bonnet of 525d? |
With the Germans, the bodies & dimensions are exactly the same, whether it's an E250 / 520d or E350 / 530d or 8 cylinders. No change.
That said, sometimes, their performance divisions (AMG, M) alter the wheelbase, flare up the fenders etc. in the highest performance models.
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Originally Posted by ringoism appreciate that BMW, almost or actually alone, has stuck with the inherently smoother inline 6's when even (some?) Merc's ended up compromised with kind of inferior V6's requiring balance shafts to smoothen them. It's kind of a purist thing, but it really works, too. |
Truly! The sound & smoothness of an inline-6 is unparalleled.
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Originally Posted by AtheK guess at least a pre worshiped Superb should be called in |
I see some Superbs trading hands at 10 lakhs. Beware of the DSG though! Keeping in mind how troublesome the Superb is (ECU, ABS unit etc.), I wouldn't recommend one used.
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Originally Posted by v12 Congratulations M5 |
Thanks Allen!
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Originally Posted by jfxavier There's definitely something about the black that makes the cars look their best. The most difficult colour to maintain. I for sure know as I have a black car too. |
I know everyone says black cars are difficult to maintain, but that hasn't been my experience. At one time, 3 of the 4 cars in my garage were black.
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Originally Posted by azeemhafiz Somehow it makes sense to pull gears as you shift up / Accelerate (as your body is pushed backwards) and push gears as you shift down while decelerating as your body moves forward. Probably the reason why Sequential shifters in rally use the same setup. |
Just a personal preference, I guess. Didn't know rally cars have the same arrangement. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by arpandiv I have been scouting around for a used vehicle in the similar segment (2013+ bmw/merc) my only condition has been to get a petrol. Funnily no relatively new petrol cars in the market which meet my specs, will land up calling your used car dealer and see if he has something in store for me. :-) |
Very rare, as the market is driven by diesels. BMW doesn't even sell the 5-Series with a petrol anymore. I think you should consider a 6-cylinder diesel. Trust me, it'll plaster a smile on your face like no petrol would be able to.
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Originally Posted by GKR9900 And if they happen to be German, I've been advised not to touch them with a barge pole. But your threads on buying pre-worshipped cars have been an eye opener. I never thought I would say this, but it makes much more sense now, doesn't it? |
If buying a pre-worshipped German, there are two things to keep in mind:
1. The model's reliability.
2. The warranty available.
I'm pushing another Moderator to go for a used Jetta. Meets both of these requirements.
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Originally Posted by holysmoke Would you have preferred a manual handbrake? |
Don't use the handbrake at all really, so no. With the auto-hold, it automatically engages / disengages.
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After updating my car to the latest firmware, I am getting album art on the USB mode... See if you are. I've heard BMWs are not too good with support for android.
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Yeah, I figured. Apparently, on the iPhone, you can even scroll through the song list (not possible on my HTC One).
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Do you have the power and torque meters on idrive?
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Nope. Yours is a 2015 build?
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Do the inner xenons work in your car? (The ones closer to the grill?). I think its a placeholder on mine. (Somehow I'm hoping it isnt.)
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link.
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If you're getting coding done somewhere in Mumbai, please let me know. I want to get a couple of things done as well, but dont know who would be capable of doing it. (I've got an F34).
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I'll be paying Akshay1234 a visit for coding.
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Happy motoring! Let's put a smile on that face. |
Thank you & I do hope to see your ownership report sometime!
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Originally Posted by Rajeevraj Google already seems to like your review. This popped up as a recommended link in the Google now cards on my phone |
Haha, sweet!
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Originally Posted by Sheel GTO's BHP. I think this graced the rear bumper of Civic and has made its way to the Beast. |
Indeed.
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Post #6 picture 26 has condensed air-vents? That is serious cooling.
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I always see that kind of condensation during shoots. Prefer to keep the air-con running, and the doors are continuously being opened / closed.
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Originally Posted by PrideRed Wont changing from run flats to regular void warranty? |
I don't think so, as long as the size remains the same.
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Originally Posted by Sahil its only when you spend a few months with the car that you figure the minor details out. |
. The real value of Team-BHP is from a combination of its official + ownership reviews.
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Originally Posted by akshay1234 Surprisingly, I prefer the way the manual mode with the gearshift is. Up to upshift and down to downshift seems more intuitive to me. |
It's the other way around right now. You push it up for a downshift & vice versa.
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Lastly, as far as I know, the sensor on the mirror facing the windscreen is the light sensor (for the headlights).
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A lot of folk on the F10 forum confirmed that it's for the auto-dimming mirrors. Makes sense as the rear sunblind would render the main sensor (on the mirror) useless.
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And for the left mirror to tilt down the selector has to be set to the right side, and not the left.
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Typo - thanks! Corrected.
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Originally Posted by himanshugoswami CInspired by your penchant for pre-worshiped cars, i too adopted your philosophy, albiet on two wheels and got myself a pre-worshiped Harley Davidson- a sportster 883 in immaculate condition (with a lakh plus in genuine accessories), for less than the ex showroom price of a street 750- a cool 50 percent depreciation benefit! Im a convert now |
It makes me very, very happy to read that. Congratulations Himanshu.
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Originally Posted by viren83 Limiting my search to TEAM-BHP's great twin reviews, I booked 520i without even having TD or a ride, at a time when I was not a member here! I even had to book the car in my company's name as I was not having the driving license. Speaks more for TEAM-BHP than for BMW. |
Thank you. We realise the trust you place in our reports & will continue to say it like it is.
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You might want to check these two links. Extends the feel good factor even more.
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Super hot - hows the quality? Do they feel as nice as they look?
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I am rather enjoying this here. The auto start-stop has stopped working for last few days. I didn't do anything. Am I missing something here?
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Yours is the latest build. Based on feedback & irritated customers, BMW now allows you to keep the feature turned off.
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Kid at the back is always dangerous with this feature.
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Best for you to use the 'child lock' feature when your boy is on the back seat.
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If possible, do share a report on coding performed on your car. It'll be of great help (at least to me).
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Will do once performed! Wish you many happy miles with your 5-Series.
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Originally Posted by mohaks19 A6's Quattro offers loads of grip in the wet ghats |
Yes, absolutely, the grip levels are phenomenal. But AWD systems just don't have that nice feel of a RWD. This has been the same in any AWD car that I've driven.
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Originally Posted by thatsdileep With these cutting edge technology cars these days, I would be afraid to lay my hands under the hood as any small screw can cost me tons |
Not just that, but the average lifespan of such cars will also be shorter than their mechanical predecessors. Say I want a 30 year old W126 - I could strip it down and rebuild it entirely at an expert garage. No way you can do that with today's complex cars. I once saw the dashboard of my C220 being opened up (for an air-con job) and ran away in the opposite direction. It had like 2,000 wires in there.
Could also be one of the reasons we see more W126s on the road than W140s.
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Originally Posted by ajmat Am kicking myself for not making GTO take me for a spin during my recent 3 hour stopover |
Always a next time, buddy!
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Originally Posted by Distant Second I am slowly getting warmed up to the fact that good and fast cars are expensive to buy. |
Why do you say that? Cars like the Jetta & Octavia are also fast + fun. Additionally, you have E60 525 / 530s trading hands for <15 lakhs. How about a pristine E90 320d for 13 lakhs?
I'm not from the school of thought that believes $$$ is directly proportional to driving pleasure. Give me a Polo GT TDI (1.6 please) or a Linea T-Jet and I'll have just as much fun on my favourite highway.
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Originally Posted by lurker Insurance for this car must be pretty expensive. Won't it cost atleast a lakh every year to insure this thing ? |
Yes, in the whereabouts.
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Originally Posted by Distant Second When we talk about pre-worshipped, don't we talk about cheaper cars? |
Not really. Used is used, whether you buy a pre-worshipped Alto K10 or Ferrari. If someone buys a 2 crore Porsche for 75 lakhs, that's as good a deal as any.
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GTO when you bought the civic pre-worshipped you were in the league of regular bhpians who can afford vehicles in India.
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Don't forget that my favourite ride from the garage has a book value of Rs. 50,000!
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Also, to you, 42 lakhs sounds decent money for the vehicle you just bought, when one can buy the same vehicle maybe two years older for 20 lakhs
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3 years older with close to 1 lakh kms. There's a big difference in buying a 19,000 km car with 6 years of warranty and a 1 lakh kms German built in the first year of production with zero warranty coverage.