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Get the current-gen F30 330i when there are good deals | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 71 | 24.48% |
Hold on to my Jetta for now, then get the next-gen G20 330i | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 129 | 44.48% |
Buy the Octavia VRS | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 90 | 31.03% |
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![]() 1 suggestion : once you get the car, give her that ceramic coating, to keep her adorable for years to come. The paint surface will be new and free of many swirlmarks and paint thickness will also be full and factory finished. So getting the coat will keep her protected against dusty Indian conditions in initial years. 1 question : what happens to Jetta now? did you sell it in exchange or otherwise? Can't wait to read your ownership review. | |
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Regarding ceramic coating, I have been checking about this, and two issues. The first is it is very expensive, and the second is that it is not that durable. It need certain type of care to keep the coating long lasting. So, I am planning to just get that regular waxing and once in a year paint treatment in 3M as I do for the Jetta. I saw in another thread that 3M is coming with some treatment that is similar to ceramic, but not as expensive. My 3M dealer said they should have this in a month's time. Will check that option as well. I am planning to sell the Jetta. I have sent out message within my know circle. If there are no takers, then I plan to put up an ad in TBHP classifieds, OLX etc. Will do this after taking delivery of the GT. | ||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Congrats on the new ride buddy! Yours is a practical decision rooted in your ground realities, and questions on handling aside, the BMW will be an upgrade over the Jetta in so many ways. The car looks fantastic in that color, looking forward to seeing a dedicated thread for it soon-ish. |
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![]() Yes. Except for the handling, I think the 330i GT will be an upgrade in all other departments for the Jetta. For the handling, the main culprit is that they do not offer the M Sport suspensions in the M Sport variant in India. Europe M Sport models have the M Sport suspension option, which provides a very good balance between the regular suspension and the M Performance suspensions. I have confirmed with BMW that we can get the original M Sport suspension and have them installed officially by BMW. That should easily bring the handling to Jetta territory without compromising too much on the ride comfort. So, I have the option to fix the handling as well, if it proves to be too much of a deal breaker ![]() | |
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Anyways, any aftermarket shop worth their salt can get that done for you too, you'll just have to drive a bit to get there. That's not such a bad thing, though ![]() | |
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Going the OEM way just to keep warranty gremlins away. Got a quote of 1.38L from a BMW dealer in Kerala for the front and rear suspensions and sway bars including duties and GST, and it sounds reasonable. My dealer has said he will do the installation. Plan to take it to the Valparai hill roads the first thing after delivery to test the handling. Will make a call after that. | |
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Sure. I will ride it for a couple of months at least in all types of roads and see if everyone adjusts to the new characteristics of the car and then decide. | ||
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| ![]() Brought home the 330i GT on Valentine's day. The delivery went without a hitch and I would rate a 5 star for the dealership experience. Hope this good experience continues in the coming years of ownership. A few pictures. The front view. ![]() The side view. ![]() The three quarter view. ![]() The GT joins the GT. ![]() Full digital instrument cluster. ![]() The interiors - combination of black / cognac. ![]() ![]() ![]() The instrument cluster changes character based on the drive mode. ![]() Cool BMW projection in the puddle light. This was an expensive accessory. But they had installed this in the car. Not sure if this is standard fixture in the M Sport variant or a goodwill gesture from the dealers. ![]() Will drive the car for a couple of weeks and then put together an ownership thread. PS: One thing I am not liking is the chrome in the grill and the aluminium finish on the window liner. Thinking of doing a matte black wrap. Last edited by graaja : 14th February 2018 at 22:22. |
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| ![]() Let me be the first to congratulate you on the blue bimmer. It is looking stunning in this colour. |
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| ![]() Congratulations! That shade of blue is stunning and the exterior and interior colour combination make a great pair! Looking forward to your ownership thread! |
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| ![]() Congratulations sir. The exterior and interior colour combination is just too good. But am a bit surprised to see the car already clocked close to 500km on the day of delivery. Was it driven from Chennai dealership? |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Hi graaja, did you get this from Chennai ? |
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