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Originally Posted by vb-san In to your 40s, got the means to buy a X3 30i - just go for it! Kodiaq maybe the practical choice, but I would say listen to the heart now, and go for the practical option 5-6 years later, whenever the X3 is due for a change |
The practical option is useful now, when the kids are young. Once they are older, they wont even want to be seen with me in the same car. Quote:
Originally Posted by the_skyliner Go with Kodiaq. And with kids who would be looking for fun on holidays, these things will matter more.
If you really want a handler then you should look at 530d and not X3. Then at least you will be at peace knowing you got the real fun car which you can push around the corners.
Also, I feel the new 3series which is coming next year will make X3 feel a bit outdated. I know they are two different cars but the new 3's interiors are leaps ahead of the current X3. |
We are pretty clear we want an SUV and not a sedan, and a 3 series is not worth the upgrade from the Jetta. Quote:
Originally Posted by graaja But when the discussion moves to what 20 lakhs means to someone, it is impossible to come to a conclusion based on others' inputs. You just end up more confused than when you started. Though all of us can give you our perception (some will say go with Kodaq and others will say go with X3), it still would remain our perception only based on our life situations, and not yours. You are the only one who can experience your own situation and make the final decision. Not helping at all, am I?
Androdeve nailed it. I was in exactly the same dilemma when I was trying to decide between the Octavia VRS and the BMW 330i. Even there I had this 20 lakh price difference and I could have used the 20 lakhs for many other good things in life. I am 45 already, and when time comes to get the next car, I may not be interested in the power and handling a fast car has to offer and may just settle with a mid level comfortable car. This sealed the deal for me. I did not want to look back in life and feel I had missed out that opportunity to drive a fast BMW.
If you can afford that 20L, if that 20L is not going to break your bank or wreck you financially, and if you are already in your 40's, then this is the time to go where your heart tells you to! |
I was hoping for perspectives here, not answers, because I know many people here would gave gone through similar situations before. I followed your thread very closely, graaja, as it was one of the closest to my own. Its one of the reasons we continued thinking of the higher segment.
Having said that, I have also tried to convince myself that its now or too late, but I don't think that's strictly true. Passing up the X3 now doesnt mean that I will not be able to enjoy a BMW in a few years. no reason to unnecessarily postpone though. Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshMachine Quite an interesting discussion and some great advice from the current owners.
With all the technicalities already debated, done and dusted, my two cents would be to decide - what is it that matters most to you when facing this dilemna - is it about the " family" decision that a Kodiaq solves (in terms of outright/huge monetary benefits, which can be redeployed for the kids' future/vacation plus other benefits like the 3rd row seats to be used for few more years etc.) OR is it the " personal"/ desirability decision that the BMW solves (the oomph, power and ofcourse the big brand value)?
This is like a decision tree in a boardroom, wherein you have to answer the most difficult question first and then go on to take the rest of the relatively easy decisions.
P.S. I don't own any of these beauties to share any real-life conundrums like the others so just putting on my "consulting" hat for the time being |
Having been a former consultant myself, I have realized that applying advice to yourself is the most difficult Quote:
Originally Posted by Santoshbhat Treat these year end deal negotiations with BMW dealers like a five day test match and not like a T20 |
Thats a good point. Having waited so far, no need to rush now. These discussions can go well into January and February. All the more because the Kodiaq L&K prices shouldnt change soon (its just been launched). Quote:
Originally Posted by vigneshkumar31 You have listened to your heart and lets say you have bought the Bimmer home.
I step in from nowhere and offer you a 'no questions asked reward' of 20 lakhs cash, if you would just agree to give the X3 up and swap for the practical and plush 7 seater from Skoda. Would you do it?
That would be your answer. |
The honest answer here is, I dont know. Quote:
Originally Posted by itwasntme Aurum,
Unless I have missed your burning need for a expensive SUV (with which you will actually do SUV-worthy activities), switch to the 530D and take advantage of the rumoured 10L+ discounts. Ex-S for X3 is 58L & 530D (after discounts) is 56L.
You'll get the most leched-after sedan (among enthusiasts) in IN. Just limit the offroading appropriately and you're set |
Pretty clear it will be an SUV. Quote:
Originally Posted by androdev |
You should see the photo of the remodeled kitchen with the beater car outside the window on my wife's forum Quote:
Originally Posted by Epic You can also consider buying the Kodiaq and saving those 20 lakhs for a engine remap and other mods, suspension upgrade and a couple of trips to the Maldives |
Not a bad idea. Anyone tried an engine remap of the Kodiaq? Really keen to know. Will the Jetta one work? Quote:
Originally Posted by octane1002 You bet.@Aurum I think this forward below from a fellow BHPian in additon to Androdev's pic is going to seal it for you.
Audi RS5 4.2 FSi on the Left.
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSi 4x4 on the Right.
Xiaomi 'Spiderman Edition' in the Centre.
Don't tell us we didn't warn you.Did I hear someone say 'Live to Drive'? |
I think my wife's forum's slogan is "Home is where the heart is". We both show each other all the conversation responses, and dont talk to each other the rest of the night
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