[Ashutosh_kumar]

I drive an 2018 February Registered X1 sDrive20d Xline, the car has completed 1.1 lakh kms in this span. Ownership experience so far has been fairly positive. At the time of Purchase I hadn’t opted for extended warranty and service packages. Extended warranty was later on purchased separately (2 Lakh for 3 years) & service has costed around 4 lakhs till now. In January I have option for purchasing 6th & final year extended warranty at 1.72 lakhs.

Now, the car is due for regular service, front & rear brake pads replacement, insurance is due in February along with warranty in January. All combined l’m looking at spending close to 3.5 lakhs in next two months alone. My yearly running is around 20-25000 kms, which means at least two more paid services in next year.

I am not sure should I spend this much on a car that’s five years old, visited couple of showrooms & fell in love with Audi A6. With X1 fetching around 18-20 lakhs in used car market. My question is Should I keep the car for couple of more years or take the plunge for A6?

[HumbleBee]

Hey Ashutosh, If your car is mechanically fine and not facing any issues and if the only reason of sale is the upcoming expenses you might as well keep it for a bit longer.Please read this thread on why you shouldn't sell your car due to maintenance or repairs.
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...ink-again.html (Want to sell your car because of repairs? Think again!)
But if you want a new car, at an yearly running of 20k-25k kms, a diesel would be a better bet. Why not look for a BMW 520d or even better a 530d.

[GTO]

HumbleBee is spot on. Selling a car due to scheduled maintenance expenses is akin to selling your house because it merely needs new paint.

Retain the X1. Why do you want to spend 60 lakhs to save 3?

1 lakh km is actually nothing with today's modern cars. In fact, many BHPians have happily covered 2-lakh km in their steeds. Keep driving the X1 till at least 1.5 or 2 lakh km since you state the experience is positive overall. Invest the Audi A6 money wisely and you'll probably grow it enough to buy a 1-crore car in 4 - 5 years.

Originally Posted by Ashutosh_kumar

Now, the car is due for regular service, front & rear brake pads replacement, insurance is due in February along with warranty in January.

Don't get the warranty top-up, not worth it. For small work like brake pads replacement, you can still consider the authorised workshop. But for bigger jobs, it's time to go to a reputable independent garage. They will repair your car for 1/3rd the cost of the dealer.

[vattyboy]

I agree with GTO and Humblebee. Retain your x1 for a few more years without any hesitation and spend the amount needed on repairs, in long term, this will save you more money.
You maintain your car always at the authorized BMW service center so your car is as good as new, if maintained properly 2 lakh km running is nothing for this luxury car.

Think for next 1 lakh km driving
1. If you retain X1 - You will spend approx 35k every 15000 km on regular maintenance + 2 times brake pad replacement and disc ( one pair lasts approx 50k) + any sensor failure( 20k approx)+ plus tire replacement( @18000 for each tire you will need 8 tires for 1 lakh km).
Total- 35×2 + 1 lakh× 2 + 20k + 144k+ 20( miscellaneous)+ 1 lakh for suspension work
=approx 5.5 lakh rs needed for next 1 lakh km.

I you buy A6- You will spend approx 45- 50 lakhs more after selling x1. You will save only upon regular maintenance for first 40k to 50k kilometers after that A6 maintenance will cost same or slightly more than x1.
Total- 50 lakhs + 2.75 lakhs( approximately taking half amount of x1 as a6 will be new)
= 52.75 lakh.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by Ashutosh_kumar

I drive an 2018 February Registered X1 sDrive20d Xline, the car has completed 1.1 lakh kms in this span.
I am not sure should I spend this much on a car that’s five years old, visited couple of showrooms & fell in love with Audi A6.

Normally I'm financially prudent, but if you have fallen in love with the A6 and it's bothering you please take the plunge.

As COVID-19 has taught us, life is short

[vattyboy]

Originally Posted by vattyboy

I agree with GTO and Humblebee. Retain your x1 for a few more years without any hesitation and spend the amount needed on repairs, in long term, this will save you more money.
You maintain your car always at the authorized BMW service center so your car is as good as new, if maintained properly 2 lakh km running is nothing for this luxury car.

Think for next 1 lakh km driving
1. If you retain X1 - You will spend approx 35k every 15000 km on regular maintenance + 2 times brake pad replacement and disc ( one pair lasts approx 50k) + any sensor failure( 20k approx)+ plus tire replacement( @18000 for each tire you will need 8 tires for 1 lakh km).
Total- 35×2 + 1 lakh× 2 + 20k + 144k+ 20( miscellaneous)+ 1 lakh for suspension work
=approx 5.5 lakh rs needed for next 1 lakh km.

I you buy A6- You will spend approx 45- 50 lakhs more after selling x1. You will save only upon regular maintenance for first 40k to 50k kilometers after that A6 maintenance will cost same or slightly more than x1.
Total- 50 lakhs + 2.75 lakhs( approximately taking half amount of x1 as a6 will be new)
= 52.75 lakh.

Correction- I should be 35k × 6

[AZ911]

Originally Posted by Ashutosh_kumar

...s & fell in love with Audi A6. With X1 fetching around 18-20 lakhs in used car market. My question is Should I keep the car for couple of more years or take the plunge for A6?

The heart's gotta get what the heart's gonna want.

If you have the money, loved the car, think you've used X1 well, getting a good price for it, why not get the A6. As already pointed out, COVID has changed perspectives, lives, and the way we spend/save money.

Of course, you can be more pragmatic, save up and down the line have enough for say, A8L....and God forbid, we stare at a CxxxD-26, what's the point. I'd strongly suggest following the heart if it doesn't hamper something in your life (financially, personally, professionally etc.). You should if you can.

[Ashutosh_kumar]

Thank you everyone for your insights. As suggested by most it’s sensible to keep X1 for long run, everyone in family agrees on the same. Have sent the car to Navnit for servicing & to replace some components under BRI. It makes sense to save up & go for a higher segment car (Looking at you Defender). Would be keeping X1 at home where it belongs.

[Alisiddiqui]

Go for the upgrade. The X1 must feel small in comparison to what the A6 has to offer and 4-5 years is a good enough time to outgrow your current steed. The engines have changed and so have the features and ride quality.

If you don’t, by all means pls get the extended warranty. Until possible, must have it. It’s easy to get repairs at authorised workshop vs looking for a reliable one outside and then keep wondering if those guys are taking your case or not. They have nothing to loose and not organised enough. My trust is very low on them and don’t have the patience to look for one as well. I’d rather keep a Camry/ Lexus if I have issues around maintaining a German. I couldn’t find a reliable garage when my Vento’s gearbox failed after warranty.

Just make sure you are fine with a sedan. You’ve got used to a higher car and a lower car will not handle our roads that well. I just got rid of my 1 year old A4 for a disco sport due to this reason and lack of space.