Bmw 520d or Audi A6 or Volvo S80-EDIT- Bought 530D highline

white_vdi · 14th June 2009, 11:34

thanks spiff! i think we'll finalize the car pretty soon. if its the 520D, then i'll definitely get in touch with you.

FlyingSpur · 14th June 2009, 19:52

Consider the Volvo S80, quite comfortable and heavily discounted right now (ex-sh 35lacs advertised).

If it fits in your budget, there's nothing like the A6 3.0 TDI Quattro, but maintenance I have no clue about, when I went to Audi last they were talking about "Audi Secure" and if they've introduced it you should definitely go for it.

If it's just peace of mind and outright performance, the 530D with BMW Secure it is.

The 520D is a good choice to save some serious cash for whatever other purposes.

Ricky_63 · 14th June 2009, 19:58

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Originally Posted by white_vdi

i guess the title explains everything! but still here it goes.

Guys my uncle (maternal side) wants to buy a car in the bracket of (45-50 lacs) for the kids of the house and i am from that house only

. now i want a diesel car. running wont be much and not a daily ride for sure!

He has given me three options to choose from Merc E 280 CDI or Audi A6 (3.0L) or BMW 5 Series. now my confusion is which one to buy. Please throw some light on which car will more suitable. inside cabin space and rear seat leg room is of great importance. Is there any great difference in BMW 520 and 530? pardon my ignorance but i have no knowledge about this catergory of cars.

I can get you a Volvo S80 D5 for 32L ex-showroom, that is IF you like the VOLVO. 5 cyl diesel 185 bhp.

Give it a thought. I may have picked it up BUT for the cash flow. Take a drive - you will not be disappointed.

Cheers

anekho · 14th June 2009, 20:41

+1 to the Volvo. Very sensible and good looking car and the quality is nothing less than the German treo. You won't be disappointed. If I was buying a car in that range, it would be between the s80 or the bimmer.

Also the d5 is a pleasure to drive and quite economical too.

At least check the car out.

cheers

androdev · 14th June 2009, 20:55

tbhp_selection_wizard(5, e, a6 ...) = 5

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/luxury...-highline.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/luxury...-bmw-520d.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/luxury...ught-530d.html

Dante · 14th June 2009, 21:14

yes Bmw 520d is the car for you. Sheer driving pleasure. It has got great rear legroom space. But you said you won't be driving much then why diesel? Why not petrol?

white_vdi · 14th June 2009, 22:18

thanks alot guys!
volvo seems to be popular here but from what i know the volvo showroom at moti nagar has been shut down. will still give it a serious thought. anybody knows where in delhi can i find their showroom?

i have been driving a diesel car for more than 4 years now and no petrol car seems to impress me. i have not TDed any of the cars yet! so cant comment on the petrol versions of the machines.

FlyingSpur · 14th June 2009, 22:38

Hmm maybe you could contact Ricky_63 on his offer then. As for diesels, the ones that you get today, especially the ones you're looking at, have gigatons of torque and will never fail to put a grin on your face when you feel the itch to floor it.

white_vdi · 14th June 2009, 23:42

that is exactly why i am looking for a diesel motor. just love the torque! cant even imagine what these cars would be like. waiting for a free day from work to go and TD possible options.

anekho · 15th June 2009, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_vdi

thanks alot guys!
volvo seems to be popular here but from what i know the volvo showroom at moti nagar has been shut down. will still give it a serious thought. anybody knows where in delhi can i find their showroom?

according to volvo's site:

Delhi:
Auto Kashyap India Pvt. Ltd.
20, Okhla Industrial Estate
New Delhi 110020, INDIA
Tel: 011-26848388, 26848377, 26848378
Fax: 011-26832861
Managing Director - Mr. Anand Kashyap
Contact: Mr. Rajesh Bansal - 91(0)9810855093 (GM Sales)
Email: rajesh.bansal@kashyapvolvocars.in; sales@kashyapvolvocars.in

PS: I travel in the s80 frequently in sweden and can personally vouch for it. Excellent car and really good quality feel.

cheers

Insane Devil · 16th June 2009, 00:19

White_VDI: just go with the 520d, u wont regret it.! i am loving every moment of it! 9 months, and already clocked 16k on it!

spiff · 16th June 2009, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insane Devil

White_VDI: just go with the 520d, u wont regret it.! i am loving every moment of it! 9 months, and already clocked 16k on it!

I clocked 4k already in a month

white_vdi · 17th June 2009, 00:44

hopefully will get time to TD all the cars this weekend. will pay special attention to the 520d and volvo s80!
my only concern with the s80 would be after sales service and maintenance.

entropy · 17th June 2009, 03:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky_63

I can get you a Volvo S80 D5 for 32L ex-showroom, that is IF you like the VOLVO. 5 cyl diesel 185 bhp.
Cheers

Where were you sir a month back !! 32L seems real cheap and tempting for an S80. Also 185bhp is not too bad if performance is not you are after. Had briefly experienced this car at Harpreet Volvo (now closed) earlier this year. It looked like a car with solid build, very comfortable and a practical buy.

BeamerBoy · 17th June 2009, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiff

I clocked 4k already in a month

Hell! That's good usage. Did you pick up a BSI for your BMW?

14th June 2009, 11:34	#46
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	thanks spiff! i think we'll finalize the car pretty soon. if its the 520D, then i'll definitely get in touch with you.
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14th June 2009, 19:52	#47
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Consider the Volvo S80, quite comfortable and heavily discounted right now (ex-sh 35lacs advertised). If it fits in your budget, there's nothing like the A6 3.0 TDI Quattro, but maintenance I have no clue about, when I went to Audi last they were talking about "Audi Secure" and if they've introduced it you should definitely go for it. If it's just peace of mind and outright performance, the 530D with BMW Secure it is. The 520D is a good choice to save some serious cash for whatever other purposes.
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14th June 2009, 20:41	#49
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	+1 to the Volvo. Very sensible and good looking car and the quality is nothing less than the German treo. You won't be disappointed. If I was buying a car in that range, it would be between the s80 or the bimmer. Also the d5 is a pleasure to drive and quite economical too. At least check the car out. cheers Last edited by anekho : 14th June 2009 at 20:43.
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14th June 2009, 20:55	#50
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14th June 2009, 21:14	#51
Dante BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 393 Thanked: 86 Times	yes Bmw 520d is the car for you. Sheer driving pleasure. It has got great rear legroom space. But you said you won't be driving much then why diesel? Why not petrol?
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14th June 2009, 22:18	#52
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	thanks alot guys! volvo seems to be popular here but from what i know the volvo showroom at moti nagar has been shut down. will still give it a serious thought. anybody knows where in delhi can i find their showroom? i have been driving a diesel car for more than 4 years now and no petrol car seems to impress me. i have not TDed any of the cars yet! so cant comment on the petrol versions of the machines.
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14th June 2009, 22:38	#53
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Hmm maybe you could contact Ricky_63 on his offer then. As for diesels, the ones that you get today, especially the ones you're looking at, have gigatons of torque and will never fail to put a grin on your face when you feel the itch to floor it.
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14th June 2009, 23:42	#54
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	that is exactly why i am looking for a diesel motor. just love the torque! cant even imagine what these cars would be like. waiting for a free day from work to go and TD possible options.
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16th June 2009, 00:19	#56
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 987 Thanked: 173 Times View My Garage	White_VDI: just go with the 520d, u wont regret it.! i am loving every moment of it! 9 months, and already clocked 16k on it!
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17th June 2009, 00:44	#58
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	hopefully will get time to TD all the cars this weekend. will pay special attention to the 520d and volvo s80! my only concern with the s80 would be after sales service and maintenance.
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