Originally Posted by Sahil
(Post 1510999)
@Speedy- I got the 520d about 6 months back. The reason I didn't opt for the 530d is because the 525d had me content. I was actually even getting a tempting discount on the 530d so cost wasn't a real factor. If I did want more power a simple ECU remap to the 525d would convert it to the 530d so why bother buying it. Moreover the car in Pune is mainly chauffer driven hence even sending the 525d there seemed pointless. |
Originally Posted by speedy
(Post 1509835)
I just did buy a 325i even though i know of the price difference between this and the 520d, Every car has a use and pupose so it all depends on what it is for you. So dont let this stop you from purchasing any of the smaller luxury cars. We did not go through Carwale or any site. Knew the owner and struck a deal with him. This is similer to the 03 S350 that went for 16.5, the owner sold it for 13.5. You basicaly have to keep your eyes open for such deals as they are what i call pure deals, once an agent or dealer comes in then the commisions get added. These are spot decision cars so its a yes or a no right there, you spend time thinking and the car is already sold. I cannot explain an owners mind to you Krazyking, as each one thinks differently and how well you can convince the person for the value. Let me explain w140 true value is around 4 to 5 lakhs and for a prestine one would go to max 8 lakhs. The owner of a perticular non running car is asking 15 lakhs just because someone he knew sold his prestine condition car 2years ago for 11 Lakhs. It is not bad atall, but for someone who wants to show that he or she has arrived make the mistake of purchasing these cars and then realises the cost involved to maintain (service). I mean you jump from a zen/ honda city/ hyundai accent etc to a C and E class/ 3 and 5 series and expect these cars to cost the same as maintaining their Indian counterparts is not going to happen. Somebody who has lived with or is aware of what he is getting himself into will not think much on the costs. We all do forget the cost involved and try to test the limit of the cars we own, but this does not mean we go over board and take uncalled for risks. I am a power freak and do not let my mind run my heart when i drive and yet there are times you rather let go off the accelerator and ease off. |
Originally Posted by speedy
(Post 1511179)
I was wondering due to the discounts available on the 530d. An Ecu remap can catapolt the car way above the 530d powertrain too. I know a friend who has done it with his 530d and the car is a rocket. Yeah your right if your going to be chauffered around then the 520d makes more sense. |
Originally Posted by krazyking
(Post 1511306)
Very well explained my friend. By the way is the 325i brand new? Are you going to be use it yourself? Would you mind to PM me how much you got it for, as I'm considering to get a 3 series for myself. |
Originally Posted by Sahil
(Post 1511374)
The options on remaps are endless and results are same too since they share the same engine. I believe Hamman has a remap that boosts the torque close to 700nM ! What remap does your friend have? Has he noticed any change besides the power ofcourse. |
Originally Posted by Sahil
(Post 1512133)
Speedy- can you list a few SUV's too What's the resale on q7,ml and rr sport/vogue? |
Originally Posted by speedy
(Post 1511910)
Yes the car is brand new and a replacement for the corolla. The car is for my mother as she wanted a small car, so it would be chauffer driven till i get back from work and then either my brother or i would be using it. White with Saddle brown interiors and it should come home this week. You probably will not get the deal i got as they had some offer till 30th september and also the other cars bought from them. I have a list of cars that have come in for exchange. I shall list the BMW'S and Mercedes to give a rough idea on the prices asked. There are Audi's and porsches too. 08 BMW 320d - 28 lakhs 09 BMW 325i - 32 lakhs 08 BMW 530d highline - 42 lakhs (14,000 kms) 08 BMW 530d highline - 43 lakhs (12,000 kms) 09 BMW 525I - 40 lakhs 08 MB C220 cdi -27 lakhs (21,000 kms) 06 MB C200K elegance AT -16 lakhs 08 MB C220 CDI elegance - 27 lakhs (20,000 kms) 04 MB E220 CDI AT - 18 lakhs 05 MB E200k - 20 lakhs 07 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Multitronic - 22 lakhs. Not mentioning the other Audi's as they are above budget. Total of 30 high end cars for sale. |
Originally Posted by krazyking
(Post 1512894)
Well congratulations on your new ride mate. White colour looks great on the 3-series. Seen quite a lot of modified 3-series around here and they look fab. You ought to put some black coloured alloys with a 2 inch chrome lip. It'd make it look more fierce than it is. |
Originally Posted by krazyking
(Post 1512894)
I've been comparing the prices of the cars you've listed to the brand new on road prices in Hong Kong. They come to be more or less the same, Hong Kong being a little cheaper obviously. But I guess the second hand market in India is still way behind of Hong Kong. If I were to search for cars with those years and mileage in HK I'd probably get at LEAST 5 lakhs off of what you quoted. By the way what do you mean by exchange? Like trade-in? Are those prices quoted by owners or dealers? And lastely, sorry for sound amateur but whats the different between high-line and regular? |
Originally Posted by MalluDude
(Post 1509933)
Try Chirayath Cars. They're in Cochin and Chalakkudy. |
Originally Posted by speedy
(Post 1511910)
Yes the car is brand new and a replacement for the corolla. =========================== Not mentioning the other Audi's as they are above budget. Total of 30 high end cars for sale. |
Originally Posted by over.drive
(Post 1514758)
Wow that is a lot of cars. Thank you for the info :) But the AUDI mentioned here would be the old AUDI A4 rite..the latest A4 i believe was launched in 2008. I can see BMW resale value is good. |
Originally Posted by Sahil
(Post 1510999)
If I did want more power a simple ECU remap to the 525d would convert it to the 530d so why bother buying it. |
Originally Posted by speedy
(Post 1511179)
An Ecu remap can catapolt the car way above the 530d powertrain too. |
Originally Posted by GTO
(Post 1515350)
Ahem, and what if we were to remap a 530d? |
Originally Posted by GTO
(Post 1515350)
Ahem, and what if we were to remap a 530d? |
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