Is buying an e60 530d highline (new) a sensible option?

salman_ferrari · 6th September 2010, 00:22

Congrats man! e60 is indeed a helluva car. Looks better than F10 IMO. Good buy at that price!

nirmalkrishnan · 7th September 2010, 08:10

sold my 3 series for 25.2lakhs inclusive of all acessories.

jkdas · 7th September 2010, 11:16

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Originally Posted by nirmalkrishnan

It was a heart decision and i booked the 530d highline yesterday. will take delivery in a couple of weeks. my decision was based on the fact that the e60 is a true driving machine, and is loaded with every thing i want. hope i have not committed a mistake.

what do you guys think abount pondy registration ?

Wont there be an issue with traffic police now and then? People used to buy from Pondy a lot to save of tax but rarely these days I guess.

Congrats on the buy

FlyingSpur · 7th September 2010, 11:19

Hearty congratulations, Nirmal !! Your 3 was quite a piece of work by itself, I'm truly intrigued by what you are going to do with this one. The potential is immense, and the results can be dramatic. And of course, I trust you to tinker with the vehicle rather than leave it stock

swiftnfurious · 7th September 2010, 11:20

Did you take delivery of the 5 series? If so, please do post some pics.

And IIRC, your 3 series had quite some performance modifications -- what are the plans for the 5 series?

dipen · 7th September 2010, 16:05

Less than 2 lakhs depreciation if I ignore the upgrades is awesome.

You always wanted the 5 and the 530D only.

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Originally Posted by nirmalkrishnan

SamtheLeo
well between 3 nad 5 series it is a question of personal taste and your budget as well. if i had the money i would buy a 530d but not 520d.

abk · 8th September 2010, 05:55

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Originally Posted by nirmalkrishnan

It was a heart decision and i booked the 530d highline yesterday. will take delivery in a couple of weeks. my decision was based on the fact that the e60 is a true driving machine, and is loaded with every thing i want. hope i have not committed a mistake.

Many congratulations nirmalkrishnan! Btw a question (albeit stupid) for you - what made you choose the diesel avatar over its petrol sibling? Driving a BMW 540i here in US myself and exploring what she has more to offer is keeping me glued to her. I did see on BBC's top gear a comparison of the 5 series petrol vs the diesel. The verdict was diesel is marginally lethargic, as good in handling & better at cabin noise insulation.

Nevertheless, enjoy driving whilst being safe & considerate about others

FlyingSpur · 12th September 2010, 10:16

Note from Team-BHP Support : The car has been delivered to the member. Closing this thread. Please continue further discussions in the Initial Ownership Thread here (E60 BMW 530d Highline).Thanks.

6th September 2010, 00:22	#16
salman_ferrari BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 105 Thanked: 31 Times	Congrats man! e60 is indeed a helluva car. Looks better than F10 IMO. Good buy at that price!
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7th September 2010, 08:10	#17
nirmalkrishnan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thrissur Posts: 90 Thanked: 111 Times	sold my 3 series for 25.2lakhs inclusive of all acessories.
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7th September 2010, 11:19	#19
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Hearty congratulations, Nirmal !! Your 3 was quite a piece of work by itself, I'm truly intrigued by what you are going to do with this one. The potential is immense, and the results can be dramatic. And of course, I trust you to tinker with the vehicle rather than leave it stock
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7th September 2010, 11:20	#20
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,203 Thanked: 9,661 Times	Did you take delivery of the 5 series? If so, please do post some pics. And IIRC, your 3 series had quite some performance modifications -- what are the plans for the 5 series?
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12th September 2010, 10:16	#23
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Note from Team-BHP Support : The car has been delivered to the member. Closing this thread. Please continue further discussions in the Initial Ownership Thread here (E60 BMW 530d Highline).Thanks.
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