2024 BMW 5 Series LWB (G68) Review

Carmageddon · 19th February 2025, 12:47

Hey everyone - I took delivery of a carbon black 530Li last week. Thanks to everyone here for inputs on GC, which was my main concern. Really enjoying the car!

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Originally Posted by aajohn

Have any of you have taken the extended warranty? I’m thinking of going for the 5 year option - it comes to about 2.89 after taxes - Insight from any of the current owners are welcome ! I’ve already taken the BSI 3 year 40k kms pack

Did you finally take the extended warranty? While my previous 3 Series was super reliable, the G68 is a tech-fest so I am considering this. Please do share your eventual decision

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Originally Posted by KshitijT

Yeah, I have taken both. Extended warranty and and the BSI package for 5 years. Though I now think, I will end up driving more than the kms I opted for.

Would love to know if you had any specific considerations to take extended warranty (beyond piece of mind). How is the reliability of newer BMW's?

Thanks

MadAbtCars · 20th February 2025, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Carmageddon

Hey everyone - I took delivery of a carbon black 530Li last week. Thanks to everyone here for inputs on GC, which was my main concern. Really enjoying the car!

Thanks

Congratulations on the purchase. Wishing you many many miles of sheer Driving Pleasure. I am on the fence and intend to close on the 5 Series. Could you let me know at what price did you close the deal? and what all was included in the final Price?

Carmageddon · 20th February 2025, 16:51

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Originally Posted by MadAbtCars

Congratulations on the purchase. Wishing you many many miles of sheer Driving Pleasure. I am on the fence and intend to close on the 5 Series. Could you let me know at what price did you close the deal? and what all was included in the final Price?

Sure, I’ve sent you a DM. All the best

KshitijT · 24th February 2025, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Carmageddon

Would love to know if you had any specific considerations to take extended warranty (beyond piece of mind). How is the reliability of newer BMW's?

Thanks

Hey, two main reasons 1) As you said this is a tech fest and a major generation / model change and mine was one of the first ones delivered. So I thought it is best to take in case some unknown issues come up later, which BMW will fix for later models. No reliability issues at all so far. 2) Also, thinking long term, if i do decide to change my car after 4 years or so, my assumption is that it will help get slightly better value if the car is still under warranty.

Abhi_Automobile · 24th February 2025, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Carmageddon

Sure, I’ve sent you a DM. All the best

Hey - Please feel free to share the price etc. publicly so the entire forum can be benefitted, not just specific individuals.

If you think some info is personal (names of people/dealer etc.), you can always hide that part.

ICEMind82 · 6th March 2025, 04:41

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Originally Posted by Carmageddon

Hey everyone - I took delivery of a carbon black 530Li last week. Thanks to everyone here for inputs on GC, which was my main concern. Really enjoying the car!

Congratulations on the purchase. I am planning to book mine tomorrow. Could you please share the price breakup for reference so that I can negotiate?

Carmageddon · 6th March 2025, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Abhi_Automobile

Hey - Please feel free to share the price etc. publicly so the entire forum can be benefitted, not just specific individuals.

If you think some info is personal (names of people/dealer etc.), you can always hide that part.

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Originally Posted by ICEMind82

Congratulations on the purchase. I am planning to book mine tomorrow. Could you please share the price breakup for reference so that i can negotiate?

Sure. I am traveling so do not have the invoice handy. However, I got 8L+ discount on ex-showroom price, inclusive of corporate discount (employer) and loyalty discount (I own a BMW). Beyond that I negotiated down the initial inflated insurance quote. Hope this helps!

ICEMind82 · 6th March 2025, 22:26

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Originally Posted by Carmageddon

Sure. I am traveling so do not have the invoice handy. However, I got 8L+ discount on ex-showroom price, inclusive of corporate discount (employer) and loyalty discount (I own a BMW). Beyond that I negotiated down the initial inflated insurance quote. Hope this helps!

Thanks for your reply. Please share the invoice at your convenience. Hope it is 2025 manufactured car. Chennai dealer KUN BMW is not going beyond 3L discount on Ex-Showroom. Will use your invoice to further negotiate.

Carmageddon · 7th March 2025, 13:59

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Originally Posted by ICEMind82

Thanks for your reply. Please share the invoice at your convenience. Hope it is 2025 manufactured car. Chennai dealer KUN BMW is not going beyond 3L discount on Ex-Showroom. Will use your invoice to further negotiate.

Confirming the pricing is on a 2025 manufactured car. I suspect that BMW directly extends corporate and loyalty discounts, not the dealer. I had to submit proof of employment, RC copy of my other BMW etc. before the price was offered.

ICEMind82 · 8th March 2025, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Carmageddon

Confirming the pricing is on a 2025 manufactured car. I suspect that BMW directly extends corporate and loyalty discounts, not the dealer. I had to submit proof of employment, RC copy of my other BMW etc. before the price was offered.

Thanks for the confirmation. Do you mind sharing the invoice in DM ? BMW chennai is asking for proof so that they can match the price.

armblaster · 12th March 2025, 04:26

I was planning to buy a luxury sedan from last few months. After reading the review on TeamBHP, I took the test drive for BMW 530Li recently, and decided to go with it.
I am planning to close the deal in next few days.

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Sure. I am traveling so do not have the invoice handy. However, I got 8L+ discount on ex-showroom price, inclusive of corporate discount (employer) and loyalty discount (I own a BMW). Beyond that I negotiated down the initial inflated insurance quote. Hope this helps!

Thank You for the details. I would appreciate if you could provide the breakup for the discount or share the invoice if possible.

MavrikinaD · 12th March 2025, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Carmageddon

Sure. I am traveling so do not have the invoice handy. However, I got 8L+ discount on ex-showroom price, inclusive of corporate discount (employer) and loyalty discount (I own a BMW). Beyond that I negotiated down the initial inflated insurance quote. Hope this helps!

Hi, can you please DM this information to me as well, looking at this car quite seriously.

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