[.cArMaNiA]

Originally Posted by graaja

The 2015 530D has 3 months of warranty left. Most probably the owner took 3rd year extended warranty. You can always extend the warranty if it is in force. So, 6 year extended warranty is possible.

You will not be able to take BSI if it already does not have an active BSI.

Car does not have extended warranty. BMW says warranty may be extended to 6years only if approved by BMW sales head north. Trying for extended warranty. Shall update if it works in favor.

[Tanveer_2558]

Originally Posted by R2D2

Go one API grade higher to 5W-40. 5W-50 may be too viscous for modern engines that use 5W-30 as regular fill. Only use 5W-50 if you feel the engine is overheating (which I believe won't be necessary with a xW-40 oil) or you plan to use the car on a track for all out performance runs. You will probably notice the viscous drag with xW-50.

Thanks man, Will keep this in mind during the next change.

Originally Posted by .cArMaNiA

Hi Tanveer. I am looking forward to purchase 530d white colour, 2014 model, odometer reading 12000kms. Car looks in mint condition. No repairs/claims have been done so far. Have confirmed from my source at BMW service station regarding genuineness of odometer reading. Guy said car is clean and perfect.
What should be the fair value of the car. Owner asking 42lac.

Absurd pricing, Remember pricing in north is much cheaper than in MH, 34-35 i think should be a good price.

Originally Posted by graaja

You will not be able to take BSI if it already does not have an active BSI.

You can always opt for BSI, Regardless if your car has had it before or not, But the thing you lose out is on the Number of years & Km's running, BSI date will start from the day the vehicle was sold, So mostly getting the BSI after a couple of years makes it really expensive, Still anyone planning to keep the car longer can always opt for the 10 year one.

Originally Posted by .cArMaNiA

Car does not have extended warranty. BMW says warranty may be extended to 6years only if approved by BMW sales head north. Trying for extended warranty. Shall update if it works in favor.

They do that often for customers, Push for it.

[Tanveer_2558]

25,000+ Kms of pure driving pleasure.

15 months back when i bought her & after driving it for more than 25,000 kms, Man i just can't help but enjoy every single time i drive the car, The driving pleasure has been majorly enhanced post the Remap+ Downpipe & till date never i felt that i am bored with the car & i need a change, I can easily say it again, This might very well be the car that i would keep for a long time, Its such a perfect all rounder for my kind of use.

Its like mandatory to have a highway trip least once a week, And yes it does happen, Some pictures from several of my recent drives, Including a superb one on the beach (Videos to follow soon )






Karan's beautifully done E46 328, Sounds brilliantly good.
























The view! & yes Sports + mode on the beach.








I love having the engine bay super clean.




This specific place where i get my car washed & she gets full attention of 4 guys for around 2 hours! Just how i would like it.


Alloys though!


Can you get a better view from your hotel room? Na!










Drove the car during rains a bit and man the tyres don't get ANY kind of grip at all! This is when the car is in comfort mode and with slight jab of the accelerator, But with still some life left on the tyres i think ill wait till the tyres are worn completely, But as of now i just cannot even think of revving the car even a bit while its pouring, Have to be careful during the monsoon trips now.

Upgrades pending:
Performance Tyres
Bilstein Suspension

Some more pictures & videos coming soon! Having said this, Oil change is due for service in the next 1500 kms, Had changed it 5500 kms back.

[Akib Khan]

Lovely pics Tanveer Bhai. Is that Gorai beach?

[Tanveer_2558]

Originally Posted by Akib Khan

Lovely pics Tanveer Bhai. Is that Gorai beach?

Thanks bhai, Indeed it is gorai beach, If you plan to visit do check the low tide timings and go, Cars are not allowed on the beach during high tide.

[sumeethaldankar]

Originally Posted by Tanveer_2558

Thanks bhai, Indeed it is gorai beach, If you plan to visit do check the low tide timings and go, Cars are not allowed on the beach during high tide.

Won't the salty water play havoc with the electrical's and the car in general?

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Won't the salty water play havoc with the electrical's and the car in general?

I think that's why Tanveer Sir posted pictures of the car getting washed.

A good body + underbody wash as soon as possible after a beach run wouldn't be an issue. Any delay will create havoc.

Originally Posted by Tanveer_2558

..Cars are not allowed on the beach during high tide.

[Akib Khan]

Originally Posted by Tanveer_2558

Thanks bhai, Indeed it is gorai beach, If you plan to visit do check the low tide timings and go, Cars are not allowed on the beach during high tide.

I stay in Mira Road and the beach is hardly 10km from my place. The place is perfect for barbeque get together and we usually call the resorts located on the beach front to comform about the tide. Cars are not allowed on the beach and you will find a board informing you about it as soon as you enter the beach but cops usually don't care.
If you want to avoid the crowd then I would suggest Manori beach which is a few km after gorai beach.

[Tanveer_2558]

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Won't the salty water play havoc with the electrical's and the car in general?

I actually did not take my car near the water, I had fun well before the water so only mildly wet sand was there, Still its fine to enjoy the car on the beach if the car is washed properly post that, There are infact several car washer's right after you exit the beach on the way to the main road, But all of them are always full. I know a few people who regularly take their germans to the beach and get it washed post that & have never faced an issue.

Originally Posted by a4anurag

I think that's why Tanveer Sir posted pictures of the car getting washed.

Yes sir.

A good body + underbody wash as soon as possible after a beach run wouldn't be an issue. Any delay will create havoc.

Indeed.

Originally Posted by Akib Khan

I stay in Mira Road and the beach is hardly 10km from my place. The place is perfect for barbeque get together and we usually call the resorts located on the beach front to comform about the tide. Cars are not allowed on the beach and you will find a board informing you about it as soon as you enter the beach but cops usually don't care.
If you want to avoid the crowd then I would suggest Manori beach which is a few km after gorai beach.

Oh is it! Indeed i was planning to check out manori too, perhaps next time.

I have always been able to access the beach by car during the low tide timings.

[venom_op]

Originally Posted by GTO

1 liter for 1,700 bucks! What a royal ripoff club all of us are a part of.

I'd take ripped off over what BMW Bavaria Motors did to my car. They filled it up with this stuff during my last service. right in front of me. And assured me this is authorized BMW oil.

[Tanveer_2558]

Originally Posted by venom_op

I'd take ripped off over what BMW Bavaria Motors did to my car. They filled it up with this stuff during my last service. right in front of me. And assured me this is authorized BMW oil.

That's insane, Please take it up to the highest level possible! Another reason why i make sure my SA and me personally have a good understanding & still i am mostly personally there having a look at some small works like oil service and oil top up being done personally.

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by venom_op

I'd take ripped off over what BMW Bavaria Motors did to my car. They filled it up with this stuff during my last service. right in front of me. And assured me this is authorized BMW oil.

Is that engine oil stored in a can that originally had anti corrosion coating or other chemical. Way to go Bavaria Motors!

[venom_op]

Originally Posted by Tanveer_2558

That's insane, Please take it up to the highest level possible! Another reason why i make sure my SA and me personally have a good understanding & still i am mostly personally there having a look at some small works like oil service and oil top up being done personally.

I've been trying to get in touch with BMW for a while. When i contacted them on social media they told me to go to the dealer. Which is insane. I'm supposed to complain about the dealer to the dealer? What good will that do?

Originally Posted by R2D2

Is that engine oil stored in a can that originally had anti corrosion coating or other chemical. Way to go Bavaria Motors!

I have no idea. as far as i can tell, these guys don't even make engine oil. So i have to assume the worst.

Mods.. sorry. in my frustration forgot to use the multi-quote feature.

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by venom_op

I have no idea. as far as i can tell, these guys don't even make engine oil. So i have to assume the worst.

Oil is purchased in bulk (barrels) from a supplier which is standard practice across service centres. SCs normally have automated dispensers with nozzles in service bays much like a petrol/diesel dispenser at a petrol pump. Punch in the volume required, stick the nozzle into the engine oil filler and hey presto you get a precise volume of lube. No hassle, no mess, and no under/over filling.

Lack of oil dispensing machines at a BMW service station? Shame on you Bavaria Motors. I really wish they would show a little finesse and sophistication when maintaining luxury cars. It's a sad reflection on the dealership. Not acceptable! I'd be vocal about my dissatisfaction if I were you and give the workshop manager a piece of my mind.

[venom_op]

Originally Posted by R2D2

Is that engine oil stored in a can that originally had anti corrosion coating or other chemical. Way to go Bavaria Motors!

Originally Posted by R2D2

Oil is purchased in bulk (barrels) from a supplier which is standard practice across service centres. SCs normally have automated dispensers with nozzles in service bays much like a petrol/diesel dispenser at a petrol pump. Punch in the volume required, stick the nozzle into the engine oil filler and hey presto you get a precise volume of lube. No hassle, no mess, and no under/over filling.

Lack of oil dispensing machines at a BMW service station? Shame on you Bavaria Motors. I really wish they would show a little finesse and sophistication when maintaining luxury cars. It's a sad reflection on the dealership. Not acceptable! I'd be vocal about my dissatisfaction if I were you and give the workshop manager a piece of my mind.

This was done at a service camp in Nashik. They did everything else perfectly. being a BSI car they took all the photos for all the filters etc. Just messed up with the oil.

I'll be on the case come monday. No one will even bother over the weekend.