Living with a BMW 530d M-Sport: Ownership costs & experience

Sure, you got to drive them carefully and spare parts are expensive, but they aren't fragile machines.

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BHPian Androdev commented on his S-Class thread about how tough these cars are built, and I completely agree. Sure, you got to drive them carefully and spare parts are expensive, but they aren't fragile machines. On the contrary, I see so many parts & areas that are over-engineered. On Sunday night, the car ahead of me dislodged a medium-sized stone and sent it my way. Had no choice but to drive over it (my front right wheel). Nothing happened to the car. Checked it thoroughly and all seems okay. I have also had my fair share of big potholes & bumps at speed (inevitable on Indian highways), and the car has emerged unscathed (except for bent 18" rims).

Another point = I don't know whether it's my driving style or the 650 Nm torque or the Pirellis, but at 10000 km, the rear tyres have already lost a noticeable amount of grip (like 30'ish %). The car's butt now slides around too easily. It actually caught me out the other day = was in the rightmost lane and gunned it in 2nd gear. Slid a bit too close to the divider for my comfort. Going to be watchful.

Already spent 1.70 lakhs on 2 tyre sets in 48,000 km. The Pirellis cost about 70k in the market and last 20,000 km tops. Just pointing it out so others buying these kind of cars are well aware of the costs. If you drive 1500 - 2000 / km a month, you're looking at a full tyre set every single year.

Recent pictures from a drive-in movie @ Jio. Was a terrific experience.

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