I have always loved the Rolls-Royce wheel caps, so I got them fitted.

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1st year service & other updates:

Did the 1st year service on 4th March 2022 at 5426 kms.

The engine oil & engine filter required to be changed. Since I had the Service Package, the service was free. I believe that if the car runs 12000 - 13000 km a year, then the service package makes sense, in my case this service would have cost less than 15k, so the 3 year/40k service package is not worth it.

Last week, I got an email from the dealer stating that self leveling wheel caps are available for BMW cars, price Rs. 8,596/-. I have always loved the Rolls-Royce wheel caps, so I got them fitted.

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All of a sudden last night I thought of browsing for pre-worshipped G30 530ds and found a few, but one caught my attention.

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I'm currently jumping from one chain of thought to another. Around last December, I almost closed on Kodiaq, then thought that Kodiaq = Tiguan + 7 years of fuel (my running is 10k per year), so booked a Tiguan. All of a sudden last night I thought of browsing for pre-worshipped G30 530ds and found a few but one caught my attention. A grey 2019 M Sport 530d, with 17k on the ODO, warranty till June 2023 and no BSI quoting 56L.

Now this one seriously is a heart over head decision. I always bought a new car that saved me all the "What if" thoughts. Neither I know about every nitty-gritty that one drive can tell me how it is and hence the cold feet. But, if I negotiate this right, this one will be costing me 65% of the new one.

I "almost" can afford this car, and can certainly pay 1-1.5L per year if it is this one. And that special feeling of owning a car I always wanted.

Couple of questions:

• Your 2 cents on my thought process.
• Shall I just tell the dealer that I want to get this car inspected by Navnit motors? And do I have to mention anything specific to the BMW service advisor of what I want to get done?
• If I call the current insurance of that car, will they just let me know if there were any big claims? I mean, why will they?

(My apologies if these questions are answered somewhere)

One thing I like about pre-2020 models are "no speed warnings", which in BMWs are very loud, equally annoying in other cars. Is it just me?

I took the TD of the car I mentioned, it felt tight and unaltered. Oh boy! the power kept me. Though Bandra Kurla was busy and couldn't get a long empty stretch, but was enough to understand why GTO is so impressed with this machine. All electronics worked as expected. Two observations were:

• 2 inch dent on the left side front bumper just below the headlamps.
• Scuff mark on the left headlight which the dealer mentioned is on top of PPF.

Guess they are not deal breakers.

Car comes with zero dep insurance expiring in Nov-22.

Warranty was incorrectly claimed to be expiring in Jun-23, correct one is Dec-22.

Car was purchased and registered in June-19, but manufactured month is Dec-18.

Question - Any idea how much $ for extending the warranty beyond Dec-22, for 1, 2 OR 3 years?

Decision making begins.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

A Grey 2019 M Sport 530D, with 17k on the ODO, warranty till June 2023 and no BSI quoting 56L.

An almost brand new car. With the warranty, your risk is zero. Follow our used car checklist (including service history, checking past insurance claims etc.) and you should be all set.

Shall I just tell the dealer that I want to get this car inspected by Navnit motors? And do I have to mention anything specific to the BMW service advisor of what I want to get done?

Just tell them you want to get a pre-purchase inspection done, at your cost. That shows seriousness. But agree on price first with the dealer.

If I call the current insurance of that car, will they just let me know if there were any big claims? I mean, why will they?

Depends on your convincing skills. Or you can ask your insurance broker to get the information. That's what I did.

One thing I like about pre-2020 models are "no speed warnings", which in BMWs are very loud, equally annoying in other cars. Is it just me?

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Car comes with zero dep insurance expiring in Nov-22.

Warranty was incorrectly claimed to be expiring in Jun-23, correct one is Dec-22.

Car was purchased and registered in June-19, but manufactured month is Dec-18.

This part is a little suspect.

Ideally warranty starts from day of delivery, not day of manufacture. Similarly why does the insurance expire in Nov if the vehicle was bought in June?

I wouldn't be surprised if it was an unregistered TD vehicle which was later on sold to the 'first owner' as this is common place with many manufacturers.

Do have it inspected at an authorized workshop, and if you have a connect with a service advisor through a friend : enquire about this Dec 2018 - June 2019 gap. They will also help with extending the BSI.

Here's what BHPian Axe77 had to say on the matter:

I took the TD of the car I mentioned yesterday, it felt tight and unaltered.

Question - Any idea how much $ for extending the warranty beyond Dec-22, for 1, 2 OR 3 years?

Please just call and ask BMW this right? Easiest.

Also, on service records, BMW maintains these centrally. I would recommend you do a paid inspection with them so you are completely sure.

On a side note, this deal can be closed for less than 50L. Its kept by the dealer on 2% commission basis (ie. not purchased by him but selling for owner on commission basis). I think your deal could be closed within 50L including the commission plus whatever it costs for the extended warranty, which I highly recommend you should get.

This sounds like a great deal for a 6 cylinder 5 series. I’d say go for it if you don’t come across any red flags.

Here's what BHPian androdev had to say on the matter:

Don't pay a deposit or post dated cheque. You are already paying for PPI which shows your genuine interest. You can show other means to establish you are a legit prospect - your profession, address, other cars you own, referral etc can convince the dealer that you should be taken seriously. Give your offer to the dealer and tell him that the offer is subject to getting a clean report from the A S.C. Don't part with your money before everything is wrapped up. Being paranoid is not only ok, it's very much required. Don't entertain any fear of losing a great deal. It's very simple: a car that is registered soon after manufacturing and having all the scheduled service history (nothing more, nothing less) is a bare minimum requirement if you don't want to roll the dice. I tell the people that I am only looking for a fair depreciation discount and nothing more. I am happy to be the highest bidder for a clean car.

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BMW has launched the seventh-gen 5-Series in India at prices starting from Rs. 49.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Deliveries of the new car will commence from July 1 2017, post the GST implementation.

The 2017 5-Series is built on BMW's Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform. The overall design looks inspired by the new 7-Series, which is also built on the same architecture. BMW claims that usage of lightweight high-strength elements in the construction of the CLAR platform has resulted in a weight reduction of around 70 kg, as compared to the outgoing model.

Features on offer with the new 5-Series include a fully digital instrument cluster, adaptive full-LED headlamps, four-zone climate control, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with gesture control and BMW's iDrive connectivity. The feature list also comes with a 360-degree camera, wireless phone charging and remote parking with the BMW display key. Occupant safety is taken care of by the presence of six air bags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist, dynamic stability control (DSC) including dynamic traction control (DTC), cornering brake control (CBC) and hill descent control (HDC).

In India, the new-gen model is available in three variants - Sport Line, Luxury Line and the top-end M Sport. Powertrain options include a petrol and two diesel engines. The petrol 5-Series is available only in the entry-level SportLine trim and is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged engine develops 249 BHP and 350 Nm. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in a company claimed time of 6.2 seconds.

The diesel SportLine and LuxuryLine variants come with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo unit that churns out 187 BHP and 400 Nm. This engine can accelerate the 5-Series to 100 km/h from a standstill in a claimed time of 7.5 seconds. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 530d MSport trim gets a 3.0-litre, inline-6 engine rated at 261 BHP and 620 Nm. It boasts of a company claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. An 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic gearbox is standard across all variants and so is the adaptive suspension system with independent damping for all four wheels.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)

• 530i SportLine - Rs. 49.90 lakh
• 520d SportLine - Rs. 49.90 lakh
• 520d LuxuryLine - Rs. 53.60 lakh
• 530d MSport - Rs. 61.30 lakh

BMW has announced the commencement of production of the seventh-generation 5-Series at its manufacturing facility in Chennai. The car is assembled at the Chennai plant from imported completely knocked down (CKD) kits. The mid-size luxury sedan will be launched in India on June 29, 2017.

The new 5-Series is built on BMW's Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform, which the company claims, uses light weight, high strength materials in its construction. With this platform, BMW claims to have achieved a weight reduction of around Rs. 100 kg in the 5-series, despite its increased proportions, as compared to its predecessor.

The India-spec 5-Series is expected to come with a choice of three engines - a 2.0-litre petrol rated at 249 BHP and 350 Nm in the 520i, a 2.0-litre diesel that puts out 187 BHP and 400 Nm in the 520d and a top-end 3.0-litre diesel with 262 BHP and 620 Nm in the 530d. An 8-speed automatic gearbox will be standard across all variants and engine options.

As per some media reports, BMW will launch the new-generation 5-Series in India on June 29, 2017. This will mark the introduction of the seventh-generation model of the executive luxury sedan in India.

The next-gen 5-Series is built on the Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform. This makes it lighter by around 100 kg, in comparison to the outgoing model. This weight reduction has been achieved by use of light weight, high strength materials in the platform's construction, despite an increase in proportions of the new-gen model.

The new BMW 5-Series also borrows various semi-autonomous driving technologies from its elder sibling - the 7-Series. These include lane change assistant, lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection, crossing traffic warning and optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) system. The car will also be equipped with a stereo camera, radar, and ultrasound sensors to monitor the driving conditions around it.

In India, the 2017 5-Series is expected to come with three powertrain options - a 2.0-litre petrol rated at 249 BHP and 350 Nm, a 2.0-litre diesel that puts out 188 BHP and 400 Nm and a top-end 3.0-litre diesel with 262 BHP and 620 Nm available on tap. An 8-speed Steptronic gearbox is expected to be offered as standard with all three engines.

Source: Autocar India

BMW will likely launch the 2017 5-Series (G30) in India by the end of June this year. The German automaker has already showcased the new-gen 5-Series to potential customers in the country.

The new 5-Series was globally unveiled in October last year. The seventh-generation model has been built on the company's Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform. With the use of lightweight high strength materials, BMW claims to have reduced the new-gen model's weight by up to 100 kg. It is also 36 mm longer, 6 mm wider and 2 mm taller than the model it replaces, while the wheelbase is up by 7 mm.

The India-spec model is expected to come with one petrol and two diesel engine options. The petrol will likely be a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine that will be rated at 249 BHP and 350 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the diesel options will include a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit that churns out 188 BHP and 400 Nm of torque, and a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder powerplant that develops 262 BHP and 620 Nm of torque.

Once launched, the BMW 5-Series G30 will compete against the recently launched Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB, Audi A6 and Jaguar XF.

Source: Overdrive

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BMW India will be organising a 3-day preview event for the new-generation 5-Series (G30) in Delhi. The event will be starting on 3rd February. The G30 5-Series is expected to be launched in India later this year.

BMW has cleverly timed the 5-Series preview ahead of the official India launch of the new Mercedes E-Class. Mercedes is expected to bring the long-wheelbase model of the E-Class to India for the first time with the new-generation's launch. This is being considered as a major threat to BMW and its upcoming 5-Series. As a result, the automaker will likely be trying to give prospective customers and industry influencers an insight into what will be on offer with the new 5-Series in India, with an aim to stop a few buyers investing in the E-Class right away.

BMW had globally unveiled the seventh-generation 5-Series in October last year. Built on the company's new Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform, the new G30 5-Series is around 100 kgs lighter than its predecessor. The new model also has slightly bigger dimensions, as it is 36 mm longer, 6 mm wider, and 2 mm taller than the model it replaces.

Internationally, the new 5-Series is available with 2 diesel and 2 petrol engine options. It remains to be seen which engines make it to the India-spec model. BMW had imported the two diesel engine variants in India for homologation purpose, even before the car's official global debut. As a result, the company might soon launch the updated 5-Series in the country. It will be competing against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and the Jaguar XF.

The new-gen 2017 BMW 5-Series sedan has officially been revealed. The car will be making its first public appearance at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. This marks the introduction of the seventh-generation of the 5-Series moniker.

Aesthetically, the new 5-Series appears to be an evolution of its predecessor's design language. Multiple cues have also been borrowed from its elder sibling, the BMW 7-Series. The new 5-er has slightly grown in dimensions. It is 36 mm longer, 6 mm wider, and 2 mm taller than the model it replaces. The new car's dimensions stand at 4935 mm X 1868 mm X 1466 mm (L x W x H). The wheelbase too has been scaled up by 7 mm, as it now measures 2975 mm.

The new 5-Series is built on BMW's Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform, which also underpins the latest-gen 7-Series. Built using light-weight, high-strength materials like aluminium, the CLAR platform has helped the 5-Series to be around 100 kgs lighter than its predecessors.

On the inside, the increased dimensions have resulted in a relatively spacious cabin. The legroom, shoulder room and head room available for rear occupants is claimed to be improved. Features on offer include Head-Up Display (HUD), latest-generation BMW iDrive system with gesture controls and a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, massage function for the rear seats, wireless charging, and Intelligent Voice Assist.

The new 5-Series also hosts various semi-autonomous technologies. These include Lane Change Assistant, Lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection, crossing traffic warning, and an optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) system. The car is equipped with a stereo camera, radar, and ultrasound sensors to monitor the conditions around it.

The seventh-generation BMW 5-Series will be offered with 2 petrol and 2 diesel engine options. Petrol options include a 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder unit that develops 248 BHP and 350 Nm of torque, and a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder mill that generates 335 BHP and 450 Nm of torque. Diesel duties are taken care of by a 2.0-litre engine rated at 188 BHP and a peak torque of 400 Nm and a 3.0-litre six-cylinder unit that churns out 261 BHP and 620 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed Steptronic gearbox.

The 2017 BMW 5-Series will go on sale in European markets in February 2017. Expect it to be launched in India during the next-year itself as the company has already imported the new models for homologation.

A set of images that are being claimed to showcase the all-new 2017 BMW 5-Series have surfaced on the Internet. The car is expected to make its global premiere tomorrow, while a European launch will take place in early 2017.

The new BMW 5-Series is built on the German automaker's CLAR (CLuster ARchitecture) rear-wheel drive platform. This is the same platform that also underpins the new-gen BMW 7-Series. According to the leaked images, the new 5-Series appears to be a compact version of the 7-Series. It gets a wide kidney grille, which connects to the headlight assemblies on either side.

The interiors too appear to be inspired by the 7-er. A new steering wheel, a fully-digital instrument cluster, and the floating i-Drive monitor are the major elements visible in the image leaked. Features on offer will likely be borrowed from the flagship sedan as well.

BMW is expected to equip the new 5-Series with petrol and diesel engines, with a displacement ranging from 2.0-litre to 4.4-litre. These engines will be mated to either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Further details about the new BMW 5-Series will be revealed tomorrow, i.e., October 13 2016.

Source: German Car Forum

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We had earlier reported that the all-new BMW 5 Series G30 has been imported into India in its 530d guise. Now, new import data suggests that the German automaker has also brought in a less powerful version of the same, with the 520d badge. Both these imports have come in India even before the new-gen model's official world debut, which is scheduled for the 2016 Paris Motor Show in October.

While the 530d was imported on September 7th, its smaller sibling was brought in the next day, i.e., September 8th. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine, in comparison to the 530d's bigger 3.0-litre mill. Detailed technical specifications of the new 5-er will come to light only after its debut at the Paris Motor Show.

The new-gen G30 model will be replacing the F10 5 Series, which was introduced in 2011. Since the company has already started the homologation process, the 2017 BMW 5 Series G30 will likely launch in India by the first half of next year.