Midlife Crisis Remedy - Help me choose a car for ~80 lakhs

PaddleShifter · 28th May 2023, 01:24

As you have been already owning the 320D, I’d suggest a different car this time (in context of the //M you listed alongwith XC40 recharge). You have mentioned about backseat in your post so you will not be a solo driver I guess. As I have never experienced cars from this segment, I’d refrain from making recommendations and listing my reasons. Secondly, good pre owned options have already been listed above so i am sticking with the new purchase in my post.

I would love to know why you did not consider the Volvo S90, Audi A6, Mercedes E class (slightly above budget) or the Lexus ES300h? All these are nowhere close to being the driver’s car (like the M) but are known to be super comfortable for all pasengers, in their respective territories/ categories. The base of Lexus being the Camry, it shall be super reliable too for more than a decade of ownership.

84.monsoon · 28th May 2023, 18:54

I would suggest the M340i. I just got the LCI a few months ago. It is a great package and excellent value for money for the powertrain and features on offer. This is one modern car that will stay fresh for a long time to come. My issue with the X3 is that it is at the end of its life cycle and looks and feels like a previous generation car. The M340i LCI, on the other hand, has the most up-to-date BMW interior with iDrive i8 and the same curved display that is going to be on all their brand new launches like the new 7 and the upcoming 5. Take a look at the resemblance between the rear design of the just announced 2024 G60 5-series and the M340i XDrive for example!

Yes, the ride is indeed a bit rough but unless you are going to use it on rutted city roads a majority of the time, this is not a bother. On typical well maintained highways, such as those in TN, the ride is absolutely flat and comfortable. The car is a monster when it comes to acceleration, even in comfort mode and the ability to surprise all those waiting with you at the red lights (including those superbikes) as you pull away as the signal turns to green is the best antidote for the mid-life crisis

sunilarkt · 30th May 2023, 09:16

No one has mentioned but I'll go ahead and say test drive Lexus ES. it offers a very premium interriors, refined hybrid engine and plush ride. Top spec will cost 85lak OTR.

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ThunderIce · 30th May 2023, 13:16

Try the Volvo XC60, it packs a punch when needed and is perfect for rear-seat driving.

View Poll Results: Which Car should I buy?
The BMW M340i	80	78.43%
The Volvo XC40 Recharge	6	5.88%
You missed out on a great option - See my post below!	5	4.90%
Wait it out! Better options are around the corner!	11	10.78%
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28th May 2023, 01:24	#16
PaddleShifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CHD Posts: 1,125 Thanked: 2,725 Times	Re: Midlife Crisis Remedy - Help me choose a car for ~80 lakhs As you have been already owning the 320D, I’d suggest a different car this time (in context of the //M you listed alongwith XC40 recharge). You have mentioned about backseat in your post so you will not be a solo driver I guess. As I have never experienced cars from this segment, I’d refrain from making recommendations and listing my reasons. Secondly, good pre owned options have already been listed above so i am sticking with the new purchase in my post. I would love to know why you did not consider the Volvo S90, Audi A6, Mercedes E class (slightly above budget) or the Lexus ES300h? All these are nowhere close to being the driver’s car (like the M) but are known to be super comfortable for all pasengers, in their respective territories/ categories. The base of Lexus being the Camry, it shall be super reliable too for more than a decade of ownership.
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28th May 2023, 18:54	#17
84.monsoon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,343 Thanked: 10,795 Times	Re: Midlife Crisis Remedy - Help me choose a car for ~80 lakhs I would suggest the M340i. I just got the LCI a few months ago. It is a great package and excellent value for money for the powertrain and features on offer. This is one modern car that will stay fresh for a long time to come. My issue with the X3 is that it is at the end of its life cycle and looks and feels like a previous generation car. The M340i LCI, on the other hand, has the most up-to-date BMW interior with iDrive i8 and the same curved display that is going to be on all their brand new launches like the new 7 and the upcoming 5. Take a look at the resemblance between the rear design of the just announced 2024 G60 5-series and the M340i XDrive for example! Yes, the ride is indeed a bit rough but unless you are going to use it on rutted city roads a majority of the time, this is not a bother. On typical well maintained highways, such as those in TN, the ride is absolutely flat and comfortable. The car is a monster when it comes to acceleration, even in comfort mode and the ability to surprise all those waiting with you at the red lights (including those superbikes) as you pull away as the signal turns to green is the best antidote for the mid-life crisis Attached Thumbnails Last edited by 84.monsoon : 28th May 2023 at 19:15.
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30th May 2023, 09:16	#18
sunilarkt BHPian Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 137 Thanked: 303 Times	Re: Midlife Crisis Remedy - Help me choose a car for ~80 lakhs No one has mentioned but I'll go ahead and say test drive Lexus ES. it offers a very premium interriors, refined hybrid engine and plush ride. Top spec will cost 85lak OTR.
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30th May 2023, 13:16	#19
ThunderIce Newbie Join Date: May 2022 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 21 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Midlife Crisis Remedy - Help me choose a car for ~80 lakhs Try the Volvo XC60, it packs a punch when needed and is perfect for rear-seat driving.
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