[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by anish

I have few doubts on the purchase- Diesel 320d Luxury Line (Sept 2019 Mfg and beyond) are G20 and not F30, right? ( Dashboard design is the new design. Have checked that) Is there a clean way to determine if it's G20 or not?

Should answer the basic question first:

https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/10/02/p...ore%20muscular.

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/10/ne...-newer-better/

[anish]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Should answer the basic question first:

https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/10/02/p...ore%20muscular.

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/10/ne...-newer-better/

Thanks- superhelpful. The links helped. This is indeed a G20 model. Would be great if I can get help on the other queries.

[petrolhead777]

Originally Posted by anish

Hi - I have a very basic question to ask. I am looking to buy a used BMW 320d luxury line ( Jan 2020) in Gurgaon.
It has run 15k km and is covered with ext warranty till Jan2023. I will be going for an extended warranty with BMW. Am assuming the BMW service center will give a clear idea if there are any concerns about extending the warranty. How can I check that with BMW before going ahead with the purchase?

Insurance of the car is expiring on 25th Dec 2022 while the registration date on the RC is 25th January. Is the difference of 1 month an issue? Ideally, should the car registration and insurance date start on the same date? Also, I am planning to sell my existing car that has 40% NCB before 10th December. How do I transfer that NCB in the BMW insurance renewal?

Apart from a 360 BMW service centre check-up before purchase, should I be looking at any other thing?

Last point - The dealer is quoting a final price of 39.5 Lac for the car. I think it's a fair deal with a premium of a lac built in as the condition of the car is very good. Any views on the price?

Thanks

Hey, so i bought mine from premium selection few months back and there should be no problem in extending warranty but first get it thoroughly checked at service center and then proceed.

Who are you buying it from is very important, so check the car VIN online and on BMW website for validity of warranty and service package if any.

39.5 seems fine for just 15k kms, try to include soon to be expired insurance in the said amount as it can get expensive.

Last but not least when you visit BMW please insist on getting complete history of the car which will show if there was anything major done or any other recurring issue if any.

Best of luck.

[anish]

Originally Posted by petrolhead777

Hey, so i bought mine from premium selection few months back and there should be no problem in extending warranty but first get it thoroughly checked at service center and then proceed.

Who are you buying it from is very important, so check the car VIN online and on BMW website for validity of warranty and service package if any.

39.5 seems fine for just 15k kms, try to include soon to be expired insurance in the said amount as it can get expensive.

Last but not least when you visit BMW please insist on getting complete history of the car which will show if there was anything major done or any other recurring issue if any.

Best of luck.

Going to the bmw showroom today for the service check. Will ask for the detailed service history too.

[anish]

Originally Posted by petrolhead777

Hey, so i bought mine from premium selection few months back and there should be no problem in extending warranty but first get it thoroughly checked at service center and then proceed.


Best of luck.

@petrolhead- would be great if we can speak . Need to understand few things. Not able to DM (newbie). Not sure if I can share my email id here.

[petrolhead777]

Originally Posted by anish

@petrolhead- would be great if we can speak . Need to understand few things. Not able to DM (newbie). Not sure if I can share my email id here.

Hey i have sent a DM to you see if you got it.
Contact me with the same anytime

[petrolhead777]

Originally Posted by anish

@petrolhead- would be great if we can speak . Need to understand few things. Not able to DM (newbie). Not sure if I can share my email id here.

If you did not get my DM call me at +919991232293.

[Exile]

Recently concluded a Kolkata-Hyderabad round trip with my father in my 330i and boy was it great! This is my first post about a road trip so please bear with me and my writing style.

The roads, for the most part were fantastic. I say for the most part, because from Kharagpur to Bhadrak, on NH16, there were road works. Frequent speed humps on this stretch and diversions made progress slow. The speed humps on the diversions had no uniformity, and even though I drove over them extremely slowly, gingerly rather, I scraped on 2 occasions. Not going to lie, pained me each time . Well onwards to the better part, you get a glimpse of Chilka, glimmering under the sun a little before approaching Behrampore. Once you cross over to AP, the roads are beautifully paved with several elevated expressways.

Driving on those roads with a nice exhaust note, felt like symphony. The 330i, an absolute hoot to drive. No matter the speed, sits comfortably and can cruise for days. Didn’t let me feel tired at all. I was worried about the runflats, but they held up well through potholes and broken patches. Tire pressure was maintained at 36psi. After completing 7k kms, the exhaust has developed more of a bass, even in comfort mode. Love it! We stopped over at Vizag on the way to Hyderabad. Fuel economy showed 14.5kmpl having driven within 120. Took us around 13.5 hrs.

Next day, at 6:30am we drove along the coastal road to Rushikonda. Views I could get used to very quickly indeed. It was empty and I have to say, I found roads in Vizag very clean during my short stopover. Had to refuel for the onward journey but didn’t find XP95, had to fill up on XP100, ouch! Getting out of Vizag took some time since we started at 10am, but cannot complain about the road surface. It’s all easy going till you reach near Rajahmundry, where we had to take a right off the highway towards Vijayawada. We were driving on the cratered surface of the moon. It remained so till we crossed the Godavari bridge. Astonishing how an NH can be left this way. The next snarl we hit was when crossing Vijayawada through its bypass. It’s quite a narrow, single lane road with lots of bikes and autorickshaws overtaking from all sides, had a beautifully painted tunnel though.

Our morning drive to Rushikonda came back to bite us when nearing Hyderabad. The last 60km took around 3hrs thanks to the rush hour traffic. Not the best way to end the drive, but the morning views were totally worth it.

Leaving you all with some photos.

[techbro]

I bit the bullet. Placed an order for a 330i M Sport Portimao Blue last month and got the car registered today.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by techbro

I bit the bullet. Placed an order for a 330i M Sport Portimao Blue last month and got the car registered today.

Great! What are the current discounts?

[techbro]

I was able to just get 3L off from Delhi dealership

[Abhi_Automobile]

Originally Posted by techbro

I was able to just get 3L off from Delhi dealership

Congratulations!! It’s a hoot to drive and you’ll have dollops of fun with it.

A number of us tried to subtly prepare you for the ‘modest’ discounts available now days. I still get worked up when somebody mentions they got their Audi A6 for 18 lacs off and stuff..

Enjoy your ride. She will ensure that you have an ear to ear smile every time you drive her

[techbro]

Originally Posted by Abhi_Automobile

Congratulations!! It’s a hoot to drive and you’ll have dollops of fun with it.

A number of us tried to subtly prepare you for the ‘modest’ discounts available now days. I still get worked up when somebody mentions they got their Audi A6 for 18 lacs off and stuff..

Enjoy your ride. She will ensure that you have an ear to ear smile every time you drive her

Thank you. I've still not driven it yet but will post pictures when I do. I think I could have pushed for close to 5L to 6L discounts on other colors but not Portimao Blue. I wanted it in blue and that was the last car in that color across all dealerships. Looking at the invoice it's a 37L car with 16L in taxes, so I can get some of it written off over the next 5 years as depreciation and learn to live with the rest.

[petrolhead777]

Originally Posted by techbro

I bit the bullet. Placed an order for a 330i M Sport Portimao Blue last month and got the car registered today.

Congratulations brother, its a rocket-ship

Where in delhi you got it from?

[techbro]

Originally Posted by petrolhead777

Congratulations brother, its a rocket-ship

Where in delhi you got it from?

Thank you. From Infinity