Pics : Beetle and X5 4.4i Spotted

v12 · 27th August 2004, 13:55

The main reason cud be that they are cheaper that way.
Expensive imported cars are very very unlilkey to be stopped and inspected by a traffic cop. Also people who buy such cars have good contacts and can easily get away even if they are caught.
Also it cud be that the vehicle papers are clean (illegally) and theres no way the prospective owner can know whether the car is a stolen/accident one.
One more reason could be Brand (oops sorry)........ Dealer Loyalty

aadix · 27th August 2004, 14:20

hmm... dealer loyalty

does the dealer help, if the car is caught or anything?

v12 · 27th August 2004, 15:05

If there is no proof (as in papers) that he (the dealer) has sold the car, then he will obviously wash his hands off the whole scene.

Rtech · 27th August 2004, 15:50

I remember watching a programme on Top Gear many years ago - the Quintin Wilsons years actually, where they did a follow up on this racket. Apparently, one dude found his stolen Vauxhal Frontera in Pakistan. This has been going on for years now...shiploads of stolen cars and SUV's make their way over to ports in Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and ofcourse India.

If someone buys a stolen car, whether he knows it was stolen or not has no consequence. At best he will lose his car without any compensation, and at worse he can be put in jail.

This holds good for stolen indian cars as well.

If you think about it, the chances of a stolen imported car being found over here would be much less than a stolen indian car, who's owners have lodged a complaint with the local police.

Rt

Godspeed · 27th August 2004, 18:20

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]if people know the car is stolen/dealer is a crook then why do they buy from that same dealer again and again

dude! come one someone who buys a 20/30/50/80 lac car, isnt any small fry, cops never stop these cars because they know no small timer can afford this kinda stuff!

it's difficult to crackdown, on this though its a reallly big international racket,

v12 · 18th October 2004, 15:32

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]But I would still want that green beetle...i know i m getting more and more greedy ...but cant help after touching the taillight...and then the security came into picture ..so i had to vanish off.

Ask and you shall recieve

dipen · 18th October 2004, 18:09

V12 , tusi great ho
btw , where did u spot this ?

v12 · 30th October 2004, 20:08

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]So till now its 4 X5's(blue, black,green, and sparkling blue *) with these rims.

+ 1 Silver =5

v12 · 1st January 2005, 18:27

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Originally Posted by dipen

great work again V12 ...the red one would definately do

But I would still want that green beetle...i know i m getting more and more greedy ...but cant help after touching the taillight...and then the security came into picture ..so i had to vanish off.

anytime u have time just click the pics of the green beauty,,,,if possible...

thanks again

Better late than never

islero · 1st January 2005, 19:00

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Originally Posted by dipen

Hey guys

Spotted a 4.4i sparkling bmw X5 blue with MH-01 plate (at choksi)

Also spootted was a popat green BEetle( latest shape) with tamil nadu registration

Other cars were:

merc sd 300 LHD
S500 Black HR number
lexus in dozens ...Lx 470, GS 4300, ls 400, etc
miata , somewhere deep inside the bldg.
bmw 3 series with modified headlights and sexy skirts
and some regular toyota and honda vans

I dont have a cam guys .
Can any1 of u do the needful before these beauties vanish off

regards
Dipen

Hey Dipen, I've seen that Beetle tootle around my town a few times. Nice car!

Gordon · 4th May 2005, 14:04

Seen this X5 yesterday, KA regn.

Maverick5490 · 4th May 2005, 21:05

Hey gordon,
This particular X5 is in our workshop for repairs right now.. for the damage on the tail light and bumper.. he banged it near the airport.. its a 3.0d.. by the way the car has a cool reg no..

Regards,
Maverick

khanak · 4th May 2005, 21:42

I saw a MH registereed dark green X5 in the parking lot of a Gurgaon mall.It had plates made of paper and was new. The seats still had the plastic on it.

aveek · 8th May 2005, 08:04

So why does the X5 exist when we have the X3?? Its quick (enough), has the same features, and the same dimensions (right?)... and its tons of fun to drive... and it costs less. So how come the X5s doing the rounds instead of the X3??

v1p3r · 8th May 2005, 20:32

Two words, Aveek. Rotax, Austria.

27th August 2004, 13:55	#31
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,741 Thanked: 7,235 Times View My Garage	The main reason cud be that they are cheaper that way. Expensive imported cars are very very unlilkey to be stopped and inspected by a traffic cop. Also people who buy such cars have good contacts and can easily get away even if they are caught. Also it cud be that the vehicle papers are clean (illegally) and theres no way the prospective owner can know whether the car is a stolen/accident one. One more reason could be Brand (oops sorry)........ Dealer Loyalty
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27th August 2004, 14:20	#32
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	hmm... dealer loyalty does the dealer help, if the car is caught or anything?
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27th August 2004, 15:05	#33
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,741 Thanked: 7,235 Times View My Garage	If there is no proof (as in papers) that he (the dealer) has sold the car, then he will obviously wash his hands off the whole scene.
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27th August 2004, 15:50	#34
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 361 Times View My Garage	I remember watching a programme on Top Gear many years ago - the Quintin Wilsons years actually, where they did a follow up on this racket. Apparently, one dude found his stolen Vauxhal Frontera in Pakistan. This has been going on for years now...shiploads of stolen cars and SUV's make their way over to ports in Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and ofcourse India. If someone buys a stolen car, whether he knows it was stolen or not has no consequence. At best he will lose his car without any compensation, and at worse he can be put in jail. This holds good for stolen indian cars as well. If you think about it, the chances of a stolen imported car being found over here would be much less than a stolen indian car, who's owners have lodged a complaint with the local police. Rt
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18th October 2004, 18:09	#37
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,252 Thanked: 755 Times	V12 , tusi great ho btw , where did u spot this ?
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4th May 2005, 14:04	#41
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 486 Times View My Garage	Seen this X5 yesterday, KA regn.
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4th May 2005, 21:05	#42
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,829 Times View My Garage	Hey gordon, This particular X5 is in our workshop for repairs right now.. for the damage on the tail light and bumper.. he banged it near the airport.. its a 3.0d.. by the way the car has a cool reg no.. Regards, Maverick
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4th May 2005, 21:42	#43
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,800 Thanked: 269 Times View My Garage	I saw a MH registereed dark green X5 in the parking lot of a Gurgaon mall.It had plates made of paper and was new. The seats still had the plastic on it.
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8th May 2005, 08:04	#44
aveek BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 294 Thanked: 2 Times	So why does the X5 exist when we have the X3?? Its quick (enough), has the same features, and the same dimensions (right?)... and its tons of fun to drive... and it costs less. So how come the X5s doing the rounds instead of the X3??
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8th May 2005, 20:32	#45
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,339 Thanked: 6,931 Times View My Garage	Two words, Aveek. Rotax, Austria.
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