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09-23-2005, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tategoi' date='Sep 24 2005, 01:33 PM
Hey guys, besides LMK, BMW530 and myself, who else going for the GTG tomorrow?
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09-24-2005, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Edlee' date='Sep 24 2005, 12:51 PM
FIRST TIME everyone agree on something.? Better run and buy 4D? 
5251 .? Tonight guarantee first price; then everyone can afford the M5!!! 
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tomorrow i buy.
09-24-2005, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bugaboo' date='Sep 24 2005, 03:59 PM
i will try to go.. want to check out lmk's cool imac 
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welcome any comments and suggestions though.
09-24-2005, 07:18 AM
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My Ride: E39 -- E60 coming soon
Originally Posted by yslim26' date='Sep 24 2005, 11:23 AM
[quote name='taser' date='Sep 23 2005, 11:59 PM']hi all
need advice on which car to get here are the prices quoted....
330 $203k
523 $172k
525 $208k
530 $245k
i am a current 318 driver wanted an up grade, initially to a 523 at 172k.but another 22k i can get a 525 which is very tempting.so i am now willing for a 525 at 208kbut then the 330 is only 203k more power and omph factor but smaller car.
stuck and can not decide 525 or 330.the 530 is above my budget.
can the brothers here kindily advise which one to get and are these the best price offered
1)between 523 (172k)and 525( 208k)save alot if i get 523
2)330 and 525
i want power and comfort thats my problem but not rwilling o spend 245k for 530.
thank you very much in advance
regards taser singapore
need advice on which car to get here are the prices quoted....
330 $203k
523 $172k
525 $208k
530 $245k
i am a current 318 driver wanted an up grade, initially to a 523 at 172k.but another 22k i can get a 525 which is very tempting.so i am now willing for a 525 at 208kbut then the 330 is only 203k more power and omph factor but smaller car.
stuck and can not decide 525 or 330.the 530 is above my budget.
can the brothers here kindily advise which one to get and are these the best price offered
1)between 523 (172k)and 525( 208k)save alot if i get 523
2)330 and 525
i want power and comfort thats my problem but not rwilling o spend 245k for 530.
thank you very much in advance
regards taser singapore
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Not sure about the current specs but the last time I checked when I bought my 523i last month, the comfort seats only come with the 530i. Also my OMV is $52K and I think the 525 was around $59K but the difference in price is about >$36K (actually it was more last month when I checked - $214K for 525i ie $40K difference).
I paid even less because of financing - too low to post here. Rebates can be $6K for $150K 7 year loan (4%) + additional SA discount + service inclusive package.
The main extras are the BHPs, GPS, Professional Radio, Adaptive Headlights, and active steering. The BHPs can probably be boosted as well. IMHO the 523i was significantly better value for money but then again one often thinks with the heart and not the head when it comes to buying beemers....
Option prices (Aug) for 523i were approx:
GPS $9K
Active Sterring $5K
Adaptive Headlights $1.7K
Professional Radio $1.7K
(Does this + 30BHP add up to $36K? BTW the difference in torque is ~9% albeit at a slightly higher rev range 230@3500 vs 250@2750)
The 116 rims on the 523 are actually more expensive than the 138 rims on the 525.
(Confort Seats $3.5K option on 525i)
BTW if you're ordering options, get the Bluetooth, its great ($1.6K)
My 2c worth.
09-24-2005, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BoneDoc' date='Sep 24 2005, 11:18 PM
The main extras are the BHPs, GPS, Professional Radio, Adaptive Headlights, and active steering.
Option prices (Aug) for 523i were approx:
GPS $9K
Active Sterring $5K
Adaptive Headlights $1.7K
Professional Radio $1.7K
(Does this + 30BHP add up to $36K? BTW the difference in torque is ~9% albeit at a slightly higher rev range 230@3500 vs 250@2750)
Option prices (Aug) for 523i were approx:
GPS $9K
Active Sterring $5K
Adaptive Headlights $1.7K
Professional Radio $1.7K
(Does this + 30BHP add up to $36K? BTW the difference in torque is ~9% albeit at a slightly higher rev range 230@3500 vs 250@2750)
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09-24-2005, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lmk' date='Sep 24 2005, 10:56 PM
[quote name='bugaboo' date='Sep 24 2005, 03:59 PM']i will try to go.. want to check out lmk's cool imac
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welcome any comments and suggestions though.
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[/quote]Hey LMK, if you bought 12 permutations, 5125 popped up in the starters bracket
Too bad I myself didn't invest in the number
09-24-2005, 02:55 PM
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wow...bonedoc. 36k is a lot of difference. in my opinion...traditionally it has been about 25k for 30hp from past bmws...but its not just hp alone..its the whole package that comes wif the hp/torque etc. wif a bigger engine....the whole ride is a lot less taxing. its smoother..more comfort, less stress on long drives...the 523 in itself is fantastic if u r driving in singapore. in fact its fine even for the occasional drive to kl. but if u can afford...then move one up. nothing beats a bigger cc.
09-24-2005, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Edlee' date='Sep 25 2005, 12:13 AM
[quote name='lmk' date='Sep 24 2005, 10:56 PM'][quote name='bugaboo' date='Sep 24 2005, 03:59 PM']i will try to go.. want to check out lmk's cool imac
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welcome any comments and suggestions though.
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[/quote]Hey LMK, if you bought 12 permutations, 5125 popped up in the starters bracket
Too bad I myself didn't invest in the number
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[/quote]hmmm.....for 100 bucks i can have 25K! it will make an easy decision between a 523 and 525! no brainer then!
