3.0 lt, 523i, F10 experience

[wisetooth8]

Hi All, I'm new here,
I got my 523i a year ago. it is one of the rare 3.0 litre engine models has in SG with stock M package(including seats), digital dash and sunroof. 2011 model
Anyone experience with it? any reviews?

My car has clocked just over 200k KMS. very smooth and stable FC of 9kmpl. So far no issues, except the coolant low and headlight aim errors.
Is it worth renewing the COE?

 

[ac323]

Hi All, I'm new here,
I got my 523i a year ago. it is one of the rare 3.0 litre engine models has in SG with stock M package(including seats), digital dash and sunroof. 2011 model
Anyone experience with it? any reviews?

My car has clocked just over 200k KMS. very smooth and stable FC of 9kmpl. So far no issues, except the coolant low and headlight aim errors.
Is it worth renewing the COE?

if the car is all good no reason not to renew it ( hope for a low COE during this period )





cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

 

[Tej]

I’m also considering renewing my 2011 3.0 535i. I feel that strawberry 3 litre bmw will start to get less and less common in a few years so it’s a good candidate to renew.
I plan to spend a few K to do up all the mechanical wear and tear in my car to bring it to tip top condition and renew maybe around next month or august.

 

[Viper Warrior]

I'll consider the following whether to renew COE:

1) Am I ready to forgo the PARF (that will add into the depreciation next 10 years)
2) Road Tax will increase 10% every year until max 50% (consider for 3L capacity car is quite a lot)
3) Lets say you renew 10 years COE but drive for only another 5 years then scrap (though you will get back half COE), your depreciation may add up to be not far from buying brand new car.
4) Getting the Insurance is another tricky part. Most will give you 3rd party only, unless pay more.
5) Consider that high maintenance coming along especially for German car.

 

[Andrewnk6680]

Hi All, I'm new here,
I got my 523i a year ago. it is one of the rare 3.0 litre engine models has in SG with stock M package(including seats), digital dash and sunroof. 2011 model
Anyone experience with it? any reviews?

My car has clocked just over 200k KMS. very smooth and stable FC of 9kmpl. So far no issues, except the coolant low and headlight aim errors.
Is it worth renewing the COE?

There is 523i 3l??I thought it is 2.5l?

 

[Tej]

There is 523i 3l??I thought it is 2.5l?

Yes have but very few. Most should be from PI

 

[Viper Warrior]

There is 523i 3l??I thought it is 2.5l?

Ya I also wondering. I thought there is 528 3L, 523 is 2.5L.

 

[ac323]

Ya I also wondering. I thought there is 528 3L, 523 is 2.5L.

N53 not N52...











cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

 

[Viper Warrior]

Ah I see.

 

[Irfan Ali]

I'll consider the following whether to renew COE:

1) Am I ready to forgo the PARF (that will add into the depreciation next 10 years)
2) Road Tax will increase 10% every year until max 50% (consider for 3L capacity car is quite a lot)
3) Lets say you renew 10 years COE but drive for only another 5 years then scrap (though you will get back half COE), your depreciation may add up to be not far from buying brand new car.
4) Getting the Insurance is another tricky part. Most will give you 3rd party only, unless pay more.
5) Consider that high maintenance coming along especially for German car.

Thank you Viper Warrior.
good points for considering before COE renewal.

 

[Irfan Ali]

Yes have but very few. Most should be from PI

Yes it a 3.0 lt N53 engine.
I believe it was imported/ made for the UK market. ( i may be wrong)

 

[wisetooth8]

I'll consider the following whether to renew COE:

1) Am I ready to forgo the PARF (that will add into the depreciation next 10 years)
2) Road Tax will increase 10% every year until max 50% (consider for 3L capacity car is quite a lot)
3) Lets say you renew 10 years COE but drive for only another 5 years then scrap (though you will get back half COE), your depreciation may add up to be not far from buying brand new car.
4) Getting the Insurance is another tricky part. Most will give you 3rd party only, unless pay more.
5) Consider that high maintenance coming along especially for German car.

Thanx
Will re-evaluate my options and do the calculations again before i decide .

 

[Tej]

Yes it a 3.0 lt N53 engine.
I believe it was imported/ made for the UK market. ( i may be wrong)

Bro are u also considering to renew soon? Can share which model u are driving?