Max Revson
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My first post here. Currently not driving a BMW but in serious consideration of one. Hope to learn more from the gurus in this forum.
Cheers! :wavey:
Cheers! :wavey:
Hello Everyone!
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Max Revson
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Thank you Navi and ac323 for the warm welcome.
All of my heart and most of my mind says F06 640i, especially so after test drive. But there's a part of my mind which can't seem to ignore the F01 740i on promo now.
The F01 scores an advantage for having 5 usable seats (middle rear quite-usable) vs. the F06's 4 usable seats + 1 contortionist-sadist's idea of root chakra-freezing heaven.
But the F06 speaks to me more, being the newer model coupled with its sleek profile and hand-bitingly good looks. Plus it drives sublimely.
Pricing is around the same region for both, plus-minus a few K.
Thoughts?
Navi;1044921 said:
ac323;1044923 said:
Thank you Navi and ac323 for the warm welcome.
All of my heart and most of my mind says F06 640i, especially so after test drive. But there's a part of my mind which can't seem to ignore the F01 740i on promo now.
The F01 scores an advantage for having 5 usable seats (middle rear quite-usable) vs. the F06's 4 usable seats + 1 contortionist-sadist's idea of root chakra-freezing heaven.
But the F06 speaks to me more, being the newer model coupled with its sleek profile and hand-bitingly good looks. Plus it drives sublimely.
Pricing is around the same region for both, plus-minus a few K.
Thoughts?
Max Revson
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Thanks for the input. The big question now is AD or PI? I've been logged on since noon today, and research thus far hasn't been very kind to the AD.
Thanks for the input. The big question now is AD or PI? I've been logged on since noon today, and research thus far hasn't been very kind to the AD.
Max Revson
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Fair bit of difference in pricing (per ex-stock). A PI F06 goes for about 50K less than its AD counterpart. That's quite a chunk of change by most metrics.
Specs-wise, looks like the AD's F06s are better specced out of the box with options like 4-zone climate control and adaptive drive. And more exterior/interior colour combinations ex-stock.
I've read that quite a number of the options can be retrofitted locally by EleBest. So that basically narrows the spec gap between AD and PI.
Given a lower OMV translates to a lower OTR price, I don't mind going that route, especially since the savings can be used toward options-retrofitting. AD's cars average 82K (non M-Sport). Neglected to check PI cars' OMV.
Given that levels the playing field between the two (more or less), it then comes down to aftersales service. I'm still in the midst of researching that on the forum now but personal experiences are more then welcome and appreciated.
Fair bit of difference in pricing (per ex-stock). A PI F06 goes for about 50K less than its AD counterpart. That's quite a chunk of change by most metrics.
Specs-wise, looks like the AD's F06s are better specced out of the box with options like 4-zone climate control and adaptive drive. And more exterior/interior colour combinations ex-stock.
I've read that quite a number of the options can be retrofitted locally by EleBest. So that basically narrows the spec gap between AD and PI.
Given a lower OMV translates to a lower OTR price, I don't mind going that route, especially since the savings can be used toward options-retrofitting. AD's cars average 82K (non M-Sport). Neglected to check PI cars' OMV.
Given that levels the playing field between the two (more or less), it then comes down to aftersales service. I'm still in the midst of researching that on the forum now but personal experiences are more then welcome and appreciated.
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Max Revson
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Do you mean AD or PI? I'm a little confused.
seanskye;1044973 said:
Do you mean AD or PI? I'm a little confused.
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should be PI..................he just hang over from last night Halloween Nite trial party............
cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers
Max Revson;1044983 said:
should be PI..................he just hang over from last night Halloween Nite trial party............
cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers
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Max Revson
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Halloween Night trial party.... sounds like there was a soft launch last night. But I digress....
Halloween Night trial party.... sounds like there was a soft launch last night. But I digress....
Max Revson
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Came across this during my research. Does this still hold true for PI cars? If so, this may be viable since I would be driving up north quite frequently and there's a BMW dealership very near where I go to in Malaysia.
Edit: Just found this, I'm feeling hopeful...
jonleeck;907912 said:
Came across this during my research. Does this still hold true for PI cars? If so, this may be viable since I would be driving up north quite frequently and there's a BMW dealership very near where I go to in Malaysia.
Edit: Just found this, I'm feeling hopeful...
speeddream;671946 said:Read the enclosed article from Aug'11 edition of BMW car
(What a shame......)
Can't our local AD do better than "adoption fee" formula?
At least there is hope with BMW KL, this is potentially good news for all PI owners
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