Active Hybrid 5

[M-Noobie]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

For cars registered with COEs obtained from March 2008 tender exercise and onwards, the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) is 100% of Open Market Value (OMV).

ONE.MOTORING - PARF/COE Rebates
National Environment Agency

For cars with Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR) scheme and if the upfront green rebate was $X, then the nett paper value just before 10 years is 50% OMV - S$X.

From next January, the Carbon Emission-Based Vehicle (CEV) Scheme will replace the GVR scheme.
Tax Structure for Cars | Costs of Owning a Vehicle | Owning a Vehicle | Roads & Motoring | Land Transport Authority

Similarly if the upfront green rebate was $Y, then the nett paper value just before 10 years is 50% OMV - S$Y.

Hence the nett paper value at the end of 10 years is lesser.

 

[ariesleo]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

For cars registered with COEs obtained from March 2008 tender exercise and onwards, the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) is 100% of Open Market Value (OMV).

ONE.MOTORING - PARF/COE Rebates
National Environment Agency

For cars with Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR) scheme and if the upfront green rebate was $X, then the nett paper value just before 10 years is 50% OMV - S$X.

From next January, the Carbon Emission-Based Vehicle (CEV) Scheme will replace the GVR scheme.
Tax Structure for Cars | Costs of Owning a Vehicle | Owning a Vehicle | Roads & Motoring | Land Transport Authority

Similarly if the upfront green rebate was $Y, then the nett paper value just before 10 years is 50% OMV - S$Y.

Hence the nett paper value at the end of 10 years is lesser.

Tks M-Noobie for the clear explanation.

Cheers

 

[drachen]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

hi to the owners of activehybrid 5,
I am currently thinking of switching my ride from a audi S5 to the new activehybrid 3. have you guys any advice for me or concerns about the activehybrid that i should know about before signing on the dotted line?
Thanks!

 

[M-Noobie]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Be prepared for the smaller boot space on Activehybrids.

 

[drachen]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

I am fine with smaller boot space but I am concerned about the engine stop and starting multiple times in Eco mode.... Will the engine last more than 5-6 years?

 

[davidtch]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

I am fine with smaller boot space but I am concerned about the engine stop and starting multiple times in Eco mode.... Will the engine last more than 5-6 years?

Mechanical parts, no worry. U should worry about the electrical parts since BMW is still a greenfield in Hybrid.

 

[detach8]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Mechanical parts, no worry. U should worry about the electrical parts since BMW is still a greenfield in Hybrid.

AFAIK I think they are using the integrated hybrid drivetrain that is part of the 8 speed ZF transmission. That means if there's a hybrid failure it is likely going to be a transmission job. And the hybrid motor is also responsible for cranking the car, i.e. also part of auto start-stop.

 

[drachen]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

I guess given that bmw's hybrid has not had the history of Prius and Lexus, it is hard to predict the longevity of the car. Thanks anyway, am pretty drawn to the m sport package on the ah3 despite the hefty price tag!

 

[tngric]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Hi Ariesleo,
Just want to check with you....do you notice that your Hybrid 5 Left exhaust pipe is blocked with a white cover......

Wondering what was that and my BMW SE have not get back to me yet...

Any Idea?

Thanks
Cheers
Ric

 

[ariesleo]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Hi Ariesleo,
Just want to check with you....do you notice that your Hybrid 5 Left exhaust pipe is blocked with a white cover......

Wondering what was that and my BMW SE have not get back to me yet...

Any Idea?
Thanks
Cheers
Ric

Ya I did. Spoken to the SA. Was told that the valve will only open when you hit a certain RPM (was not told how much)..hence the right side will be the main one and the left will be the under-used one.

Cheers

 

[bryan_t]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Ya I did. Spoken to the SA. Was told that the valve will only open when you hit a certain RPM (was not told how much)..hence the right side will be the main one and the left will be the under-used one.

Cheers

alamak, then end up with exhaust that is one side black as soot and the other semi-shiny silver?

 

[ariesleo]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

alamak, then end up with exhaust that is one side black as soot and the other semi-shiny silver?

Ya lor, this is what I'm experiencing now. Whenever I wash car, I make sure that I wash off the carbon on the left side..LOL

Cheers

 

[E90koh]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

SA at PML wanted to sell me AH5 event car for about $270+. Tell me buy this cheaper than buying 535i.

 

[bryan_t]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

SA at PML wanted to sell me AH5 event car for about $270+. Tell me buy this cheaper than buying 535i.

My friend was quoted $260+k but he did not take up the offer because i) the overtrade given was only $5k, and ii) these are spec down cars. not sure what are the options that were taken out from these units.

If you really interested in AH5, might as well look into this unit:

Used BMW ActiveHybrid Car for Sale in Singapore, Performance Cars - sgCarMart

 

[E90koh]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Nah. Not keen. My opinion is, if a car maker is confident then give 5 years warranty. PML only gave 3 for a newly developed car. Lexus gives 5 years.

 

[shadow-bmw]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Nah. Not keen. My opinion is, if a car maker is confident then give 5 years warranty. PML only gave 3 for a newly developed car. Lexus gives 5 years.

Battery 10 years .. not sure promo still on. I was told that it's not cheap to change the cells if spoilt.

 

[ANdrewTsh]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

The warranty for the battery is 5 years by PML and the price of a replacement battery cost $10k according to my SA. I have been driving the AH5 for about 2 weeks and love the power on demand.

Battery 10 years .. not sure promo still on. I was told that it's not cheap to change the cells if spoilt.

 

[tngric]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

Ya I did. Spoken to the SA. Was told that the valve will only open when you hit a certain RPM (was not told how much)..hence the right side will be the main one and the left will be the under-used one.

Cheers

Hi ,
Thanks for the reply. So how's your ride performing in terms of fuel efficiency? Driven about 800km....achieving around 10.2km/ litre

Cheers,
ric

 

[tngric]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

The warranty for the battery is 5 years by PML and the price of a replacement battery cost $10k according to my SA. I have been driving the AH5 for about 2 weeks and love the power on demand.

Hi Andrew, do you find the car jerky during the 1st / 2nd Gear or am I too used to CVT Transmission??

Cheers
Ric

 

[bryan_t]

Re: Active Hybrid 5

The warranty for the battery is 5 years by PML and the price of a replacement battery cost $10k according to my SA. I have been driving the AH5 for about 2 weeks and love the power on demand.

the SA told me the warranty for the battery is 5yrs when i went for the test drive, but did not ask about the replacement cost post warranty though. unless they use a very special kind of battery that is custom-made for BMW, I am sure there will be other ways to get your hands on replacement batteries for a much lower cost.