Airshow 2008 520i
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Re: Airshow 2008 520i
I got my 523i at the ASEAN summit deal. Aftre driving it for a month & clocking >1000 km, still feel the pickup is a bit sluggish despite the 190 bhp. So I can imagine how the 520i at 156 bhp will behave. Suspect PML is trying to help the BMW office clear their old (under-powered) stock sof 320 & 520 engines. At 160K, price is not worth. Just my 5 cents worth of opinion.
I got my 523i at the ASEAN summit deal. Aftre driving it for a month & clocking >1000 km, still feel the pickup is a bit sluggish despite the 190 bhp. So I can imagine how the 520i at 156 bhp will behave. Suspect PML is trying to help the BMW office clear their old (under-powered) stock sof 320 & 520 engines. At 160K, price is not worth. Just my 5 cents worth of opinion.
Re: Airshow 2008 520i
I had a chance of looking at the car spec sheet today at PML Alexandra.
2 Litre/4 Cylinder
156bhp + 200nm torque
The interior looks quite bare and different from the normal 520i around the central console area. The plastic trimming looks vastly different from the usual wood grain as well.
I had a chance of looking at the car spec sheet today at PML Alexandra.
2 Litre/4 Cylinder
156bhp + 200nm torque
The interior looks quite bare and different from the normal 520i around the central console area. The plastic trimming looks vastly different from the usual wood grain as well.
Re: Airshow 2008 520i
On should get a 6-cylinder engine bcos less strain on the engine & more power. Agree that the right price for 520 should be $150K. For $160K, better to top up $10K for proper 523 & enjoy better ride for the next 5 yrs at least. I am glad I got my 523i at the last ASEAN Summit. Comparatively a better buy bcos same specs as normal one except 16" rims & non-runflat tyres.
On should get a 6-cylinder engine bcos less strain on the engine & more power. Agree that the right price for 520 should be $150K. For $160K, better to top up $10K for proper 523 & enjoy better ride for the next 5 yrs at least. I am glad I got my 523i at the last ASEAN Summit. Comparatively a better buy bcos same specs as normal one except 16" rims & non-runflat tyres.
Re: Airshow 2008 520i
Met up with my SE today 'cos one of my friends is thinking of getting the Airshow 320i. It's going at $125,800 while the non-Airshow ones are going at $135,800. Apparently the only difference is that the Airshow model comes with clear tail lights, as all the new 320i's don't have xenons either.
Anyway, my SE said that PML will continue to bring in the 520i even after the Airshow, and it will be the new E60 base model. The 520i will sell for $168K (not sure if this is list or nett price) and the 523i is likely to revert to list price at $181,800 with probably only $1-2K discount at the most.
FYI, in case anyone here is considering getting the 523i. It's currently going for about $172K while the model with the soft-closing doors is $176K.
Met up with my SE today 'cos one of my friends is thinking of getting the Airshow 320i. It's going at $125,800 while the non-Airshow ones are going at $135,800. Apparently the only difference is that the Airshow model comes with clear tail lights, as all the new 320i's don't have xenons either.
Anyway, my SE said that PML will continue to bring in the 520i even after the Airshow, and it will be the new E60 base model. The 520i will sell for $168K (not sure if this is list or nett price) and the 523i is likely to revert to list price at $181,800 with probably only $1-2K discount at the most.
FYI, in case anyone here is considering getting the 523i. It's currently going for about $172K while the model with the soft-closing doors is $176K.
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Re: Airshow 2008 520i
Sjlim, I am thinking of buying the 523i. Do you think that the px will drop after the airshow or Chinese new year?
Sjlim, I am thinking of buying the 523i. Do you think that the px will drop after the airshow or Chinese new year?
Re: Airshow 2008 520i
Yes i agree with sjlim that 523i unlikely to go down , now that 520i is here. In fact, the reason why 523i is currently $172K is bcos of overtrade for old car. The list price is $181,800. If the 520i is going for $168K, then there must be a significant price differential for the 523i as the engine capacity is much higher. I would stick to 523i even if you want to be seen in a 5 series BMW. You will want to enjoy the ride & the power. I draw the analogy to the Camry 2.0 vs 2.4. Regretted buying the 2.0L version bcos grossly under-powered & it was a matter of only a few thousand $ dif. Anyway, no longer looking back at Jap car. There is a world of difference with the BMW.
Yes i agree with sjlim that 523i unlikely to go down , now that 520i is here. In fact, the reason why 523i is currently $172K is bcos of overtrade for old car. The list price is $181,800. If the 520i is going for $168K, then there must be a significant price differential for the 523i as the engine capacity is much higher. I would stick to 523i even if you want to be seen in a 5 series BMW. You will want to enjoy the ride & the power. I draw the analogy to the Camry 2.0 vs 2.4. Regretted buying the 2.0L version bcos grossly under-powered & it was a matter of only a few thousand $ dif. Anyway, no longer looking back at Jap car. There is a world of difference with the BMW.
