F10 - 520i
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kevinbmw
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Re: F10 - 520i
exactly my point..then the wear and tear of doors (opening and closing from each visitor) or whichever tarnished interior which is coated with polish or whatever it is.
quite gross la...but if a discount today is being presented to counter these..why not?
wt_know;935216 said:
exactly my point..then the wear and tear of doors (opening and closing from each visitor) or whichever tarnished interior which is coated with polish or whatever it is.
quite gross la...but if a discount today is being presented to counter these..why not?
Slow_poke_driver
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Very little, maybe even none.
GBP 43k=86k sgd. Then 86k*2.27+95k for coe=290k. Add in freight*2.27 to bring the car from uk to sg. I could be wrong, as iirc, shipping to singapore is taxable too. Then you still need to pay someone to run the paper work for you at the port, maybe another couple of grand. PLUS you need to add in first year road tax and predelivery prep/cleaning/number plate/tint that all dealer will also pay, maybe worth 3k? May even break the 310k mark...Plus imagine the hassle and coordination...Of course, you can argue that omv is higher, can scrap a bit more money and bank loan can get at much lower than 1.88% if bank is your friend...
Last but not least, hearsay you will need to bring to LTA for many many test because your car is differently spec with option...
davidtch;935217 said:I go to BMW UK web site to configure a BMW 530 ///M Sports & the price is GBP 43k & loads of option.
What is my saving?
Very little, maybe even none.
GBP 43k=86k sgd. Then 86k*2.27+95k for coe=290k. Add in freight*2.27 to bring the car from uk to sg. I could be wrong, as iirc, shipping to singapore is taxable too. Then you still need to pay someone to run the paper work for you at the port, maybe another couple of grand. PLUS you need to add in first year road tax and predelivery prep/cleaning/number plate/tint that all dealer will also pay, maybe worth 3k? May even break the 310k mark...Plus imagine the hassle and coordination...Of course, you can argue that omv is higher, can scrap a bit more money and bank loan can get at much lower than 1.88% if bank is your friend...
Last but not least, hearsay you will need to bring to LTA for many many test because your car is differently spec with option...
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Slow_poke_driver
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Re: F10 - 520i
Please don't get showroom car if possible because I know many people, including yours sincerely, will use force on storage compartments that they cannot open, e.g. glovebox on x6, only to realise that the release button is by the side...
Please don't get showroom car if possible because I know many people, including yours sincerely, will use force on storage compartments that they cannot open, e.g. glovebox on x6, only to realise that the release button is by the side...
Slow_poke_driver
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Re: F10 - 520i
I think parf is 50% now? Plus if omv is 100k, you might end up with 330k at current coe. I would think depreciation will be lower if you take it at 86k omv and paying 310k.
You cannot compare with PML pricing because it is simply not a pml car. More importantly, your depreciation will be crazy if you decide to change car in 2-3years time. Not many buyers will care if your omv is 40k higher than normal. Not many buyers will care if yours has 40k of whatever options. Buyers will only say, "Siao ah, 530i is selling more expensive than 535i and somemore not pml car".
davidtch;935262 said:
I think parf is 50% now? Plus if omv is 100k, you might end up with 330k at current coe. I would think depreciation will be lower if you take it at 86k omv and paying 310k.
You cannot compare with PML pricing because it is simply not a pml car. More importantly, your depreciation will be crazy if you decide to change car in 2-3years time. Not many buyers will care if your omv is 40k higher than normal. Not many buyers will care if yours has 40k of whatever options. Buyers will only say, "Siao ah, 530i is selling more expensive than 535i and somemore not pml car".
Slow_poke_driver
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Re: F10 - 520i
I went to BMW uk car config to configure a 535i with standard PML options, will cost gbp43.5k w/o vat...so you go calculate see got savings or not loh...
I went to BMW uk car config to configure a 535i with standard PML options, will cost gbp43.5k w/o vat...so you go calculate see got savings or not loh...
Re: F10 - 520i
ARF + Import Duty + GST = 127k. Including a 90k COE, it would be around SGD 317k. Depreciation/year would be SGD 26.2k. Got saving or not if compare to depreciation of SGD 29.5k.
Self import only suitable for ppl with no itchy backside.
At GBP 43.5, it would be SGD 87k. Let's say 13k is shipping cost. Total OMV would be $100k. Minimum PARF is 55k.Slow_poke_driver;935312 said:
ARF + Import Duty + GST = 127k. Including a 90k COE, it would be around SGD 317k. Depreciation/year would be SGD 26.2k. Got saving or not if compare to depreciation of SGD 29.5k.
Self import only suitable for ppl with no itchy backside.
Shipping cost contribute towards OMV hor.Jason8822;935272 said:
I am N.A.T.O. $$ has not dropped from the sky.wt_know;935300 said:
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Slow_poke_driver
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Re: F10 - 520i
PI 535i of similar spec, minus comfort seat is like 270k only?
davidtch;935410 said:
PI 535i of similar spec, minus comfort seat is like 270k only?
Re: F10 - 520i
Just a question though, I feel that the car pulls to the left and you do have to pull right in order to correct it.
Being driving for the past 3 days. Just wonder if any bros feel the same on their ride? Understand that I could simply just get used to it but not right as it is a performance car so if they can't even get such a simple thing right, something must be wrong.
Any experience shared and remedy shared will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Just a question though, I feel that the car pulls to the left and you do have to pull right in order to correct it.
Being driving for the past 3 days. Just wonder if any bros feel the same on their ride? Understand that I could simply just get used to it but not right as it is a performance car so if they can't even get such a simple thing right, something must be wrong.
Any experience shared and remedy shared will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Black Beauuuty
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Re: F10 - 520i
No, it should not be like this.
If it pulls to either side on a level straight road, your SE should have PML check it out. They might have thinner manpower now as year end, but your SE should be able to work something out for you.
Shouldn't have to get used to it.
I assume you've ruled out tyre pressure, balancing, alignment.
No, it should not be like this.
If it pulls to either side on a level straight road, your SE should have PML check it out. They might have thinner manpower now as year end, but your SE should be able to work something out for you.
Shouldn't have to get used to it.
I assume you've ruled out tyre pressure, balancing, alignment.
Re: F10 - 520i
It's well known that many BMWs pull to one side (google it). Mine too, but mine's not too bad. On right hand drive cars, it pulls left. On left hand drive cars, it pulls right.
To fix it in PML, you will need to do your homework to prepare to counter the "it's normal" replies that they will throw at you when they test your car.
DTee;936723 said:
It's well known that many BMWs pull to one side (google it). Mine too, but mine's not too bad. On right hand drive cars, it pulls left. On left hand drive cars, it pulls right.
To fix it in PML, you will need to do your homework to prepare to counter the "it's normal" replies that they will throw at you when they test your car.
