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Which Car To Go For Within 5.5M


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I am in the market for a new vehicle and was looking at the Vezel (I know i know!)

However after giving it some thought, seeing how the hybrid tax has gone up and reading some advice on AL I thought I should ask for suggestions from the experts.

I saw someone list used BMWs as a better option than the Vezel and so I thought of giving it a go. My motive is to get a newer car so I face fewer repairs. I only sold my older car (Civic 2003) because I was tired of repairing it every 4-6 months.

I saw a couple of beemers advertised on AL. I saw some E60 520D 2006 facelift models which look nice, however a friend told me to steer clear of the diesel engines because they have a lot of maintenance involved and SL has poor quality diesel. Can someone shed some light on this? What sort of repairs can I expect from a 2006 model?

I also heard that servicing a beemer costs 35k+, but they have some long lasting oil so the service is done at a longer interval than regular car. Is there any truth to this?

I also want to know how the resale is like for beemers, because with any car you expect to resell it after sometime. How much could I sell this model for after about 3-5 years?

If you think I should go for another car (that is available for purchase on the AL site) for this budget please feel free to let me know.

I sold my car recently and I am stuck without a vehicle. I guess it was for the best, because if I had rushed I would have probably ended up with a Vezel.

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If you want a newer car you might as well look at Mazda 3. Col*nial now giving it for 5.1M for non-permit holders. You might as well look at second hand market where you can get it bit cheaper.

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Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I want to know if a Mazda has resale? Are the parts easily available and are they costly? I contacted Colonial and asked them for the 2L Mazda 3 because I had already driven a 1.6L before, but apparently the guy told me that the Mazda 3 only comes with a 1.6L engine. Wikipedia says there are 2L and 2.5L variations of this car, I guess Colonial only brings down the 1.6L for the Mazda 3.

I am going to search AL for some Mazda info (local maintenance cost etc) in the meantime.

I would highly appreciate someone shedding some light on the beemers too, thanks!

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Dont buy a BMW if you cant dedicate some time for it.It is not like maintaining a honda using counterfeit spare pars. you will need to seek advice from specialist people and some times have to wait for spare parts to be bought down.

When it comes to diesel now the problem is solved with the introduction of the four star Diesel. The sulfur concentration is now within the stipulated limits of the manufacturer if the claimed value by CPC is true.

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Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I want to know if a Mazda has resale? Are the parts easily available and are they costly? I contacted Colonial and asked them for the 2L Mazda 3 because I had already driven a 1.6L before, but apparently the guy told me that the Mazda 3 only comes with a 1.6L engine. Wikipedia says there are 2L and 2.5L variations of this car, I guess Colonial only brings down the 1.6L for the Mazda 3.

I am going to search AL for some Mazda info (local maintenance cost etc) in the meantime.

I would highly appreciate someone shedding some light on the beemers too, thanks!

Yes there is 2L hybrid Axela. Check Ixxxx.lk saw some 2014 axela hybrids around 4.4 Mil.

this Colonial motors import same car with 1.6L engine to avoid luxury tax.

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I drove an axela hybrid from Hambantota to Colombo. Verdict- sexy car.

20+ kmp/l my journey on highway

Awesome exterior+ interior

Unintentionally passed 160 kmph never realized till I saw the speedo meter, so smooth

Superb Bose audio setup

One down point. Rear leg room

After new budget it will be above 5.5 mil

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Premio ??

I donno exact price of it, But you may consider it too if you are ok with few kms on the clock.

If you are up for an SUV,

Kia Sorento, Beem X1, Subaru XV, Rav 4 and yeah used Vezels too

Edit:

yeah illange777, forgot to add Harrier to the list.

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I also have the same issue. I was also planning on the Vezel (I know all the down side attached to the vehicle but still I though for about 4.8m to 5.1m it is still not bad considering the fuel & SUV factor). However with the recent tax increase, it is not worth spending closer to 6m for such vehicle so I gave up the idea.

Now I became a Toyota Harrier fan. 2007~2008 manufacturing Harrier is going around 4.5m to 5m. So I hope the incremental tax on Vezel will set off the fuel inefficiency (Compared to Vezel).

Pls advice me. My concerns are,

1. Will there be many repairs? Presently I'm driving a 2008 Allion & I'm lucky enough to have no repairs to date.

2. When I sell in another 4~5 years will the market value of a 10+ years old vehicle will drastically come down? Toyota is generally has the reputation but!!!

3. Any idea about the fuel efficiency? Someone said it does around 8kmpl but need to check!

4. Hope I will have to pay luxury tax. Any idea how much the payment will be?

5. Don't know the market for Hybrid version & performance of the same. Any ideas?

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Also c*lonial is giving warranty and free services for 2 years or 200000km (whichever comes first). So it shouldn't cause you any financial trouble in the near future. It's true they don't bring down 2.0L variants.

Also in the long run ICE based car will be less hassle to maintain and repair IMHO.

Lancer is another option. However I feel Mazda's look and feel is superior to any other in the same class.

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The beemers you can find for your budget are comparatively old and you may have to get into repairs and it will cost the hell out of you. The X1, 323i within 7 years of manufactury would be in your budget range but is it worth buying an X1 or a 523i. You may have the satisfaction of owning a BMW but I don't feel like they are true beemers. They lack the spacious comfortable quality the other beemers such as 520D, X3, has. So it's better to seek for comfort and good handling for a lower cost such as MAzda 3, Honda accord or Toyota camry

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The beemers you can find for your budget are comparatively old and you may have to get into repairs and it will cost the hell out of you. The X1, 323i within 7 years of manufactury would be in your budget range but is it worth buying an X1 or a 523i. You may have the satisfaction of owning a BMW but I don't feel like they are true beemers. They lack the spacious comfortable quality the other beemers such as 520D, X3, has. So it's better to seek for comfort and good handling for a lower cost such as MAzda 3, Honda accord or Toyota camry

How come 523i lack space compared to 520D.

And for your information, for Euro vehicles most of the time only originals spare parts are available.

If you maintain a JAP vehicle using Original parts maintenance cost will same (in my experience original European parts are somewhat cheaper compared to JAP parts)

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The beemers you can find for your budget are comparatively old and you may have to get into repairs and it will cost the hell out of you. The X1, 323i within 7 years of manufactury would be in your budget range but is it worth buying an X1 or a 523i. You may have the satisfaction of owning a BMW but I don't feel like they are true beemers. They lack the spacious comfortable quality the other beemers such as 520D, X3, has. So it's better to seek for comfort and good handling for a lower cost such as MAzda 3, Honda accord or Toyota camry

Euro cars are not about being big and spacious. Its about clever use of space. The X1 has fairly decent space. The 3 series is not as spacious but its good enough. But you don't buy a BMW for any of those reasons. You buy one for the way they drive. You cannot explain it, you have to experience it. And you can check this, the BMW Diesels in particular do not have many problems at all. I have a number of friends who own 320Ds in SL and most have only had standard service and consumables like brake pads.

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Dont buy a BMW if you cant dedicate some time for it.It is not like maintaining a honda using counterfeit spare pars. you will need to seek advice from specialist people and some times have to wait for spare parts to be bought down.

When it comes to diesel now the problem is solved with the introduction of the four star Diesel. The sulfur concentration is now within the stipulated limits of the manufacturer if the claimed value by CPC is true.

Thanks for the update, I will keep this in mind.

Beemers, Not For you. Try an Allion, Lancer EX or a Mazda 3.

Do you state this because of the maintenance involved?

Yes there is 2L hybrid Axela. Check Ixxxx.lk saw some 2014 axela hybrids around 4.4 Mil.

this Colonial motors import same car with 1.6L engine to avoid luxury tax.

Seems like they are priced pre-budget, however now they seem to be costing higher. Hybrids seem like a lost cause unless you go for a new vehicle no one has. This is because in 3-5 years time those who purchased hybrids pre-budgets will sell at the rate they bought for or slightly less and if someone purchased a hybrid after this budget then they will lose a lot of money on the resale.

Also c*lonial is giving warranty and free services for 2 years or 200000km (whichever comes first). So it shouldn't cause you any financial trouble in the near future. It's true they don't bring down 2.0L variants.

Also in the long run ICE based car will be less hassle to maintain and repair IMHO.

Lancer is another option. However I feel Mazda's look and feel is superior to any other in the same class.

So it's better to seek for comfort and good handling for a lower cost such as MAzda 3, Honda accord or Toyota camry

Mazda 3 seems like a good car but the 1.6L is too under powered. I was driving a 115 hp car before and I am reluctant to move a 105 hp now.

..you don't buy a BMW for any of those reasons. You buy one for the way they drive. You cannot explain it, you have to experience it. And you can check this, the BMW Diesels in particular do not have many problems at all. I have a number of friends who own 320Ds in SL and most have only had standard service and consumables like brake pads.

This is one thing that I find interesting. I am not sure what it means but I guess I wont know if I dont drive one lol. Do you think the BMW model I listed is a reliable? Any friends who drive this particular model that can vouch for it?

I am worried because the YOM is 2006 and it is currently 8+ years for that car and it is a diesel. I just hope it doesnt give me that many repairs.

Do you have suggestions for any other BMW model within my budget that is highly reliable?

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The beemers you can find for your budget are comparatively old and you may have to get into repairs and it will cost the hell out of you. The X1, 323i within 7 years of manufactury would be in your budget range but is it worth buying an X1 or a 523i. You may have the satisfaction of owning a BMW but I don't feel like they are true beemers. They lack the spacious comfortable quality the other beemers such as 520D, X3, has. So it's better to seek for comfort and good handling for a lower cost such as MAzda 3, Honda accord or Toyota camry

You my friend, have absolutely no idea what you are on about.

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Sathyajithj99,

Don't just say 523i and 520D. it can be any 5 series! I assume you are talking about a F10, like Supra said you have no clue about what you are talking about. Please don't spread your BS here.

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How come 523i lack space compared to 520D.

And for your information, for Euro vehicles most of the time only originals spare parts are available.

If you maintain a JAP vehicle using Original parts maintenance cost will same (in my experience original European parts are somewhat cheaper compared to JAP parts)

Oops! sorry 'I meant 323i . About spare parts, I think you have a point there. :sad-smiley-067:

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I own a vezel. Well, i heard most of the people argument over vezel and have to say most of them are assumptions. Vezel is not a SUV. it is a crossover. But it "was" the very feasible solution for brand, price, comfort, MD, fuel consumption, design and quality. Well it will be not the best option with new tax reversion. But if you are deviating from Vezel to some other car first carefully analyze "what exactly your requirement". Then see the options. Just dont reply on what people say, search the internet (reputed sources) , drive your self some vehicles. take your own decision. :) . just any new car make your drive smooth. In that case my old swift beetle was very smooth in highway even 130-140 speed levels. look for all options before jump.

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Thanks for the update, I will keep this in mind.

Do you state this because of the maintenance involved?

Seems like they are priced pre-budget, however now they seem to be costing higher. Hybrids seem like a lost cause unless you go for a new vehicle no one has. This is because in 3-5 years time those who purchased hybrids pre-budgets will sell at the rate they bought for or slightly less and if someone purchased a hybrid after this budget then they will lose a lot of money on the resale.

Mazda 3 seems like a good car but the 1.6L is too under powered. I was driving a 115 hp car before and I am reluctant to move a 105 hp now.

This is one thing that I find interesting. I am not sure what it means but I guess I wont know if I dont drive one lol. Do you think the BMW model I listed is a reliable? Any friends who drive this particular model that can vouch for it?

I am worried because the YOM is 2006 and it is currently 8+ years for that car and it is a diesel. I just hope it doesnt give me that many repairs.

Do you have suggestions for any other BMW model within my budget that is highly reliable?

If you are buying a used BMW, try to buy a 2008+ 320D. It might be slightly over budget but have a look. I reccomend this over the E60, because the model is very popular, its the second edition of the E90 (face lift) so they have ironed out some of the issues in the original E90 and the N46 engine is a fairly solid engine (there were a couple of issues reported with timing chains etc but thankfully not very common).

It is important you get a car serviced at the agent or at one of the specialists. Poor maintenance is the single biggest issue with BMWs.

Super Diesel only, and the car will deliver excellent fuel economy (not that thats a reason to buy a BMW). Note expensive run flat tyres were standard and you didn't get a spare wheel. You can switch to normal tyres and keep a spare wheel, jack etc in the boot though.

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