Newbie from India

darrko · 03-18-2012, 11:53 PM

I wrote to Patrys about a similar question. I did not select sat-nav as an option because frankly I do not need it since I drive only in within the city. Therefore I got the 7" screen but the 10" looks so bloody good that I was wondering if the screens could be swapped. Patrys confirms that it does not work like that. If you change the screen you also have to replace the CIC unit and then have the whole thing re-coded. If you visit Patrys's website they offer the full screen/CIC replacement + recoding as an option but it doesn't come cheap.

Also, once you get the parts you will still have to go to the dealer to get the units replaced. Patrys can do the coding remotely but your dealer may not play ball because I guess something like this would void the vehicle warranty, and I am sure our local dealers are already difficult enough when having to cough up support on warranty issues, as it is.

Alternately you may try to find an independent workshop that can offer you this service. However, I can't imagine the dealer not discovering the replaced CIC if and when a warranty issue pops up. Is it worth the risk, that is the main question you need to ask yourself.

Farhan · 03-19-2012, 11:30 PM

@ Darrko = You know if you know anyone of any consequence in Dewan, you can get any work done under warranty.

I guess the same should work for India as well.

Personally I think its not worth getting the bigger screen later on as its too big a hassle.

darrko · 03-20-2012, 01:27 AM

Yeah I'm sure you are right, that is true for most things in this region!

And yes, the associated cost of finding, purchasing and shipping the CIC+screen would be quite significant. All for just 3 extra inches of LCD real estate......not worth it. It looks much better but not THAT much better!

Vallabh S Dhawan · 03-20-2012, 02:41 PM

Got in touch with BMW India, they will do it for me. They use the same parts for the 530d which get the bigger screen, sat nav etc..

I got an estimate for €4500 + installation for the new upgraded screen, i guess the 7" screen has never looked better

Also, inquired about the M-sport kit, which is going to cost me €7500

The mods are pretty much ruled out for now.

I have though made an offer to someone who is selling his 530d. He has the November 2011 model.
Selling mine shouldn't be much of an issue because just few days ago the car prices were hiked by 5%, which works well for as the new car now comes to about a few lakh rupees extra. My car is only like 3 months old.

bimmer man · 03-20-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vallabh S Dhawan

Got in touch with BMW India, they will do it for me. They use the same parts for the 530d which get the bigger screen, sat nav etc..

I got an estimate for €4500 + installation for the new upgraded screen, i guess the 7" screen has never looked better

Also, inquired about the M-sport kit, which is going to cost me €7500

The mods are pretty much ruled out for now.

I have though made an offer to someone who is selling his 530d. He has the November 2011 model.
Selling mine shouldn't be much of an issue because just few days ago the car prices were hiked by 5%, which works well for as the new car now comes to about a few lakh rupees extra. My car is only like 3 months old.

Buy a new car. Whit the options you need, it is my advice

Vallabh S Dhawan · 03-20-2012, 10:05 PM

Not exactly a new car, but planning to get a slightly used one. New car prices just went up in my country.
If I don't get a good deal, I'll just stick with this one.

darrko · 03-20-2012, 11:41 PM

Is it just because of the M-sport package and larger screen or are you no longer happy with the 525d engine also?

Vallabh S Dhawan · 03-21-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by darrko

Is it just because of the M-sport package and larger screen or are you no longer happy with the 525d engine also?

I just got the 525d because i dint have a choice when i went in to get a new one. They only had an Alpine white 530d with oyster dark interior, which personally looked dull to me. I also have a VW Touareg which has a (245hp) 3.0 diesel engine and compared to that the less powered (204hp) 525 seems boring now.

If i get a 530d, i can have more power, better features but same ride quality, also the 530d has the variable suspension settings in addition, you can switch to sports or comfort as per the need.

But, got a call from the dealer today, they will soon start bookings for the all new 640d GranCoupe. I'm totally going to wait till they announce the pricing

darrko · 03-21-2012, 11:52 PM

Nice! Good luck with your plans.

Raja Ventureshield · 04-02-2012, 02:23 PM

oh sweet. bmw 5 series brings india and pakistan closer. :-)

platnumdesi01 · 04-02-2012, 02:55 PM

I'm actually flying out to delhi for a wedding in 2 weeks. Where are you located?

Vallabh S Dhawan · 04-03-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by platnumdesi01

I'm actually flying out to delhi for a wedding in 2 weeks. Where are you located?

I am located just near Delhi, though currently i am in Malaysia until April 20.

darrko · 04-04-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

oh sweet. bmw 5 series brings india and pakistan closer. :-)

Haha who would've thought, eh!? Good taste FTW!!!

platnumdesi01 · 04-04-2012, 02:28 PM

Oh nice!! Congrats on the new car! My cousin was telling me that Delhi has a ton of Bmw's now

I'll be in Janakpuri.

Vallabh S Dhawan · 04-05-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by darrko

Haha who would've thought, eh!? Good taste FTW!!!

When is you car getting delivered?

Quote:

Originally Posted by platnumdesi01

Oh nice!! Congrats on the new car! My cousin was telling me that Delhi has a ton of Bmw's now

I'll be in Janakpuri.

Thanks. Delhi is filled with German trio (Audi, Mercedes, BMW)

And jaguar is catching up quickly too.

darrko · 04-06-2012, 12:25 AM

I am hoping for delivery next week, today they should be able to confirm whether the ship has docked yet. ETA was 04/04.

bmwrockzz · 04-10-2013, 01:19 PM

Congrats

, its a lovely car Vallabh, can you please post more photos of your ride, enjoy her in good health

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P1 · 04-11-2013, 08:39 AM

Nice car! Looks like you have been offroading looking at all the mud on your tires.

Vallabh S Dhawan · 02-08-2014, 03:02 AM

Guys i have a query.
Just planning to upgrade front brakes, should i get new performance pads or go for full big brake kit. Will need it just for street use but i want good bite and hard braking performance.

Was looking at Alcon super kit and also PB-big brake kit. The reviews i went through yet suggest that for street use i should just upgrade pads instead of getting the whole kit. What pads should i be looking for? Totally confused.

03-18-2012, 11:53 PM	#23
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	I wrote to Patrys about a similar question. I did not select sat-nav as an option because frankly I do not need it since I drive only in within the city. Therefore I got the 7" screen but the 10" looks so bloody good that I was wondering if the screens could be swapped. Patrys confirms that it does not work like that. If you change the screen you also have to replace the CIC unit and then have the whole thing re-coded. If you visit Patrys's website they offer the full screen/CIC replacement + recoding as an option but it doesn't come cheap. Also, once you get the parts you will still have to go to the dealer to get the units replaced. Patrys can do the coding remotely but your dealer may not play ball because I guess something like this would void the vehicle warranty, and I am sure our local dealers are already difficult enough when having to cough up support on warranty issues, as it is. Alternately you may try to find an independent workshop that can offer you this service. However, I can't imagine the dealer not discovering the replaced CIC if and when a warranty issue pops up. Is it worth the risk, that is the main question you need to ask yourself. __________________ Current: 2012 520d 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e
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03-19-2012, 11:30 PM	#24
Farhan Private First Class 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: F12 M6 + F15 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	@ Darrko = You know if you know anyone of any consequence in Dewan, you can get any work done under warranty. I guess the same should work for India as well. Personally I think its not worth getting the bigger screen later on as its too big a hassle.
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03-20-2012, 01:27 AM	#25
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	Yeah I'm sure you are right, that is true for most things in this region! And yes, the associated cost of finding, purchasing and shipping the CIC+screen would be quite significant. All for just 3 extra inches of LCD real estate......not worth it. It looks much better but not THAT much better! __________________ Current: 2012 520d 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e
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03-20-2012, 02:41 PM	#26
Vallabh S Dhawan New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 525d,touareg V6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: India iTrader: (0)	Got in touch with BMW India, they will do it for me. They use the same parts for the 530d which get the bigger screen, sat nav etc.. I got an estimate for €4500 + installation for the new upgraded screen, i guess the 7" screen has never looked better Also, inquired about the M-sport kit, which is going to cost me €7500 The mods are pretty much ruled out for now. I have though made an offer to someone who is selling his 530d. He has the November 2011 model. Selling mine shouldn't be much of an issue because just few days ago the car prices were hiked by 5%, which works well for as the new car now comes to about a few lakh rupees extra. My car is only like 3 months old.
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03-20-2012, 10:05 PM	#28
Vallabh S Dhawan New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 525d,touareg V6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: India iTrader: (0)	Not exactly a new car, but planning to get a slightly used one. New car prices just went up in my country. If I don't get a good deal, I'll just stick with this one.
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03-20-2012, 11:41 PM	#29
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	Is it just because of the M-sport package and larger screen or are you no longer happy with the 525d engine also? __________________ Current: 2012 520d 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e
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03-21-2012, 11:52 PM	#31
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	Nice! Good luck with your plans. __________________ Current: 2012 520d 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e
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04-02-2012, 02:23 PM	#32
Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	oh sweet. bmw 5 series brings india and pakistan closer. :-)
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04-02-2012, 02:55 PM	#33
platnumdesi01 Lieutenant 52 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lorton, Virginia iTrader: (2)	I'm actually flying out to delhi for a wedding in 2 weeks. Where are you located?
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platnumdesi01 Lieutenant 52 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lorton, Virginia iTrader: (2)	Oh nice!! Congrats on the new car! My cousin was telling me that Delhi has a ton of Bmw's now I'll be in Janakpuri.
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04-06-2012, 12:25 AM	#38
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	I am hoping for delivery next week, today they should be able to confirm whether the ship has docked yet. ETA was 04/04. __________________ Current: 2012 520d 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e
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04-10-2013, 01:19 PM	#39
bmwrockzz BMW - The Joy Of Life 16 Rep 32 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CANADA / INDIA iTrader: (0)	Congrats, its a lovely car Vallabh, can you please post more photos of your ride, enjoy her in good health.
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04-11-2013, 08:39 AM	#40
P1 Lieutenant General 11568 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Nice car! Looks like you have been offroading looking at all the mud on your tires.
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02-08-2014, 03:02 AM	#41
Vallabh S Dhawan New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 525d,touareg V6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: India iTrader: (0)	Guys i have a query. Just planning to upgrade front brakes, should i get new performance pads or go for full big brake kit. Will need it just for street use but i want good bite and hard braking performance. Was looking at Alcon super kit and also PB-big brake kit. The reviews i went through yet suggest that for street use i should just upgrade pads instead of getting the whole kit. What pads should i be looking for? Totally confused.
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