[Assam] watch- BMW on an expansion spree in India

[Ram Sarangapani]

I agree KJD.

The X-series hasn't had good reviews in the US. I have heard the Lexus is
much better, and more comfortable. I think you made a good choice.
As far as buying cars, I think one has to choose between comfort and
'power'.

The power cars like the Mustang, BMW AMGs, the Maserati Quattroporte or even
the Lotus are still looked upon with awe for speed, power, sheer
performance.
The Cadillac CTS, many Lotus models, Acura, and some Honda give that comfort
that many prefer.

Most would like to strike a balance between comfort and performance (price,
and reliability are a given)

--Ram


On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 12:30 PM, kamal deka <kjit.deka at gmail.com> wrote:

> >>>X1 BMW  is the smallest member of BMW SUV line, haven't seen here in US
> yet. X1 will suit Indian conditions <<<
> Ram,
> BMW X-series are,in fact,Sports Activity Vehicle ( SAV) rather than
> traditional Sports Utility Vehicle ( SUV).I had a X-5 that I bought in
> 2000 and I did not enjoy driving it.I traded that vehicle in 2010 for
> a Lexus470GX( SUV).It is really comfortable.
> KJD
>
>
> > Dada,
> >
> >
> >
> > Skoda is a Czech co if i am not mistaken, yeah they dont have any
> presence here. Pretty good cars though I  havent driven one back home.
> >
> > X1 BMW  is the smallest member of BMW SUV line, haven't seen here in US
> yet. X1 will suit Indian conditions I  suppose.  BMW is starting its own
> finance program in India. Folks can now lease these expensive  vehicles
> there  as well.
> >
> >
> >
> > India is now among the top 5 auto markets in the world, however  for real
> driving pleasure we need good roads  there !
> >
> >
> >
> > Here's is a  look at the prices of  various luxury cars in India, you
> will notice they are much more expensive then what we have it here .Higher
> taxes I  bet.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Mercedes-
> >
> > http://www.infibeam.com/cars/make/mercedes.html
> >
> >
> >
> > Merc E class is $100K there, we get it here in higher $40s or lower $50s.
> >
> >
> >
> > Audi-
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.infibeam.com/cars/make/audi.html
> >
> >
> >
> > A4 is sround  $90K there , we get it here in middle $30K range.
> >
> >
> >
> > BMW-
> >
> > http://www.infibeam.com/cars/make/bmw.html
> >
> >
> >
> > 5 series in India $100K, here its in $50K  range.
> >
> >
> >
> > VW
> >
> > http://www.infibeam.com/cars/make/volkswagen.html
> >
> >
> >
> > Toyota-
> >
> > http://www.infibeam.com/cars/make/toyota.html
> >
> > Camry is almost $50 K there , almost double the price !!!
> >
> > Corolla is around $30K, here  its below $20K.
> >
> >
> >
> > Honda-
> >
> > http://www.infibeam.com/cars/make/honda.html
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Volvo-
> >
> > http://www.infibeam.com/cars/make/volvo.html
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:35:36 -0500
> >> From: assamrs at gmail.com
> >> To: assam at assamnet.org
> >> Subject: Re: [Assam] watch- BMW on an expansion spree in India
> >>
> >> Thanks for forwarding that RD. They talk about the X1, which I am
> guessing
> >> is something like the X3, X5 or X6 here. The reviews for the Xs are not
> that
> >> good in the US. The most popular are the 3 and 5 series. I saw some (I
> >> think) 535 in Chennai.
> >>
> >> But these cars are really performance oriented. Other than a few places,
> it
> >> might be difficult driving in India, I think.
> >>
> >> There is another car, I have been in and seen in India - called the
> Skoda.
> >> Seems very impressive. Wondering why that hasn't made it to the US yet.
> >>
> >> --Ram da
> >>
> >> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 9:33 PM, Ram Dhar <ramdhar at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > watch-
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > http://www.ndtv.com/news/videos/video_player.php?id=1223959
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > This includes increasing capacity in the manufacturing centre in
> Chennai.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
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