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

[Ram Sarangapani]

KJD,

Sorry I jumped in. I thought it was for me (not Ram Dhar). Just realized
that. There are too many of us here (Rams) :-)

Look forward to RD's views.



On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Ram Sarangapani <assamrs at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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