| iceman |
| Hey Guys, I am planning to get a new car and I am stuck with the choice. Either to spend less and get Honda....or spend more and get BMW. Is any body using one to these cars? I am interested about: 1. Maintenance costs 2. Resale value Thanks for the help…. |
| mido87 |
| hey, are you planning to buy a new car or used ? if used , then go for honda, cause a used bmw, will make u alot of problems + it has a very costly maintenance, but if your going for a new one, then go for a bmw, since they have 5yrs warranty. and one more thing, dont go for 6,7 series, cause they have a very bad fuel economy.. |
| yshimy |
| Well, Honda is a very safe option either new or used. 1. Maintenance costs Honda is better you cost as you pay much more less around 200-400 for minor service and i think would be up to 500-600 for major (i might be exagerating) 2. Resale value Honda is better also, jap cars depreciation is much more better than Greman cars, And honda is in top of the list with Toyota. For BMW, 1. Maintenance costs Higher cost, some people do service outside the agency (not recommended except if you are car/mechanical expert) BUT you do maintenancy every 10,000 vs 5,000 for the Honda. Cost i think might be in the range of 2000+ each time. 2. Resale value Depreciation is as all german cars, in the range of 15% for the first year and 10% annually flat after that, and when a new model comes it would be 15% percent for the first year also. Note that BMW will cost more than Honda and so Dep. is higher in value. and also percentage as jap is less than 10% Beemer, it much better car than honda in Luxury, look, style, elegance, and go test drive both... German car is A German Car and this is a Beemer. Then it is up to you, pay more, get better car, or get good car and pay less. Value for money is HONDA |
| evolve |
| I would reckon that BMW would probably be cheaper to pick up used. As long as you get one in decent condition - they are fairly ok to maintain (if you dont mind buying parts from the ghettoz of sharjah!) Honda's are ok as well..... but in reality service at a Honda centre are will cost you more than your usual check up at a garage with the Bimmer. |
| XRW-147 |
| X center (part of HOC) are good independant beemer service center. Cost you half as much as you will be stung for at the dealers. |