German Convertible At The Price Of Hyundai Creta! » MotorOctane

The Hyundai Creta has become the safe choice if you’re looking for an SUV. But what if you want to be unique and go a different route than most? Everyone wishes to own a plush convertible at some point in their lives, but they deem it too expensive and impractical. Today, we look at one such car that will fulfil your wish on a strict budget.
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Which Car Are We Talking About?

The car in question is the BMW 330d convertible. Buying a used beemer usually seems like a bad financial move, but this particular model seems to be in decent shape. The car has been run for more almost 30,000 kms and is on its second ownership. When compared to other used BMWs whose odometers is in 6 figures and are on their 4th ownership, this deal doesn’t seem so bad. It has been priced at Rs 18.50 lakhs and with strong negotiation skills, you can get the price down.

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Looks

You don’t always need to own an SUV to turn heads. This BMW 330d does the job equally well. Even with its hard-top on, it is a very attractive looking car. The hard top makes it difficult to differentiate between a coupe and a convertible. With the top down, the 330d looks even better. The red colour scheme, beige interiors, and elegant alloys complement each other well, giving it a sophisticated look. The main talking point of this car is the limitless headroom and when you drive this across the Mumbai coastline, you are guranteed to turn heads of the traffic and passers-by.

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Interior

The interior is identical to the early 2010s BMW sedans. You get a small infotainment display that can be controlled with a rotary knob in the centre console. You also get wooden garnish across the cabin to give it a more premium feel. The feature list is quite outdated when compared to newer cars, but you do get amenities like dual-zone climate control and cruise control.

If practicality is your main concern, you shouldn’t look away. The front seats are the ideal place to be because the rear seats are nearly unusable. The boot is rather small as well, since the hard top eats up most of the room. However, you get decent storage thanks to the rear seat compartments, cubby holes in both doors, and the centre console.

The overall build quality is robust, and there is an abundance of soft-touch materials inside the cabin. The overall structure of the 330d is pretty safe as well since it received 5 stars in Euro NCAP tests at that time.

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Powertrain

This particular model comes with a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine. The diesel engine churns out 248 horsepower and 520 Nm of torque. These figures are quite substantial and can get you from 0 to 100 kmph in less than 6.2 seconds. This diesel engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic and an RWD drivetrain. All these characteristics make it a delight to drive.

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Should You Buy One?

Maintenance remains a major headache when buying such old German cars. You could be lucky and get a pristine car, or you could get one that makes the service centre its second home. This 330d convertible has a lot of German electronic gizmos inside the cabin and the engine bay, which can go wrong at any given time. The overly complex electrically powered hard top roof only makes the case worse. Be prepared to set aside around 2-3 lakhs for maintenance purposes only. Before buying, get the car checked by a trusted mechanic or PDI services and only then make a concrete decision. Moreover, do not make the mistake of treating it as a daily driver.

A convertible is a bucket-list item many people like to cross off. While some people despise the attention, others adore it. Not to mention, you get the luxury of feeling the breeze past your head while you cruise downtown. Of course, you sacrifice practicality, fuel efficiency, and the features of a new SUV; this car is aimed more at people willing to make that sacrifice for driving pleasure. If you are one of these people, this could be a great opportunity for you to get a German convertible.
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