A 2007 BMW 650i Coupe, cunningly modified to mirror an M6, has surfaced in Faridabad, casting a spotlight on the pitfalls of too-good-to-be-true deals. Registered under the code CH01 and boasting 77,000 kilometers on the clock, this vehicle, originally draped in black, now sports a trendy nardo grey wrap, complete with an M6 kit and an upgraded exhaust system. Despite its recent service and the promise of tax paid until 2027, this four-wheeled beauty, priced at INR 15,00,000 and currently on its fourth owner, hides a less appealing underbelly.
The allure of the car’s grand tourer pedigree, harking back to the contentious yet iconic E63/E64 generation produced from 2003 to 2010, is overshadowed by a cautionary tale shared by a disheartened enthusiast, gulshant.bhasin90. The tale unfolds a harrowing journey of excitement turned sour, beginning with an advance payment of Rs 50,000 and spiraling into a vortex of ignored calls and menacing threats, following the buyer’s attempt to expose the seller’s deceit on social media.
This episode not only sheds light on the dark corners of the used luxury car market but also serves as a stark reminder to potential buyers to tread carefully on the grey market’s tempting but treacherous terrain. The story, peppered with the drama of a grand tourer’s controversial design and the infamous complexity of its iDrive system, underscores the importance of vigilance and due diligence in the pursuit of automotive luxury and performance.
Buyers bewitched by the siren call of a seemingly impeccable deal must remember: when the wrap is as grey as the market it comes from, caution should be your co-pilot.
